The Azores, São Miguel, Faial & Terceira

With included airport lounge access, you’ll start your holiday in style before your flight out to the Azores island of São Miguel. Then, on arrival, a private transfer will whisk you to your hotel in Ponta Delgada for a 3-night stay. The rest of the day is at leisure to relax or explore the city on foot. Located close to the Botanical Gardens and with views out over the city and the island’s southern coast, it’s a wonderful base from which to explore. Spend the rest of the day exploring the museums and churches of the historic centre before returning to the hotel’s sauna, Jacuzzi and indoor and outdoor swimming pools.

Stay: Grand Hotel Azores Atlantico, Ponta Delgada (Superior)

A full day on São Miguel sees you to the beautiful Sete Cidades lakes, stopping along the way to take in the views from the Vista do Rei. Then, after calling in to a pineapple plantation en route back to Ponta Delgada, you’ll board a flight to the island of Terceira, the setting for the next day’s jeep tour. This full-day adventure brings you to the island’s rural heart, tracing the coastline for spectacular Atlantic views before calling at the village of Biscoitos, where you’ll see how the local wine is made and, if you like, milk a cow. Then, for lunch, you’ll head to a nearby restaurant to try deliciously slow-cooked Alcatra beef before ending the day at the volcanic pit of Algar do Carvão. Lunch is included on day three only.

Stay: Azoris Angra Garden Hotel (Superior)

Day 4 involves a transfer to the airport for a short flight to Faial Island. Upon arrival, guests are transferred to their hotel in Horta, the capital of Faial Island, for a 2-night stay. Horta, known as the "City of Sailors," offers a cosmopolitan feel with a mix of colonial and modern architecture, a pretty waterfront avenue dotted with cafes and restaurants and a colourful marina with murals and artwork left by sailors from around the world. Recommended visits include Horta's Museum, displaying pieces relating to Faial's history from the 16th century to present day, and Peter's Scrimshaw Museum, housing the largest private Scrimshaw collection in the world.

Stay: Hotel accommodation in Horta, Faial Island

Day 5 features a full day tour of Faial Island, known for its dramatic volcanic landscapes. The tour includes a visit to the iconic Capelinhos Volcano, the site of the last volcanic eruption in the Azores, an exploration of the Caldeira, a vast volcanic crater in the center of the island, a visit to the serene Fajã coastal area and a delicious lunch featuring traditional Faial Island dishes. The tour ends at Monte da Guia, where you can take in wonderful views of Horta Bay and Porto Pim Beach.

Stay: Hotel accommodation in Horta, Faial Island

Day 6 involves a transfer from Horta to the airport for a short flight back to Terceira Island. Upon arrival, guests are transferred to their hotel in Angra do Heroísmo. Angra do Heroísmo, founded in the 16th century, was the first place in the Azores to be made a city and classified as a World Heritage site by UNESCO. The day includes a 3-hour walking guided tour through the charming cobblestone streets of Angra do Heroísmo, offering fascinating insight into the city's heritage, traditions and culture.

Stay: Stay: Azoris Angra Garden Hotel (Superior)

This morning, you’ll transfer to the airport for your flight home.