Pineapples St. Anthony

1st Full Day tour to Furnas & Nordeste. (8 hours tour)) 2nd Full Day tour to Sete Cidades & Lagoa do Fogo. (8 hours tour) *The order of days tours may be changed. On the day of Furnas & Nordeste tour, we will have the opportunity to lunch the famous “Furnas Stew”, cooked in volcanic soil for 6 hours and also have the opportunity to see taking out our pot from the interior of the volcanic soil, and all the volcanic manifestations existing there. On the day of Sete Cidades & Lagoa do Fogo tour, lunch will be served as a “Buffet” with different meat and fish dishes. (Full lunch on both of 2 days of activities with starters, drinks, dessert and coffee can be added to your tour when booking) In these 2 days of activitiest, you will have the privilege of having a general view of the most iconic places of the entire “green” island, from which stand out the emblematic viewpoints such as Vista do Rei in Sete Cidades, (winner of the 7 Wonders of Portugal ) or Pico do Ferro, where you can see from the top of the crater one of the most active volcanoes in the Azores archipelago and learn all about its eruptive history with more than 100,000 years. You will also have the opportunity to relax in hot thermal pools, heated by Furnas volcano, at one of the biggest and best Botanical Parks in Europe, Terra Nostra Park. Also the visit to Pineapple and Tea Plantations will be a “must”. In the Northeast area, we will visit the Ribeira dos Caldeirões Natural Park with its 5 water mills and its imposing and majestic waterfall, entitled “Véu da Noiva”.

This tour is exclusively for passengers of Cruise Ships arriving in Ponta Delgada. On this tour along the West Coast of the island of S. Miguel, we take you to visit the most iconic place in the Azores, the volcanic crater of Sete Cidades, and its Green and Blue Lakes. Before getting there, we pass by Pico do Carvão, where we can enjoy a wonderful view of the central part of the island and, at the same time, the north and south coast, with its Mountains of Fogo and Vara in the background. As we climb, we arrive at Vista do Rei, as it has been called since the visit of El-Rey D Carlos I, where we can appreciate the unique beauty of this dormant volcano. Going towards its interior, we make a brief stop at another Lagoon, Santiago's, the deepest and most hidden, until we reach the bridge that separates the Green and Blue of this lagoon. In the parish, simple and beautiful, time to walk to the side of the lagoon, visit the church of S Nicolau, or simply have a coffee with the local people. Leaving this paradise, we'll head back to Ponta Delgada in time to visit the pineapple production greenhouses and enjoy a tasting from the same fruit while learning about the history of its production. We finish our tour back to Ponta Delgada.

Miguel: guided tour to the Sete Cidades Volcano From €58 per person Check availability TOURIST CARD São Miguel: guided tour to the Sete Cidades Volcano Activity provider:Azores Magic Tours News This tour is unique because we will visit an iconic place in the Azores, the island of São Miguel, Sete Cidades is probably the most iconic and recognized natural monument in the Azores. About this activity Free cancellation Cancel up to 24 hours in advance and get a full refund Book now, pay later Keep your travel plan flexible - reserve your spot for free today. Duration 4 hours Check availability for start times. The experience Some of the content has been automatically translated. See the original English version. Highlights Description We start the tour around 9:00 visiting the pineapple plantation for 30 to 45 minutes, after the pineapple, we will travel along the southwest coast going up the mountain stopping at Miradouro do Pico do Carvão for 15 to 20 minutes. Continuing to climb, travelers will visit Lago do Canário This lake is located in a volcanic crater about 800 meters above sea level 20 to 25 minutes, then we will visit Vista do Rei It offers a stunning view over the Sete Cidades crater , with Lake das Sete Cidades as a backdrop. It is one of the best-known postcards of the Azores. 20 to 30 minutes. Descending, the trevelers will stop at Lagoa de Santiago, which is related to the volcanic formation of the Massif of Sete Cidades. Its altitude in relation to sea level is 334 meters. It is 700 meters long, 475 meters wide and 30 meters deep, 15 minutes. Descending towards the village of Sete Cidades, we will pass over a bridge that separates the green and blue lake, built in 1967. Travelers will stop in the middle of the village to have a coffee or visit the Church of São Nicolau. It is a small temple, in neo-Gothic style. Built in the 17th century. You can visit the Church of Saint Nicholas, built in the 17th and 19th centuries, with an interesting cryptomeria alley, 30 minutes away. Our last stop will be at Miradouro da Ponta do Escalvado. Built on a cliff in the westernmost part of the island, Miradouro do Escalvado is one of the ideal places for you to admire the sea and enjoy one of the most beautiful sunsets on the island of São Miguel, 15 to 20 minutes away. We will end the tour by taking you back to your hotel or meeting point, 45 minutes.

Your first stop on this full-day circuit will be at Pico do Carvão viewpoint, from here you'll be able to see the north coast (Ribeira Grande) and south of the island (Ponta Delgada) of São Miguel Island, against the backdrop of a vast expanse of volcanic cones between the incredible Sete Cidades volcano and the majestic 900-meter-high Fire volcano. Continuing to one of the most emblematic viewpoints of São Miguel, in the Azores, Vista do Rei. Time to continue your incredible all-day circuit into the massive volcanic interior of the Sete Cidades, considered one of the most incredible locations on the island of Sao Miguel in the Azores, amid epic paths and flanked slopes of hydrangeas. If you have never known what it is like to be inside a volcanic crater, then this is another reason to book this incredible full-day guided tour. Admire the Seven Cities Lagoon at a must-stop on the famous bridge that divides it, in the center of a volcanic crater. Breathe nature in the quiet parish of Sete Cidades and visit São Nicolau church. With a heart purified by nature, time to go to the Escalvado viewpoint, situated on a pyroclastic cliff, where from the top, you can admire the Mosteiros and Ferraria, generated by the volcanic force of this area. Lunch break (lunch included). After lunch, time to return to head towards the second highest point of the island of São Miguel, at 900 meters, where the Pico da Barrosa viewpoint is located. From here you can see the north coast with its city of Ribeira Grande and the city of Ponta Delgada on the south coast of the island, as well as the entire amazing Lagoa do Fogo crater. Going down the north coast, the next stop will be at the Lagoa do Fogo viewpoint. Next stop is the Caldeira Velha Environmental Interpretation Center for visiting or bathing in natural hot springs pools. (Entry not included, available by choice or at customer’s expense). The last stop of your full-day tour will be at the Pineapple Plantations to learn the whole process of growing pineapple in greenhouses and see for yourself why pineapple is considered the King fruit in Sao Miguel, and the Azores.

• The start time of the tour will be adjusted with your disembarkation! • Guaranteed return on time! • Pick-up / Drop-of from the cruise port or commercial port! As you step off your cruise ship, you’ll be greeted by our friendly and knowledgeable local storyteller from inside the cruise terminal hall holding a sign with your name on it. From the moment you arrive, prepare to be enchanted by São Miguel’s natural beauty. Your journey will begin with a scenic drive, taking you through picturesque countryside and revealing stunning panoramic views of the island’s lush landscapes on the way to the Vista do rei viewpoint. Prepare to have your breath taken away as we reach the iconic Sete Cidades vista point. From this vantage, you’ll witness the dramatic contrast of the Blue and Green Lakes nestled within a dormant volcanic crater. The view is nothing short of mesmerizing, and the perfect photo opportunity awaits! As the tour draws to a close, we’ll ensure you get back to your cruise ship in time, with your heart filled with memories of São Miguel’s incredible natural beauty. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to experience one of the Azores’ most iconic natural wonders. Our Shore Excursion to Sete Cidades is the perfect way to make the most of your time in São Miguel, ensuring you return to your cruise ship with unforgettable memories and a deep appreciation for this Azorean gem.

We start the tour around 9:00 visiting the pineapple plantation 30 to 45 minutes, after the pineapple we will drive through the Southwest cost going up the mountain stopping at Miradouro do Pico do Carvão 15 to 20 minutes. Keep going up the travelers will visit Lake of Canario This lake is located in a volcanic crater level about 800 meters above sea 20 to 25 minutes minutes, after we will visit the View of the King It offers a stunning view over the Sete Cidades crater, with the Sete Cidades Lake as a backdrop. It is one of the best-known postcards in the Azores 20 to 30 minutes. Going down the trevelers will stop at Lake of Santiago which is related to the volcanic formation of the Sete Cidades Massif Its altitude in relation to sea level is 334 meters. It is 700 meters long, 475 meters wid and 30 meters deep, 15 minutes. Going down to the village of Sete Cidades we will past a bridge thats saparates the green and blue Lake built at 1967 the travelers will stop in the middle of the village having a coffee or visit Igreja de Sao Nicolau It is a small temple, in neo-Gothic style. Built in the 17th century. XIX, has an interesting alley of cryptomerias 30 minutes. Our last stop will be at Mriradouro da Ponta do Escalvado Built on a cliff in the most west part of the island, Miradouro do Escalvado is one of the ideal places to admire the sea and enjoy one of the most beautiful sunsets on the island of São Miguel, 15 to 20 minutes . We will finish the excursion driving thought Southwest back to the hotel or meeting point, 45 minutes.

On this tour along the West Coast of the island of S. Miguel, we take you to visit the most iconic place in the Azores, the volcanic crater of Sete Cidades and its Green and Blue Lakes. Before getting there, we pass by Pico do Carvão, where we can enjoy a wonderful view of the central part of the island and at the same time the north and south coast, with its Mountains of Fogo and Vara in the background. As we climb, we arrive at Vista do Rei, as it has been called since the visit of El-Rey D Carlos I, where we can appreciate the unique beauty of this dormant volcano. Going towards its interior, a brief stop at another Lagoon, Santiago's, the deepest and most hidden, until we reach the bridge that separates the Green and Blue of this lagoon. In the parish, simple and beautiful, time to walk to the side of the lagoon, visit the church of S Nicolau, or simply have a coffee with the local people. Leaving these paradise, we'll head back to Ponta Delgada, in time to visit the pineapple production greenhouses, with a unique flavor in the world, and enjoy a liqueur from the same fruit while learning about the history of its production. We finish our tour back to Ponta Delgada.

9:00 AM Pick up at your Hotel or Local Accomodation Stop at Ponta da Ferraria (natural hot pools and volcanic area) Stop at Ponta do Escalvado (Western end of Sao Miguel island) Stop in Sete Cidades village Stop at Sao Tiago Lake Stop at the Kings view (Vista do Rei) to see Sete Cidades Lakes Stop at Miradouro Grota do Inferno Or Cerrado das Freiras viewpoint Stop at Miradouro do Pico do Carvão (view of Sao Miguel island) Stop at Miradouro Pedras Negras, Capelas Lunch break Look at Ribeira Grande City, main square, and liquor shop (opportunity to taste several liquors) or Azorean Chocolate shop OR Santa Barbara surf Beach Stop at Caldeira Velha Park (warm waterfall and hot thermal pool) Or Caldeiras da Ribeira Grande (hot thermal pool) Or Salto do Cabrito waterfall Stop at the view of Fire Lake (755 meters/2477 feet) Stop at the view from the very top of (Pico da Barrosa 947 meters/3107 feet) to see Fire Lake Stop at the Pineapple Plantation 17:00 to 18:00 Arrival at your Hotel or Local Accomodation