Cruise Travellers: Sete Cidades Volcano, The Blue & Green Lake

4.9
(10 reviews)

3 to 4 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: Portuguese and 1 more

The tour start time is adjustable to the passengers' disembarkation time whenever a cruise ship docks after 09am and includes pick-up/drop-off of all passengers from the cruise port.

Discover the stunning Sete Cidades volcano on São Miguel Island in the Azores. This natural wonder boasts breathtaking panoramic views of the volcanic crater and surrounding lakes, which are said to have been formed from the tears of a blue-eyed princess and a green-eyed shepherd.
Enjoy a stop in the village center of Sete Cidades, allowing time to visit the Neo-Gothic São Nicolau Church and experience the charm of this historic community.

Stop at the Miradouro do Escalvado, offering spectacular views over the village of Mosteiros, beautifully situated on a lava-fan coastline. This is the perfect spot to capture the final breathtaking photos of the day.

At the end of the tour, we will ensure you are returned to your cruise ship on time, your heart full of memories of São Miguel’s incredible landscapes.

What's Included

Top sightseeing places in Sete Cidades Volcano
Tour starting time adjustable to ship's arrival and disembark
Pick-up from cruise ship Terminal or Port
Pineapple plantation visit & tasting
Everything not listed as included
Tips

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

• We guarantee pickup for all travelers from the Ponta Delgada cruise terminal. We will inside the cruise terminal, holding a sign with your name on it.

•For cruise ships arriving after 9:00 AM, the tour start time will be adjusted to begin after the ship has docked and passengers have disembarked. We kindly ask that you disembark as quickly as possible.

• For all ships docking at the main cruise terminal, the meeting point is inside the terminal lounge, where our guide will be holding a sign with “iGoAzores”.

• For cruise ships docking at the commercial harbor, pick-up will be made from the shuttle stop, following the instructions previously provided.

• This activity is exclusively for cruise ship travelers. If you wish to take part, please contact us first to find out the conditions.

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Meeting point

All travelers will be gathered and picked up inside the cruise terminal's welcome lounge. We will be waiting in the welcome lounge holding a sign with your name on it, do not leave the site.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 to 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Discover unique pineapple plantations in glass greenhouses and learn about the growing process.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Vista do Rei Miradouro

    Considered as one of the seven wonders of Portugal, this is a viewpoint where the most famous lagoons of the Azores can be glimpsed. The blue and green lagoon, are without a doubt a unique and magical place.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Sete Cidades

    Discover the fantastic landscapes of this mythical volcano and latter, Stop in the picturesque parish of Sete Cidades where you can take the opportunity to visit the main church or have a coffee break.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Miradouro da Ponta do Escalvado

    Viewpoint at altitude above the coast from where you can admire the huge cliffs and Mosteiros islets. This will be the last point before returning to Ponta Delgada.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by iGoAzores

Tags

Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Port Transfers
Private and Luxury
Ports of Call Tours
Shore Excursions
Worry-Free Shore Excursion
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Port Pickup
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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