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Guided Tour to Seven Cities and Fire Lagoon with Lunch included
Ponta Delgada
About
This tour is unique because we will visit two iconic places of the Azores, The Lagoon of Fire is the second largest of the island of São Miguel and one of the largest of the Azores. It has been classified as a natural reserve since 1974 and is part of the Natura 2000 network because it has been classified as a special conservation zone. The Seven Cities Lagoon is probably the most iconic and recognized natural monument in the Azores. In a region with so many landscapes, the image of the Seven Cities is numerous times chosen to represent or promote the island of São Miguel and the archipelago. Named one of the Seven Wonders of Portugal and classified as a protected landscape by the Natura 20...
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Visit to the greenhouses of Ananases
Private transportation
Pick up and drop off
Bottled water
Visit to the Licor Factory
Lunch
Guide
Pick-up at the Airport
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Guided Tour to Seven Cities and Fire Lagoon with Lunch included
Ponta Delgada
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About
This tour is unique because we will visit two iconic places of the Azores, The Lagoon of Fire is the second largest of the island of São Miguel and one of the largest of the Azores. It has been classified as a natural reserve since 1974 and is part of the Natura 2000 network because it has been classified as a special conservation zone. The Seven Cities Lagoon is probably the most iconic and recognized natural monument in the Azores. In a region with so many landscapes, the image of the Seven Cities is numerous times chosen to represent or promote the island of São Miguel and the archipelago. Named one of the Seven Wonders of Portugal and classified as a protected landscape by the Natura 20...
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Visit to the greenhouses of Ananases
Private transportation
Pick up and drop off
Bottled water
Visit to the Licor Factory
Lunch
Guide
Pick-up at the Airport
Itinerary
1
Plantacao de Ananas dos Acores
Travelers will watch a video and visit the Ananases greenhouses, to understand the entire process from its plantation.
The history of Pineapple began in the 19th century, on the Island of São Miguel.
The Portuguese discovered the fruit during the colonization of Brazil and brought it to the Azores, being cultivated in a greenhouse and treated as an ornamental plant for cultural experiment and botanical curiosity. Only later did they learn that pineapple was a tasty fruit with strong commercial value.
In 1864, the first industrial greenhouse was built, with capacity for 800 plants. The evolution was such that shortly after, São Miguel Island already had 4,300 production greenhouses.
At the beginning of the 20th century, Pineapple from the Azores, internationally known, began to be exported to countries such as England, Germany and Russia.
After more than a century of commercialization in Europe, Ananás dos Açores was given the Designation of Origin Ananás dos Açores/S in 1996. Miguel was registered
45 minutes
2
Miradouro do Pico do Carvao
Located in the parish of Arrifes, in Ponta Delgada, this viewpoint offers a very wide view over the mountains of the Massif of Sete Cidades and the north and south sides of the island.
You can also see a vast expanse of volcanic cones that stretch from the municipality of Ponta Delgada to the municipality of Ribeira Grande, always with several lagoons as a backdrop. It is possible to see Pico da Vara (the highest point on the island) and Fogo Volcano, Serra Gorda, with an elevation of around 800m.
15 minutes
3
Lagoa do Canario
This lagoon is located in Serra Devassa, housed in a volcanic crater. Its altitude in relation to sea level is 800 meters above sea level and is surrounded by typical Macaronesian forests and cryptomeria plantations. Close to this lagoon is the Miradouro da Lagoa do
25 minutes
4
Vista do Rei Miradouro
This viewpoint is so named because in the summer of 1901, King D. Carlos I and Queen D. Amélia visited it. It offers a stunning view over the Sete Cidades crater, with the Sete Cidades Lagoon as a backdrop. It is one of the best-known postcards in the Azores.
25 minutes
5
Miradouro do Cerrado das Freiras
It offers a view over Lagoa das Sete Cidades, with the parish of Sete Cidades as a backdrop.
15 minutes
6
Lagoa de Santiago
Santiago Lagoon, which is related to the volcanic formation of the Sete Cidades Massif. It appears as a deep lagoon located in Serra Devassa, at the bottom of a volcanic crater. Its altitude in relation to sea level is 334 meters. It is 700 meters long, 475 meters wide and 29 meters deep. It is surrounded by typical Macaronesian forests and cryptomeria plantations. It is close to the Lagoa do Canário Viewpoint.
10 minutes
7
Igreja de Sao Nicolau
It is a small temple, in neo-Gothic style. Built in the 19th century. XIX, has an interesting alley of cryptomerias, on both sides until its entrance.
Here the stop is also made for people if they want to have something to drink and have a little time to themselves.
30 minutes
8
Miradouro da Ponta do Escalvado
Built on a cliff, Miradouro do Escalvado is one of the ideal places to admire the sea and enjoy one of the most beautiful sunsets on the island of São Miguel.
It offers a fantastic view of two references in the natural landscape of the municipality of Ponta Delgada: Ponta da Ferraria and Ilhéus dos Mosteiros
20 minutes
9
Ribeira Grande
we will visit the historic center and the beach of Santa Barbara
45 minutes
10
Licores Mulher de Capote
Place where we will visit the factory and its history, making the proof of the most famous and several times award-winning maracujá liquor, and the various licores and spirit drinks there exist.
45 minutes
11
Miradouro Da Lagoa Do Fogo
we will see at 750m one of the most beautiful lagoons of the Azores,
30 minutes
12
Centro de Interpretacao Ambiental Caldeira Velha
A site with a magnificent beauty, where you can see a beautiful waterfall and can bathe in its magnificent thermal waters with a temperature between 37 and 39 degrees Celsius.