Terceira Island Food Tour – Gastronomy tour in Azores

Terceira Mar Hotel | Angra do Heroísmo - Terceira, Angra do Heroísmo, Portugal
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Duration

8 Hours

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

10 people

Languages

English

About this tour

Terceira Island Food Tours is an exciting way to explore Terceira Island. Guests take a journey through the beautiful Portuguese archipelago to discover the local culture and savor the flavor of Terceira Island’s traditional cuisine. 

An experienced guide will introduce guests to Terceira Island’s unique culture and a thorough review of local delicacies, cheese dishes, seafood, fruit, and special desserts. 

Whether you are looking for cultural immersion, a historical tour, or a food-focused adventure, Terceira island food tours have something for everyone!

Highlights:

  • The beautiful Portuguese archipelago and the volcanic wine regions.
  • Terceira Island’s traditional cuisine.
  • Biscoitos winemaking landscape for captivated, adventurous wine lovers.

Terceira Island food tour In Details

This circuit takes us on a culinary tour of Terceira Island.

Departure from Angra do Herosmo in the morning towards So Mateus da Calheta. This is the island’s main fishing community, where we may visit the Fish Lota, a whaling museum, and eat local fish and shellfish.

We proceed to the parish of Cinco Ribeiras, where we visit the Queijo Vaquinha cheese factory. We may sample several cheeses and bread from the Azores at the plant.

We continue down the coast to Serreta parish, where we halt for a traditional meal. We shall enjoy Alcatra, Terceira Island’s most renowned restaurant in this restaurant. Sausage, black pudding, fried pig, liver baits, sweet potatoes, and corn cakes are all available. Everything is done the way our forefathers did it.

After lunch, nothing beats traveling north, seeing the Biscoitos winemaking landscape, and maybe stopping at a small winery to sample local wines and liqueurs.

Even with a full stomach, you should try the freshness of the Quinta dos Açores ice creams and visit the factory.

What makes this Terceira Island food tour unique?  

Terceira Island Food Tours offers a unique experience for food-loving travelers. 

Guests will learn about Terceira culture directly from our expert guides, who have in-depth knowledge of the vast culinary landscape. With Terceira Island Food Tours, guests can look forward to an unforgettable epicurean getaway!

Things to know before booking

  • Do not eat anything before this activity:)
  • People who have dietary limitations should be aware of their unique condition.
  • The excursion requires a minimum of two persons.
  • The trip will be conducted in a 4WD SUV unless a minimum of 5 individuals are present.
  • An adult must accompany children.
  • Wheelchairs are not permitted.

Don’t forget to bring:

  • On sunny days, use sunscreen and drink plenty of water.

Meeting point

Terceira Mar Hotel | Angra do Heroísmo – Terceira , Portões de São Pedro, nº 1, 9700-097 Angra do Heroísmo, Portugal

Cancelation Policy

You may cancel up to 24 hours before the event and get a full refund. 

If you cancel less than 24 hours before the start time of the experience, you will not be reimbursed. Any modifications made less than 24 hours before the event’s start time will not be allowed.

Enjoy this unforgettable experience of volcanic wines and other not-typical food in the world’s great vineyards!

Included/Excluded

  • The guide is available in Portuguese, English, and Spanish.
  • Wine tasting and tasting of fish and seafood are provided.
  • Cheese sampling is offered.
  • Lunch is provided.
  • Tasting of wine and spirits is provided.
  • Ice cream sampling is provided.
  • Personal accident insurance; liability insurance
  • Pick-up and drop-off at lodging units in Angra do Herosmo's center.

Itinerary

We will visit the volcano of Monte Brazil, where the Spanish erected their stronghold when in the power of Portugal, and the monument created to commemorate the island's 500th anniversary of the discovery. Admission Ticket Not Included Duration: 45 minutes.

Serra do Cume Viewpoint is a good place to stop. Will go to this stunning viewpoint that reveals the interior of the Azores' largest crater, which has 7 km of the rim. Admission Ticket Not Included Duration: 1 hour

Baias da Agualva is a good place to stop. Visit this stunning view of the coastline and the ocean's lovely tones of blue. 30 minutes in length Admission is not included.

Biscoitos is a good place to stop. Visit the Biscoitos Natural Swimming Pools, which were produced by lava and have remarkable pure water. 30 minutes in length Free Admission Ticket

Praia da Vitoria Visit the island's second-largest city and its stunning perspective of the city. 30 minutes in length

Adega Simas for a free admission ticket. We will tour the winery and its vineyard, sample and sip the wine, and have a great home-cooked traditional lunch. If you choose, you may purchase any of the wines produced there. 3-hour duration. Admission ticket included.

From: €120,00

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