10 Night, Lisbon & Sao Miguel Azores
Overview
Lisbon is the Portuguese capital and a vibrant and historic city, famous for its hospitality, gastronomy, and rich heritage sites. Similarly, the São Miguel Azores are remarkable for their natural beauty and sustainability. Here, visitors can explore natural waterfalls, lagoons in ancient volcano craters, and hot water springs known as "caldeiras,” or they can wander along a network of nature trails nearby.
This itinerary features More Moments activities included with your package.
Format
Locations
- Lisbon
- Ponta Delgada
Inclusions
- Round-trip flights to Lisbon (If the flight and tour package option is chosen)
- 10 nights of accommodation in selected category with breakfast included
- Round-trip airport transfers in Lisbon (4 transfers)
- Round-trip airport transfers in Ponta Delgada
- Domestic flights in Economy Class from Lisbon to Ponta Delgada, then back to Lisbon
- More Moments activities included:
- Half-day Lisbon city tour
- Half-day Sintra tour
- Half-day Sete Cidades tour
- Full-day Furnas tour with lunch included
- Earn and redeem Aeroplan® points
Itinerary
Day 1
Depart Canada
Fly to Lisbon.
Day 2-3
Welcome to Lisbon & Sightseeing
Upon arrival in Lisbon, take a transfer to your hotel and check in. Spend the rest of the day at leisure exploring.
Discover Portugal’s capital, known as the City of Seven Hills, where you will find a variety of places to visit, both historical and cultural, such as monuments, museums, and gardens.
More Moments Activities Included
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Half-day Classic Lisbon Tour
Take a morning sightseeing tour to discover Lisbon’s uniqueness. Visit some traditional and historic monuments that pay tribute to the golden era of the Portuguese exploration, and stop at Belém Tower, the Jerónimos Monastery, and the emblematic Ajuda National Palace (entrance included except on Wednesdays). Continue to the Alfama for a walking tour around one of Lisbon’s oldest and most traditional quarters, where Fado music is said to have been born.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 4-9
Lisbon to São Miguel Azores
Check out of your hotel in Lisbon and transfer to Lisbon airport. Take a two-hour flight from mainland Portugal to São Miguel in the Azores. Then, arrive at Ponta Delgada airport and take an included transfer to your hotel, where you will stay for six nights.
More Moments Activities Included
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Half-day Sete Cidades Tour
The Sete Cidades are one of the seven natural wonders of Portugal that showcase the Green and Blue Lakes, which according to legend were formed from the tears of a shepherd and a princess sharing a forbidden love. You will have the opportunity to visit a pineapple plantation and glimpse fascinating landscapes. Bring comfortable and light clothes, closed shoes, a light jacket, sunscreen, a hat, a backpack, some water, and snacks—everything you could possibly need for a half-day excursion.
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Full-day Furnas Tour (Lunch Included)
Experience the volcanic origins of Furnas, a magical island full of geothermal activity. Find fumaroles and taste carbonated mineral water as you head off to visit one of the oldest tea plantations in Europe. You will be able to taste the famous Cozido das Furnas, a dish cooked on the hot soil of the island’s volcanic activity. After lunch, see Terra Nostra Park with the possibility of bathing in its thermal pool.
Entrance is not included. We suggest bringing comfortable light clothes, closed shoes, a light jacket, sunscreen, a hat, a backpack, some water, and snacks. Bring a swimsuit and towel too!
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 10-11
São Miguel to Lisbon
Check out from your hotel and transfer to the Ponta Delgada airport. Check in and board your flight from Ponta Delgada to Lisbon. You’ll arrive at Lisbon Airport and be able to take a transfer to your hotel in the main city.
More Moments Activities Included
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Half-day Sintra Tour
A tour to the charming and picturesque town of Sintra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. See the Historic Centre with its medieval streets and typical regional products, then continue to Cascais and Estoril before returning to Lisbon.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 12
Lisbon – Return to Canada
After breakfast, take a transfer to the airport and board your flight home.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Accomodations
Where you'll stay
Location
Hotel
Room details
Type of bed(s): 1 double bed or 2 twin beds
Room occupancy: Maximum 3 people (3 adults, or 2 adults and 1 child).
Unless otherwise specified, guests will stay in a standard room at all hotels during the trip.
Important Information
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Daily departures from:
- May 10, 2024 - December 15, 2024.
- January 2, 2025 - December 30, 2025
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Not included:
- Meals, unless specified
- Personal expenses and insurance
- Lisbon city tax
- Additional tours and excursions
- Domestic flight upgrades and seat selection
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The More Moments activities/excursions mentioned in the itinerary are all included in the package but may be rescheduled to take place on an earlier or later day, depending on availability and operational day. The number of consecutive nights per city could vary.
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- Private airport transfers
- Domestic flights in Economy Class
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Lisbon City Tax, paid locally in Euros.