Lisbon, Madeira & Azores Vacation: 13 Days

Tour Overview

Experience three distinct sides of Portugal on a 13-day, 12-night journey combining Lisbon, Madeira and the Azores. Begin with two nights in Lisbon and a full-day small-group tour of Sintra, Cascais, Belém and central Lisbon. Continue to Madeira for four nights in Funchal, then fly to São Miguel for four nights in Ponta Delgada before returning to Lisbon for two final nights.

The itinerary combines guided sightseeing with independent time. In Lisbon, explore Sintra and the Atlantic coast before returning through Belém and the city center. On Madeira, travel through mountain scenery and traditional villages on the full-day Santana excursion. On São Miguel, discover Sete Cidades and Lagoa do Fogo on a full-day tour with lunch.

Flights between Lisbon, Madeira and São Miguel, along with the airport and hotel transfers specified in the itinerary, are included. The Lisbon excursion operates as a small-group minivan tour, while the Madeira and São Miguel sightseeing operates as regular shared touring.

13 Days • 12 Nights • Lisbon + Madeira + São Miguel • Small-Group & Regular Guided Tours

Itinerary at a Glance

Day 1 - Lisbon: Arrival
Day 2 - Sintra, Cascais & Lisbon: Full-Day Small-Group Tour
Day 3 - Lisbon to Madeira
Days 4-6 - Madeira: Santana Excursion & Free Time
Day 7 - Madeira to São Miguel
Days 8-10 - São Miguel: Sete Cidades, Lagoa do Fogo & Free Time
Day 11 - São Miguel to Lisbon
Day 12 - Lisbon: Leisure Day
Day 13 - Lisbon: Departure

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1 - Lisbon: Arrival

Arrive at Lisbon Airport, where you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Check in for a two-night stay in Lisbon on a bed-and-breakfast basis. The remainder of the day is free to settle in and begin exploring the Portuguese capital at your own pace.

Day 2 - Sintra, Cascais & Lisbon: Full-Day Small-Group Tour

Depart from the designated meeting point for a full-day small-group tour by minivan combining Sintra, Cascais, Belém and central Lisbon. Lunch is not included.

Travel first to Sintra, a UNESCO World Heritage destination, for a guided visit to the exterior areas and gardens of Pena Palace. The Pena Palace ticket is included. Continue to Sintra’s historic center for free time to explore the winding streets, traditional shops or enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.

After lunch, continue to Cascais for free time in the seaside town. Return toward Lisbon for a panoramic visit to Belém, including views of Belém Tower and the Monument to the Discoveries, a stop at Jerónimos Monastery and a Pastéis de Belém tasting, which is included.

The day concludes with a panoramic introduction to central Lisbon, passing areas and landmarks such as Estrela, São Pedro de Alcântara, Cais do Sodré, Ribeira das Naus, Praça do Comércio, Largo Camões, Rossio and Restauradores.

Day 3 - Lisbon to Madeira

Check out of your Lisbon hotel and transfer to Lisbon Airport for the included flight to Madeira, approximately one hour and forty-five minutes. Upon arrival at Funchal Airport, transfer to your hotel and check in for a four-night stay on a bed-and-breakfast basis.

Days 4-6 - Madeira: Santana Excursion & Free Time

During your four-night stay in Funchal, one full-day Santana regular tour is included. The excursion normally operates on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, so the exact day will depend on your travel dates and the local operating schedule.

Depart Funchal and travel toward Camacha, known for traditional wickerwork, before continuing through Madeira’s mountainous interior toward Poiso and Pico do Arieiro, the island’s second-highest peak. Weather permitting, enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and valleys.

Descend toward Ribeiro Frio, where the itinerary may allow time for a short walk, then continue to Faial and Santana, known for its distinctive triangular thatched houses. Free time is provided for lunch; lunch is not included.

The return route continues through Porto da Cruz, Portela and Machico before returning to Funchal. Your remaining time on Madeira is free for independent sightseeing, relaxation or optional activities.

Day 7 - Madeira to São Miguel

Check out of your Funchal hotel and transfer to the airport for the included flight to Ponta Delgada on São Miguel. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and check in for a four-night stay on a bed-and-breakfast basis.

Days 8-10 - São Miguel: Sete Cidades, Lagoa do Fogo & Free Time

During your stay on São Miguel, join a full-day regular tour to Sete Cidades and Lagoa do Fogo, normally departing around 09:00. Lunch is included.

The tour begins with a visit to a pineapple plantation to learn about the fruit’s growing stages and sample pineapple liqueur. Continue to Pico do Carvão for panoramic views across the island before traveling toward the Sete Cidades volcanic complex.

Visit Lagoa de Santiago and continue to the Vista do Rei viewpoint for views over the Sete Cidades crater and lakes. After lunch at a local restaurant, travel to Pico da Barrosa and stop at the Lagoa do Fogo viewpoint.

The excursion concludes in Ribeira Grande, where you can see traditional local architecture and sample regional liqueurs before returning to Ponta Delgada. The remaining time on São Miguel is free for independent exploration or optional activities.

Day 11 - São Miguel to Lisbon

Check out of your Ponta Delgada hotel and transfer to the airport for the included flight back to Lisbon. Upon arrival at Lisbon Airport, transfer to your hotel and check in for the final two nights on a bed-and-breakfast basis.

Day 12 - Lisbon: Leisure Day

Enjoy a full day at leisure in Lisbon for independent sightseeing, shopping, dining or an optional experience.

Day 13 - Lisbon: Departure

Check out of your hotel and transfer to Lisbon Airport for your onward flight.

Important Notes

This 2027 package is 13 days and 12 nights: 2 nights in Lisbon, 4 nights in Funchal, 4 nights in Ponta Delgada on São Miguel, and 2 final nights in Lisbon.
The full-day Sintra, Cascais, Belém and Lisbon excursion operates as a small-group tour by minivan and departs from a designated meeting point. Lunch is not included.
The Pena Palace ticket specified for the Lisbon-area tour is included for the exterior and gardens visit described by the supplier.
A Pastéis de Belém tasting is included during the Lisbon sightseeing program.
The Santana excursion is a regular full-day tour, normally operating Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Lunch is not included.
The Sete Cidades and Lagoa do Fogo excursion operates as a regular full-day tour and includes lunch.
The included flights are Lisbon–Funchal, Funchal–Ponta Delgada and Ponta Delgada–Lisbon. The supplier lists a baggage allowance of one checked bag up to 23 kg / 50 lb plus one carry-on bag up to 8 kg / 17 lb, subject to airline rules.
Lisbon city tax is not included and is listed by the supplier as €4 per person, per night, payable directly to the hotel.
The supplier program is valid from January 2 through December 10, 2027.
Madeira departure blackouts are April 10–May 11 and December 15–January 2. The Azores departure blackout is May 14–31.
Tours in French are subject to availability.

What's Included

Lisbon & Portuguese Archipelagos is a 13-day, 12-night vacation combining Lisbon with Madeira and São Miguel in the Azores. The package includes 4-star hotels, daily breakfast, flights between the three destinations, airport transfers and scheduled guided sightseeing, with free time for independent exploration.

Lisbon – 4 nights
Madeira Island (Funchal) – 4 nights
São Miguel Island (Ponta Delgada) – 4 nights

Included in this Package:

Meet-and-greet assistance on arrival at Lisbon Airport
4 nights in Lisbon: 2 nights at the beginning of the vacation and 2 final nights after returning from São Miguel
4 nights in Funchal, Madeira
4 nights in Ponta Delgada, São Miguel
Daily breakfast and VAT
Flights from Lisbon to Funchal, Funchal to Ponta Delgada and Ponta Delgada to Lisbon
Baggage allowance on the included flights: 1 checked bag up to 23 kg / 50 lb and 1 carry-on bag up to 8 kg / 17 lb, subject to airline rules
Airport-hotel-airport transfers in Lisbon, Funchal and Ponta Delgada as described in the itinerary
Full-day small-group tour by minivan of Sintra, Cascais, Belém and Lisbon
Pena Palace ticket for the scheduled exterior and gardens visit
Pastéis de Belém tasting during the Lisbon sightseeing program
Full-day Santana regular tour on Madeira, normally operating Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
Full-day Sete Cidades and Lagoa do Fogo regular tour on São Miguel with lunch included

Not Included in this Package:

International airfare to or from Portugal. Please contact us if you would like airfare included in your quotation.
Lisbon city tax of €4 per person, per night, payable directly to the hotel
Lunch on the Sintra/Cascais/Lisbon tour
Lunch on the Santana tour
Meals other than daily breakfast, the included Sete Cidades/Lagoa do Fogo lunch and the Pastéis de Belém tasting
Optional activities and personal expenses

Blackout for departure dates:

April 10 through May 11, 2027 – Madeira Flower Festival period
May 14 through May 31, 2027 – Santo Cristo dos Milagres festivities in the Azores
December 15, 2027 through January 2, 2028 – Madeira Christmas and New Year period

Dates & Rates

Understanding the Rates

Hotel Package Category

Available hotel categories vary by package. The categories below are the ones currently offered for this itinerary.

Superior

Higher-end 4-star hotels, sometimes including 5-star properties
Enhanced comfort, location, or services
Ideal for a more refined experience

Exact hotels and star ratings vary by itinerary, travel dates, and availability.

Hotel Notes

Each package has a hotel summary description. For detailed information, please visit the hotel's official webpage online.
For specific hotel or ocean-view room preference, please notify us when filling your booking form. Additional charges may apply.

Room Rate Type

Solo = Person traveling alone
Single = Person staying in a single room and sharing tour services with others in travel party
Double = 2 Persons per room
Triple = 3 Persons per room

Price Currency

Rates are shown in U.S. Dollars

Departure Date Between:

10/20/2026 and 10/31/2026

Double Superior: US$3,875/person
Single Superior: US$6,097/person
Triple Superior: US$3,602/person
: Price on request

Room Type	Superior
Double	US$3,875/person
Single	US$6,097/person
Triple	US$3,602/person

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11/1/2026 and 12/10/2026

Double Superior: US$3,549/person
Single Superior: US$5,667/person
Triple Superior: US$3,251/person
: Price on request

Room Type	Superior
Double	US$3,549/person
Single	US$5,667/person
Triple	US$3,251/person

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12/11/2026 and 1/2/2027

Double Superior: Price on request
Single Superior: Price on request
Triple Superior: Price on request
: Price on request

Room Type	Superior
Double	Price on request
Single	Price on request
Triple	Price on request

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1/3/2027 and 3/27/2027

Double Superior: US$3,444/person
Single Superior: US$5,500/person
Triple Superior: US$3,154/person
: Price on request

Room Type	Superior
Double	US$3,444/person
Single	US$5,500/person
Triple	US$3,154/person

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3/28/2027 and 4/9/2027

Double Superior: US$3,875/person
Single Superior: US$6,097/person
Triple Superior: US$3,602/person
: Price on request

Room Type	Superior
Double	US$3,875/person
Single	US$6,097/person
Triple	US$3,602/person

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4/10/2027 and 5/31/2027

Double Superior: Price on request
Single Superior: Price on request
Triple Superior: Price on request
: Price on request

Room Type	Superior
Double	Price on request
Single	Price on request
Triple	Price on request

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6/1/2027 and 9/30/2027

Double Superior: US$4,410/person
Single Superior: US$6,923/person
Triple Superior: US$3,910/person
: Price on request

Room Type	Superior
Double	US$4,410/person
Single	US$6,923/person
Triple	US$3,910/person

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10/1/2027 and 10/31/2027

Double Superior: US$3,875/person
Single Superior: US$6,097/person
Triple Superior: US$3,602/person
: Price on request

Room Type	Superior
Double	US$3,875/person
Single	US$6,097/person
Triple	US$3,602/person

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11/1/2027 and 12/10/2027

Double Superior: US$3,549/person
Single Superior: US$5,667/person
Triple Superior: US$3,251/person
: Price on request

Room Type	Superior
Double	US$3,549/person
Single	US$5,667/person
Triple	US$3,251/person

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12/11/2027 and 12/31/2027

Double Superior: Price on request
Single Superior: Price on request
Triple Superior: Price on request
: Price on request

Room Type	Superior
Double	Price on request
Single	Price on request
Triple	Price on request

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Please Note: Price supplements may apply during New Year, Christmas, Easter, Fátima, and other national or religious holidays. Any applicable supplements will be confirmed during the quotation process for your approval.

Important Notes

Rates & Dates

Rates are per person in U.S. dollars.
Rates do not include city taxes, where applicable. These must be paid directly to the hotel at check-in.
Dates shown are for the tour's land departure. If you are taking an overnight flight to reach the departure city, plan to leave one day earlier than the date shown.
Depending on the hotel, some triple rooms may accommodate the third guest on an extra bed that may not be suitable for a larger adult.

Flights

International flights are not included. Inter-island flights are included only when specifically stated in the package itinerary.
We cannot book airline seat assignments. Any seat-selection fees must be arranged and paid directly with the airline after tickets have been issued.

Hotels

Note: Hotels shown are for reference only. We reserve the right to change hotels based on availability, group size or other factors. Should alternate hotel be required, it will be of same or better rating .

Superior Hotels

Funchal - Enotel Magnólia

Situated beside the serene Quinta Magnólia Park and just 0.6 miles from Praia Formosa Beach, Enotel Magnólia features both indoor and outdoor swimming pools, along with a fully equipped fitness center.

The hotel offers stylishly designed rooms, each boasting an elegant marble en suite bathroom. Select rooms also come with a private balcony. All accommodations include air conditioning, a refrigerator, and cable TV for your comfort and convenience.

Start your day with a hearty full English breakfast served in the hotel’s restaurant. For a more laid-back atmosphere, visit the Alma Bar, where you can enjoy garden views by day and unwind with live piano music in the evenings.

For golf enthusiasts, Palheiro Golf Course is located just 6.2 miles away. Enotel Magnólia is a short 15-minute drive from Madeira Airport, and free on-site parking is available for guests.

Ponta Delgada - The Lince Azores Hotel

Located about 0.6 miles from Ponta Delgada Marina, The Lince Azores offers a convenient base for exploring São Miguel Island while staying close to the center of Ponta Delgada. Guest rooms feature views of the city, surrounding island landscapes or the Atlantic Ocean, along with free Wi-Fi, a seating area with armchairs, flat-screen cable TV, desk and a private bathroom with a bath, shower and complimentary toiletries.

The hotel’s indoor heated swimming pool includes an outdoor section that is covered during the winter months. Guests can also unwind at the spa, which features a steam bath, sauna, Jacuzzi and two massage and treatment rooms. Two on-site bars provide additional places to relax, including the ground-floor Wine Bar and a Cocktail Bar with a terrace.

A varied breakfast buffet is served each morning with eggs, bacon, breads, cereals, cheeses and fresh fruit. Ponta Delgada’s fresh market is approximately five minutes from the hotel, making it easy to explore local food and everyday island life.

For travelers interested in outdoor experiences in the Azores, The Lince Azores is also well positioned for activities available around São Miguel, including whale watching, hiking and trekking, cycling, canyoning and diving. Its combination of city access, wellness facilities and proximity to island activities makes it a practical choice for visitors who want to experience both Ponta Delgada and the natural attractions of São Miguel.

Lisbon - Turim Saldanha Hotel

Nestled in the heart of Lisbon, the TURIM Saldanha Hotel boasts a restaurant and bar for guests to enjoy. The hotel is conveniently situated just 1,312 feet from Eduardo VII Park and Saldanha, with two metro stations within a 5-minute stroll.

The inviting rooms are furnished with a flat-screen satellite TV and a private bathroom, which includes either a bath or shower, along with complimentary toiletries and a hairdryer.

The elegant Liberty Avenue, known for its upscale shops and boutiques, is only 0.7 miles away. The TURIM Saldanha Hotel is a mere 15-minute metro ride from both Chiado and Rossio. Additionally, the famous São Jorge Castle is located 2.5 miles from the hotel. The closest airport is Portela Airport, situated 4.5 miles from the property.

Booking & Policies

Booking Your Land-Only Vacation

A non-refundable, non-transferable deposit of $350 per person is required to confirm and hold your reservation.
Vacation departure dates, itineraries and prices are subject to change until your reservation is confirmed.
Final payment is due 55 days before departure.

Booking Your Vacation With Air

This vacation does not include an airfare option. We can hold your land reservation while you arrange your flights. Once you confirm your air itinerary, we can proceed with collecting the required deposit and confirming the land portion of your vacation.

Cancellation Policy

The $350 per person deposit is non-refundable.
For cancellations made 55 days or more before arrival, the cancellation charge is $350 per person.
For cancellations made 54 days or fewer before arrival, no-shows and unused services, no refund will be provided.
A cancellation is considered valid only after we have received the request and confirmed the cancellation to you.

Refund Fees

Any credit-card processing fee assessed when a payment is made will be deducted from any refunded amount. This also applies to deposits refunded because requested services are unavailable for the requested travel dates.

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Booking Changes

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Travel Insurance

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Lisbon, Madeira & the Azores: 13-Day Portugal Island Adventure

Tour Overview

Itinerary at a Glance

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Days 4-6 - Madeira: Santana Excursion & Free Time

Days 8-10 - São Miguel: Sete Cidades, Lagoa do Fogo & Free Time

Important Notes