Furnas / East Island, “Gastronomy, Hot springs, Boilers & Fumaroles” towards one of the most emblematic volcanic areas of São Miguel, considered the capital of Azorean tourism.
Explore the volcanological activities of one of the most active volcanoes in the Azores, as well as all its eruptive history over 100,000 years old;
See for yourself why Furnas Valley is considered by experts to be the largest hydropolis in the world for its diversity of mineral and thermal waters from its springs;
See were locals cook a truly 100% azorean dish, on a volcanic soil for 6 hours; Visit one of only two tea plantations / factories in Europe.., it is impossible to remain indifferent to such diversity.
Optionally, Terra Nostra botanic garden and thermal pool can be included at your shore excursion tour in a group size of 8 persons (entrance not included). Make sure you leave on comments that you desire to include this extra stop.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ In-vehicle air conditioning
✔ Live commented tour
✔ Driver / Local guide
✖ Entrance to Terra Nostra or Dona Beija.
✖ Entrance at Furnas Lake ( Stew area ).
Pickup Locations
1. Ponta Delgada port
Additional Info: When your ship docks at the Turistic Port:
Cruise ships docks at Ponta Delgada cruise terminal,when you leave the ship, you will pass trough the security room reaching the terminal hall, this is where our local guides welcome you, holding a sign with your name or a sign with AZORES DREAM TOURS
If we have several cruise ship´s at the time:
Only one ship can dock at the time at the turistic port, in this case the other´s cruise ship´s will dock at the comercial port, you will need to take the shutle out of the comercial port, and we will be at the first exit shutle stop in town, holding a sign with our name or a sign with AZORES DREAM TOURS
Itinerary
1
Plantacoes de Cha Gorreana
Visit the last natural tea plantation on planet, taste our green or black tea.
Duration: 20 minutes
2
Pico do Ferro Viewpoint
Admire for the firts time the inerior of Furnas volcano and lake
Duration: 10 minutes
3
Caldeira das Furnas
Walk trough boilers and hot springs, taste traditional liquors and mineral waters, feel the power of a volcano
Duration: 20 minutes
4
Caldeira das Furnas
See and learn how locals cook using the heat of the volcano in holes on the ground.
Duration: 20 minutes
5
Parque Terra Nostra
In option, stop, walk and relax in a natural hot pool. Thermal water, naturally heated by the volcano
Duration: 30 minutes
Additional info
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
• May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
