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Spain and Portugal Customized Tours | Eatour Specialist Azores Islands of Sao Miguel Pico Terceira and Faial ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 0 User Reviews 11 Days / 10 Ponta Delgada On Request Nights Best Rate.00€ In the Açores Islands you will discover natural beauty at its best. On this trip you will visit 4 of the 9 islands. On each Island you with take a private tour and then have time on your own to explore the islands General Overview Country: Portugal Type: Package Region: Azores Islands Theme: Customized Tours and Trip Ideas City: Ponta Delgada Group Size: 1 - 6 People Duration: 11 Days / 10 Nights Price from: € Introduction In the Açores Islands you will discover natural beauty at its best. On this trip you will visit 4 of the 9 islands. On each Island you with take a private tour and then have time on your own to explore the islands as you please. If you like walking and hiking or even whale watching. You will enjoy this trip. Accommodations on this trip have been selected for their rural beauty and location for wandering the islands. Day by day itinerary DAY 1: LISBON - (FLY) PONTA DELGADA, SAO MIGUEL - VILA FRANCA DO CAMPO - Take a morning flight from Lisbon to Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL), Sao Miguel *not included - Upon arrival you will be met by a chauffeur who will transfer you to your accommodation - Check in accommodation - Rest of the day at your own leisure - Lunch & Dinner on your own - Overnight in Vila Franco do Campo DAY 2: VILA FRANCA DO CAMPO - EXPLORE SAO MIGUEL ISLAND - Breakfast - Day free to explore Sao Miguel Island on your own or choose from one of our privately guided tours (see Addons) - Lunch and Dinner on your own - Overnight in Vila Franco do Campo B DAY 3: VILA FRANCA DO CAMPO - EXPLORE SAO MIGUEL ISLAND - Breakfast - Day free to explore Sao Miguel Island on your own or choose from one of our privately guided tours (see Addons) - Lunch & Dinner on your own - Overnight in Vila Franco do Campo B DAY 4: VILA FRANCA DO CAMPO - PUNTA DELGADA - (FLY) PICO - LAGES DO PICO - Breakfast - Chauffeur transfer from accommodation to Punta Delgada Airport - Take a flight to Pico Island Airport (PIX) *not included - Upon arrival you will be met by a chauffeur who with transfer you to your accommodation - Lunch & Dinner on your own - Overnight in Lages do Pico B DAY 5: LAGES DO PICO - EXPLORE PICO ISLAND - Breakfast - Day free to explore Pico Island on your own or choose from one of our privately guided tours (see Addons) - Lunch & Dinner on your own - Overnight in Lages do Pico B DAY 6: LAGES DO PICO - EXPLORE FAIAL ISLAND - Breakfast - Day free to explore Pico Island on your own or choose from one of our privately guided tours (see Addons) - Lunch & Dinner on your own - Overnight in Lages do Pico B, L DAY 7: LAGES DO PICO - EXPLORE PICO ISLAND - Breakfast - Day free to explore Pico Island on your own or choose from one of our privately guided tours (see Addons) - Lunch & Dinner on your own - Overnight in Lages do Pico B DAY 8: LAGES DO PICO - PICO - (FLY) TERCEIRA - ANGRA DO HEROÍSMO - SAO MATEUS - Breakfast - Chauffeur transfer from hotel to Pico Airport - Take a flight to Terceira Island Airport (TIR) *not included - Upon arrival pick up your Car rental. - Lunch & Dinner on your own - Overnight in Sao Mateus B DAY 9: SAO MATEUS - EXPLORE TERCEIRA ISLAND - Breakfast - Day free to explore Terceira island on your own or choose from one of our privately guided tours (see Addons) - Lunch & Dinner on your own B DAY 10: SAO MATEUS - EXPLORE TERCEIRA ISLAND - Breakfast - Day free to explore Terceira island - Lunch & Dinner on your own - Overnight in Sao Mateus B DAY 11: SAO MATEUS - ANGRA DO HEROÍSMO - (DRIVE) LAGES, TERCEIRA - (FLY) LISBON - Breakfast - Drive to Terceira Airport, drop off car rental. - Take a flight to Lisbon Airport (LIS) *not included - Lunch & Dinner on your own B END OF CUSTOMIZED SERVICES Included THE TOURS INCLUDE: - 10 nights in Double standard room with private bathroom - 11 Breakfasts (B) - Airport/Hotel roundtrip chauffeur transfer on 2 islands: Sao Miguel & Pico - 04 Days Manual Car Rental on Terceira Island - Local Taxes THE TOURS DO NOT INCLUDE: Airfare - Transfers not specified in itinerary - Train transportation - Entrance fees when not on guided tours - Beverages not specified in selected meals - Meals not specified in itinerary - Laundry Expenses - Telephone & Facsimile charges - Excess Baggage charges - Passport & Visa fees - Personal & Travel Insurance - Airport & Departure Taxes - Optional excursions - Room Service - Tips to chauffeur & tour guides OTHER ITEMS INCLUDED - Detailed tour information. - Local Taxes - 24hr Emergency phone number to contact us for any need Lodging HOTEL OVERNIGHTS HOTEL HIGHLIGHT: 3 SAO MIGUEL ISLAND Historic Hotel HOTEL ALDEIA DA FONTE 4* HOME COMFORTS AND NATURAL 4 PICO ISLAND BEAUTY Rural Hotel There has seldom been a more dramatic setting for a hotel. Perched on cliffs high 3 TERCEIRA ISLAND above the Atlantic Ocean, Aldeia da Fonte Country House lays at the foot of the spectacular volcano, Mount Pico. Surrounded by forest, rocks and vineyards, this is truly one of the world´s special places. This four-star suite hotel, built in keeping with local architectural traditions, combines modern comfort with a homey atmosphere and natural beauty. An oasis of serenity in the surroundings of great natural beauty. The perfect place to relax and forget about the world. The hotel consists of five secluded two- story blocks comprising a mixture of central heated and self catering suites and family suites, each thoughtfully designed to provide a blend of elegance and comfort. These are serviced by the main reception and amenities block. Around the blocks there are special environmentally friendly gardens with a breathtaking landscaping design. Located in Pico, one of the nine islands of Azores, somewhere between the old world and the new. The centre of Azorean whaling traditions. .
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