
Azores Islands (Ponta Delgada), Portugal
Rising from the depths of the Atlantic, the rugged, volcanic Azores lie 800 miles off the coast of Portugal. Colonized by the Portuguese in the 16th century, the nine islands have provided a haven to Atlantic mariners for over five centuries. The Azores offer travelers spectacular landscapes that range from lush meadows fringed with brightly colored hydrangea to ancient caldera filled with lakes. And the many small villages and shops retain an otherworldly air and 18th-century charm.
Ponta Delgada is located on São Miguel, the largest of the nine Azores. The island's rich volcanic soil sustains fields of tobacco and tea, vineyards, and pineapple greenhouses. The Azores are also noted for fine crafts, particularly basketry and pottery.
Points of Interest
- Sete Cidadas & Crater Lakes
- Ribiera Grande
- Caldeiras (hot springs) & Furnas Lake
- Terra Nostra Park
- Pineapple Greenhouses
- Antonio Borges Botanical Gardens
- Nordeste
- Outdoor Adventure
Easy Azores: Crater Lakes Scenic Drive
- Sete Cidadas & Crater Lakes
This tour is designed for passengers who prefer to see some sights from the motorcoach with little or no walking involved. Take in São Miguel's rugged beauty on this leisurely, 2-hour guided drive via motorcoach through the island. See houses built on lava. View a magnificent chapel and a renaissance fortress. Visit the famous Crater Lakes (one green, one blue) that inhabit an extinct volcano's caldera.
Easy Activity
$49.95
Easy Azores: Crater Lakes Scenic Drive (Wheelchair Accessible)
- Sete Cidadas & Crater Lakes
This departure is space set aside on lift-equipped vehicles for Wheelchair Accessible passengers - please be sure to read the Notes section of the tour description regarding requesting this space. This tour is designed for passengers who prefer to see some sights from the motorcoach with little or no walking involved. Take in São Miguel's rugged beauty on this leisurely, 2-hour guided drive via motorcoach through the island. See houses built on lava. View a magnificent chapel and a renaissance fortress. Visit the famous Crater Lakes (one green, one blue) that inhabit an extinct volcano's caldera.
Wheelchair Accessible, Easy Activity
$49.95
Crater Lakes, Gardens & Pineapple Greenhouse
- Sete Cidadas & Crater Lakes
- Pineapple Greenhouses
- Antonio Borges Botanical Gardens
Indulge in a moderately active, half-day guided excursion via motorcoach to explore a lush, botanical garden. Travel to the rim of an extinct volcano to take in breathtaking vistas of two crater lakes. Tour a pineapple greenhouse to learn first-hand how this luscious fruit is cultivated and marketed.
Easy Activity
$59.95
Ribeira Grande & Pineapple Greenhouse
- Ribiera Grande
- Pineapple Greenhouses
Indulge in an active, half-day guided exploration via motorcoach to the island's oldest town featuring Portuguese-influenced architecture. Marvel at a mist-swirled blue lake located in the heart of an extinct volcano. Tour a pineapple greenhouse to see firsthand how the luscious fruit is cultivated and marketed.
Moderate Activity
$59.95
Terra Nostra Gardens & Furnas Hot Springs
- Terra Nostra Park
- Ribiera Grande
- Caldeiras (hot springs) & Furnas Lake
Experience São Miguel's botanical and geothermal wonders during this active, half-day guided excursion via motorcoach. View the island's oldest town featuring 16th-century Portuguese architecture. Stroll through breathtaking botanical gardens lush with hydrangeas, camellias and subtropical trees. Visit a geothermal valley filled with hot springs, mud pools, and steaming geysers.
Moderate Activity
$79.95
Crater Lakes, Sete Cidades & Wine Tasting
- Sete Cidadas & Crater Lakes
Enjoy São Miguel's magnificent views on this active, half-day guided tour via motorcoach. Visit a volcano village and its rim for majestic vistas of Crater Lakes (one green, one blue) located in an extinct caldera. Indulge in a wine and cheese-tasting experience at one of your port city's 4-star hotels.
Moderate Activity, Includes snack
$89.95
Adventure Azores: Sao Miguel by 4x4
- Sete Cidadas & Crater Lakes
- Outdoor Adventure
Head off the beaten path with this rigorous, half-day guided adventure via 4WD vehicle to explore rugged, volcanic São Miguel. Travel rough tracks and ford streams to view lava outcrops, indigenous forests, and meadows lined with colorful hydrangeas. Enjoy photo opportunities and learn about the sights that you encounter.
Moderate Activity
$109.95
Ribeira Grande,Terra Nostra Garden & Furnas Valley
- Ribiera Grande
- Caldeiras (hot springs) & Furnas Lake
- Terra Nostra Park
- Pineapple Greenhouses
Take in the highlights of Sao Miguel with this rigorous, full-day guided excursion via air-conditioned motorcoach to visit a pineapple greenhouse, the island's oldest colonial village, a volcanic valley, and a stunning botanical garden. Enjoy vistas of a mystical crater lake and indulge in lunch at Terra Nostra Casino.
Strenuous Activity, Includes meal
$119.95