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Tour highlights
Explore the largest city in the Azores, Ponta Delgada, on a private walking tour.
Visit the twin lakes of Sete Cidades by bicycle and 4x4.
Embark on a whale- and dolphin-watching tour outside Ponta Delgada.
Hear traditional Portuguese fado music at a special dinner in Lisbon.
Discover the history of Lisbon on a private walking tour.
Tour the vibrant and eclectic palaces of Sintra.
Price includes:
- Scheduled international and domestic flights
- Fully insured vehicle hire
- All accommodation
- 24-hour support while you travel
Itinerary idea
With international flights from a choice of airports including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.
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Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Sao Miguel. You land on S茫o Miguel, the largest island of the Azores. After picking up your car you鈥檒l drive into the capital city, Ponta Delgada, and enjoy an afternoon walking tour.
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This morning, you鈥檒l be met by your driver-guide to venture northwest of Ponta Delgada to Sete Cidades, a caldera known for its twin lakes. You鈥檒l spend the morning exploring the area by bicycle and 4x4 before returning to your hotel. Later, you鈥檒l head to the marina for a shared whale-watching tour.
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You have the day at leisure to explore S茫o Miguel on your own. You may wish to explore some of the tea factories outside Ponta Delgada or cross to the eastern side of the island to explore Povoa莽茫o and Nordeste.
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Head to the airport this morning to catch your flight to Lisbon where you鈥檒l be met and driven to your hotel. After a little time to relax, you鈥檒l head out to a special dinner where you鈥檒l be treated to a traditional Portuguese fado music performance.
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This morning, your guide will meet you at your hotel for a walking tour of Lisbon that takes in the sights and offers some tastings along the way. The afternoon is yours to spend at leisure, perhaps wandering the alleyways of the Alfama district or venturing up the Santa Justa elevator.
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Today you鈥檒l have a guide for a full-day tour of the palaces of Sintra, known for their vibrant, whimsical architecture.
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Bid farewell to Lisbon today as you head to the airport for your flight. Your return flight will arrive the same day.
Accommodation
- Sao Miguel
- Lisbon
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When to go
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