Your exciting tour will start with a journey north to the Rota Do Cha tea route. The route has been around for centuries and is located in the arts district. Your will stop at one of only two tea-producing factories in Europe. The factory takes the form of a traditional Chinese tea shop, with places for tea ceremonies and a wonderful shop where you can buy the product. You will have the chance to explore the factory and enjoy a tasting of Azorean black and green tea before continuing on your tour.
What's included
- Transfers
- English Speaking Guide
Highlights
Itinerary
10:00
Your next stop will be the Pico de Ferro or Iron Hill belvedere which offers a picturesque view of the Furnas Volcano, crater, and lake. You will have plenty of time to take in the view and take as many photographs as you wish. You will then continue down the hill into Furnas Village. Once in the village, you will visit the famous geysers and hot and cold mineral baths and explore the main town.
Next, you will visit the volcano itself with its beautiful landscapes and nearby calderas. Your guide will talk to you about the history of the volcano and there will be photo opportunities at every turn. Your final stop will be the Our Lady Of The Peace Hill from which you will get a dramatic view of the island’s first capital – Vila Franca do Campo and the nearby islet of Ilhéu da Vila and the surrounding underwater volcano with its almost perfect circular saltwater pool.
If you are lucky enough to be cruising around these fantastic islands then this tour is a must. Not only will you get to see the breathtaking scenery but you will learn of the history of the islands, gain a unique insight into the culture and take some kind photographs to provide memories to last a lifetime.