Intl. Flights Included Tours & Trips in Azores Archipelago

What our customers ask about Intl. Flights Included Tours & Trips in Azores Archipelago

• How many islands can I typically visit on an Azores tour with international flights?

  Standard international flight packages cover 3-4 islands during 8-15 day trips. Most tours focus on São Miguel Terceira and Faial. The longer "Azores Highlights" tour spans 15 days across five islands while 8-day trips concentrate on São Miguel and Terceira. Recent travelers note "The multi-island experience provides a perfect overview of the archipelago's diversity from Ponta Delgada's charm to Horta's maritime culture."

• What type of accommodation is provided on Azores tours with international flights?

  Accommodations range from 3-4 star hotels to distinctive local stays. You'll find modern hotels like the São Miguel Park Hotel in Ponta Delgada and wooden bungalows tucked into Furnas valley. On Terceira hotels are often near the UNESCO heritage site of Angra do Heroismo. A recent guest noted "The mix of traditional hotels and unique properties like the wooden bungalows in Furnas really enhanced the island experience."

• Are whale watching excursions included in Azores tours with international flights?

  Though often offered as add-ons whale watching trips depart regularly from Vila Franca do Campo on São Miguel and Lajes on Pico Island. The Azores ranks among Europe's top spots for viewing sperm whales and dolphin pods. According to one traveler "The whale watching experience from Vila Franca do Campo was incredible - we saw sperm whales and multiple pods of dolphins."

• What meals are typically included in Azores tours with international flights?

  Tour packages cover daily breakfast plus select regional lunches and dinners. SKR Reisen tours provide breakfast a packed lunch and traditional dinners including the geothermally cooked "Cozido das Furnas" stew. As one guest shared "The included meals were excellent especially the traditional Cozido lunch in Furnas where we watched them unearth our meal from the volcanic grounds."

• What are the main highlights covered in Azores Archipelago tours with international flights?

  Tours take in key sites like the twin lakes of Sete Cidades the thermal springs of Furnas valley and Lagoa do Fogo's blue waters. Stays include hotels like São Miguel Park in Ponta Delgada while days feature Europe's only pineapple farms and the historic Terra Nostra gardens. A traveler noted "The variety of landscapes from volcanic craters to thermal pools and coastal views made every day unique and exciting."

• When is the best time to visit the Azores Archipelago for a tour with international flights included?

  July through September brings the most reliable weather for outdoor activities. Tour data shows September offers ideal conditions on São Miguel and Terceira with temperatures near 25°C perfect for hiking volcanic trails and visiting spots like Terra Nostra Park. Travelers often mention that "spring and early fall provide perfect weather for exploring the islands while avoiding peak tourist crowds."