Full-day tour: The best of Terceira Island
ID: GYG947266-1475656
Category:
Country: Portugal
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Start the day at Monte Brasil, pass by the Serretinha viewpoint, Salga Bay and Serra do Cume. Climb up to Serra do Facho, explore Algar do Carvão and finish at the Biscoitos Natural Pools.
Start the day at Monte Brasil, enjoying a panoramic view over the city of Angra do Heroísmo. We continue along the coast to the Serretinha viewpoint, where you can see the Ilhéus das Cabras, passing through the parishes of Ribeirinha and Feteira.
After passing through the village of Porto Judeu, continue to Baía da Salga, a historic landmark in the history of Portugal.
Head a little further inland and enjoy the tranquility of the village of São Sebastião, where you will find one of the oldest churches in the Azores.
Continue to Serra do Cume and prepare to be amazed by the view of the "Manta de Retalhos" (Patchwork Quilt) in the largest caldera in the Azores.
After a lunch break* in the city of Praia da Vitória, continue the adventure with a climb up Serra do Facho, where the view over the city is breathtaking.
Optionally, head inland and descend into the impressive volcanic cave of Algar do Carvão**.
Before ending the day at the natural pools of Biscoitos, surrounded by characteristic lava rock formations, from which the famous vineyards also spring, you can enjoy a refreshing dip.
**Algar do Carvão (optional) is temporarily closed.
Highlights
- Start at Monte Brasil, overlooking Angra do Heroísmo and Serretinha.
- Pass through Porto Judeu, Baía da Salga, and the village of São Sebastião.
- Explore the Serra do Cume, Serra do Facho, and Algar do Carvão.
- Follow in the footsteps of the famous Portuguese sailor Vasco da Gama...
Guiding languages
INCLUDED
- Certified Guide
- Pick up and drop off
NOT INCLUDED
- Ticket to Algar do Carvão (10 euros per person)
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.