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By the Azores Office

Familiarization Trip

São Miguel Island – The Azores

20-23 October , 2016

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Day By Day

Date Morning Lunch Time Afternoon Evening

Day 1

20th October

18h20 - Arrival São

Miguel airport

Transfer, meet and

great by Abreu Staff

20h00 - Dinner at Royal

Garden

Day 2

21st October

09h00 – Exploring S.

Miguel Island

13h00 - Lunch at Green

Love Restaurant

14h30 – Continuation

of the tour

20h00 - Dinner at Alcides

Restaurant

Day 3

22nd October

09h00 – Sea & Land

Adventure

13h00 - Lunch at Casino

Terra Nostra

14h30 - Visit Hotel

Terra Nostra and the

Botanical Garden.

15h30 – Visit Furnas

Boutique Hotel

20h00 – Dinner at

Paladares da Quinta

Day 4

23th October

07h00 – Departure

transfer to airport.

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São Miguel The Green Island

S. Miguel (São Miguel), known as "The Green

Island", is the largest and most populated island

of the Azores as well as the home to the

Presidency of the Autonomous Region of the

Azores. S. Miguel Island has a surfasse (

superfície) area of approximately 293 square

miles (759 km2). The island covers 759 km2 (293

sq mi) and has around 150,000 inhabitants, 50,000

of them located in Ponta Delgada the largest city

in the archipelago.

S. Miguel's diverse scenery is a pleasant

awakening ( paisagem diversificada de São

Miguel) to visitors, with beautiful lakes, sandy

beaches, rolling hills( Colinas), high mountains,

green plains and blue ocean.

S. Miguel is unlike any other destination in the

world. Once you come you will want to come

back

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Arrival to the Mystical Atlantis! Day 1 – Thursday 20th October

18h20 – Estimated arrival time at João Paulo II

Airport , you will be greeted by representative of

Abreu Destination Management’s ground staff.

Board Abreu private coach and depart towards

Ponta Delgada City. Arrival, at Hotel Royal

Garden , an enchanting 4-star hotel in the center

of the City.

19h00 - Check-in at the Hotel

20h00 - Dinner will be served in the Hotel

restaurant.

Overnight at hotel.

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Exploring the Island of S. Miguel Day 2 – Friday 21st October

Breakfast at Hotel.

09h00 - After breakfast, you will have a possibility

to visit Coliseu Micaelense and Teatro

Micaelense two emblematic sites for venues.

Coliseu Micaelense - In the centre of Ponta

Delgada, the Coliseu Micaelense is a recently

renovated, versatile theatre, which can be used

for diverse events.

Teatro Micaelense - The theatre can be adjusted

to specific needs, providing space for meetings,

exhibitions, eating areas, gala dinners and

diverse celebrations.

10h00 – Departure to an unforgettable ride in a

4x4 vehicle, that is one of the best ways to visit

the island.

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This tour takes you through the rim of the caldeira

of Sete Cidades, which is famous for the beauty

of its lakes and surrounding hills.

Along the way, the tour will also take you to many

other picturesque spots, including lakes (Lagoa

das Empadadas, Lagoa de Santiago)

13h00 - Lunch will take place at Green Love

restaurant , facing the Sete Cidades Lake.

14h30 – After the fantastic lunch , we shall

continue our adventure to the magnificent Fire

Lake (Lagoa do Fogo), stopping at belvedere

from where we can see the northern and southern

coasts of the island.

Throughout the journey, we appreciate the

fascinating landscape.

Back to Royal Garden Hotel

Lost in Nature Day 2 – Friday 21st October

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Farewell Dinner Day 2 – Friday 21st October

20h00 - Meet in lobby and depart for a lovely

dinner at Alcides restaurant in the heart of Ponta

Delgada.

The restaurant “Alcides" is a reference of huge

quality, undoubtedly the most recognized and

famous Azorean restaurant.

In addition to the exceptional and unique "Steak

Alcides", internationally recognized for all the

great lovers of meat, one can find daily fresh fish

and a varied menu of Azorean dishes.

Dress code: Smart casual

Return to the Hotel Royal Garden and overnight

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Sea & Land Experience Day 3 – Saturday 22nd October

Breakfast at Hotel

09h00 – This morning you will have a unique

opportunity to be both out in the open water and

to get very close to sea life.

On board of our boats we give you the possibility

to watch the magnificent South Coast of S. Miguel

Island and observe marine birds, flying fishes,

turtles, dolphins and whales, in their natural

environment . The boat sits low on the water

(speed boat) so you will be close enough to touch

the dolphins. An unforgettable experience!

12h00 – Disembark in the traditional village of

Vila Franca do Campo where we will have a soft

drink. Now that we relaxed , time to go to Furnas

, where we have lunch.

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Volcanic Enchantment Day 3 – Saturday 22nd October

13h00 - The lunch will be the "Cozido das Furnas“, prepared in volcanic calderas, that has a unique and unforgettable flavor. It will be served at Casino Terra Nostra .

This Former Casino was built in the 1930s , and is a perfect place to have Lunch.

14h30 – Visit to Hotel Terra Nostra Garden , a 4 star hotel that is located in the mystic Furnas Valley next to a centenary botanical garden , that is famous for its extraordinary collection of native plants on the Azores.

15h30 – Visit to Furnas Boutique Hotel , a 4 star hotel , that is located in the unique area of the Furnas. Surrounded by an immense natural beauty allowing our soul to relax and connect with nature. We’ll also have a soft drink at this fabulous place.

Back to Royal Garden Hotel

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20h00 - Meet in lobby and depart for a lovely

dinner at Paladares da Quinta Restaurant ,

situated in the quiet area of Lagoa where

tranquility is the guest of honor.

This unique restaurant is surrounded by the

tranquility of its unique outdoor space, offering

over 6000 square meters farm with fully grown

trees and beautiful gardens.

Indulge yourself with its exquisite traditional

Portuguese Cuisine with a twist. As the majority

of the dishes are cooked on wood-fire oven,

ultimately giving the meal a special taste.

Dress code: Smart casual

Return to the Hotel Royal Garden and overnight

Hidden Gem Day 3 – Saturday 22nd October

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Au Revoir Day 4– Sunday 23th October

Unfortunately it’s time to say goodbye to São

Miguel!

06h30 – Breakfast at the Hotel

06h45 – Meet in the lobby of the Hotel

07h00 – Transfer to Ponta Delgada Airport to

catch the flight to Lisbon.

08h25 – S4 320 – Ponta Delgada – Lisbon ( Arrival

at Local Time)

We hope you have enjoyed your stay among us

and that São Miguel will remain forever in your

hearts.

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Useful Information

Hotel Royal Garden

Rua de Lisboa

9500-216 Ponta Delgada S. Miguel - Açores

Tel: +351296307300

Average Weather October

Maximum Temperature – 22ºC ;

Minimum Temperature – 19ºC

Recommended Dress Code:

Casual during the day (confortable shoes)

Smart casual for the evenings

Abreu DMC Azores Joana Guedes da Silva Area Manager – Azores Office Av. D. João III, 30 R/C 9500-310 Ponta Delgada São Miguel – Azores – Portugal Fax: 00351 296 304464 Tel: +351 296 304469 Email: joana.silva@abreu.pt Website: www.abreudmc.com With the support of :

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Travel Tips: Money and currency: The currency in Portugal is the Euro (€), the monetary unit of the European Union.

Banks are open from 8:30 AM to 3 PM on weekdays. Portugal has a national network of cash machines (ATMs) identified by the symbol MB (Multibanco), from which you can withdraw cash 24 hours a day. Recognized international credit cards are commonly accepted by businesses in Portugal.

Retail establishments usually display logos of the cards they accept. When making a payment with a credit card, expect to be asked to show your passport or photo ID. Tipping is not mandatory. In all establishments, service is included with the price of the meal or drink. However, tipping is still a common practice at bars and restaurants, and in hotels and taxis, depending on the total price and the generosity of the client. It is usually around five to ten percent of the total price.

Health care and safety:

The national number for emergencies is 112. It can

be dialed at any time of the day or night from

anywhere. Although you will be treated in case of

emergency, you will need to pay for medical

attention, so you are advised to purchase health

insurance.

Languages and religion:

Portuguese is the official language in the entire

Portuguese territory. Freedom of religion is a

constitutional right. Although the majority of the

population is Catholic, other religions are also

practiced, all of which have their own places of

worship.

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