- São Miguel – green island with lush vegetation, thermal springs
- Terceira – capital of Angra do Heroísmo, UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Faial – famous yacht harbour in Horta
- Pico – UNESCO vineyards, Ponta do Pico – the highest peak of Portugal
- Flores – floral paradise and UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
- Corvo – the most remote and smallest of the Azores islands
- São Jorge – production of delicious cheeses and coffee growing
Tour programme:
DAY 1: BY AIR PRAGUE – LISBON – SÃO MIGUEL
Departure from Prague with a transfer in Lisbon and onwards to São Miguel Island
DAY 2: SÃO MIGUEL – CALDERA SETE CITADES, PONTA DA FERRARIA, PONTA DELGADA
We will visit the western part of the island of São Miguel. Drive past the old aqueduct at the Boca do Inferno lookout to the impressive caldera of Sete Citades, home to Lagoa Azul and Lagoa Verde (blue and green lakes). Visit the town of the same name, Sete Citades, at the bottom of the caldera. Transfer to the east coast to Ponta da Ferraria (bathing in the thermal springs rising into the sea). Afternoon tour of Ponta Delgada (St. Sebastian church, entrance gate and Gonçalo V square. Cabral, harbour and São Brás fortress).
DAY 3: SÃO MIGUEL – CHÁ GORREANA, LAKE FURNAS
North coast of the island, tour of the Chá Gorreana tea plantation and factory (the only tea plantation in Europe), tea tasting. Transfer to Lake Furnas (boiling mud pots, sulphurous fumaroles), famous for the local gastronomic speciality “Kozído” (cooked in the ground, in pots, with the help of warm volcanic vapours). Visit to the thermal baths and the Terra Nostra Garden botanical garden.
DAY 4: SÃO MIGUEL – LAGO DO FOGO, PINEAPPLE PLANTATIONS
Trip to Pico da Barrosa, breathtaking views of the vegetated basin with Lago do Fogo and a tour of the pineapple plantations in the outskirts of the capital, in Fajã de Baixo. Transfer to the airport and fly to the island of Flores.
DAY 5: FLORES – SETE LAGOAS, POÇO RIBEIRA DO FERREIRO WATERFALLS
Visit the island of flowers, Flores. Departure to the interior of the island to the Sete Lagoas area (seven magical lakes in the middle of a lush green caldera) and to the highest peak of the island, Morro Alto, from where there are beautiful panoramic views of all sides of the island. Hike to Lagoa dos Patos and the waterfalls of Poço Ribeira do Ferreiro. Sightseeing tour of the town of Fajã Grande with the possibility of swimming.
DAY 6: CORVO – LAGOA DO CALDEIRÃO AND THE CAPITAL CITY OF VILA DO CORVO
Morning ferry to the smallest of the Azores islands, the island of Corvo, drive to the edge of the caldera, to the Miradouro do Caldeirão viewpoint, hike to the bottom of Lagoa do Caldeirão, descend back to the capital city of Vila do Corvo. Return to the island of Flores by evening ferry.
DAY 7: FLORES – LIGHTHOUSE OF FAROL DE ALBARNAZ AND THE CAPITAL OF SANTA CRUZ DAS FLORES
Departure to the north of the island to the town of Ponda Delgada and the viewpoint of the Farol de Albarnaz lighthouse. On the way back stop over the capital on Monte das Cruzes, visit the capital of Santa Cruz das Flores (ethnographic museum, whale museum, baroque church). Afternoon transfer to the airport and flight to Faial Island.
DAY 8: FAIAL – VOLCANIC CONES CABECO VERDE AND CALDEIRÃO, VOLCÃO DOS CAPELINHOS, PRAIA DO NORTE
Drive to the crater of the extinct Caldeira volcano to the Miradouro do Cabouco viewpoint, a green crater covered with junipers and hydrangeas. Hike (8 km) in the eastern part of the island to the small volcanic cones of Cabeco Verde and Caldeirão, views of the impressive young Volcão dos Capelinhos. Visit to the volcanic centre on Capelinhos. Northern part of the island, Praia do Norte, possibility of swimming at Baia da Ribeira das Cabras, lighthouse at Riberinha with views of the neighbouring island with the Pico volcano.
DAY 9: FAIAL – PORT OF HORTA, MONTE DA GUIA
Tour of the capital and the famous yachting port of Horta (Santa Cruz Fortress, Whaling Museum and Marine Centre), climb to Monte da Guia with views of Horta and the surrounding blue lagoons. In the afternoon transfer to the port, ferry to Pico Island.
DAY 10: PICO – VINEYARDS (UNESCO), LAGOA DO CAPITÃO, TOWN OF SANTO AMARO
Hike among the vineyards near the town of Criação Velha (9 km), a UNESCO World Heritage landscape. Crossing the central part of the island around the Lagoa do Capitão lake with ascent to the Cabeço do Piquinho viewpoint, Lagoa da Rosada, Lagoa do Peixinho. The town of Santo Amaro with its traditional whaling boat production and the town of São Roque do Pico with a visit to the old whale processing factory.
DAY 11: PICO – PONTA DO PICO VOLCANO, GRUTA DAS TORRES, SANTA LUZIA
Option to climb to the highest peak of Portugal, Ponta do Pico volcano (2350 m) for sunrise (7,5 km, 1100 m ascent). Visit the Gruta das Torres lava tunnel and the São João Nature Reserve. Transfer to the airport, stop at the Cultural Wine Centre in Santa Luzia, fly to São Jorge Island.
DAY 12: SÃO JORGE – URZELINA, PICO DA ESPERANÇA, LAVA POOLS
Drive to the southeastern part of the island through the mountainous interior to the island’s easternmost point to the Topo Lighthouse. On the way, stop in the towns of Urzelina (remains of windmills), Calheta and the village of Fajã dos Vimes (visit to a local coffee farm with tasting). Moving inland, to a series of small volcanic cones and climbing to the highest point of Pico da Esperança, descent to the village of Fajã do Ouvidor (swimming in lava pools). Afternoon tour of the cheese factory with tasting in Beira. Evening walk around the town of Velas.
DAY 13: SÃO JORGE – SETE FONTES PARK, FAROL DOS ROSAIS LIGHTHOUSE
Excursion to the north of the island to the Sete Fontes Natural Park (a natural park with hiking trails, a small lake and very rich flora) the viewpoint of Pico da Velha and the westernmost tip of the island the Farol dos Rosais lighthouse. In the afternoon transfer to Terceira Island.
DAY 14: TERCEIRA – GUILHERME MONIZ CALDERA, BISCOITOS VILLAGE AND ALGAR DE CARVÃO
Departure to the western part of the island to the viewpoint of Serra do Cume (view to the sea and inland of the island on typically divided fields, walls of lava stones), passage through the caldera of Guilherme Moniz (nature reserve, one of the largest calderas on the island). Departure to the highest peak of Santa Barbara (1021 m) in the eastern part of the island, then along the Doza Ribeiras road, lined with hydrangea beds, along the northern coast to the wine region and the village of Biscoitos (visit to the winery museum, swimming in the sea lava pools). In the afternoon, visit to the volcanic cave of Algar de Carvão. Evening excursion to the fishing town of São Mateus da Calheta with its excellent fish restaurant.
DAY 15: TERCEIRA – ANGRA DO HEROÍSMO (UNESCO), MONTE BRASIL CRATER
Sightseeing of the historic capital of Angra do Heroísmo (UNESCO) – Sé Cathedral, Praça Velha (Town Hall Square), Igreja da Misericórdia. Ascent to the historic fortress of São João Baptista and to the crater of the Monte Brasil volcano, towering over the capital. In the afternoon, transfer to Lajes airport, flight to Lisbon.
DAY 16: LISBON – PRAGUE
Overnight in Lisbon, according to the flight schedule the possibility to visit Lisbon, by flight Lisbon – Prague
Further information
Price includes:
- 3x domestic flights São Miguel – Flores/Flores – Faial/São Jorge – Terceira
- 2x ferry Faial – Pico/Pico – São Jorge
- accommodation – 15x hotel, 2** level with breakfast in double room (3x São Miguel, 3x Flores, 2x Faial, 2x Pico, 2x São Jorge, 2x Terciera, 1x Lisbon)
- transport: rented car, VW Polo or Renault Clio, with basic insurance (possibility to order a higher insurance or another type of car)
- detailed itinerary prepared according to the programme
- information materials
- TA’s insurance against bankruptcy
Price does not include:
- international airfare (November 2026 – 12 200 CZK)
- optional activities (whale watching, traditional “Kozído” meal)
- single room – extra charge on request
- other meals
- entrance to monuments
- insurance for medical expenses or cancellation fees (we are happy to arrange)
Optional services/excursions:
- whale and dolphin watching – 55 EUR/3 hours
- traditional meal in the area of Lake Furnas, “Kozído” – 12,5 EUR
- visit to the São Jorge cheese factory – 1,5 EUR
- visit to the Algar de Carvão lava cave – 8 EUR
Individual tour extension options:
- Extension of stay on Santa Maria Island – 3-day extension, Santa Maria Island is intended mainly for swimming, thanks to its beautiful beaches. (we recommend the extension especially in the summer months)
- Extension of the stay to include historic Lisbon and its surroundings – a 2-day extension on the way back to stay in the Portuguese capital, Lisbon. Visit the historical and modern gems of the city (Belém Tower, Monument of the Discoverers, St. George’s Castle, Alafama district, etc.), or a trip to the nearby residence of the kings of Sintra and Cabo da Roca, the easternmost point of Europe.
Good time to visit:
The seasons in the Azores are strongly influenced by the Atlantic Ocean, with temperatures here having no sharp fluctuations throughout the year. From May to September, average temperatures range between 18-24°C, with summer highs usually not exceeding 26°C. During the autumn and winter months, temperatures reach 18-13°C. Rainfall increases greatly in early October and it rains until the end of April or mid-May. The ideal time to travel to the Azores is therefore late spring to late September.
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Note: Modification of programme subject to change.
