Highlights of Porto & the Azores - 9 days
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Tour Overview
Journey through Portugal and the Azores on a 9-day tour that begins in Porto’s historic streets before venturing into the Douro Valley for vineyard visits and wine tastings. Continue to Sao Miguel Island, staying in Ponta Delgada and travelling through Sete Cidades, Furnas, Ribeira Grande and Vila Franca do Campo. Admire volcanic lakes, steaming springs and lush green hills before relaxing into the island’s easy rhythm.
Start
Porto
End
Ponta Delgada
Destination
Ponta Delgada
Days
9
Pace
Medium
Range
Handpicked
Max Group Size
Min 12 - Max 8
Min Age
12
Trip Code: HGLPTA
Trip Highlights
Why you'll love this trip
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Porto - Stroll through the UNESCO-listed old town to see the city’s landmarks and enjoy a Port wine tasting by the Douro River
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Douro Valley - Journey along the scenic Estrada Nacional 222 and take a river cruise through terraced vineyards
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Pinhao - Savour a traditional regional lunch and sample fine wines at a local estate surrounded by rolling hills
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Douro Vineyards - Enjoy a picnic among the vines followed by a tasting at one of the valley’s renowned wineries
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Sete Cidades - Admire the twin blue and green lakes of this vast volcanic crater from the Vista do Rei viewpoint
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Caldeira Velha - Bathe beneath a warm waterfall surrounded by lush tropical vegetation on São Miguel’s north coast
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Furnas - Observe bubbling fumaroles and see the traditional Cozido das Furnas cooked underground using geothermal heat
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Is This Trip Right for You?
Is this trip right for you?
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There are some long travelling days on this trip, but it’s all part of the adventure and a great way to get to know your fellow travellers.
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This trip requires a moderate level of fitness as it involves some walking and swimming, allowing you to really get among nature. Please bring sturdy, comfortable walking shoes, a swimsuit and comfortable clothing.
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Multiple activities on this trip are subject to weather and water conditions and on occasion, may be cancelled for safety or operational reasons. In the case of cancellation, we will endeavour to find a suitable replacement activity.
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