Recommended itinerary:
On this tour you will be visiting the one of a kind Parish of Furnas the place where we cook underground the famous “Cozido” (meats and vegetables dish) and also known for it’s “caldeiras” and springs.

We will begin our tour by the South coast towards Vila Franca do Campo, a very picturesque village, the first Capital of the Island of São Miguel destroyed by a huge earthquake in 1522.

After driving by downtown Vila Franca do Campo, we will visit the chapel of Our Lady of Peace located at the top of a hill with the same name, with a spectacular panoramic view of the Parish and the famous lagoon known by “Ilhéu de Vila Franca do Campo”, a crater of a submarine volcano about 5000 years old, now a national reserved area.

After this wonderful experience, we will go to the Furnas Lake the place where we cook underground the famous “Cozido”, a combination of different vegetables and meats. It may be a good suggestion for lunch.

Over Furnas village, if you wish so, you will have the opportunity to visit Poça da Dona Beija or Terra Nostra Garden for a thermal bath (admission fee is not included).
Please note: Tickets for Poça da Dona Beija must be purchased online in advance.

After lunch we will go to Caldeiras of Furnas, hot water springs, medicinal mud used for several skin and respiratory conditions.

Finally we will exit the big volcano of Furnas on the way to “Pico do Ferro” a magnificent view over the big Furnas Valley.

Now, on the North coast, Gorreana tea plantation will be our next stop, one of the last two tea companies of “Camellia sinensis” in Europe, producing black and green tea. You will have the opportunity to visit the factory and sample the tea.

Returning to Ponta Delgada we still have one more stop at Miradouro de Santa Iría, where you will have a dramatic view over the North coast of the Island, being able to spot the big volcano of Sete Cidades and the highest point of the Island called Pico da Vara at 1105 meters high.

Note: Please read more about our TOURS before you send an email to us, as there you may have the answer of your questions!

Our Tours are not available to cruise ship passengers. if you a cruise passenger, please visit our Shore Excursions.

This tour will be about 7 hours with departure from Ponta Delgada at 08h30/09h00.

AmazingTours will pick up the clients at any accommodations located within thecity of Ponta Delgada.
Those staying outside Ponta Delgada may have to pay an additional charge upon the location.

We recommend comfortable shoes and warm clothing during the winter.

Recommended itinerary; Santa Iría, Gorreana Tea Factory, Pico do Ferro, Furnas Parish, Caldeiras of Furnas, Hot springs, POça da Dona Beija or Terra Nostra Garden, Furnas Lake, Cooking food underground, Our Lady of Peace Chapel.

Lunch and possible entrance fees are not included.