Day 5 took us from the Azores back to Lisbon. We spent the day navigating the city鈥檚 hills on the historic Tram 28E, visiting landmarks like the Bas铆lica da Estrela, S茫o Bento Palace, and the stunning viewpoints of Santa Luzia and Portas do Sol, before catching a late-night flight to Athens.
Day 4 in Terceira, we braved the chilly Atlantic waters at Piscinas Naturais Biscoitos before diving into the island鈥檚 volcanic history. We explored the subterranean depths of Algar do Carv茫o and Gruta do Natal, witnessed geothermal activity at Furnas do Enxofre, and enjoyed a final sunset from Miradouro da Serra do Cume.
Day 3 exploring Terceira Island. Highlights include the views from Serra do Cume, lunch in the UNESCO city of Angra do Hero铆smo, and hiking the volcanic peninsula of Monte Brasil.
Day 3 from a sunrise departure in Nice to a sunset in the Azores. Read about our 10-hour layover enjoying Lisbon, the beauty of Manueline architecture, and the relief of our luggage finally arriving in Terceira.