Bonnetts Abroad

2026 South America Cruise

Arrive

The main town and capital of the island of São Miguel, and of the Azores Archipelago, Ponta Delgada has a rich history stretching back over 500 years, showing its importance as a key trading post between Europe and the Americas. The island is home to beautiful lakes, mountains, sandy beaches and the twin crater lakes of the extinct Sete Cidades Volcano. The cobbled streets and colourful houses are undeniably Portuguese, and are a perfect blend of historic and modern buildings, intermingled with parks, enchanting squares, a modern marina, restaurants and waterside cafés. The striking, three–arched city gates, Portas da Cidade, which once stood in the harbour and now reside in Gonçalo Velho Cabral Square, were dedicated to the Portuguese navigator who discovered the Azores; and Igreja Matriz Church, with its splendid clock tower, is one of many ornate towers to be found.

Tour:

Highlights of the Island | PDL/

Duration: 4 Hours

Discover the magical landscape of the island of São Miguel with its vast peaks, dense tropical jungle, and sapphire blue lakes. Visit one of the most beautiful sights of the Azores, the Fire Lake, ‘Lagoa do Fogo' – a huge body of water that fills the ground of an extinct crater; Caldeira Velha, a natural monument in a lush tropical valley with warm waterfalls and picturesque hot springs; and the Gorreana Tea Factory, the only tea plantation in Europe, where you will learn the family's production secrets, whilst enjoying a cup of tea and slice of pineapple cake. 

Itinerary:

40–minute coach drive to Fire Lake

15–minute stop at Fire Lake

10–minute coach drive to Caldeira Velha

30–minute stop at Caldeira Velha

35–minute coach drive to Gorreana Tea Plantation

1–hour stop at Gorreana Tea Plantation

10–minute coach drive to Santa Iria Belvedere

10–minute stop at Santa Iria Belvedere

30–minute coach drive back to the pier 

Depart: 7 Hours in port