This 6-day itinerary to two islands in the Azores archipelago features tea history, gastronomy and natural beauty of São Miguel, the largest island in the Portuguese Azores. Join Nancy Dorrans from Adventure Travel Marketplace and Ellen Kanner from Dobrá Tea on a discovery tour of this unique island in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, about 900 miles off the coast of Portugal. Highlights include a full-day Furnas tour including geothermal hot springs, a visit to a pineapple plantation, and a tasting and tour of one of Europe's oldest tea factory. Take a hike or just relax one day. Sip some tea, some wine and come taste the wonders of Portugal!
* A non-refundable deposit is due at time of booking.
* Final payment is due by July 20, 2022.
* For more information about current covid protocols, please visit the Azores Airlines website: https://www.azoresairlines.pt/en/mandatory-procedures-for-entry-to-destinations
Upon arrival at Ponta Delgada International Airport, you’ll be met by your driver and brought to your hotel in the city's center. Your room at the Hotel Colégio will be ready for immediate check-in, so freshen up or take a nap and then start your exploration of this cultural city. Explore the cobblestone streets of the Azores’ largest city. Visit the Portas da Cidade (city gate), the historic St. Sebastian Church, and Forte de São Brás, or simply relax in a café near the marina.
In the late afternoon, at 5pm, enjoy a local Foodie Walking Tour for your first introduction to the destination.