Begin your private shore excursion with a pickup directly from the cruise terminal at the Port of Ponta Delgada. Enjoy a flexible itinerary that can be adjusted according to your interests, weather conditions, and the ship’s schedule.
Drive across São Miguel Island and admire the scenic landscapes with lush hills, volcanic formations, and panoramic viewpoints overlooking the coastline and interior valleys. Stop at several viewpoints to capture the dramatic geography of the island.
In the Furnas area, visit the famous Furnas Lake, located inside a volcanic caldera. Near the lake, see the geothermal cooking area where the traditional Azorean dish “Cozido das Furnas” is prepared underground using natural volcanic heat.
Continue to Furnas Village, where you can walk among fumaroles, steaming vents, and bubbling geothermal springs. Taste several types of mineral and sparkling waters emerging directly from the volcanic ground.
If time allows and you are interested, make optional stops at the Terra Nostra Botanical Garden, Poça da Dona Beija, or the Gorreana Tea Factory.
