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Sagres Vacations Don t just travel, Experience it!

00 per person This itinerary includes: Round Trip airfare from Boston; 8 Nights

1 Sagres Vacations Don t just travel, Experience it! info@sagresvacations.com Explore the Azores - Multi Island Jun 1, Jun 10, per person This itinerary includes: Round Trip airfare from Boston; 8 Nights Accommodation at 4 and 5* Hotels in Terceira, Faial and Sao Miguel; Tours in: Terceira, Horta, Pico, Sete Cidades/Lagoa do Fogo and Furnas; Private Transfers from/to airports in Azores; Private English Speaking Guide in all tours.

2 Page 2 of 12 Trip Summary June 1 - Overnight Flight 11:55 PM Depart from Logan International Airport (BOS) - Logan International Health Center June 2 - Arrive at Terceira Island 8:35 AM Arrive at Lajes Field (TER) - Aeroporto Internacional Das Lajes (TER) Private Transfer from Terceira Airport to Azoris Angra Hotel Check in at Angra Garden Hotel - Angra Garden Hotel June 3 - Terceira Tour Full Day Tour in Terceira June 4 - Arrive at Faial Island Check out at Angra Garden Hotel - Angra Garden Hotel Private Transfer from Azoris Angra Garden Hotel to Terceira Airport 8:35 AM Depart from Lajes Field (TER) - Aeroporto Internacional Das Lajes (TER) 9:10 AM Arrive at Horta Airport (HOR) - Aeroporto Da Horta (HOR) Private Transfer from Horta Airport to Faial Hotel Check in at a Faial Hotel Full Day Tour in Faial June 5 - Pico Tour Pico Full day Tour with Lunch June 6 - Arrive at Sao Miguel Island Check out from a Faial Hotel Private Transfer from Faial Hotel to Horta Airport 7:45 PM Depart from Horta Airport (HOR) - Aeroporto Da Horta (HOR) 8:35 PM Arrive at Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) - Aeroporto De Ponta Delgada - João Paulo II (PDL) Private Transfer from Ponta Delgada Airport to Grand Hotel Acores Atlantico Check in at Hotel Açores Atlântico Ponta Delgada - Hotel Açores Atlântico Ponta Delgada

3 Page 3 of 12 June 7 - Sete Cidades and Lagoa do Fogo Tour Private Sete Cidades and Lagoa do Fogo FD Tour June 8 - Furnas Tour Private Tour-Furnas Full Day Tour, with Traditional "Cozido" Lunch June 9 - Leisure Day in Ponta Delgada Leisure Day in Ponta Delgada June 10 - Return Flight to USA Check out at Hotel Açores Atlântico Ponta Delgada - Hotel Açores Atlântico Ponta Delgada Private Transfer from Grand Hotel Acores Atlantico to Ponta Delgada Airport 5:25 PM Depart from Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) - Aeroporto De Ponta Delgada - João Paulo II (PDL) 7:05 PM Arrive at Logan International Airport (BOS) - Logan International Health Center

4 Page 4 of 12 June 1 - Overnight Flight 11:55 PM - Eastern Time Depart from Logan International Airport (BOS) Azores Airlines S4 232 TERMINAL E Logan International Health Center 1 Harborside Dr, Boston, MA, US, (857) June 2 - Arrive at Terceira Island 8:35 AM - Azores Time Arrive at Lajes Field (TER) Azores Airlines S4 232 Aeroporto Internacional Das Lajes (TER) Vila das Lajes, Praia da Vitória, AZORES, PT Private Transfer from Terceira Airport to Azoris Angra Hotel Check in at Angra Garden Hotel Angra Garden Hotel Praça Velha, Angra do Heroísmo, Azores, PT June 3 - Terceira Tour Full Day Tour in Terceira Today we take a full day tour to explore the island of Terceira The Lilac Island. We depart for Monte Brazil passing by the beautiful city of Angra do Heroismo stopping at Pico das Cruzinhas. This is the highest point on Monte Brasil, with a beautiful view of the city and its outskirts. The tour continues

5 Page 5 of 12 towards the eastern side of the island, showing the typical settlements and rural architecture and colorful Imperios. We stop in the town of Sao Sebastiao, where the church is one of the oldest of the Azores. After lunch we drive to Praia da Vitoria, and then onto Serra do Cume, with beautiful views overlooking the town of Lajes and the ocean. Our final stop is Biscoitos, a wine area, where we visit a wine cellar, and a taste of the wine is a must. Lunch; June 4 - Arrive at Faial Island Check out at Angra Garden Hotel Angra Garden Hotel Praça Velha, Angra do Heroísmo, Azores, PT Private Transfer from Azoris Angra Garden Hotel to Terceira Airport 8:35 AM - Azores Time Depart from Lajes Field (TER) SATA - Air Acores SP 482 Aeroporto Internacional Das Lajes (TER) Vila das Lajes, Praia da Vitória, AZORES, PT 9:10 AM - Azores Time

6 Page 6 of 12 Arrive at Horta Airport (HOR) SATA - Air Acores SP 482 Aeroporto Da Horta (HOR) EN 1-1A, Horta, Azores, PT, Private Transfer from Horta Airport to Faial Hotel Check in at a Faial Hotel Full Day Tour in Faial We begin our full day tour to discover the island of Faial by driving through the city of Horta. Horta is most famous for its cosmopolitan yacht harbor. We next stop at the scenic point of Espalamaca to view the harbor and all its surroundings, followed by a visit to the Caldeira. The Caldeira is a large crater in the central part of the island, where we view the beautiful natural landscape. As we descend the center of the island, we encounter cattle grazing on hill sides. Our tour s next destination is the Capelinhos volcano area, where the volcano last erupted in 1958 (Museum entrance optional). Lunch will be served at a local restaurant, after lunch we stop at a camping area with a reconstructed home depicting a typical old farm Faial house. Lunch; June 5 - Pico Tour Pico Full day Tour with Lunch Full day tour of Pico Mountain Island begins at the famous wine vineyards (Criacao Velha),

Page 7 of 12 recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2004. We continue on to Lajes do Pico stopping at the beautiful Church in Sao Mateus.

Lunch will be served at a local restaurant as the tour proceeds around the island.

7 Page 7 of 12 recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in We continue on to Lajes do Pico stopping at the beautiful Church in Sao Mateus. As we proceed we make several stops at handicraft exhibition, cheese factory, whaling museum (Museu dos Baleeiros), etc. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant as the tour proceeds around the island. We continue our tour towards Sao Roque do Pico stopping briefly at the Arcos do Cachorro, an impressive display of rock formations (one in the shape of a dog), coming out of the sea, as well as to taste the various liquors of the region Lunch; June 6 - Arrive at Sao Miguel Island Check out from a Faial Hotel Private Transfer from Faial Hotel to Horta Airport 7:45 PM - Azores Time Depart from Horta Airport (HOR) SATA - Air Acores SP 449 Aeroporto Da Horta (HOR) EN 1-1A, Horta, Azores, PT, :35 PM - Azores Time Arrive at Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)

8 Page 8 of 12 SATA - Air Acores SP 449 Aeroporto De Ponta Delgada - João Paulo II (PDL) Aeroporto de Ponta Delgada, São Miguel, AÇORES, PT, Private Transfer from Ponta Delgada Airport to Grand Hotel Acores Atlantico Check in at Hotel Açores Atlântico Ponta Delgada Hotel Açores Atlântico Ponta Delgada Avenida Infante Dom Henrique 113, Ponta Delgada, São Miguel - Azores Islands, PT, June 7 - Sete Cidades and Lagoa do Fogo Tour Private Sete Cidades and Lagoa do Fogo FD Tour Today you will discover one of the seven wonders of Portugal, "Sete Cidades" You will depart from Ponta Delgada towards Vista do Rei viewpoint. On the way you will have the opportunity to visit and discover some smaller lagoons such as Lagoa das Empadadas and Lagoa do Canário, before you get to the viewpoint where you can view the magnificent Lagoa das Sete Cidades. After driving along the dirt road that surrounds the rim of the volcanic structure, you will descend to the Sete Cidades village and have a short stop near the church of São Nicolau. Enjoy Lunch at a local traditional restaurant. Prior to returning to Ponta Delgada, we will have the opportunity to visit Lagoa do Fogo or (Fire Lake), undoubtedly one of the grandest nature attractions of the Azores. *Note Visits to Sete Cidades and Lagoa Do Fogo will be dependent on weather conditions.

Page 9 of 12 Lunch; June 8 - Furnas Tour Private Tour-Furnas Full Day Tour, with Traditional "Cozido" Lunch

Stop at the belvederes to admire not only the beautiful quiet lake, but also the landscape of the surroundings.

opportunity to observe the Barroco Architecture from the XVII and XVIII centuries.

oldesta and currently only active tea plantation in Europe, visit the belvedere of Pico de Ferro.

Furnas lake and the spas of Furnas valley are located.

9 Page 9 of 12 Lunch; June 8 - Furnas Tour Private Tour-Furnas Full Day Tour, with Traditional "Cozido" Lunch Departures to Lagoa do Fogo driving by the south side of the island towards Barrosa Mountain. Stop at the belvederes to admire not only the beautiful quiet lake, but also the landscape of the surroundings. The descent will be by the north side to reach the city of Ribeira Grande where the clients will have the opportunity to observe the Barroco Architecture from the XVII and XVIII centuries. The drive goes on by the north coast making stops at belvedere of Sta Iria, tea plantations of Gorreana, the oldesta and currently only active tea plantation in Europe, visit the belvedere of Pico de Ferro. From this last belvedere, can be observed the biggest and oldest volcanic crater at the bottom of which lies Furnas lake and the spas of Furnas valley are located. Once in Furnas lunch (included) will be served, the famous "Cozido nas caldeiras. Along the south coast we will make a stop at belvedere of Caloura and will drive by the town of Lagoa before returning to Ponta Delgada. All Entrance fees included.

Page 10 of 12 Lunch; June 9 - Leisure Day in Ponta Delgada Leisure Day in Ponta Delgada Enjoy the charming city of Ponta Delgada, the main commercial center and port, is quite charming,

From the cruise terminal, walk ahead to Avenida do Infante Dom Henrique and then left along the harbor front, lined with stores, cafes and restaurants.

tower. Enjoy one of its many traditional restaurants and cafes along the main avenue bordering the Atlantic Ocean.

10 Page 10 of 12 Lunch; June 9 - Leisure Day in Ponta Delgada Leisure Day in Ponta Delgada Enjoy the charming city of Ponta Delgada, the main commercial center and port, is quite charming, featuring sidewalks paved with black and white volcanic stones in distinctive patterns. Many buildings have whitewashed facades with brown-black window trim and reddish pipe roofs. From the cruise terminal, walk ahead to Avenida do Infante Dom Henrique and then left along the harbor front, lined with stores, cafes and restaurants. At the Praca GV Cabal, the square is enclosed on three sides and dominated by whitewashed, triple-arched town gates, trimmed in black volcanic stone, and a handsome, tall, square clock tower. Enjoy one of its many traditional restaurants and cafes along the main avenue bordering the Atlantic Ocean. June 10 - Return Flight to USA Check out at Hotel Açores Atlântico Ponta Delgada Hotel Açores Atlântico Ponta Delgada Avenida Infante Dom Henrique 113, Ponta Delgada, São Miguel - Azores Islands, PT, Private Transfer from Grand Hotel Acores Atlantico to Ponta Delgada Airport

11 Page 11 of 12 5:25 PM - Azores Time Depart from Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) Azores Airlines S4 281 Aeroporto De Ponta Delgada - João Paulo II (PDL) Aeroporto de Ponta Delgada, São Miguel, AÇORES, PT, :05 PM - Eastern Time Arrive at Logan International Airport (BOS) Azores Airlines S4 281 TERMINAL E Logan International Health Center 1 Harborside Dr, Boston, MA, US, (857) Information & Documents Air and Land Pricing is based on current availability and is subject to change until confirmed. *Unless otherwise stated, all prices are per person, based on double occupancy, for specific room categories and subject to availability at time of booking on selected departure dates. Airfare, transfers, port charges and government fees are additional unless otherwise specified. Prices are valid at time of posting to the internet. Offers are capacity controlled and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Some restrictions and blackout periods may apply. Sagres Vacations is not responsible for errors of omission or information that may occur as a result of the transfer of information from selected third parties, technical or human error. Sagres Vacations reserves the rights to modify the itinerary, all efforts will be done to retain all tours and excursions as defined above. *In the event Primary Hotels cannot be confirmed, other properties of same or greater value will be used.

12 Page 12 of 12 Payments A $500 non-refundable deposit is required at time of booking to secure your reservation for the land portion and the all amount for the airfare is required at the booking time. The balance is due 90 days before departures. Payment may be made by charging to clients' Mastercard, Visa, American Express or Discover (card imprint and signature required) or by sending a check or money order. All land rates are guaranteed upon deposit

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Discover the Azores MC Sagres Vacations Don t just travel, Experience it! +1 877-412-4394 info@sagresvacations.com https://www.sagresvacations.com/ Discover the Azores- 2019 MC $2649 per person This itinerary includes: Round-trip