Visit Lisbon and Sao Miguel island in 7 days

Welcome to Portugal!

After you arrive at the Lisbon International Airport, you will be transferred to your hotel.

The rest of the day will be to relax and begin to enjoy this breathtaking city with beautiful streets, monumental buildings, and gastronomy that will not disappoint you.

Lisbon is the stunning capital of Portugal and is one of the most charismatic and vibrant cities in Europe. It is a city that effortlessly blends traditional heritage, with striking modernism and progressive thinking. 

Greca Tip: Lisbon is probably best known for its colonialist history, ornate architecture, and tradition of Fado music. But some of its best features are in the everyday spectacular hilltop views in Alfama or at St. George's Castle, pleasant year-round weather, and friendly locals.

After a tasty breakfast, you will have a free day to enjoy the city at your own pace.

You can choose among the thousands of plans and attractions that Lisbon, the capital of Portugal, has to offer us. From visiting museums, strolling through its old town or enjoying its gastronomy, in this city, it is impossible to get bored.

A city where you feel safe wandering around day or night, where the cuisine is dedicated to creating over a thousand ways to cook the beloved bacalhau (salted cod).

Lisbon is a city full of authenticity where old customs and ancient history intermix with cultural entertainment and hi-tech innovation. 

We recommend a walk through the Alfama neighborhood. This area still retains its neighborhood essence with low houses and narrow streets. It is the oldest and most photogenic part of the city, due to its graffiti and pastel-colored facades. Thanks to its labyrinthine structure, inherited from the Arabs, getting lost in this area is enchantingly easy.

Greca Tip: A visit to the National Tile Museum will allow us to learn about the history of this art, which can be seen in all the streets and buildings of the city.

You will enjoy a tasty breakfast, and then you will have the day off to continue discovering the city.

Lisbon enjoys an incredible historical and cultural atmosphere. Its fame, in part, comes from the houses decorated in pastel tones and from the network of winding and steep cobbled streets. But the Portuguese capital is also a modern, vibrant, and compact city. Regardless of the reason for your visit, whether you're looking for a city break or want to go to the beach, you'll find something that suits your needs.

Besides, Lisbon also has a wide variety of nightlife options, from quiet and friendly dinners in restaurants with street terraces to other more lively ways to spend the night.

In case you want to know a little more, you can choose to take the train and go to the coastal city of Cascais, located 40 minutes from Lisbon.

This traditional fishing town is located on the coastline and historically, it was chosen by the Portuguese nobility to spend their vacations, so walking through its center we will find luxurious mansions, an imposing fortress, and fascinating museums.

Greca Tip: If you wish, you can optionally book a ticket to a Fado show, known as Portuguese popular and historical music.

When it's time, we'll make sure you reach LisbonInternational Airport smoothly for your flight to Ponta Delgada.

Upon your arrival in the Azores, we'll arrange a comfortable transfer to your hotel using one of our private vehicles.

The rest of the day will be free to start discovering the attractions of Ponta Delgada, one of the capitals of the Azores archipelago.

Ponta Delgada is the capital of the island of São Miguel in the Azores, Portugal. This city offers a charming combination of history, architecture, natural landscapes, and a vibrant local culture.

Greca Tip: The Matriz Church of São Sebastião is the main temple of the city. It dates back to the 16th century and features interesting architecture.

After enjoying our breakfast, we will start our journey towards the Seven Cities Lagoon, one of the most important natural wonders of the Azores.

Our adventure will begin with a visit to the famous pineapple plantations in Fajã de Baixo, a village next to Ponta Delgada known for its agriculture. We will then ascend to the viewpoint of Pico do Carvão, where we can enjoy one of the best views of the island. 

Just before reaching Seven Cities, we will make a brief stop at Canário Lagoon, from where we can enjoy the best views of the area, including Oasa Lake, Santiago Lake, and the twin lakes.

Upon our arrival at Seven Cities, we will visit the Vista do Rei viewpoint to admire the views of the twin lakes, capturing the best photographs of the location.

Next to the twin lakes, we will explore the village of Sete Cidades, which gives its name to the location. We can have a walk along the lakeside and enjoy our lunch (included) at one of the typical restaurants in the area.

On our return journey during the afternoon, we will make a brief stop at the Escalvado viewpoint, from where we can catch a glimpse of our next destination, the small village of Mosteiros, perched on a delta formed by lava from past volcanic eruptions in the area. 

We will gradually descend to the village, where we will contemplate its impressive coastal landscape with cliffs, rock formations, and sea views.

Our last stop before returning to Ponta Delgada will be at Ponta da Ferraria, famous for its hot springs. Geothermal activity in the area has created a natural pool of hot water in the Atlantic Ocean. This pool is filled with warm seawater emanating from fissures in the volcanic rocks. If the weather permits, we may immerse ourselves in the natural pools.

Greca Tip: Let's not forget to bring our swimsuits during the spring and summer months. However, in fall and winter, we recommend wearing comfortable footwear and warm clothing.

After enjoying our breakfast, we will be picked up at our accommodation to begin our adventure to Furnas, one of the must-visit places on the island of São Miguel.

Our first stop will be the Pisão viewpoint, from where we can observe the town of Caloura and the southern part of the island. We will then continue our journey, passing through Vila Franca do Campo, which used to be the main capital of the island before natural disasters caused by the eruption of the Fogo volcano.

Continuing our way to the east of the island, we will make a brief stop at Castelo Branco, an ancient fortress 700 meters high that offers one of the best views of our destination: the Furnas calderas.

Upon reaching our destination, we will discover its fumarolic field, an important place to visit where we can witness first-hand the secondary volcanic activity of the Azores. Additionally, this location serves as a natural kitchen where locals cook the famous Furnas stew using volcanic steam.

Upon arrival in the town of Furnas, we will enjoy our lunch (included) and savor its traditional stew.

After enjoying our lunch, we will visit the Terra Nostra Park, considered the most beautiful botanical garden on the island, where we can enjoy its thermal waters. Before leaving Furnas, we will visit its famous natural mineral water springs, nourished by the volcanoes.

Finally, during our return to Ponta Delgada in the afternoon, we will make a brief stop at the Pico de Ferro viewpoint to contemplate another stunning perspective of Furnas Lake and its surroundings.

Greca Tip: The Furnas stew is a unique culinary experience that highlights local tradition and the connection with the region's natural resources. Among its ingredients are beef, chorizo, black pudding, cabbage, carrots, and other vegetables.

After breakfast, at the scheduled time, you will have the transfer to the airport to board the international flight.

After spending some fantastic days with Greca, we hope to see you again to enjoy more wonderful moments that will remain forever in your memory.

Have a great trip! Or, as you would say, "Boa Viagem!"

Greca Tip: If you feel that your stay in this city was too short, you can add additional nights in step 1.