Azores Holiday Terceira Experience – 7 nights
Spend a week on the festival island of Terceira with a day trip to Graciosa, one of the most peaceful islands in the archipelago. Explore Terceira for the day on a guided taxi tour as well as a boat trip to see the dolphins and sea birds. Then take an exciting flight to Graciosa for another guided tour of the island before flying back to Terceira that evening. You’ll be staying at Quinta das Merces,a luxurious manor house on the coast for the whole week.
Itinerary
All itineraries can be tailored to suit your interests.| > Day 1 | Arrive Sao Miguel and transfer to Hotel |
| > Day 2 | Transfer to airport and fly to Terceira, on arrival transfer to your hotel. |
| > Day 3 | Full day tour of Terceira. Overnight Sao Mateus |
| > Day 4 | Half day whale and dolphin watching. Overnight Sao Mateus |
| > Day 5 | Hire car delivered to accommodation. Overnight Sao Mateus |
| > Day 6 | Free day Overnight Sao Mateus |
| > Day 7 | Free day Overnight Sao Mateus |
| > Day 8 | Leave hire car at airport. Depart Terceira |
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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2010 Prices with direct flights |
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Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
919 |
868 |
868 |
991 |
991 |
1049 |
1109 |
1109 |
1075 |
991 |
868 |
919 |
| Accommodation: Quinta das Merces 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, 3 days Model B car hire, full day taxi tours on Terceira, half day whale and dolphin watching trips, return airport transfers, pre-departure information booklet.
Price excludes:
Meals (other than breakfast), excursions on free days, 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 Quinta das Merces
Operates:
Direct flights - Saturdays (Manchester/Gatwick) February to October
Also, daily scheduled services via Lisbon
Island Information
Length:
29km
Breadth:
17km
Surface area:
402kmē
Population:
57,000
Main Festivals:
Carnival 16/20 Feb
Holy Spirit Sunday – 27 May (7th Sunday after Easter)
Festivals of St John – 16-25 June
International Folklore festival – 13/19 August
Angra Jazz – 4-7 October
