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The Azores & Madeira: Portugal's Island Gems

Abercrombie & Kent
  • Length

    8 Days

  • Quality
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  • Starts in

    Ponta Delgada (Portugal)

  • Ends in

    Madeira (Portugal)

  • Activity Level

    No Rating Provided These are tours that the vendor has not electronically communicated an activity level for. Contact us if you would like to know the activity level for any of these tours.

  • Style

    Fully-Guided

  • Language

    English

  • Guaranteed Date(s)
    Yes means that there is at least one tour date that the vendor guarantees will occur. No means that there is not at least one tour date that the vendor guarantees will occur, which usually means that the vendor wants a certain amount of reservations on each tour in order for each one to occur. Of course, the terms and conditions of the vendor do allow for the vendor to cancel guaranteed tour dates for certain reasons (for example, a natural disaster).

    No
    Abercrombie & Kent does not electronically advise which of their tour departures are guaranteed. Please contact us to find out if the departure you're interested in is a guaranteed departure or not.

  • Special Interest(s)

    Small Group
    Luxury Small Group Journey

    There is a maximum group size of 18 guests, and the following amenities are included (subject to change):

    • English-Speaking Resident Tour Director® and Local Guides
    • Hand-Selected Luxury Accommodations
    • Airport Meet and Greet with Private Transfers
    • Travelling Bell Boy® Luggage Handling
    • Breakfast in Bed on Select Days
    • Full Breakfast Daily; Select Lunches and Dinners
    • Your Choice of Activity on Design Your Day®
    • Traveller's Valet® Laundry Service
    • Internet Access
    • Entrance Fees, Taxes and All Gratuities Except Resident Tour Director
    • 24/7 A&K On-Call Support
    • Guaranteed Departures with Just Two Guests

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Overview

From whale watching and wine tasting to tea plantations and botanical gardens, experience the best of two remote Atlantic Ocean island chains as you explore the Azores for their amazing scenery and wildlife and discover the vital role Madeira’s volcanic terrain played in the development of its namesake wines.

Visited During Tour

Madeira (Portugal) | Ponta Delgada (Azores, Portugal) | Terceira Island (Azores, Portugal)

Dates, Offers & Prices
Tour Itinerary
Dates, Offers & Prices

PLEASE NOTE: Abercrombie & Kent is not electronically advising us what starting and ending date(s) apply for this tour, other than this tour is available during 2025.This usually occurs when it is a custom private tour, where you can request the start date of your preference (unless it's a cruise or rail tour, in which case there is most likely a limited selection of available start dates). Please contact us for details, or request a quote below.

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Guaranteed?
Yes means that that the vendor guarantees that tour date will occur. No means that the vendor does not guarantee the tour will occur on that date, which usually means that the vendor wants a certain amount of reservations on that date in order to confirm it. Of course, the terms and conditions of the vendor do allow for the vendor to cancel guaranteed tour dates for certain reasons (for example, a natural disaster).
Tour Itinerary
Abercrombie & Kent Tour Code 266a17cb-a

The Azores & Madeira: Portugal's Island Gems

Abercrombie & Kent Tour Code 266a17cb-a

Map of The Azores & Madeira: Portugal's Island Gems from Abercrombie & Kent
  • Day 1

    Ponta Delgada, Portugal

    Arrive in Ponta Delgada, Portugal — located on São Miguel Island in the Azores — where you are met and transferred to your hotel. Set amid dramatic volcanic scenery, the city combines a rich maritime tradition with an unhurried pace of life.

    • Meals Included:
    • Dinner
    • Accommodations: Grand Hotel Acores Atlantico
  • Day 2

    Ponta Delgada

    Embark on a morning cruise to watch for whales and dolphins. As you behold these magnificent mammals, learn about them and other Azorean marine life from the experienced resident biologists who accompany you throughout the experience. Return to Ponta Delgada to enjoy lunch time at leisure before visiting splendor-filled Sete Cidades. From the crater rim absorb breathtaking views over the mystical Blue and Green Lakes, then walk a path lined with hydrangea bushes, taking in their colors and scents, in this lush volcanic caldera. Tonight, toast your journey with a Scenic Sundowner before dining at a local restaurant.

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
    • Accommodations: Grand Hotel Acores Atlantico
  • Day 3

    Terceira

    Rise early and fly to Terceira, your next island experience. Visit UNESCO-listed Angra do Heroísmo, considered the most beautiful town in the Azores, where you enjoy lunch. Then, view the island’s stunning volcanic landscape, especially Algar do Carvão, a volcanic chimney left behind from an eruption around 2,000 years ago. Later, fly back to Ponta Delgada.

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Accommodations: Grand Hotel Acores Atlantico
  • Day 4

    Ponta Delgada

    Explore São Miguel’s verdant eastern region, where you stop at one of the few tea plantations in Europe. Sample a variety of teas, some of which have been grown here since the early 19th century. Break for lunch in a restaurant in the delightful village of Furnas, sampling a traditional local dish cooked by natural volcanic heat. Return to Ponta Delgada with the rest of your day at leisure.

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Accommodations: Grand Hotel Acores Atlantico
  • Day 5

    Madeira

    Fly to Madeira, landing in the city of Funchal. Proceed to a local winery for an A&K-exclusive experience. Visit the old cooperage, aging rooms, museum and private family collection, finishing in the vintage room, where you sample the winery’s products paired with dried fruits, cheese, dark chocolate and madeira cake. A tasting of their iconic 1920 Bual completes this sublime Chef’s Table experience. Learn how each bottling of this 1920 vintage is unique, owing to variations in heat, humidity and cask size. Later, check in to your hotel and dine at a local restaurant.

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    • Accommodations: Reids Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Madeira
  • Day 6

    Madeira

    Explore the food and wine of Funchal, led by a local guide, starting at the Mercado dos Lavradores (Farmers’ Market), where locals gather to buy and sell fresh exotic fruits, vegetables, spices and herbs as well as leather and wicker goods. Take in the colors, aromas, sounds and traditions on display around you and enjoy time at leisure for lunch. This afternoon, ride by cable car up to Monte Palace Tropical Garden to admire the breathtaking views. Enjoy the option of a thrilling descent aboard a traditional wicker toboggan, and then further discover Madeira’s natural splendors as you roam Funchal’s magnificent Botanical Garden with a professional botanist.

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
    • Accommodations: Reids Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Madeira
  • Day 7

    Madeira

    Venture west of Funchal to Cape Girão, site of the highest sea cliff in Europe, from which you take in the captivating vistas. Afterward, hike along one of the island’s many levadas — manmade water channels that gently slope down the mountainside — before heading to Porto Moniz for the opportunity to swim in the natural rock pools. Enjoy time at leisure in Porto Moniz before heading back to Funchal. This evening, celebrate your journey over a farewell dinner at a local restaurant.

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
    • Accommodations: Reids Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Madeira
  • Day 8

    Madeira

    After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your departing flight.

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
More Details

Abercrombie & Kent is informing us of the following additional details regarding their The Azores & Madeira: Portugal's Island Gems tour:

Maximum Group Size

18

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