ULTIMATE AZORES A 14 night escorted tour of the beautiful Azorean islands 19th May to 2nd June 2018 Lighthouse, Faial Island Morro Grande stone tower Sao Jorge Caldera Crater, Faial ired of the Mediterranean? Not interested in THE ITICorvoNERARY the West Indies or further afield? Then take a Day 1 London to Ponta Delgada, T Fly by Terceira Sao Miguel,Flores Azores. Sao Jorge moment to consider the attractions of the Azores. scheduled flight. On arrival Faial THE AZORES transfer to Hotel Marina After many years of offering successful cruises to this Pico Atlantico for our four night stay. Sao Miguel region, to allow for a more in-depth exploration and for those who prefer terra firma, we are delighted to Day 2 Sete Cidades. Enjoy introduce this island hopping adventure by land and a morning at leisure and this by lush, green vegetation which air to our portfolio. afternoon we head towards the lends to the magnificent views Sete Cidades volcano where we enjoyed by all who visit this natural Far out in the Atlantic, some 800 miles from the have excellent views over the Lagos site. In the morning we will visit de Canarios. With a perimeter of 12 the lake before continuing to Portuguese coast, the nine islands of the Azores kilometres, it is the largest extinct Ribeira Grande, a picturesque are known for their spectacular volcanic scenery, volcano crater in the Azores. Meet town in the north of the island with abundant flora and peaceful lifestyle. But, the appeal this evening for a Welcome Dinner beautiful Baroque architecture of this remote and unsophisticated archipelago is at the hotel. (B, D) and flora throughout. Return to the hotel this afternoon with time difficult to define in words. If you appreciate dramatic Day 3 Furnas and Nordeste. Sao to explore independently or join scenery, exploring islands where time appears to be Miguel, also known as Ilha Verde, an optional excursion returning to standing still, watching for passing whales and learning the Green Island, is home to some Sete Cidades to hike around the of the most stunning viewpoints crater. (B) about the local people and their customs, then this in the Azores. This morning we could be the tour for you. The islands are also perfect will drive along the southern coast Day 5 Sao Miguel to Velas, Sao for walking enthusiasts with paths through verdant before arriving in the Furnas Valley, Jorge. Enjoy a morning at leisure an enormous valley and luxuriant before transferring to the airport mountain landscapes and we are offering some garden in the east of the island. for an afternoon flight to Sao hiking opportunities which, weather permitting, will The stunning lakes are surrounded Jorge. Arrive late afternoon at be a joy for the keen walkers in our group. by beautiful trees and vegetation Hotel Sao Jorge for our two night and the smell of sulphur in the air stay and this evening we will enjoy reminds you of the volcanic activity dinner at a local restaurant. (B, D) that lies beneath. We will visit the Furnas Hot Springs and botanical Day 6 Sao Jorge. This largely rural gardens with its array of colourful island is of geographical interest and exotic flowers intertwined with its cliff shoreline marked with with small lakes and streams. After flat fajas sweeping to the sea. This lunch, we travel back along the morning we depart for a full day northern coastline stopping at a tour of the island. From the hotel local tea plantation. (B, L) we travel towards the western part of the Island, Ponta dos Rosais, Day 4 Fire Lake and Ribeira visiting a Forest Park and cheese Grande. Lagoa do Fogo, also factory. As we move to the north Mount Pico known as Fire Lake, is surrounded we enjoy the view over the Fajas, www.noble-caledonia.co.uk Angra do Heroismo, Terceira Windmill, Pico Church, Terceira Ponta Delgada Bottlenose dolphins an area of flat land at sea level of these towns. After lunch at Day 11 Pico. Today we will take evening for dinner at a local resulting from the erosion of cliffs, a local restaurant we travel to a ferry to explore the island of restaurant. (B, D) and where people live in the Biscoitos, a small town on the Pico. This distinctive island is micro-climate. As we make our way northern coast with a very long home to Portugal’s highest peak Day 13 Horta to Ponta Delgada. to the south side towards Calheta wine growing tradition, stopping and numerous black lava flows. Enjoy a morning at leisure before we will stop for lunch at a local en route at Monte Brasil. We end The UNESCO designated island transferring to the airport for restaurant before continuing on the day with a visit to the wine tells the story of early winemakers an afternoon flight back to Sao to Urzelina to visit the remaining museum and a tasting of the who used the volcanic soil for Miguel. We arrive late-afternoon tower of a church buried under locally produced wines. Dinner the grapes and on a visit to a at the Hotel Marina Atlantico for lava from the eruption of 1808. this evening will be at a local vineyard we will enjoy a tasting our two night stay. This evening at Now it is surrounded by fruit trees restaurant. (B, L ,D) of the local product. We will then leisure. (B) and vegetation. Upon our return learn about whaling life in the to Velas we will take a walking tour Day 9 Angra do Heroismo. Spend Azores at the Museum of Lajes. Day 14 Ponta Delgada. Enjoy a of this charming old-world harbour today independently exploring this After a typical Azorean lunch we final day to explore independently. town. Dinner this evening will be at quaint heritage town. Stoll among will take an island drive, observing We will meet this evening for a local restaurant. (B, L ,D) the cobblestone streets and enjoy the beautiful rugged coastline of our Farewell Dinner at a local the coastal views the town has to rapidly cooled lava flows and the restaurant. (B, D) Day 7 Sao Jorge to Angra do offer. Or maybe join an optional villages that have used this natural Heroismo, Terceira. After breakfast excursion and hike up Monte Brasil resource to build their communities Day 15 Ponta Delgada to London. we take a flight to Terceira Island to take in the dramatic landscapes before we return to Faial Island by Transfer to the airport for your and make our way to Terceira Mar in the background. Meet for dinner ferry. Meet this evening for dinner return scheduled flight to London. Hotel, our base for the next three in the hotel this evening. (B, D) in the hotel. (B, L, D) (B) nights. This afternoon we explore Angra do Heroismo, a charming Day 10 Terceira to Horta, Faial. Day 12 Whale Watching. The UNESCO heritage town with a We begin our day with a flight to Azorean archipelago naturally distinct Mediterranean flavour of Faial Island and spend the morning offers great conditions for PRICES PER PERSON Based on double occupancy cobblestone streets with a certain exploring the stunning view points observing whales in the wild. The quiet charm. Enjoy a walking and parks on offer before stopping deep waters closely surrounding Twin: £3595 tour that takes in the Misericorda for lunch at a local restaurant. This the islands harbour several Single: £4295 Church, Convent do Sao Francisco, afternoon we explore the fairly resident and migrating species. the public gardens and museum. recent volcanic activity at Ponta dos The attraction is the abundance Price Includes: Economy class Enjoy dinner at the hotel this Capelinhos. See how a 1957-1958 of food found in these waters scheduled air travel, internal evening. (B, D) volcanic eruption transformed the and as such, this is the sperm flights, 14 nights accommodation area and created a new land mass. whales mating and nursery ground as described at four-star hotels, Day 8 Terceira. Terceira is a Continue to the impressive caldera, with a high concentration in this Noble Caledonia Tour Manager, vibrant place of colour and an enormous crater that’s now a area. This morning we will take excursions with local guide, meals culture. The islands rugged nature reserve, which is 400 metres to the seas to try and spot these as indicated (B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner), gratuities, entrance interior is a haven for Azorean deep and nearly 1,500 metres in beautiful creatures and, if we fees, transfers, airport taxes. flora whilst its coastline is a mix of diameter. We will be staying at are lucky, we may see a short- Not Included: Travel insurance, charming villages, vineyards and Hotel do Canal for the next three finned pilot whale or the majestic optional hiking excursions to Sete natural swimming pools. In the nights and will enjoy dinner at the blue whale. Enjoy an afternoon Cidades & Monte Brasil. morning we will visit a number hotel this evening. (B, L, D) at leisure before meeting this 2 Chester Close, Belgravia, London, SW1X 7BE +44 (0)20 7752 0000 | [email protected] | www.noble-caledonia.co.uk All special offers are subject to availability. Our current booking conditions apply to all reservations and are available on request. Ports subject to change. Cover: Sete Cidades Lakes, Sao Miguel 120417_S.