Traditions & Flavors of São Miguel Tour
ID: GYG1142780-1752911
Category:
Country: Portugal
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Discover the flavors of São Miguel on a half-day guided tour. Visit a pineapple plantation, explore a farmers’ market, sample local liqueurs, and enjoy a cup of tea at the Gorreana Tea Plantation.
Begin with a visit to a pineapple plantation, where you're tour guide will explain the unique Azorean cultivation techniques used to grow these sweet, aromatic fruits and have the chance to taste them fresh from the greenhouse.
Continue to a weekly farmers’ market, held only once a week, where you can wander among stalls of fresh produce, local cheeses, baked goods, and handmade crafts, immersing yourself in the lively atmosphere of the island community.
Next, stop at a liqueur factory to see how traditional Azorean spirits and sweet liqueurs are crafted, with opportunities to sample the local flavors.
Finish at the Gorreana Tea Plantation, Europe’s oldest tea factory, where you're tour guide will tell you about centuries-old tea production methods, and enjoy a freshly brewed cup of Azorean tea.
Throughout the tour, scenic drives through volcanic landscapes, charming villages, and rolling hills offer plenty of photo opportunities.
Highlights
- Savor the flavors of São Miguel with tastings of local produce and liqueurs
- Visit a pineapple plantation and learn about Azorean cultivation techniques
- Explore a weekly farmers’ market and immerse yourself in local culture
- Discover the secrets of traditional Azorean spirits at a liqueur factory
- Stroll through the Gorreana Tea Plantation and enjoy a cup of Azorean tea
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The farmers' market is held only once a week
Pickup and drop-off can be arranged anywhere in Ponta Delgada
Extra cost out of Ponta Delgada
INCLUDED
- Visit to a pineapple plantation
- Visit to a weekly farmers' market
- Visit to a liqueur factory Mulher de Capote
- Visit to the Gorreana Tea Plantation
- Tasting
- Scenic drives through volcanic landscapes, charming villages, and rolling hills
- Pickup and drop-off in Ponta Delgada
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.
