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São Miguel Tour Rural Quintas Azorianas and Queijaria
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Ponta Delgada
Important Information
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Not recommended for people with reduced mobility
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Discover the authenticity of Sao Miguel Island through a tour that combines nature, culture and Azorean rural tradition. The experience begins with a visit to a traditional farm, where you will be able to learn about the way of life of the rural families of old, to observe agricultural utensils, plants and animals of the farm and even to try to past a cow.
Next, we will visit a local cheesecake where the traditional fresh cheese wrapped in container leaf is produced, knowing the craft process and the importance of this gastronomic tradition.
The tour continues to the emblematic Seven Cities area, with stops at miradours to appreciate the lagoons and volcanic landscapes, where lunch will al...
Highlights
7 hours
Offered in Portuguese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
7 hours
Offered in Portuguese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Start and end of tour at the accommodation in Ponta Delgada
Visit to Queijaria
Bottled water
Visit the quinta laiteira
Secure
Bilingual Guide (Portuguese/English)
Typical regional food buffet. 19€ per person (includes meal, drink and coffee).
Quinta Traditional - €25/adult and €5/child
All that is not mentioned
Meeting Points
Departure
Praça de Gonçalo Velho
Next to the tourist station
Return
São Miguel Tour Rural Quintas Azorianas and Queijaria
(1) Reviews
Ponta Delgada
About
Discover the authenticity of Sao Miguel Island through a tour that combines nature, culture and Azorean rural tradition. The experience begins with a visit to a traditional farm, where you will be able to learn about the way of life of the rural families of old, to observe agricultural utensils, plants and animals of the farm and even to try to past a cow.
Next, we will visit a local cheesecake where the traditional fresh cheese wrapped in container leaf is produced, knowing the craft process and the importance of this gastronomic tradition.
The tour continues to the emblematic Seven Cities area, with stops at miradours to appreciate the lagoons and volcanic landscapes, where lunch will al...
Highlights
7 hours
Offered in Portuguese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
7 hours
Offered in Portuguese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Start and end of tour at the accommodation in Ponta Delgada
Visit to Queijaria
Bottled water
Visit the quinta laiteira
Secure
Bilingual Guide (Portuguese/English)
Typical regional food buffet. 19€ per person (includes meal, drink and coffee).
Quinta Traditional - €25/adult and €5/child
All that is not mentioned
Meeting Points
Departure
Praça de Gonçalo Velho
Next to the tourist station
Return
Itinerary
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Parque Urbano de Ponta Delgada
Visit to a traditional Azorean farmhouse in Ponta Delgada.
It is an authentic experience that brings visitors closer to the rural life of Azores. Upon arrival, we are welcomed by the quiet environment of the farm, surrounded by intense green and the aroma of wet soil. During the visit, it is possible to meet the farm animals, observe the plantations and learn about the traditional methods of cultivation used in the region. The direct contact with nature and agricultural routines provides a deeper understanding of the importance of local agriculture. Along the way, visitors can also taste some fresh farm products, prepared in a simple and tasty way. The experience is educational and relaxing, ideal for those who want to better know the rural traditions and the connection of Azorians to the land.
Entrance: 25€/adult, 5€ children up to 12 years old
2 hours
2
Ponta Delgada
Visit a traditional cheesecake that keeps the tradition of wrapping fresh cheese in container leaf.
30 minutes
3
Complexo Ambiental da Lagoa das Sete Cidades
Lunch buffet of typical Azorean food.
Not included - 19€ per person and includes meal, a drink and coffee.
1 hour
4
Lagoa de Santiago
The Lagoa de Santiago, located in the Seven Cities area, is a quiet lagoon of intense green waters, surrounded by dense slopes covered with vegetation that create a serene natural landscape.
15 minutes
5
Miradouro do Cerrado das Freiras
This viewpoint offers an impressive panoramic view of the volcanic landscape of the Seven Cities, allowing you to observe from a high point the famous blue and green lagoons surrounded by green slopes.
15 minutes
6
Vista do Rei Miradouro
The King’s View Miradour offers one of the most iconic views of the Seven Cities, allowing you to admire from above the stunning landscape of the volcanic crater with its blue and green lagoons surrounded by green mountains.
30 minutes
7
Ponta Delgada
A visit to an Azorean dairy farm on the island of São Miguel allows you to get to know the daily milk production in the Azores. Surrounded by green pastures and freely grazing cows, visitors learn about the feeding of the animals, the typical shepherding system of the region and the process of grazing. During the experiment, farmers explain how the humid climate and volcanic soil contribute to the quality of milk produced in the archipelago.
The activity provides direct contact with nature and values the agricultural work that sustains one of the major economic activities of the Azores, making the visit educational, authentic and memorable.
