University of Rhode Island OLLI presents…
The Azores
with Optional 3-Night Lisbon Post Tour Extension
October 10 – 22, 2024
For more information contact
Collette
800-852-5655
Please refer to booking #1145590
Small Group Travel rewards travelers with new perspectives. With
just 12-24 passengers, these are the personal adventures that today's
cultural explorers dream of.
13 Days ● 20 Meals: 11 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 7 Dinners
HIGHLIGHTS… Off-Road Sete Cidades Experience,
Choice on Tour: Terra Nostra Botanical Garden or
Thermal Pool Experience, Furnas Valley, Home-Hosted
Dinner, Angra do Heroismo, Algar do Carvao, Natural
Volcanic Pools, Volcanic Stone House Stay, Pico Wine
Museum
ITINERARY AT A GLANCE
Day 1 Overnight Flight
Days 2 – 5 Grand Hotel Acores Atlantico , Ponta Delgada, Azores
Days 6, 7 Aldeia da Fonte Nature Hotel, Pico
Days 8 – 10 Zenite Boutique Hotel & Spa, Terceira, Azores
Days 11, 12 Bessa Hotel Liberdade, Lisbon
On some dates alternate hotels may be used.
Day 1: Thursday, October 10, 2024 Overnight Flight From
volcanic craters and thermal waters to lush vegetation and picturesque
coasts, enjoy the natural splendor of this Portuguese archipelago and
see why the Azores are commonly referred to as “the Hawaii of
Europe.”
Day 2: Friday, October 11, 2024 São Miguel, Açores, Portugal -
Tour Begins 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. Relax and explore as you wish,
perhaps sit along the seaside promenade and breathe in the mild air of
the Atlantic.
Day 3: Saturday, October 12, 2024 Ponta Delgada Get to know
Ponta Delgada, the capital city of São Miguel, on a morning walking
tour of the area. This afternoon, traverse the dirt paths to the Sete
Cidades caldera’s highest point on an off-road adventure. On your
way, gaze down upon the blue lake (reflecting the sky) and the
adjacent green lake (reflecting the lush vegetation). As you take in the
greenery around you, an Impact Moment introduces how our
partnership with a local company is supporting reforestation efforts
on the island. Celebrate the beginning of your journey with a
welcome dinner at a local restaurant. (B, D)
Day 4: Sunday, October 13, 2024 São Miguel 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 on to
the green fields of a nearby tea plantation where we will learn about
this unique crop before an evening of leisure in São Miguel. (B, L)
Day 5: Monday, October 14, 2024 São Miguel Today enjoy a full
free day to explore Sao Miguel at your own pace. Or you may choose
to join a Flavors of Sao Miguel optional tour where you will taste
your way through some of the unique products this island has to offer.
At a local quinta, taste Azorean gin, blended with botanicals and
seaweed and learn how a local foundation supports local marine
conservation. End this optional excursion with a light lunch of
locally-sourced ingredients. Regardless of how you choose to spend
your day, gather tonight for a home-hosted dinner at a local village.
(B, D)
Day 6: Tuesday, October 15, 2024 São Miguel - Madalena, Pico
Board your flight to Pico, one of the most unique Azorean islands.
Start with a visit to the Pico Wine Museum, where you will learn
about the uniqueness and adaptability of the wine production on the
island. See firsthand why the vineyard landscape is labeled as a
UNESCO Heritage site. End the day at the rustic lava stone houses of
Aldeia da Fonte, an eco-sustainable hotel and your home for the next
two nights. Enjoy dinner at this cliffside abode. (B, D)
Day 7: Wednesday, October 16, 2024 Pico Bring your walking
shoes today and start your day on Lagoa do Capitao and look out
over Sao Jorge Island in the distance. Travel to one of the most
prestigious wine producers in the archipelago for a tasting. After, visit
the whaling museum that highlights the historical ties of the industry
to the culture of the islands. Learn about the importance of whaling to
Pico through the 1980s and the transition from hunting to protecting
these giants of the oceans. End your day with an included dinner at a
local restaurant. (B, D)
Day 8: Thursday, October 17, 2024 Pico - Angra do Heroismo,
Terceira Board your flight to Terceira and say hello to the colorful
capital of Angra do Heroismo (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. (B, D)
Day 9: Friday, October 18, 2024 Terceira Start your day with a
swim* in the natural volcanic pools of Biscoitos. Later, on your way
to Algar do Carvao, 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 Carvao, the “Cavern of Coal,” feel the quiet
stillness as you descend into this ancient lava tube. Enjoy the evening
to explore Angra do Heroismo as you wish. (B)
Day 10: Saturday, October 19, 2024 Terceira 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 tapas home-hosted dining
experience. (B, D)
Day 11: Sunday, October 20, 2024 Terceira - 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. Check in to your hotel after your flight and enjoy a
free night. (B)
Day 12: Monday, October 21, 2024 Lisbon Start your morning with
a panoramic tour of Belem. See the imposing 16th century Jeronimos
Monastery and the Belem Tower, a fortress built to protect Lisbon
and later used as a prison. Return to downtown Lisbon and join a
walking food tour in one of the historical neighborhoods of Lisbon.
Every corner of the city seems to be about to tell you a story, with a
unique character and "tascas" with delicious "petiscos". Enjoy free
time for the rest of the afternoon before you gather for a farewell
dinner at a local restaurant. (B, L, D)
Day 13: Tuesday, October 22, 2024 Lisbon - Tour Ends Say adeus
(goodbye) to Portugal and the Azores as you depart this coastal
paradise. (B)
PLEASE NOTE:
IDENTIFICATION
Passports are required for this tour at your expense. Certain countries require that
your passport be valid at least 6 months beyond the dates of your travel. You are
strongly urged to contact the appropriate consulate for details. Visit
www.travel.state.gov for the U.S. State Department for the latest details about
passports and visa requirements.
IMPORTANT: We recommend that travelers take a photocopy of their passport and
applicable visas. It should be packed separately from your actual passport and visa.
We also recommend leaving a copy at home with your emergency contact.
Effective for travel in 2024, all visitors who do not need a visa to enter Europe will be
expected to apply for an ETIAS visa waiver, for a fee, when visiting a Schengen Area
Country. To identify Schengen Area Countries and to complete the ETIAS application,
please visit https://www.etiasvisa.com/
To complete your tour, we include roundtrip airport-to-hotel transfers when purchasing
our airfare with your tour. If you have arranged for your own air, we are pleased to
provide you the option of purchasing these transfers. Please note that all transfers will
leave at pre-scheduled times.
Single accommodations are limited and are available on a first come, first served
basis.
Island activities are subject to change due to internal flight arrival times.
Travel with no more than 24 guests on this tour where a smaller group setting
means a more personal travel experience.
*Bathing suits are required if partaking in the thermal water pools. You may choose to
bring a towel from home, as well as water shoes as these will not be provided onsite.
The overall activity level of this tour is a level 3. This means you’re an on-the-go
traveler. You don’t want to miss a thing, so walking and standing for longer periods of
time (2-3 hours) isn’t a big deal. A moderately paced two-and-a-half-hour walking
tour, covering several miles, hills, and uneven surfaces, is no problem for you.
Walking four miles over the course of a day is very doable, as is climbing into and out
of various modes of transportation (tuk-tuk, cable car, zodiac, etc.). During your
Lisbon walking food tour, you will need to comfortably navigate uneven cobblestone
sidewalks and some steep streets for the duration of the walking tour. You can climb
three flights of stairs easily and handle altitudes between 6,000 and 9,000 feet.
Expect some longer days with early mornings or late nights balanced with free time to
recharge or set out on your own adventure. This level is not a fit for travelers who
require mobility assistance devices.
Please be advised many airlines do not provide advance seat assignments until
check-in at the airport. Advance seating will be subject to the airline's terms and
conditions.
Due to flight schedules, a post night may be required (at an additional cost). Please
inquire at time of booking.
Complete passport information is required for this tour at time of deposit or by a
maximum of 90 days prior to your tour departure.
For air-inclusive reservations, the name provided at time of booking must match your
government-issued ID that will be used during travel. Name changes are subject to
penalties.
Internal flights are required in order to participate on this tour and are included in the
final price, quoted at time of booking.
The internal flights on this tour are from São Miguel to Pico (55 minutes), Pico to
Terceira (30 minutes), and Terceira to Lisbon (2 hours, 30 minutes).
Economy air rate and schedule are applicable for groups of 10 or more traveling on
the same flights and dates.
A deposit of $698 per person is due upon reservation. Reservations are made
on a first come, first served basis. Reservations made after the deposit due
date of March 04, 2024 are based upon availability. Final payment due by
August 11, 2024. Deposits are refundable up until March 11, 2024.
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Available Options
Personalize your tour by adding an optional activity below. Our recommended options have been carefully chosen to help enhance your
individual experience. Complete the provided Prepaid Options Form to reserve your options.
Availability is limited and reservations are on a first come, first serve basis. Payment must be received no later than 15 days prior to
departure. Prices are subject to change.
Children under the age of 18 MUST be accompanied by an adult.
Ponta Delgada, Azores
Flavors of Sao Miguel
$99
USD
Taste your way through the unique, natural flavors of São Miguel. This afternoon, stop at a local gin production
facility, where traditional botanical ingredients like rosemary and juniper are blended with local, sustainably sourced
seaweed. Drinks and bottles of gin sold here support marine conservation locally, through a donation to the Ocean
Azores Foundation. Enjoy a light, farmhouse-style lunch on the beautiful grounds of the facility. Cap off this
afternoon excursion with a visit to a pineapple plantation that is more than 100 years old. You’ll see the plantation
and where the pineapples grow before getting the chance to sip on an expertly prepared pineapple cocktail.
Duration: Approximately 5 hours. Please note a minimum of 8 passengers is required. Transportation is included.
Terceira, Azores
Western Island Tour: Monte Brasil, Coffee & Banana Plantation &
Lunch
$85
USD
This morning, see what lies on the western side of Terceira Island. Take in the beautiful coastal views along the way
before visiting a banana plantation, where bright green banana leaves and blue skies meet. After sipping on coffee and
sampling some bananas or other seasonal fruits, you’ll visit a family-owned cheese factory. The family owns cows
that roam freely with plenty of space and grass at a nearby farm, and many say the milk of these “happy cows” leads
to a tastier cheese. After learning about the production process and the family history, gather for a light lunch of local
products. Duration: Approximately 4 hours. Please note a minimum of 8 passengers is required. Transportation is
not included.
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Flavors of Sao Miguel
99.00
Western Island Tour: Monte Brasil, Coffee & Banana Plantation & Lunch
85.00
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The Azores Jewels of Portugal
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