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São Jorge Trip

Discover rocky beaches, lush green valleys, and spectacular volcanic formations on this fantastic tour of Sao Jorge. You will explore one of the most impressive islands of the Azorean archipelago!. São Jorge Trip.

  • 8 hours
  • 9Exceptional | 13 reviews

Discover rocky beaches, lush green valleys, and spectacular volcanic formations on this fantastic tour of Sao Jorge. You will explore one of the most impressive islands of the Azorean archipelago!

São Jorge Trip

Pickup will be at your hotel in São Jorge at 9:30 am. The tour begins at Sete Fontes Forest Park, where you'll see various plants including azaleas, fuchsia, and cryptomerias. Next, visit Ponta dos Rosais, a steep cape rising 650 feet above sea level, followed by the Fajã de João Dias viewpoint for a view of the merging vegetation and the Atlantic Ocean.

Afterward, you will visit the Beira Cheese Factory for a tasting, followed by a stop at 12 pm for a buffet lunch at a traditional restaurant. Post-lunch, head to the church of Santa Barbara, near Urzelina, then explore the São Jorge mountains and the Casa do Parque, where you can learn about the island's geology, biodiversity, and heritage.

The tour continues to Fajã do Ouvidor and the Simão Dias natural pool for potential snorkeling if the weather is favorable. After this, pass by Fajã dos Cubres, Caldeira Santo Cristo, and Fajã dos Vimes, noted for its coastal coffee plantations. The final stop is at Ponta do Topo for views of the Atlantic Ocean and Topo Island. The tour concludes at 5:30 pm, returning you to your hotel in São Jorge.

Private tour of São Jorge

You can book a private tour of São Jorge, with a professional guide available exclusively for you and your group.

Included

  • Hotel pick up and drop off.
  • Transport in minibus.
  • English speaking guide.
  • Lunch buffet.
  • A soft drink.

Not included

  • Entry to the Beira Cheese Factory and tasting: 5EUR per person.
  • Entry to the Santa Barbara Church: 1EUR per person.

Tips

  • Accessibility: Not wheelchair accessible.

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