Terceira Island Private Full-Day Slow Tour with Lunch and Pickup
Overview
This is a tour where you can enjoy Terceira Island from North to South and from East to West with a local and at "island pace".
We want to make you feel like an islander lives. Meaning that we will not be rushing you and we will have all the time in the world to explore each stop.
The tour only has time to start, it doesn't have time to end.
Terceira Tours adapted the concept of Slow Travel to our tours.
Slow tours emphasize the connection between our visitors and the local community, with our culture, food, nature, and music. We want to have an emotional impact on our visitors' present and future while remaining sustainable for our community and the environment.
Inclusions
- Lunch
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private transportation
- Private Tour
- Local Guide
- Bottle of water (per person)
- Rain coats
- Seasonal fruit
- Microfiber towels
- Entrance to Algar do Carvão
- Small gift
- Insurance
- Entry/Admission - Algar do Carvao
What to expect
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Terceira Tours, Ao Arco 261A Sao Bento, Terceira 9700-213 Portugal
Meeting and explanation of the tour.
This is a tour where you can enjoy Terceira Island from North to South and from East to West with a local and at "island pace".
We adapted the concept of “Slow Travel” and created the “Slow Tours”.
The “Slow Tours” concept focuses on the relationship between our visitors and the local community, our culture, our food, our nature, and our music.
We want to have an emotional impact on the present and future of our visitors while maintaining the sustainability of the community of Terceira Island and all that surrounds us.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Monte Brasil, Freguesia da Se, Angra do Heroismo, Terceira Portugal
Monte Brasil is an extinct volcano with formation in the sea and where we have a breathtaking view over the city of Angra do Heroísmo. We will have time to walk and appreciate the views, animals, and nature.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Sao Mateus Da Calheta, Sao Mateus Da Calheta, Terceira, Azores
We will walk in the fishing port of São Mateus, where we can enjoy all still artisanal fishing and the work of fishermen.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Serreta, Serreta, Angra do Heroismo, Terceira, Azores
This is where it will bring back memories to your guide. Serreta is a forest reserve, where locals spend their days enjoying the fresh air of all kinds of trees.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Biscoitos, Biscoitos, Terceira, Azores
Step on lava formations that originated true natural pools and, also, the traditional vineyards for the production of wines and liqueurs. Bring your swimsuit because you will have the opportunity to enjoy the water.
After this stop, we will have a pause for a lunch where you can enjoy the typical Terceira cuisine.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Terceira, Terceira, Azores
We continue to the center of the island, where we explore lakes, streams, and caves, unique places that only the locals know
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Algar do Carvao, Estrada Algar Do Carvao Center of Island, Porto Judeu, Terceira Portugal
The Algar do Carvão is an ancient lava tube or volcanic vent located in the central part of the island.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Serra do Cume Viewpoint, Serra do Cume, Praia da Vitoria, Terceira Portugal
We continue to Serra do Cume, where we find one of the most beautiful viewpoints in Portugal, with an unforgettable landscape.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Praia da Vitoria, Praia da Vitoria, Terceira, Azores
We head to Praia da Vitória, the town of Vitorino Nemésio, known for its extensive sands where we will make a short stop.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Igreja Matriz de Sao Sebastiao, Vila de Sao Sebastiao, Angra do Heroismo, Terceira 9700-627 Portugal
We will still have time to visit a church from 1455.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Caminho da Serretinha, 9700 Feteira, Portugal
Back to Angra do Heroísmo, passing through the parishes, we end up with a magnificent view of the Ilhéu das Cabras.
Duration: 10 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Big highlight of our ten day trip! We spent the day with Ivo seeing much of the beauty of the island he grew up on, Terceira. Our private tour allowed us to spend as much as we wanted in various places. We saw so much and did so much in one day. We never could've navigated this all on our own...
Big highlight of our ten day trip! We spent the day with Ivo seeing much of the beauty of the island he grew up on, Terceira. Our private tour allowed us to spend as much as we wanted in various places. We saw so much and did so much in one day. We never could've navigated this all on our own. This island is so beautiful and it stole my heart! Ivo is an incredibly kind person with a passion for his homeland. We were actually able to book him for a second late afternoon/evening tour of an area that we hadn't seen before. Book in advance, Ivo's time is very sought after!This was such an incredible tour - so personable that not only did we feel like family but we booked another day. Everything we did was fabulous - from the lunch that was custom-made to our dietary needs to the visit at the cafe where we were welcomed like old friends, it was such a beautiful exp...
This was such an incredible tour - so personable that not only did we feel like family but we booked another day. Everything we did was fabulous - from the lunch that was custom-made to our dietary needs to the visit at the cafe where we were welcomed like old friends, it was such a beautiful experience. Ivo was an outstanding guide and the places he showed us were breathtaking. We not only highly recommend him but will be keeping in touch with him for our eventual return.A fantastic experience, with a super kind guide, where I met one of the most beautiful places I've ever visited. Thank you Terceira Tours!
A fantastic experience, with a super kind guide, where I met one of the most beautiful places I've ever visited. Thank you Terceira Tours!Ivo Silva of Terceira Tours was one of the BEST tour guides our family has ever had during our travels. He has the most engaging personality and is so knowledgeable (he is a native of the island). We loved spending the whole day exploring this beautiful island with Ivo. We were sad to say goodbye...
Ivo Silva of Terceira Tours was one of the BEST tour guides our family has ever had during our travels. He has the most engaging personality and is so knowledgeable (he is a native of the island). We loved spending the whole day exploring this beautiful island with Ivo. We were sad to say goodbye to him!Ivo is very knowledgeable and conscientious and will take very good care of you. He not only knows the island but wants to make sure even things outside the tour go perfectly for you
Ivo is very knowledgeable and conscientious and will take very good care of you. He not only knows the island but wants to make sure even things outside the tour go perfectly for youWhat an amazing day with our tour guide Ivo! He is very personable, speaks English well and accommodates the EVERY need of his travelers. I lived here twice but I have to believe I met the nicest person on the island!he went above and beyond for everything! Ivo come visit us in the states!
What an amazing day with our tour guide Ivo! He is very personable, speaks English well and accommodates the EVERY need of his travelers. I lived here twice but I have to believe I met the nicest person on the island!he went above and beyond for everything! Ivo come visit us in the states!