Join us on a trip for all the senses as we gaze at the spectacular natural beauty of Madeira and the Azores with fine wine in hand. This curated tour takes you first to Madeira, an island over a thousand miles from Africa and Europe's western edge that produces one of the most illustrious and historical wine styles. We will enjoy the day trips to explore Madeira's wild, natural beauty, partake in local delicacies and have a meal of a lifetime at a Michelin-star restaurant. Next we are off to the Azores, where we will explore two islands, experiencing the unique food and wines that come from this volcanic terroir.
Day 1 - Welcome to Madeira
Arrival Funchal Airport
Transfer to hotel (The Views Baia or similar)
Welcome Dinner
Day 2 - Exploring Funchal
Market visit
On own for lunch
Blandy's Wine Lodge Tour and Tasting
Dinner at Blandy's BIstro
Day 3 - Eastern Island Tour
Pico de Areiro for views
Visit Saentana to see classic thatched houses
Lunch featuring local seafood dishes (Castanhetas, Chicharros Fritos)
Visit Aguardente de Cana producer for Madeira Rum and Poncha Tasting
Dinner - Tasting Menu with Wine Pairings at Gazebo (Michelin-star)
Day 4 - Western Island Tour
Visit Câmara de Lobos
Winery Tasting (Barbeito)
Light lunch
Cabo Girão, skywalk overlooking Europe’s highest cliff over Atlantic
Paúl de Serra plateau
Hiking near San Vincente
Porto Moniz (view of Veu la Noiva Waterfall)
Free evening
Day 5
Free morning
Late morning departure to airport
Flight from Madeira to Ponta Delgada
Transfer to hotel
Free evening
Day 6 - Blue Lagoon
Pineapple plantation visit and pineapple liquor tasting
Visit to Lagoa das Sete Cidades and views of blue lagoon
Visit to Vista do Rei viewpoint
Return to Ponta Delgada
Free afternoon and evening
Day 7 - Furnas
Transfer to Furnas
Thermal pools at Boca da Dona Beija
Typical Furnas de Cozido lunch (stew cooked in pots in the volcanic soil)
Light dinner at villa
Day 8 - Transfer to Pico Island
Early morning flight
Day 8 - Welcome to Pico Island
AM - Bring your comfy shoes as we start the day with a trek to Atlas Peak
PM - Lite lunch and check-in to accommodation
PM - Whale watching tour
Day 9 - Wines of the Azores
AM/PM - Full Day Wines of Azores excursion including 3 wine tastings, lunch at winery, and wine dinner at accommodation
Day 10 -
AM - Explore Gruta del Torres
PM - Flight Pico Island to Ponta Delgada
Best wishes on your flight back home or the continuation of your trip