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Terceira and Sao Jorge Island Hopping Holiday
Epic coastlines and volcanic caverns come together on our Terceira and Sao Jorge Island Hopping Holiday...
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Historic architecture, epic coastlines and volcanic caverns come together on our Terceira and Sao Jorge Island Hopping Holiday.
Your holiday begins in Terceira’s capital Angra de Heroismo: a charmingly-diminutive city, famous for its with UNESCO-protected architecture and its traditional Azorean cuisine. Angra’s also one of the best-connected cities in the Azores, with direct flights from Sao Miguel, Lisbon, Boston and Toronto.
You’ll explore the island’s volcanic landscapes and geological history with our resident guide, visiting the caves at Algar do Carvao. You’ll also spend time at sea with Terceira’s whale and dolphin populations.
It’s a short hop to the neighbouring island of Sao Jorge, where you’ll spend three nights in quiet harbour town of Velas.
You’ll tour the island, with time to relax with a swim in the Piscinas Naturales at Faja do Ouvidor: one of the best natural seawater swimming pools in the Azores. And if you’d prefer a more-active stay, we highlight recommend including one of Sao Jorge’s epic coastal walks.
Day 1
You’ll begin your holiday by flying to the Azores, via Lisbon. You’ll be transferred by our driver to your accommodation at the Angra Garden Hotel in Terceira’s capital Angra de Heroismo.
Day 2
We’ll leave your first morning free so you can explore historic Angra de Herosimo – the Sé Cathedral, Praca Velha square and the Jardim Duque de Angra: Angra’s botanical gardens. In the afternoon, you’ll head down to the marina for a three-hour whale and dolphin watching trip.
Day 3
You’ll explore the island with our resident guide, visiting the Serra do Cume, Praia da Vitoria (the very first settlement on the island in the 1450s), the north coast village of Biscoitos and the volcanic caves at Algar do Carvao.
Day 4
You’ll be transferred to the airport for your flight to the island of Sao Jorge. You’ll be collected by our driver for your transfer to your new accommodation at the Hotel Sao Jorge in Velas.
Day 5
You’ll spend today touring the island the island with our resident guide – with visits to the lighthouse at Ponta dos Rosais, Sao Jorge’s famous cheese factory, Faja do Ouvidor, the Piscina Natural Simao Dias, Faja dos Vimes and the Café Nunes.
Day 6
You’ll have today free – you could take a walk up to the Miradouro do Morro overlooking Velas, followed by a refreshing swim at the Piscinas Naturais de Preguica. If you’d prefer a more active day, you can add a kayaking or canyoning session.
Day 7
You’ll return to Terceira for your final afternoon and evening. Angra has some of the best restaurants in the Azores – <a href=https://archipelagochoice.com/2019/10/10/where-to-eat-in-angra/> we have a handy online guide </a> to help you choose a venue for your last night on the islands.
Day 8
You’ll be transferred to the airport for your flight home.
Our holidays have a nice balance of activities and free time. Everything’s flexible and you can personalise your trip.
Whale watching
The Azores are one of the premier whale and dolphin watching destinations in the world, with a wide range of species including resident sperm and pilot whales, migratory blue and fin whales, and bottlenose and spotted dolphins.
Walking
Walking is one of the best ways to explore the Azores, and there are guided and self guided walks to suit everyone's level of fitness.
Canyoning
Canyoning is fast growing in popularity and the Azores have excellent routes on Sao Miguel, Sao Jorge and Flores.
Cycling and mountain biking
Cycle from village to village along the quiet roads or take an adrenaline fuelled guided mountain biking ride down from the crater lakes, the Azores have lots of exciting two wheel options.
Jeep tours
Get off-road with our friendly knowledgeable guides along the dirt tracks of the Azores.
Kayaking and Paddle boarding
Kayak and paddleboard on the breathtaking crater lakes or along the rugged coastline of Sao Miguel and Terceira.
Horse riding
From one hour lessons in an indoor arena to full day rides, riding is one of the best ways to explore the Azorean countryside. You'll be riding beautiful pure and cross bred Lusitano horses and be in the safe hands of our experienced guides.
Surfing
With its year round mild climate and sea temperatures, the Azores is starting to become more popular with surfers. Working with a school on the north coast of Sao Miguel, we can provide lessons with our friendly instructors or just hire the boards and wetsuits and ride the waves on your own.
Diving
As well as offering unique diving experiences for qualified divers, beginners can also learn at the excellent schools on the islands. Dive sites are varied from offshore reefs and volcanic caves to drop-offs, impressive arches and flat seabed. Most dives rarely go deeper than 15m and average sea temperatures are 17-22°C. Visibility is very good at 20-25m.
Birdwatching
With close to 400 species sighted in the archipelago, this is a rewarding yet quiet bird watching destination. For many the highlight is spotting the endemic Azores Bullfinch found only in a small part of the main island of Sao Miguel. There's also the large Cory Shearwater and Roseate Tern colonies, Atlantic canary, several subspecies of the Common Chaffinch, the São Miguel Goldcrest and the Azores Woodpigeon. In October, the Azores become the undisputed rarity hotspot of the Western Palearctic with a wealth of America vagrants on offer from shorebirds and wildfowl to wood-warblers and vireos.
Golf
Golfing in the Azores is a real pleasure. Courses are quiet and spectacular offering views over the ocean and volcanic craters. On São Miguel, Batalha overlooks the sea and is the newest and most challenging course while Furnas (located in the mountains at an altitude of 500m) is sprinkled with lakes and stands of Japanese Cryptomeria and then there's the heavily wooded course on Terceira close the beautiful town of Angra.
Historic architecture, epic coastlines and volcanic caverns come together on our Terceira and Sao Jorge Island Hopping Holiday.
Your holiday begins in Terceira’s capital Angra de Heroismo: a charmingly-diminutive city, famous for its with UNESCO-protected architecture and its traditional Azorean cuisine. Angra’s also one of the best-connected cities in the Azores, with direct flights from Sao Miguel, Lisbon, Boston and Toronto.You’ll explore the island’s volcanic landscapes and geological history with our resident guide, visiting the caves at Algar do Carvao. You’ll also spend time at sea with Terceira’s whale and dolphin populations.It’s a short hop to the neighbouring island of Sao Jorge, where you’ll spend three nights in quiet harbour town of Velas.You’ll tour the island, with time to relax with a swim in the Piscinas Naturales at Faja do Ouvidor: one of the best natural seawater swimming pools in the Azores. And if you’d prefer a more-active stay, we highlight recommend including one of Sao Jorge’s epic coastal walks.Day 1
You’ll begin your holiday by flying to the Azores, via Lisbon. You’ll be transferred by our driver to your accommodation at the Angra Garden Hotel in Terceira’s capital Angra de Heroismo.
Day 2
We’ll leave your first morning free so you can explore historic Angra de Herosimo – the Sé Cathedral, Praca Velha square and the Jardim Duque de Angra: Angra’s botanical gardens. In the afternoon, you’ll head down to the marina for a three-hour whale and dolphin watching trip.
Day 3
You’ll explore the island with our resident guide, visiting the Serra do Cume, Praia da Vitoria (the very first settlement on the island in the 1450s), the north coast village of Biscoitos and the volcanic caves at Algar do Carvao.
Day 4
You’ll be transferred to the airport for your flight to the island of Sao Jorge. You’ll be collected by our driver for your transfer to your new accommodation at the Hotel Sao Jorge in Velas.
Day 5
You’ll spend today touring the island the island with our resident guide – with visits to the lighthouse at Ponta dos Rosais, Sao Jorge’s famous cheese factory, Faja do Ouvidor, the Piscina Natural Simao Dias, Faja dos Vimes and the Café Nunes.
Day 6
You’ll have today free – you could take a walk up to the Miradouro do Morro overlooking Velas, followed by a refreshing swim at the Piscinas Naturais de Preguica. If you’d prefer a more active day, you can add a kayaking or canyoning session.
Day 7
You’ll return to Terceira for your final afternoon and evening. Angra has some of the best restaurants in the Azores – <a href=https://archipelagochoice.com/2019/10/10/where-to-eat-in-angra/> we have a handy online guide </a> to help you choose a venue for your last night on the islands.
Day 8
You’ll be transferred to the airport for your flight home.
Our holidays have a nice balance of activities and free time. Everything’s flexible and you can personalise your trip.
Whale watching
The Azores are one of the premier whale and dolphin watching destinations in the world, with a wide range of species including resident sperm and pilot whales, migratory blue and fin whales, and bottlenose and spotted dolphins.
Walking
Walking is one of the best ways to explore the Azores, and there are guided and self guided walks to suit everyone's level of fitness.
Canyoning
Canyoning is fast growing in popularity and the Azores have excellent routes on Sao Miguel, Sao Jorge and Flores.
Cycling and mountain biking
Cycle from village to village along the quiet roads or take an adrenaline fuelled guided mountain biking ride down from the crater lakes, the Azores have lots of exciting two wheel options.
Jeep tours
Get off-road with our friendly knowledgeable guides along the dirt tracks of the Azores.
Kayaking and Paddle boarding
Kayak and paddleboard on the breathtaking crater lakes or along the rugged coastline of Sao Miguel and Terceira.
Horse riding
From one hour lessons in an indoor arena to full day rides, riding is one of the best ways to explore the Azorean countryside. You'll be riding beautiful pure and cross bred Lusitano horses and be in the safe hands of our experienced guides.
Surfing
With its year round mild climate and sea temperatures, the Azores is starting to become more popular with surfers. Working with a school on the north coast of Sao Miguel, we can provide lessons with our friendly instructors or just hire the boards and wetsuits and ride the waves on your own.
Diving
As well as offering unique diving experiences for qualified divers, beginners can also learn at the excellent schools on the islands. Dive sites are varied from offshore reefs and volcanic caves to drop-offs, impressive arches and flat seabed. Most dives rarely go deeper than 15m and average sea temperatures are 17-22°C. Visibility is very good at 20-25m.
Birdwatching
With close to 400 species sighted in the archipelago, this is a rewarding yet quiet bird watching destination. For many the highlight is spotting the endemic Azores Bullfinch found only in a small part of the main island of Sao Miguel. There's also the large Cory Shearwater and Roseate Tern colonies, Atlantic canary, several subspecies of the Common Chaffinch, the São Miguel Goldcrest and the Azores Woodpigeon. In October, the Azores become the undisputed rarity hotspot of the Western Palearctic with a wealth of America vagrants on offer from shorebirds and wildfowl to wood-warblers and vireos.
Golf
Golfing in the Azores is a real pleasure. Courses are quiet and spectacular offering views over the ocean and volcanic craters. On São Miguel, Batalha overlooks the sea and is the newest and most challenging course while Furnas (located in the mountains at an altitude of 500m) is sprinkled with lakes and stands of Japanese Cryptomeria and then there's the heavily wooded course on Terceira close the beautiful town of Angra.
