Guida's Food Tours of Sao' Miguel,
Azores. Portugal
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A Sample Itinerary
Friday Depart Logan International Airport at 10:00 PM on a non stop flight to Ponta Delgada, Azores-Portugal, arriving at 7:00 AM (Saturday).
Saturday Transfer to hotel, Quinta da Abelheira. Open day to rest and explore the gorgeous gardens of the hotel property. Lunch at the hotel. Dinner at a traditional Portuguese steak house in Ponta Delgada, with a walking tour of the grand boulevard after.
Sunday Breakfast at the hotel. Depart for scenic tour of Sete Cidades, Sao' Miguels famous twin lakes. Portuguese lunch in an old fashioned manor house. After lunch we move on to a tour and tasting at an organic farm and pineapple plantation. Dinner that evening tasting our famous Portuguese style Octopus.
Monday Breakfast at the hotel. Depart for the Northern part of Sao' Miguel, Ribeira Grande. We will visit quaint old towns throughout the mountains including Lagoa do Fogo, a picturesque volcanic lake 600 meters above sea level. Lunch in one of the villages, tasting the cuisine of northern Sao' Miguel. Dinner in Ribeira Grande.
Tuesday Breakfast at the hotel. Guests will pack an overnight bag (bring a bathing suit) , returning back here on Wednesday. Depart for Furnas. We will visit Caldeiras das Furnas, with its volcanic hot springs and geysers, staying the night at the Terra Nostra Park and Hotel. We will tour the famous hot spring pool and botanical gardens. Lunch and dinner will be at the hotel with a classic "boiled dinner"cooking class with Guida and the hotel chefs preparing Wednesdays boiled dinner lunch.
Wednesday Breakfast at the hotel. Open morning to explore the gardens and swim in the hot springs. Our famous underground boiled dinner will be cooked and served lakeside for lunch. After lunch we will travel to the North East farthest tip of Sao' Miguel to historic Nordeste. We will have a traditional dinner of stuffed Capon. Travel back to Ponta Delgada, hotel Abelheira.
Thursday Breakfast at the hotel. Guests enjoy a cooking class with Guida this morning, preparing today’s lunch. After lunch we will travel to the Southern part of Sao' Miguel, Vila Franca Do Campo. We will tour a Portuguese ceramic factory and bakery with dinner at an ocean side restaurant.
Friday Breakfast at the hotel. Open day to relax and shop in Ponta Delgada. Depart for Boston at 5:00 PM.
Friday Depart Logan International Airport at 10:00 PM on a non stop flight to Ponta Delgada, Azores-Portugal, arriving at 7:00 AM (Saturday).
Saturday Transfer to hotel, Quinta da Abelheira. Open day to rest and explore the gorgeous gardens of the hotel property. Lunch at the hotel. Dinner at a traditional Portuguese steak house in Ponta Delgada, with a walking tour of the grand boulevard after.
Sunday Breakfast at the hotel. Depart for scenic tour of Sete Cidades, Sao' Miguels famous twin lakes. Portuguese lunch in an old fashioned manor house. After lunch we move on to a tour and tasting at an organic farm and pineapple plantation. Dinner that evening tasting our famous Portuguese style Octopus.
Monday Breakfast at the hotel. Depart for the Northern part of Sao' Miguel, Ribeira Grande. We will visit quaint old towns throughout the mountains including Lagoa do Fogo, a picturesque volcanic lake 600 meters above sea level. Lunch in one of the villages, tasting the cuisine of northern Sao' Miguel. Dinner in Ribeira Grande.
Tuesday Breakfast at the hotel. Guests will pack an overnight bag (bring a bathing suit) , returning back here on Wednesday. Depart for Furnas. We will visit Caldeiras das Furnas, with its volcanic hot springs and geysers, staying the night at the Terra Nostra Park and Hotel. We will tour the famous hot spring pool and botanical gardens. Lunch and dinner will be at the hotel with a classic "boiled dinner"cooking class with Guida and the hotel chefs preparing Wednesdays boiled dinner lunch.
Wednesday Breakfast at the hotel. Open morning to explore the gardens and swim in the hot springs. Our famous underground boiled dinner will be cooked and served lakeside for lunch. After lunch we will travel to the North East farthest tip of Sao' Miguel to historic Nordeste. We will have a traditional dinner of stuffed Capon. Travel back to Ponta Delgada, hotel Abelheira.
Thursday Breakfast at the hotel. Guests enjoy a cooking class with Guida this morning, preparing today’s lunch. After lunch we will travel to the Southern part of Sao' Miguel, Vila Franca Do Campo. We will tour a Portuguese ceramic factory and bakery with dinner at an ocean side restaurant.
Friday Breakfast at the hotel. Open day to relax and shop in Ponta Delgada. Depart for Boston at 5:00 PM.
Travel, Tour and Learn with a seasoned Chef who is so proud of her native country. Guida has cooked and taught around the world. On Sao' Miguel, she knows just about everyone. Come experience cuisine and hospitality like never before.
Please contact us for 2009 tour dates and pricing. Remember, this is an ALL INCLUSIVE vacation tour, the best value you will find for touring this beautiful picturesque island!
Tours depart from Boston, Ma. U.S.A
guida@azoresfoodtour.com
