Azores Holiday Pico Whale and Wine Experience – 7 nights
Spend a week on one of the Azores’ most scenically volcanic islands, dominated by the cone of Mt Pico at 2351m. You’ll be staying in a lovely rural retreat at the East end of the island with a day spent with one of our drivers touring the island and tasting wine! You’ll spend half a day whale and dolphin watching and then a day trip to Faial with a half day tour of the island included. The rest of your week, you are free to explore Pico at your own pace with your hire car.
Itinerary
All itineraries can be tailored to suit your interests.| > Day 1 | Arrive Sao Miguel. Private transfer to accommodation Overnight Ponta Delgada |
| > Day 2 | Fly to Pico. Private transfer to accommodation. Overnight Piedade |
| > Day 3 | Full day wine tour. Overnight Piedade |
| > Day 4 | Half day whale and dolphin watching trip. Overnight Piedade |
| > Day 5 | Hire car delivered.
Day trip to Faial – half day driver guided taxi tour. Overnight Piedade |
| > Day 6 | Free day. Overnight Piedade |
| > Day 7 | Evening flight to Sao Miguel. Private transfer to accommodation. Overnight Ponta Delgada |
| > Day 8 | Depart Sao Miguel |
Dates & Prices
| All prices are per person (£) based on twin sharing but we can also quote for single supplements. Prices based on direct flights from Manchester or Gatwick to Sao Miguel. |
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2011 Prices with direct flights |
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Accommodation |
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Hotel do Colegio & Juniper House |
898 |
898 |
1049 |
1049 |
1072 |
1082 |
1082 |
1072 |
1039 |
898 |
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| If the accommodation detailed is not available when booking, we will find a similar alternative. Flights also available via Lisbon |
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Price includes:
Accommodation on B&B sharing basis, international flights, full day taxi tour on Pico, half day whale and dolphin watching trip, half day taxi tour of Faial, 3 days Model B car hire, airport transfers, inter island flights, pre-departure information booklet.
Price excludes:
Meals (other than breakfast), excursions on free days, ferry to Faial (£4pp), travel insurance.
Useful Information
What to take:
Waterproof, water bottle, day pack, camera (and polarising filter recommended), lightweight fleece, sunglasses, sunblock, swim wear, small first aid kit, hat, binoculars, driving license.
Minimum age:
Not applicable (minimum age for driving is 21yrs)
Duration:
7 nights
Accommodation:
Hotel do Colegio and Juniper House
Operates:
Direct flights - Saturdays (Manchester/Gatwick) April to October
Also, daily scheduled services via Lisbon
Island Information
Length:
42km
Breadth:
15km
Surface area:
447kmē
Population:
15,000
Main Festivals:
Carnival Feb
Festival of St Maria Madalena – July
Cais de Agosto – July
Week of the Whalers – August
Festival of the Grape Harvest – September
