Terceira Island: Full-Day Honey, Mountains & Cheese Tour

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Country: Portugal

Duration: 08:00 hours


Description

Explore the best of Terceira Island on a full-day tour, featuring a visit to a local Honey House, a journey through the island’s main mountain ranges, and a tasting of traditional local cheeses.
Start your day with convenient pick-up from hotels in central Angra do Heroísmo and set off to explore the best of Terceira Island.

Begin at Monte Brasil, where you’ll enjoy breathtaking views over the UNESCO World Heritage city of Angra do Heroísmo and its beautiful bay.

Continue to a traditional Honey House (Adega do Mel) and discover the fascinating world of bees. Learn about beekeeping and the honey production process, observe the hives, and finish with a tasting of Azorean honey, renowned for its rich flavors influenced by the island’s unique flora.

After the visit, enjoy a relaxing lunch break, giving you the opportunity to sample local flavors before continuing the journey.

The tour then proceeds to Serra do Facho, offering sweeping views over the city and bay of Praia da Vitória, followed by a stop at Miradouro Humberto Delgado, one of the island’s most impressive viewpoints.

Next, visit Serra do Cume, home to Terceira’s largest caldeira, where you can admire the famous patchwork landscape of green agricultural fields stretching across the island.

Pause along the way for a tasting of traditional Azorean cheeses, experiencing the authentic flavors of the region.

Before returning, take in the stunning volcanic scenery from Serra da Ribeirinha, the perfect way to conclude your day.

After a full day immersed in nature, culture, and local flavors, relax as you are dropped off back at your hotel.

Note: The itinerary may be slightly adapted.

Highlights

  • Explore Terceira Island’s landscapes, historic sites, and local culture.
  • Experience being a beekeeper at the Adega do Mel with honey tasting.
  • Enjoy an authentic and immersive adventure beyond regular sightseeing.

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
INCLUDED
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off from hotels in central Angra do Heroísmo are included. Tours starting from the airport, cruise ships, or hotels in Praia da Vitória may incur an additional fee.
  • Local expert guide
NOT INCLUDED
  • Lunch/snacks

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.