Azores 5-Star Vacation Upgrade
5-star luxury in the Azores!
What's Included
- Round-trip airfare to PDL
- Round-trip airport transfers
- 5 nights in Ribeira Grande at the 5-Star Verde Mar & Spa, in a sea view room
- Breakfast Daily
PLUS!
- Full-day Van Tour to Sete Cidades & Lagoa do Fogo!
Great Ways to Explore
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Take advantage of your 5-star services at the Verde Mar & Spa!
Discover the natural beauty of Lagos do Fogo!
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Soak in the hot springs of Poca da Dona Beija!
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Treat yourself to a splendid spa day onsite at the Verde Mar & Spa.
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Sample local delicacies and partake in a shopping spree at Marina da Horta!
It's time to enjoy the Azores like never before! During this blissful Portuguese vacation, receive the ultimate 5-star treatment you deserve at the Verde Mar & Spa hotel. Wake up to a dazzling oceanfront view and satisfy your hunger with a delicious breakfast at the Terracotta Restaurant. Take advantage of the hotel's full range of amenities including a full-service massage at the renowned spa or an energizing soak in the Turkish baths. Or, quite simply, lounge poolside and take in the views of the Atlantic.
Off the resort, explore the natural wonders that make the Azores a unique destination. Discover the beauty of the Calderia in Sao Miguel, hike up Montanha do Pico, or embrace 17th-century architecture displayed throughout the unique city of Angra do Heroisomo. Whether you choose to spend more time at your hotel or visit the various attractions and landmarks of the Azores, this vacation will be nothing short of perfection!
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
- Round-trip airfare to PDL
- Round-trip airport transfers
- 5 nights in Ribeira Grande at the 5-Star Verde Mar & Spa, in a sea view room
- Breakfast Daily
PLUS!
- Full-day Van Tour to Sete Cidades & Lagoa do Fogo!
-
Take advantage of your 5-star services at the Verde Mar & Spa!
Discover the natural beauty of Lagos do Fogo!
-
Soak in the hot springs of Poca da Dona Beija!
-
Treat yourself to a splendid spa day onsite at the Verde Mar & Spa.
-
Sample local delicacies and partake in a shopping spree at Marina da Horta!
It's time to enjoy the Azores like never before! During this blissful Portuguese vacation, receive the ultimate 5-star treatment you deserve at the Verde Mar & Spa hotel. Wake up to a dazzling oceanfront view and satisfy your hunger with a delicious breakfast at the Terracotta Restaurant. Take advantage of the hotel's full range of amenities including a full-service massage at the renowned spa or an energizing soak in the Turkish baths. Or, quite simply, lounge poolside and take in the views of the Atlantic.
Off the resort, explore the natural wonders that make the Azores a unique destination. Discover the beauty of the Calderia in Sao Miguel, hike up Montanha do Pico, or embrace 17th-century architecture displayed throughout the unique city of Angra do Heroisomo. Whether you choose to spend more time at your hotel or visit the various attractions and landmarks of the Azores, this vacation will be nothing short of perfection!
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
Day 1. Welcome to Ribeira Grande!
After arriving at the airport, load your belongings onto your transfer and head to your accommodation! Check in, unpack and begin your exploration of this spectacular hotel. For dinner, enjoy an authentic meal prepared by locals!
Shared transfer from PDL to Verde Mar & Spa
Check-in - Hotel Verde Mar & Spa
Located right on Monte Verde beach within the island of São Miguel is the beautiful 5-Star Hotel Verde Mar & Spa! This wonderful resort is just a short 13-mile drive from João Paulo II Airport and is within walking distance of various attractions, restaurants, and bars. Hotel Verde Mar & Spa incorporates the beauty and nature of the Azores in the architectural structure of the resort!
Equipped with 152 rooms, this amazing property features two restaurants, indoor and outdoor pools, a gym, a spa and sauna, Turkish baths, and so much more! Guests can also enjoy cocktails at the Terracotta Bar and the Outdoor bar. Complimentary 24/7 concierge services are available to assist guests in purchasing tours and/or securing car rentals during their stay. Within the rooms, certain visitors have sea view access in addition to their full bathroom, bedroom slippers, and robe as well as a safe, minibar, balcony, free Wi-Fi, and a flatscreen television.
Day 2. Ribeira Grande
Today is your first full day in Ribeira Grande! After filling your belly at the buffet on-site, grab everything you'll need for a day at the beach. Make your way to Praia do Monte Verde, an amazing black sand beach with wonderful views. Cool off in the Atlantic or soak up the sun while sinking your toes into the sand!
In the evening, enjoy a meal from a restaurant in the area!
Day 3. Ribeira Grande
Visit two of the most magnificent wonders in all of the Azores – Sete Cidades and Lagao do Fogo – with your included full-day tour! Be sure to bring your camera to snap photos of these marvelous natural displays.
Full Day Van Tour to Sete Cidades & Lagoa do Fogo
This is the ultimate full‐day jeep tour. This trip combines two of the most popular places around São Miguel island: Sete Cidades lakes and Fogo lake, among other incredible places such as Caldeira Velha and Ponta da Ferraria. During this day full of wonderful landscapes, you will truly see the beauty in São Miguel, you might even fall in love with this island!
We will start the day by picking you up in Ponta Delgada at 9 am and take you first to the rim of Sete Cidades’ caldera. We will pass by many interesting viewpoints, where you can enjoy the view over the green and blue lakes. We will leave this magical place to go to another, not less beautiful location: Ponta da Ferraria. There, you will be able to go for a dip in the Atlantic Ocean when the tide is low. This place is truly magical because the water will not be cold! Indeed, it is naturally warmed by a volcanic fissure.
Later on, we will have lunch is in a local restaurant halfway to Lagoa do Fogo, perfect to taste some Azorean food! In the afternoon, we will take you to the amazing natural reserve of Lagoa do Fogo to enjoy amazing landscapes surrounding the crater. Fogo lake is one of the most popular places around the island and you will certainly understand why when you are there. From the top of the volcano, you will find incredible views over São Miguel island with both North and South coast visible at the same time. The adventure does not stop here! We will then drive to Caldeira Velha, a warm iron‐rich waterfall where it is possible to take a dip year‐round thanks to the volcanic activity warming the water up to 26°C (79°F). It is a real spa at open air, surrounded by lush forest, an amazing scenery that looks straight out of a movie. After this relaxing moment, we will head back to Ponta Delgada by the late afternoon.
Day 4. Ribeira Grande
Throw on your hiking boots and head to the Montanha do Pico on Pico Island today. Standing tall as the highest point in Portugal, this 7,713-foot-high stratovolcano is not too difficult to climb. If you're able to make it to the top, you'll be awarded picturesque views of the other islands that make up the Azores – namely, Terceira, Faial, Graciosa, and Sao Jorge!
Day 5. Ribeira Grande
Feeling adventurous? Visit one of the most unique lakes in all of the Azores – Lagoa da Furnas! This area recently observed signs of volcanic activity, which has caused small calderas to push out hot streams of air from the ground! Luckily, visitors can safely walk across a boardwalk to avoid interacting with the hot steam directly.
After your stroll through the lake, consider heading into the town of Furnas to sample a traditional meal that is cooked using steam produced by volcanic activity!
Day 6. Ribeira Grande
We hope you grabbed a few souvenirs during your trip! Pack up your belongings and board your transfer to the airport. Until next time, Portugal!
Shared transfer from Verde Mar & Spa to PDL
Fly home!
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