5-Star Adventurous Azores Upgrade
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Enjoy a 5-star holiday in the Azores
Discover the true meaning of luxury during a 7-night stay in the Azores at the elegant Verde Mar & Spa. This 5-star hotel is one of the best on the island, promising pure relaxation and leisure with gorgeous pools, beach access, a luxury spa, wonderful views of the Atlantic Ocean, high-end dining, sustainability efforts, and more. Plus, with breakfast and transfers included, this luxury holiday in the Azores is everything you could want! This upgraded holiday includes a Whale Watching Tour and a Sete Cidades Jeep Tour.
What's Included
- Roundtrip shared airport transfers from Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL)
- 7 nights at the Verde Mar & Spa, in a sea view room with breakfast
PLUS!
- Half Day Whale Watching Tour
- Full Day Sete Cidades Active Jeep & Lakes Tour
Great Ways to Explore
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Enjoy world-class services during your stay at the Verde Mar & Spa.
Visit Terceira's iconic ancient lava tube, the Algar do Carvao.
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Soak away your tensions in the hot springs of Poca da Dona Beija.
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Sample the traditional foods of the Azores including cozido das furnas.
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Unwind and relax at the 5-star spa located at your accommodation.
Treat yourself to paradise with a trip to the Azores at one of the best 5-star hotels on São Miguel island. Enjoy close access (just a five-minute walk) to the beautiful Monte Verde Beach, daily breakfast at the on-site Terracotta Restaurant, and other amazing amenities. Spend time relaxing at the upscale spa on property, marvel at unique views of the Atlantic Ocean, and lounge with poolside service.
With this upgraded holiday, you will also get to enjoy a whale watching tour! Additionally, you will see the highlights of Sete Cidades' natural wonders from the comfort of a jeep with a full day excursion. Featuring a combination of enough free time to relax at leisure and explore the area, this holiday in the Azores will be nothing short of amazing.
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
- Roundtrip shared airport transfers from Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL)
- 7 nights at the Verde Mar & Spa, in a sea view room with breakfast
PLUS!
- Half Day Whale Watching Tour
- Full Day Sete Cidades Active Jeep & Lakes Tour
-
Enjoy world-class services during your stay at the Verde Mar & Spa.
Visit Terceira's iconic ancient lava tube, the Algar do Carvao.
-
Soak away your tensions in the hot springs of Poca da Dona Beija.
-
Sample the traditional foods of the Azores including cozido das furnas.
-
Unwind and relax at the 5-star spa located at your accommodation.
Treat yourself to paradise with a trip to the Azores at one of the best 5-star hotels on São Miguel island. Enjoy close access (just a five-minute walk) to the beautiful Monte Verde Beach, daily breakfast at the on-site Terracotta Restaurant, and other amazing amenities. Spend time relaxing at the upscale spa on property, marvel at unique views of the Atlantic Ocean, and lounge with poolside service.
With this upgraded holiday, you will also get to enjoy a whale watching tour! Additionally, you will see the highlights of Sete Cidades' natural wonders from the comfort of a jeep with a full day excursion. Featuring a combination of enough free time to relax at leisure and explore the area, this holiday in the Azores will be nothing short of amazing.
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
Day 1. Welcome to São Miguel
Welcome to the island of São Miguel! Board your transfer to your accommodation, get settled in, and then explore your beautiful hotel at leisure. In the evening, treat yourself to dinner at the hotel's delicious on-site restaurant or dine at one of the local restaurants in the area.
Shared transfer from airport to hotel
Check-in - Hotel Verde Mar & Spa
Located right on Monte Verde beach within the island of São Miguel is the beautiful 5-Star Hotel Verde Mar & Spa! This wonderful resort is just a short 13-mile drive from João Paulo II Airport and is within walking distance of various attractions, restaurants, and bars. Hotel Verde Mar & Spa incorporates the beauty and nature of the Azores in the architectural structure of the resort!
Equipped with 152 rooms, this amazing property features two restaurants, indoor and outdoor pools, a gym, a spa and sauna, Turkish baths, and so much more! Guests can also enjoy cocktails at the Terracotta Bar and the Outdoor bar. Complimentary 24/7 concierge services are available to assist guests in purchasing tours and/or securing car rentals during their stay. Within the rooms, certain visitors have sea view access in addition to their full bathroom, bedroom slippers, and robe as well as a safe, minibar, balcony, free Wi-Fi, and a flatscreen television.
Day 2. Ribeira Grande
Start your first full day in Ribeira Grande with an exciting whale watching tour! Afterwards, relax by your hotel's stunning pool and have dinner at the Terracotta Restaurant on-site, which features Portuguese cuisine mixed with French techniques.
Half Day Whale Watching with hotel pick up & drop off
Many dolphins and sperm whales are resident species of the Azores and that is why we see them year-round. We can also see birds, turtles and other marine wildlife in our deep blue waters. The tour starts in our shop in Ponta Delgada harbor. At the beginning, our marine biologists and guides will do a briefing about the species that you might see during the tour.
Day 3. Ribeira Grande
Spend another day at the resort exploring more of its amenities. Consider a relaxing massage session at the world-class spa on-site. Complete with Turkish baths and an indoor pool, you will have the opportunity to enjoy a moment of peace and serenity to yourself. In the evening, venture off the resort to indulge in an Azorean meal at a restaurant of your choice.
Day 4. Ribeira Grande
Experience a full day of adventure with your included Sete Cidades Active Jeep & Lakes Tour!
Full Day Sete Cidades Active Jeep & Lakes with hotel pick up & drop off
In a full package that brings together energy, bliss, and fun, we activate the adrenaline thanks to this jeep tour. The activity combines a route through dirt tracks with the sense of freedom possible in bike rides and, also, with the adorable laziness of a kayak experience in the lagoon. From the transcendent heights we will descend towards the small town with its gracious peninsula spread along the water and, then, will set to explore the fantastic scenery that surrounds it. The multi-colored soil and slopes; the clearings opened for walks at the sound of the running water and of the vibrating breeze; the flickering reflections of the sky and of the banks; the silent calmness of a place where the pure air covers the valley.
Day 5. Ribeira Grande
Today, take the short walk over to Monte Verde Beach. Relax in the sun or swim in the ocean, you choose! Enjoy a day in the warmth before heading back to your hotel. For dinner, enjoy a traditional meal of cozida de furnas while gazing into the sunset over the Atlantic.
Day 6. Ribeira Grande
If you're feeling a bit adventurous, consider taking a day trip to Pico Island today. While visiting, enjoy a hike up Montanha do Pico – one of the highest points in Portugal. If you make it to the top of this stratovolcano, you will be awarded with breathtaking views of other Azorean islands that you simply won't see anywhere else.
Day 7. Ribeira Grande
It is your last full day on holiday on São Miguel island, so make the most of it! You can enjoy time at the hotel soaking up all of your luxury amenities or consider discovering more of the city at your own pace. Other great attractions to visit include Lagoa das Furnas, Poca da Dona Beija, and Marina da Horta.
Cap off your final night in the Azores with a meal at a restaurant of your choice before getting ready for your departure tomorrow.
Day 8. Depart São Miguel
After having one last breakfast at the hotel, grab your belongings and board your transfer to the airport. Until next time, São Miguel!
Shared transfer from hotel to airport
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