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Terceira Island Tour: Explore with Lunch Included
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78 Ratings
Angra do Heroísmo
Embark on a full-day tour of Terceira Island, exploring landmarks, savoring local cuisine, and enjoying breathtaking viewpoints. Discover the island’s beauty in one unforgettable day!
Embark on a full-day tour of Terceira Island, exploring landmarks, savoring local cuisine, and enjoying breathtaking viewpoints. Discover the island’s beauty in one unforgettable day!
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Miradouro do Pico das Cruzinhas - A viewpoint offering a panoramic view of Angra do Heroísmo from Monte Brasil.
- Estátua Vasco Da Gama - In 1499, Vasco da Gama’s fleet returned to Lisbon from its first voyage to India. Due to the need to catch favorable winds and the worsening illness of Paulo da Gama, the fleet approached the Azores and…
- Miradouro do Pico das Cruzinhas - A viewpoint offering a panoramic view of Angra do Heroísmo from Monte Brasil.
- Estátua Vasco Da Gama - In 1499, Vasco da Gama’s fleet returned to Lisbon from its first voyage to India. Due to the need to catch favorable winds and the worsening illness of Paulo da Gama, the fleet approached the Azores and disembarked on Terceira island.
Paulo Gama, Vasco’s brother, passed away and was buried in a shallow grave marked by a marble stone with his name, as noted by Damião Góis. This grave is located on the porch of the sacristy of the chapel of Nossa Senhora da Guia, now the Angra do Heroísmo Museum.
Other sources mention that Vasco da Gama was deeply affected by his brother’s death and stayed in Terceira for 1 to 3 months.
- Bull Monument - A monument dedicated to the bull.
- Miradouro da Serretinha Feteira - A viewpoint offering views of Ilheu das Cabras.
- Piscinas naturais da Salga - Located 12.1 km from Angra do Heroísmo, this is one of the most prominent bays in the municipality.
It features an extensive solarium and two jetties with stairs leading to the sea. It also has a semi-natural swimming pool popular with children.
A monument and a tombstone at the site commemorate the famous Battle of Salga in 1581, where local residents used wild cattle to repel the landing Castilian troops.
- Vila de Sao Sebastiao - The oldest village on the island, home to the island’s oldest church.
- Serra do Cume Viewpoint - A renowned viewpoint offering views of the patchwork landscape.
- Praia da Vitoria - The island’s second-largest city.
- Miradouro Do Facho - A viewpoint overlooking Praia da Vitória.
- Algar do Carvao - A geosite and natural monument featuring a visitable volcanic chimney.
- Piscinas Naturais Biscoitos - Natural swimming pools.
What's Included
- Certified guide
- Pick up and drop off at listed hotels
- On-board WiFi
- Typical lunch (full menu)
- Certified guide
- Pick up and drop off at listed hotels
- On-board WiFi
- Typical lunch (full menu)
What's Not Included
- Entrance Fees at Algar do Carvão (10€ per person)
- Minimum of 5 people to do the bus tour, Otherwise, it will be in a minivan
- Pick up and drop off at NON LISTED hotels (30€ fee)
- Entrance Fees at Algar do Carvão (10€ per person)
- Minimum of 5 people to do the bus tour, Otherwise, it will be in a minivan
- Pick up and drop off at NON LISTED hotels (30€ fee)
Additional Information
Excursion with typical lunch included to see and discover the best of Terceira Island with a guide available in Portuguese, Spanish and English. This is the best way to get to know Terceira Island in one day. Embark with us on a tour of the Island in a different way. (minibus/minivan) The tour starts at 9am at Alto das Covas (meeting point) in Angra do…
Excursion with typical lunch included to see and discover the best of Terceira Island with a guide available in Portuguese, Spanish and English. This is the best way to get to know Terceira Island in one day. Embark with us on a tour of the Island in a different way. (minibus/minivan) The tour starts at 9am at Alto das Covas (meeting point) in Angra do Heroísmo and should end around 5pm, pls see tour details. Throughout the day, we stop whenever you want, making the experience even more pleasant. The route may be changed depending on weather conditions or traffic changes.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 1 paying adult
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Minimum of 5 people to do the bus tour, Otherwise, it will be in a minivan
Location
Alto das Covas
It is a square where you will find a school. Please wait in front of the school.
Thanks.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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661miguela
Oct 30, 2024
Fantastic Tour on Terceira Island - An incredible and very well spent day in the company of our extraordinary guide, Philip who passed on all his knowledge, history, culture and love for his land in a clear way and an extreme availability.
It was our first visit to the island of Terceira and thanks to the spectacular service of Azorbus, we feel as if received at home by friends.
On the previously set day and time Filipe went to pick us up to the hotel informing that we were the only ones to make the tour which allowed us to make some adjustments based on what could have for us most interest, thus making it more personalized.
We knew the island and all its splendor and we loved it. We only missed the visit to the Carvão Algar, but for reasons that are foreign, which allowed more time to enjoy the other points. To mention the delicious lunch from the specialty of the island to "Alcatra".
Thank you very much to Azorbus and Filipe for being our excellent travel companions.
To all who visit the Third Island hire Azorbus as they will be guaranteed to be quite satisfied.
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Natashar1902
Oct 13, 2024
The Empty Volcano was Out of This World - Though we had to get up super early to take a flight to Terceira for the day trip with AzorBus City Tours, it was worth every bit. Philip, our excellent guide and driver, picked us up from the Airport (3 of us, including my 77 year mum) and after some pickups of some lovely people from different parts of the world, we started on a brilliantly planned and exciting tour of Terceira.
Philip was a store house of information and had a rye and dry sense of humour. He shared a lot of history of the place and took us to some hidden gems. His driving skills are excellent in the largish bus, considering the narrow roads along the hilly path.
He took us to one of the most exciting moments of our trip; to an empty volcano. That was an experience I'll recommend to everyone to do. It was stunning, cold (carry a jacket, if you want, i personally loved the cold), full of moss, stalagmites, and dripping water, loads of steps and lots of people; worth it all.
At Angra do Heroísmo, up in the hills, we were super lucky to see a large deer posing for us near the vehicle. The history of Vasco da Gama and his connections to Terceira were fascinating. The fascination of the number 3 and it's connection to Terceira were fun facts he shared with us.
Lots more to say, but it's best to experience it.
Would love to visit again and see the island with Philip and the AzoreBus City Tours.
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Marialw5787xg
Aug 10, 2024
Scenic ! - Amazing locations, plenty of time for picture taking and to observe the scenery.
Tour driver was very knowledgeable about the area and offered a lot of information. Very pleasant !
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V777wbjosephc
Jun 29, 2024
Love terceira for its wilderness - I got stunned for the hospitality, the island beauty and the food. we stayed at Praia de Vitoria not far from the Airport at Branco 1 Hotel. We enjoyed every single corner of the island from Angra do heroismo, Porto Judeu, Porto do Cabo, Porto Martins. We enjoyed the natural pools (piscinas naturales) of every municipalities andI preferred Porto Martins for the high water and very rough waves. We rented a car at the hotel and we went all around the island including the inner side. We visited Parco de las merendas and Pico Alto, we got lost (voluntarily) in the countryside. The bst food was a barracuda (fish of the day later discovered) at Porto Judeu restaurant Biamar. we clibed the miraduro of Boa vista at Praia da Vitoria and laid on its sandy beach. Most of all I loved Terceira for the little modern impact on the environment and its wilderness; people were extremely friendly and food was excellent. Prices? Very low..... Miss Terceira. A day I will go back.
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Deannabishop
May 21, 2024
Amazing tour with incredible views! - This is a great tour. You get to see all the highlights with a wonderful guide who explains so much information. I highly recommend this tour! You have to see the volcanic chimney (cave) it is €10 but so absolutely spectacular- do not miss it!!!!!
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414kerryf
Nov 29, 2023
We had a great day - Filipe was a very good guide. He was full of knowledge and took us to many great spots. We had a fantastic authentic lunch of Alcatra with wine. Great day!
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Izidrod2022
Oct 15, 2023
The incredible food in Angra do Heroismo, Terceira Azores - I'm a foodie, so every good vacation starts with lots of great food. If you are in the capital city of Angra do Heroismo, there is no shortage of excellent restaurants for everyone's taste. To name only a few, Mercatto di Osteria is absolutely phenomenal! Seafood, Steak, Pasta, and Pizza - all gourmet, and get ready to say, "This is the best ___, I ever had". Then there is Elio's - Fresh seafood, homemade local dishes, and pub atmosphere. They are going to have to roll you out of Elio's. Then there is "Tasca das Tias", which had the best Alcatra that I ate while on the island. Alcatra is a cut of beef that is baked in a terra cotta bowl in red wine sauce. It is so tender that you won't need teeth to eat it. Last but not least, you need to have lunch at "O Internacional" on Rua da Palha in Angra. The service is excellent and the servers (sisters I believe) are fun and welcoming. You will need to have a Bifana on Grandma's bread (Steak on a bun) with a "Chorizo a bombeira" (flaming Chorizo for sharing) - all washed down with a pint of Super Bock! There is a lot to see and do on the Island of Terceira but each day begins and ends with the great food and Azorean culture. Cheers
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D386sosimonec
Oct 12, 2023
Excellent tour, highly recommend - We cannot recommend this tour enough. Filipe our guide was informative, friendly, generous , humorous, his knowledge of Terceira and The Azores is extensive . The tour bus is an added bonus with its sliding roof which aids seeing the spectacular views. This tour is excellent value for money. You will learn so much about the history, the geology and the people of Terceira.
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Sandra_h
Aug 6, 2023
Great way to experience Terceria - Highly recommend!!
Got to see a lot of the island and local information! Our guide was able to provide insights on the different locals but also the economy and individual interests. Having the open top was nice in the good weather. Once we got into some local weather closing it up was quick and easy.
We got to experience the local delicacies in a local spot we would not have ever found on our own. Food was delicious!!
Highly recommend for anyone looking to experience the island.
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Pamela_c
Jul 14, 2023
50th Anniversary Celebration - Filipe is very knowledgeable and entertaining. Very accommodating to our groups needs. This is the second time we have taken this tour. Would highly recommend!
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