São Miguel in 2 Days: Furnas and Sete Cidades
To get to know São Miguel in two days, the 2-day tour spends the first on Furnas and the Gorreana tea plantations, and the second on Lagoa do Fogo and Sete Cidades. It leaves from Ponta Delgada, has an English-speaking guide and includes two lunches.
The tour
São MiguelSão Miguel in 2 days
One day out to Furnas and another for Sete Cidades and Lagoa do Fogo.
Details and link
Civitatis reviews as of .
https://www.civitatis.com/en/ponta-delgada/2-day-tour/?aid=10795&cmp=fajanda-en-roteiroDay by day
Day 1 · Day 1: Furnas and the tea plantations
According to the listing, the day lasts 8 hours. It passes through Vila Franca do Campo, with views of the volcanic islet off the coast, and continues to Furnas, with volcanic calderas, fumaroles and a lagoon. There is cozido à portuguesa and free time for the botanical garden, and the day ends at the Gorreana tea plantations, with a tasting. The return to the starting point is planned for around 16:30.
Furnas and the tea plantationsDay 2 · Day 2: Lagoa do Fogo and Sete Cidades
The second day, also 8 hours, goes to the centre of the island to see Lagoa do Fogo and how this volcanic lake was formed. It then visits the viewpoints of Lagoa das Sete Cidades and crosses its bridge. There is lunch at a local restaurant and the return to Ponta Delgada is around 16:30.
Sete Cidades and Lagoa do Fogo
Is it worth it instead of two separate tours?
It is a single product with the two days linked, the same meeting point and the same English-speaking guide, and it saves booking separately. If you prefer only one of the two days, the Sete Cidades and Lagoa do Fogo trip is sold as a separate 8-hour tour.
What is included and what is not?
It includes minibus or coach transport, an English-speaking guide and two lunches. Entry to the Furnas Botanical Garden is not included: the listing shows it as a separate cost, so decide beforehand whether you want to go in. The tour is not wheelchair accessible.
Where does it start and how do you choose the date?
According to the listing, the meeting point is Avenida João Bosco Mota Amaral, in Ponta Delgada, and both days start there. Since the viewpoints depend on the weather, check the forecast at the IPMA before fixing the dates. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before.
Frequently asked questions
What do you see each day?
On the first day, Vila Franca do Campo, Furnas and the Gorreana tea plantations. On the second, Lagoa do Fogo and Sete Cidades.
Is there an English-speaking guide?
Yes, the listing shows an English-speaking guide.
Which meals are included?
Two lunches. In Furnas on the first day the cozido à portuguesa is mentioned.
Is entry to the Furnas botanical garden included?
No, it is a separate cost, which the listing shows as not included.
What time does each day end?
The listing plans the return to the starting point at around 16:30 on both days.