New! The Azores & Madeira: Portugal's Unspoiled Archipelagos
The Azores & Madeira: Portugal's Unspoiled Archipelagos
97% of travelers rated this trip excellent
The overall traveler excellence rating is based on the results of post trip surveys completed by travelers who have taken this trip. Travelers can choose to rate their experience “excellent,” “good,” “fair,” and “poor;” this percentage indicates how many travelers rated their experience “excellent.” More than 70% of travelers complete this survey after returning from their trip. Travelers rate excellence across their entire travel experience, focusing on the categories below:
- Trip Experience Leader: 94% of travelers rated their Trip Experience Leader “excellent,” citing his or her facilitation of people-to-people interactions, communication skills, and overall performance.
- Learning & Discovery: 88% of travelers rated the learning and discovery activities on this adventure “excellent,” citing its authentic cultural experiences and controversial conversations.
- Solo Women Excellence: 100% of solo women travelers who joined us independently or shared a room with a mother, daughter, sister, or friend rated their experience on this adventure “excellent.”
Find the Adventure That’s Right for You
Our Activity Level rating system ranks adventures on a scale of 1 (easiest) to 5 (most difficult) to help you determine if a trip is right for you. See the descriptions below for more information about the physical requirements associated with each rating, and see our itineraries for much more detailed physical activity information about each trip.
Activity Level 1:
Easy
Travelers should be able to climb 25 stairs consecutively, plus walk at least 1-2 miles over some uneven surfaces without difficulty. Walks typically last at least 1-2 hours at a time. Altitude can range from zero to 5,000 feet.
Activity Level 2:
Moderately Easy
Travelers should be able to climb 40 stairs consecutively, plus walk at least 2-3 miles over some uneven surfaces without difficulty. Walks typically last for at least 2-3 hours at a time. Altitude can range from zero to 5,000 feet.
Activity Level 3:
Moderate
Travelers should be able to climb 60 stairs consecutively, plus walk at least 3 miles over some steep slopes and loose or uneven surfaces without difficulty. Walks typically last for 3 or more hours at a time. Altitude can range from 5,000 to 7,000 feet.
Activity Level 4:
Moderately Strenuous
Travelers should be able to climb 80 stairs consecutively, plus walk at least 4 miles over some steep slopes and loose or uneven surfaces without difficulty. Walks typically last for 4 or more hours at a time. Altitude can range from 7,000 to 9,000 feet. Expect three or more one-night stays in some locations, and very limited free time for rest or independent exploration.
Activity Level 5:
Strenuous
Travelers should be able to climb 100 or more stairs consecutively, plus walk at least 8 miles over some steep slopes and loose or uneven surfaces without difficulty. Walks typically last for 4 or more hours at a time. Altitude can range from 10,000 feet or more.
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Azoris Angra Garden
The Azoris Angra Garden hotel is located in Angra do Heroismo’s main square, offering central access to the many delights of Terceira Island’s capital. The hotel features complimentary wireless Internet and an on-site bar and restaurant, and each room includes a minibar, tea kettle, and private bath with hair dryer.
Azoris Angra Garden
Standard room with king-size bed.
Azoris Angra Garden
Enjoy the hotel's on-site restaurant.
Azoris Angra Garden
Cool off in the hotel swimming pool.
Azoris Angra Garden
Savor a nightcap in the hotel bar after a day of adventure.
Hotel Marina Atlantico
Enjoying a seaside location near the Ponta Delgada Marina features an indoor swimming pool as well as on-site bar and restaurant. Each room is equipped with air conditioning, complimentary wireless Internet access, in-room safe, and private bath with hair dryer.
Hotel Marina Atlantico
Stand room with king-size bed.
Hotel Marina Atlantico
Savor local and international cuisine in the hotel restaurant.
Hotel Marina Atlantico
Toast to each day's discoveries in the hotel bar.
Hotel Marina Atlantico
Relax with a swim in the hotel pool.
Castanheiro Boutique
Located in Funchal’s historic heart, the Castanheiro Boutique Hotel features modern amenities including a panoramic bar and restaurant, complimentary wireless Internet, and indoor swimming pool. Your air-conditioned room features an electronic safe, minibar, and private bath with hair dryer.
Castanheiro Boutique
Standard room with king-size bed.
Castanheiro Boutique
Try new dishes in the hotel restaurant.
Castanheiro Boutique
Take a dip in the hotel's outdoor pool.
Vila Gale Braga
Located in the heart of the city, inside of a renovated 16th-century hospital building, the Vila Gale Braga hotel features a restaurant, bar, and outdoor swimming pool. Each room includes air conditioning, complimentary wireless Internet, coffee- and tea-making facilities, and private bath with hair dryer.
Vila Gale Braga
Standard room with king-size bed.
Vila Gale Braga
Try new cuisine in the hotel restaurant.
Melia Ria Hotel & Spa
There are 128 air-conditioned rooms, each with satellite TV, complimentary wireless Internet, minibar, and private bath with hair dryer.
Melia Ria Hotel & Spa
Room with two twin beds
Melia Ria Hotel & Spa
Dine at the on-site restaurant
Melia Ria Hotel & Spa
Take a refreshing dip in the pool
H10 Duque de Loule
Located in a historic building in Lisbon’s city center, the H10 Duque de Loule hotel features an on-site restaurant as well as rooftop bar, offering panoramic views of Portugal’s capital. Each room is equipped with air conditioning, complimentary wireless Internet, coffee- and tea-making facilities, and private bath with hair dryer.
H10 Duque de Loule
Standard room with king-size bed.
H10 Duque de Loule
Try new cuisine in the hotel restaurant.
H10 Duque de Loule
Relax in the hotel's on-site bar and lounge.
H10 Duque de Loule
Chat with your fellow travelers in the hotel lounge.
M'AR De AR Muralhas
Centrally located in Évora, the M’AR De AR Muralhas hotel offers easy access to the shops and restaurants of the city, as well as a restaurant, lounge, outdoor terrace, and swimming pool. Each room includes air-conditioning, complimentary wireless Internet, and private bath with hair dryer.
M'AR De AR Muralhas
Standard room with king-size bed.
M'AR De AR Muralhas
The hotel restaurant offers local and international cuisine.
M'AR De AR Muralhas
Spend time with your fellow travelers at the hotel lounge.
M'AR De AR Muralhas
End the day with a nightcap at the hotel bar.
Vila Gale Collection Elvas
Located in the historic heart of the city, the Vila Gale Collection Elvas features an on-site restaurant, wine cellar, spa, and two swimming pools. Each room includes modern amenities such as air conditioning, complimentary wireless Internet, safe, and private bath with hair dryer.
Vila Gale Collection Elvas
Standard room with king-size bed.
Vila Gale Collection Elvas
Enjoy meals in the hotel restaurant.
Vila Gale Collection Elvas
Relax at the hotel's outdoor pool.
Vila Gale Collection Elvas
Get to know your fellow travelers at the hotel lounge.
