Terceira Tours

With just one day to explore Terceira Island, a guided tour ensures that you check off all the highlights. On this full-day tour, visit the Algar do Carvão volcano, admire views of Monte Brasil and Serra do Cume, and stop at the San Sebastian Church. You also enjoy a typical Azorean lunch and wine tasting included.

This tour is the perfect recipe for a fun day out. You’ll taste your way around the island of Terceira and go sightseeing at the same time. Save hours researching area highlights and planning transport by having everything organized for you. After a hotel pickup, you’ll travel between multiple sites on the island. Highlights of the tour include wine and moonshine tastings, visiting top sightseeing spots, and a delicious barbecue lunch.

Only eight places in the world produce volcanic wines. Just think of the romance that surrounds wines grown in soils born of molten earth and ash. Volcanic soils account for only 1 percent of the world’s surface but contribute a much larger percentage of the world’s great vineyards. Volcanic wines have captivated adventurous wine lovers looking to shock their palates with something different. This is a micro-production wine from the volcanic Azores islands in the North Atlantic Ocean. It is grown in volcanic basalt at sea level, less than 50m from the Atlantic. This terroir and the blend of varieties imbue this wine with incredible minerality and purity, as well as unmistakable stony flavours, salinity, and a savoury character, minerality and volcanic wines walk hand-in-hand. Volcanic wine regions are home to some of the most intriguing and characterful wines in the world. Azores, the place where the stone became wine.

Get in touch with nature on this full-day hybrid tour that pairs whale watching with a Jeep tour on the Island of Bruma (Terceira Island). See giant whales swimming free in their natural environment then drive off the beaten path by way of secondary roads passing by blue hydrangeas, basaltic stone, and green farmer’s pastures. Stop at lookouts along the way to take in the green countryside.

Discover the western and central parts of the Azorean island of Terceira on a guided off-road vehicle tour. Join a small group and board your utility task vehicle (UTV) for an adventure through forests and open fields, riding side-by-side with your group. Stop at 5 Ribeiras, Raminho, Santa Barbara, and many more locations over the course of a few hours.

Immerse yourself in the art of Azorean cooking and learn to make traditional dishes from the region during your time in Terceira. Head to an outdoor location for your private class and prepare the traditional Alcatra dish, a type of slow-cooked pot roast, along with bread and sausages. Enjoy a few nibbles, drinks, and games while you wait for your food to cook and then tuck into your feast.

Hop aboard a 4x4 vehicle to explore the island of Terceira and its natural beauty. Tours are customized to the group's preferences or select a private tour for a more personalized experience. Drive through dirt roads lined with tropical flora, admire the landscapes from a variety of viewpoints, and discover some hidden gems on this island in the Azores.

Get to know the best of the Azores’ Terceira Island as you embark on a sightseeing tour by bus. Board your open-air vehicle and drive to several points of interest including the Monte Brasil peninsula, Serra do Cume viewpoint, the Carvao lava tubes, and the Biscoitos natural pools. While you explore, your guide provides commentary about the cultural and natural history of the island.

This circuit takes us on a gastronomic journey around Terceira Island. Morning departure from Angra do Heroísmo towards São Mateus. This is the largest fishing village on the island and here you visit the fish market, a whaling museum and taste local fish and seafood. We continue to Cinco Ribeiras where we stop at a local cheese factory, Queijo Vaquinha. We taste various cheeses and bread typical of Azores. Continuing along the coast, we head towards Serreta, where we stop for a typical lunch. In this restaurant we will eat the best known dish of Terceira Island, Alcatra. As well as sausage, black pudding, fried pork, liver strips, sweet potatoes and corn cakes. All done as our ancestors did. After lunch, nothing better than heading north and visiting the wine region of Biscoitos with the possibility of stopping at a local winery to taste local wines and liquors. With a full belly, you still have to taste the freshness of the ice cream at Quinta dos Açores with nice views.

The ideal overview for first-time visitors, this small-group walking tour of Angra do Heroísmo gives you a behind-the-scenes introduction to the UNESCO-listed Portuguese seaside city. Get little-known context on the history and culture that gives it such a unique character, from rich culinary heritage to centuries-old legends. Tours are capped for personalized attention and include hotel pickup.

Spend a day on the water by going on a peaceful fishing trip in the Azores. You won’t have to worry if it’s your first time fishing as you’ll be taught fishing skills from your guide. While you’re fishing, you’ll get access to spectacular views that you wouldn’t see otherwise. No need to bring food with you as the staff on the boat will cook your freshly-caught fish and treat you to a generous lunch with salads, bread, island cheeses, and unlimited wine, beer, and soft drinks included.

See the magic of the Azores first-hand on this full day tour of Terceira. Discover the breathtaking spectacular landscape of this island. This private tour picks you up from your hotel or Lajes Airport, before visiting the Monte Brasil and Serra do Cume viewpoints where you can appreciate the natural splendor of Terceira.

Experience the wondrous history of Angra do Heroísmo in this tour that takes visitors to the historical landmarks of the city. These include the marvelous Sé Cathedral, the Duke of Terceira Garden that houses a huge collection of flora and fauna from across the world, the politically important Palácio dos Capitães Generais, and many more.

End a day of adventures and sightseeing aboard a relaxing sunset cruise around the waters of Terceira. Board your vessel and travel along the coast to take in the volcanic cliffs, small villages, and lush vegetation. Watch the sky change from blue to hues of yellows, pinks, and oranges and see the UNESCO-listed city of Angra do Heroismo lit up at night.

Explore Terceira Island in the Azores at your own pace in this private tour of the top attractions. Pick and choose the attractions that most interest you, or let your guide curate a unique experience for your day. From volcanoes to natural pools, churches to belvederes, you will learn all about the life and history of the Azores.

Private and You decide what time to end the tour! According to the defined history the Portuguese were the first to discover the Azores. It was discovered in the year 1427, a total of 591 years a go. What you will see on this tour are much older structures with more of 1000 years located in several points of the Island that do not belong to the Portuguese. These structures belong to civilizations Megalithic e Phoenicians. This last one was discovered by us and explored by one team from the National Geographic. To see this structures you need to make some small hikes in the nature. It´s an unique tour! If you want to know more information about this tour, please contact us by email.

It’s possible to spot whales and dolphins around the Azores Islands all year round and a marine biologist guide will ensure you maximize your chances. Set sail on a 3-hour cruise from Angra do Heroísmo, enjoy spectacular views of the islands’ beaches and bays.

It only makes sense to travel with us if you want to understand our history, culture and have access to all places (not just the tourist bus stops) in a more authentic way and with a guide who loves your island on a private tour.

Come on board our Mercedes Vito VAN and come discover beautiful views in Terceira Island with us. We personalize the Tour to your wish and likes, we will show you what our Island has best to offer, and tell you about life in this beautiful Island, be in contact with nature. On our Full day Tour you will have a local homemade outdoor lunch with our traditional foods Terceira (Portuguese pronunciation: [tɨɾˈsɐjɾɐ]) is an island in the Azores archipelago, in the middle of the North Atlantic Ocean. It is one of the larger islands of the archipelago, with a population of 60,000 inhabitants in an area of approximately 396.75 square kilometres (153.19 square miles). It is the location of the Azores' oldest city, Angra do Heroísmo, the historical capital of the archipelago and UNESCO World Heritage Site

Terceira Island, an authentic paradise in the middle of the Atlantic, made up of millions of fantastic natural places ready to visit. This tour includes the passage through the most beautiful spots that this island has to offer.

Discover the best that the Azorean island of Terceira has to offer on a full-day sightseeing tour. Join a small group and visit top landmarks including the old city of Praia da Vitoria, the Algar do Carvao volcano, and several viewpoints. Your tour also includes a lunch stop where you can try the famous clay pot roast of Terceira.

Stray from the tourist trail on an adventurous cave tour of Algar do Carvão, during which you’ll access caverns that aren’t in the guide book. Exploring the subterranean systems with a guide means you’ll stay safe and secure, and avoid getting lost on the winding routes. Plus, you’ll travel between the caves in air-conditioned comfort and benefit from in-depth geological commentary from a guide.

The experience of riding a horse on a trail and be able to see the beautiful country side and nature.

Discover the stunning scenery of Portugal’s Azores islands on a half-day hike around Terceira Island. Enjoy a guided hike along coastal tracks and mountain valley trails, admiring the island’s volcanic landscapes, glittering lakes, and dramatic rock formations along the way.