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8-Day Adventure in Ponta Delgada: Exploring the Wonders of Azores

Umut Ergun

Umut Ergun

13 Nov 2023

Embark on an unforgettable journey to Ponta Delgada, Azores, Portugal. Discover the rich cultural heritage, breathtaking landscapes, and hidden gems of this enchanting destination. Join us as we explore the Interpretation Center of Pineapple Culture, Portas da Cidade, Jardim Botânico António Borges, Núcleo de Santa Bárbara, Gruta do Carvão - Monumento Natural, Igreja Matriz de São Sebastião, Santuário do Senhor Santo Cristo dos Milagres, Museu Carlos Machado, Sacred Art Center, Convent of Our Lady of Hope, and Forte de São Brás. Get ready for an adventure of a lifetime!

Trip to Ponta Delgada

Day 1
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$32

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$ 10

Interpretation Center of Pineapple Culture
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$31
11 - 14 min

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Portas da Cidade
Iconic 18th-century gates featuring ornate archways in a charming, illuminated public square.
9:30 AM - 9:45 AM
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Free
Day 2
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$38

Jardim Botânico António Borges
Built 1858–1861, this urban botanical garden with trails & grottoes showcases rare & exotic plants.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$25
8 - 12 min

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Núcleo de Santa Bárbara
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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$13
Day 3
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$63

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$ 10

Gruta do Carvão - Monumento Natural
Guided tours are offered of this long lava tube system with 3 sections & many geological structures.
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
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$50
10 - 12 min

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Igreja Matriz de São Sebastião
16th-century church featuring an elaborate facade, intricate interior wood carvings & a clocktower.
9:15 AM - 9:45 AM
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$13
Day 4
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$13

Santuário do Senhor Santo Cristo dos Milagres
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$13
Day 5
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$38

Museu Carlos Machado
This museum in a former convent offers eclectic exhibits of historical artifacts, art & taxidermy.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$38
Day 6
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$25

Sacred Art Center
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$25
Day 7
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$44

Convent of Our Lady of Hope
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
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$19
3 - 4 min

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Forte de São Brás
Coastal Renaissance fortress dating to 1552, now home to a military history museum.
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
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$25
Day 8
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$0

Budget breakdown: $269 In total

Activities & Food:$250
Transport:$19