Day 1: In Transit
Day 2: Lisbon
- Arrive in Lisbon and check in at the hotel
- Meet fellow travelers at a welcome gathering
Day 3: Lisbon
- Enjoy a panoramic city tour of Lisbon’s historic highlights
- Visit UNESCO-listed Jerónimos Monastery and Belém Tower
- Afternoon free for independent exploration
Day 4: Terceira Island (Angra do Heroísmo)
- Fly to Terceira Island in the Azores
- Learn about Azorean history during an expert enrichment session
- Explore UNESCO-listed Angra do Heroísmo on a guided walk
- Experiential Azorean dinner at a local farmstead
Day 5: Terceira Island
- Full-day island tour of Terceira’s landscapes and villages
- Optional activity: walk along volcanic trails
- Conclude the day in coastal Biscoitos, known for natural lava pools
Day 6: Faial Island (Horta)
- Visit Capelinhos Volcano & Interpretation Center
- Walk through the Caldeira nature reserve
- Enjoy coastal views en route to Horta
- Afternoon free to explore Horta
Day 7: Pico Island
- Ferry to Pico Island and tour UNESCO vineyard landscapes
- Learn centuries-old viticulture techniques among black lava walls
- Visit whaling museum in Lajes to understand Azores’ maritime history
Day 8: São Miguel Island (Ponta Delgada)
- Fly to São Miguel, the largest Azorean island
- Visit Ponta Delgada and the Carlos Machado Museum
- View the iconic city gates and learn about Azorean heritage
Day 9: São Miguel
- Visit Lagoa das Furnas volcanic crater and fumaroles
- Lunch at Terra Nostra Park followed by a botanical garden stroll
- Tour the Gorreana Tea Factory, the oldest in Europe
Day 10: São Miguel
- Whale watching boat excursion in Atlantic waters
- Visit Lagoa do Fogo for dramatic crater lake views
- Explore Caldeira Velha hot springs and Ribeira Grande
Day 11: São Miguel
- Off-road jeep excursion to Sete Cidades volcanic lakes
- Take in panoramic views of twin blue and green lakes
- Farewell dinner with folklore performance
Day 12: In Transit
- Transfer to airport for return flights
