Stay · Collette · 11 nights

The Azores Jewels of Portugal

Venture to the highest point of Sete Cidades caldera and gaze upon the twin lakes
Explore the colorful capital of Terceira, Angra do Heroismo (UNESCO)
Descend into the ancient Algar do Carvão lava tube with an expert guide

$6,999 pp twin share

$8,899 pp solo share

11 nights

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The Azores Jewels of Portugal

Departs 18 September 2026 Returns 6 July 2027

Duration11 nights

OperatorCollette

StyleStay

HighlightExplore the untouched paradise of the Azores, the archipelago gems of Portugal, on an adventure through volcanic landscapes, thermal pools, and local culture

Discover the vivid Horta Marina and its importance to Atlantic sailors. Learn traditional basket weaving from local artisans on São Miguel. Experience a unique cozido das furnas lunch cooked in volcanic heat

Enter an untouched paradise on an adventure through the Azores, the archipelago gems of Portugal. Explore the rim of the Sete Cidades Caldera. Indulge in a traditional cozido das furnas meal, cooked by the heat of the volcanic earth. Descend into Algar do Carvao, the “Cavern of Coal” lava tube, with an expert guide. Enjoy a home-hosted meal during your stay on São Miguel Island and on Terceira Island. Encounter the volcanic ash-covered landscape of the Capelinhos Volcano. From thermal pools and lush craters to local farms and volcanic cuisine, delve into the culture of Portuguese island life.

$6,999

pp twin share

$8,899

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When & how much

Departures & Pricing

Departs

18 September 2026

Returns

6 July 2027

Duration

11 nights

From pp twin share

$6,999 pp

From pp solo cabin

$8,899 pp

18 Sep 2026 - 29 Sep 2026
from $7,499 pp twin share / $9,649 pp solo *
23 Oct 2026 - 03 Nov 2026
from $6,999 pp twin share / $8,899 pp solo *
02 Apr 2027 - 13 Apr 2027
from $7,149 pp twin share / $9,299 pp solo *
09 Apr 2027 - 20 Apr 2027
from $7,149 pp twin share / $9,299 pp solo *
16 Apr 2027 - 27 Apr 2027
from $7,149 pp twin share / $9,299 pp solo *
07 May 2027 - 18 May 2027
from $7,449 pp twin share / $9,599 pp solo *
14 May 2027 - 25 May 2027
from $7,449 pp twin share / $9,599 pp solo *
21 May 2027 - 01 Jun 2027
from $7,449 pp twin share / $9,599 pp solo *
04 Jun 2027 - 15 Jun 2027
from $7,649 pp twin share / $9,849 pp solo *
11 Jun 2027 - 22 Jun 2027
from $7,649 pp twin share / $9,849 pp solo *
18 Jun 2027 - 29 Jun 2027
from $7,649 pp twin share / $9,849 pp solo *
25 Jun 2027 - 06 Jul 2027
from $7,649 pp twin share / $9,849 pp solo *

* Prices and category availability are subject to change without notice.

Upgrades, transfers, accommodation and more can be quoted on enquiry — call 1300 414 198.

Day by day

Itinerary

1
Ponta Delgada, São Miguel, Azores, Portugal
This is the Azores. A set of islands virtually untouched by urban development. Your adventure begins on São Miguel, the largest of the nine volcanic islands. With no scheduled sightseeing today, spend the day as you wish, exploring Ponta Delgada independently, perhaps strolling along the seaside promenade and breathing in the mild air of the Atlantic.
2
Ponta Delgada - Sete Cidades - Ponta Delgada
Get to know Ponta Delgada, the capital city of São Miguel, on a morning walking tour of the area. Discover the city’s rich history, culture, and beauty alongside your Tour Manager, seeing highlights like the iconic 18th-century Portas da Cidade and the stunning Igreja Matriz de São Sebastião, and perhaps even catching the farmers market, the vibrant Mercado da Graça. This afternoon, take a ride up to Sete Cidades caldera’s highest point and discover some of Mother Nature’s finest work: the twin blue and green lakes that make up this caldera and are explained by local legend! On the way back, visit a pineapple plantation and learn about unique cultivation methods on the island, producing pineapples renowned for their sweetness and flavor. This evening, celebrate the beginning of your journey with a welcome dinner at a local restaurant.
3
Ponta Delgada - Furnas - Ponta Delgada
Start the day with a visit to one of the few remaining basket weavers on the island. Learn how willow basket making has evolved and how this father-son enterprise has kept this traditional craft alive. Then, it’s your choice! Enjoy the thermal waters at the Terra Nostra pool, built in the 18th century by the American consul to the Azores -OR- embark on a guided visit to the organic paradise that is the Terra Nostra Botanical Garden. For lunch, enjoy a traditional cozido das furnas meal, where your food is cooked in the earth’s volcanic heat. Later, continue to the green fields of a nearby tea plantation to learn about this unique crop with a hands-on experience before an evening of leisure in São Miguel.
4
Ponta Delgada
Today, enjoy a full free day to explore São Miguel at your own pace. Perhaps you will take to the waves on an optional ocean excursion to watch for whales and dolphins, followed by lunch at a local restaurant. Regardless of how you choose to spend your day, gather tonight for a home-hosted dinner in a local village.
5
Ponta Delgada - Horta, Faial
Say bom dia (good morning) to Faial with a walking tour of Horta. Its marina and painted murals are a testament to the island’s importance to the sailors who have visited the island on voyages crossing the Atlantic. Later, encounter the volcanic vitality of Faial when you take in the surrounding rocky landscape and ash hills with a fascinating visit to the Capelinhos Volcano Interpretation Centre.
6
Horta
The day is yours to enjoy on your own and relax on Faial Island! You may also consider joining an optional tour to Pico to encounter the Landscape of the Pico Island Vineyard Culture (UNESCO) and explore this scarcely populated island’s scenery, a sublime mixture of lava rock and exotic vegetation.
7
Horta - Angra do Heroísmo, Terceira
Board your flight to Terceira and say hello to the colorful capital of Angra do Heroísmo (UNESCO) with a local guide. Restored in traditional style, the city features white facades and vibrant trims. Learn about the Holy Ghost Chapels, known locally as Imperios, and customs surrounding this tradition. Tonight, get a taste of the culture at a local restaurant.
8
Angra do Heroísmo - Biscoitos - Algar do Carvao - Angra do Heroísmo
Start your day with a swim in the natural volcanic pools of Biscoitos. Later, on your way to Algar do Carvão, stop at Serra do Cume viewpoint where views of the agricultural fields and their neat, orderly stone walls will take your breath away. At Algar do Carvão, the “Cavern of Coal,” feel the quiet stillness as you descend into this ancient lava tube. Enjoy the evening exploring Angra do Heroísmo as you wish.
9
Angra do Heroísmo
Today, the day is yours to enjoy at your own pace. You may choose to join an optional tour to the western side of Terceira in the morning, sipping coffee at an organic coffee plantation and tasting locally grown bananas along the way and ending at a family-owned cheese factory for a light lunch made up of local products. End the day at a petiscos home-hosted dining experience.
10
Angra do Heroísmo - Lisbon
Say farewell to the Azores archipelago as you head to Lisbon in continental Europe. Lisbon, known as the city of the seven hills, and the starting point of many of its 15th century explorations, was also the departure point of many of its immigrants that crossed the Atlantic searching for a better life.
11
Lisbon
Start your morning with a panoramic tour of Belem. View the imposing 16th-century Jeronimo’s Monastery, a masterpiece of Manueline and Gothic architecture, its facade adorned with intricate carvings, maritime motifs, and religious symbols. Then, visit the Ajuda National Palace, a former royal residence showcasing elegant neoclassical design and richly decorated rooms that reflect Portugal’s royal heritage. Enjoy the rest of your afternoon as you wish before gathering tonight for a farewell dinner at a local restaurant.
12
Lisbon - Tour Ends
Say adeus (goodbye) to Portugal and the Azores as you depart this coastal paradise.

What you get for the price

Inclusions & exclusions

What’s included

Explore the vivid Horta Marina and its importance to sailors crossing the Atlantic.
On São Miguel, learn about traditional basket weaving from local artisans.
Encounter the striking scenery of Capelinhos Volcano’s ash hills.
Walk through the colorful capital of Terceira, Angra do Heroismo (UNESCO).
Venture to Sete Cidades caldera’s highest point and gaze upon the twin lakes.
Experience a truly unique cozido das furnas lunch in Furnas valley.

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