Private Tour of São Jorge
Private Tour of São Jorge
We will pick you up from your hotel at 9:30 am to begin our amazing private tour of São Jorge and discover the most beautiful corners of the island. Our first stop will be at Parque Forestal das Sete Fuentes, a natural paradise full of cypress trees, pine trees, cryptomerias, and sequoias.
Once inside the park itself, we will go to Ponta dos Rosais, a stunning cape of volcanic origin where bird species, such as the common tern and the cory nest. Afterward, we will go to the Fajã de João Dias viewpoint to admire the stunning coastline.
You will find out why São Jorge cheese has a protected status, and also learn how it is produced, when we visit the Beira Cheese Factory. There, we will enjoy a tasting of this delicacy. Around 12 pm, we will take you to a traditional restaurant for a delicious buffet lunch.
After recharging our batteries, we will visit the elegant church of Santa Barbara, a small basilica that houses an important 18th-century tile mosaic. Then we will stop at Casa do Parque, a museum that where you can learn all about the Azores and its extraordinary geology.
We will continue the tour until we reach the Fajã do Ouvidor and the natural pool known as Simão Dias. If the weather is good, we will do some snorkeling in the crystal waters. São Jorge is known for its contrasting landscapes, like the ones we will see at Fajã dos Cubres, the Caldeira Santo Cristo, and the Fajã dos Vimes where we will also admire the coffee plantations.
Finally, we will arrive at Ponta do Topo, where the first men to set foot on the archipelago disembarked. We will finish the private tour of São Jorge by dropping you back at your hotel at 5:30 pm.
Advantages of a private tour
When you book a private tour, you will have a professional guide exclusively for you and your companions. You can also choose to do the tour any day of the week, leaving from the point you prefer and adapting the itinerary to meet your preferences.
More Information
Duration
8 hours.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.
Included
Hotel pick up and drop off.
Transport in minibus.
English speaking guide.
Buffet style lunch.
A soft drink.
Private tour, exclusively for you and your companions.
Not included
Entry to the Cheese Factory of Beira with tasting: € 5 (US$ 5.69) per person.
Entry to the Santa Barbara church: € 1 (US$ 1.13) per person.
When to book?
You can book up until 24 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- No printing of documentation required.
Provider
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Land Tours - Jaime Fernando Bettencourt Pereira
Corporate name: Jaime Fernando Bettencourt Pereira
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?
A - This activity requires a minimum of 2 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
