4-Hour Terceira Island Geological Tour with Cheese Tasting
About This Tour
Explore the rolling beauty of Terceira Island in the Azores archipelago of Portugal on this half-day geological tour. Hike to the island's highest point for spe...
Duration: 4 Hours · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Moderate · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Not included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · City: Terceira Island · Languages: English, French, Portuguese
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Terceira Island
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What's Included
- English-speaking local guide
- Gruta do Natal admission
- Algar do Carvão admission
- Cheese and yoghurt tasting
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Terceira's Volcanic Landscapes and Local Tasting
Begin the tour with a hike to the highest point of the island. Once at the top, enjoy spectacular views of the other three islands that make up the Azores archipelago. Begin the tour with a hike to the highest point of the island. Once at the top, enjoy spectacular views of the other three islands that make up the Azores archipelago. Next, take a walk through a beautiful national park. Next, take a walk through a beautiful national park. Continue to Gruta do Natal, a lava tube formed by a volcano that erupted 12,000 years ago. Continue to Gruta do Natal, a lava tube formed by a volcano that erupted 12,000 years ago. See a fumaroles field and visit Algar do Carvão, an empty volcano that you can enter. Also admire one of the largest volcanic craters in the region. See a fumaroles field and visit Algar do Carvão, an empty volcano that you can enter. Also admire one of the largest volcanic craters in the region. Wrap up your trip with a cheese and yoghurt tasting session with the locals of Terceira. Wrap up your trip with a cheese and yoghurt tasting session with the locals of Terceira.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Terceira, Portugal · Tour start: Terceira Island, Portugal — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.