Portugal for 3weeks end of June - mainland and Azores?

I will send you the link to my Azores guide in a private message to look over.

It is difficult to give an opinion to include the Azores because you can easily fill up 3 weeks just on the mainland, and vice versa for the Azores islands. Each of these destinations are totally different, as you will understand better with what I send.

If you decide to include an Azores destination for this trip, choose Sao Miguel for at least 4 days, then do the rest on the mainland. You can always visit the Azores another time for a 2-3 weeks vacation.

Thanks Carl for your reply!

What is the airfare cost for flying to the Azores and then to mainland Portugal over just going to Portugal.

We love Portugal and recommend Lisbon then several places between it and Porto. Then enjoy the beautiful Douro Valley.

Here is our trip review that included a river cruise.
Portugal, the Douro River and a bit of Spain
http://www.cruisecritic.com/memberreviews/memberreview.cfm?EntryID=535267

Thanks geovagriffith!

Hello, I just read over this discussion and saw that you had more information on planning a trip to the Azores. What appreciate any advise you have. We are a couple in our mid thirties...adventurous...outdoorsy and this seems like a great spot.

Alex

Hi Alex,

I just sent you a PM with the Google link to my Azores PDF guide. I believe it will have what you are looking for.

Carl

Carl, could you please send me your Azores travel guide also? I attended a great session on the Azores at this past weekend’s Travel and Adventure Conference in Santa Clara, CA. Seems like a beautiful place to visit. Azores Airlines flies from Boston to the Azores, and then of course between Lisbon and the islands too. During the summer, they also have direct flights between Oakland, CA and the Azores.

Hi Larry,

I just sent you a PM with the link to my Azores guide. I hope it will add to the information you found at the travel show. Enjoy!

Carl

Carl, could I get your Azores document also? Thanks,
Emily

I just looked at Azores Airlines fares for June. They have one flight daily, overnight, direct from Boston to,San Miguel. The fares in June seem to vary from about $290 to $365 per person, one way. I understand that during The summer, they also have direct flights from Oakland CA to San Miguel. Of course you can then fly from San Miguel, no doubt other islands too, on to mainland Portugal.

emilygeyer,

I just sent you a PM with the link.

Per Larry’s observation, there are multiple daily flights between ALL the Azores islands. There are multiple daily flights from Sao Miguel and Terceira to Lisbon and vice versa. Many flights are available from a handful of European cities to/from Sao Miguel by different European airlines.

Azores Airlines offers a free “Stop-Over” program where you can stay in Sao Miguel for up to 7 days with no extra charge to your flights continuing on to Lisbon.

There are some bi-weekly flights from Pico and Faial to Lisbon and vice versa.

I explain flights and everything else about the Azores islands in-depth within my Azores PDF guide, if anyone would like the link.

Carl

Hi Carl,

You are in demand. I would love the link for the Azores also.

Thank - you so much!

Caugustine54,

The link to my Azores guide was just sent to you in a PM. There really is quite a demand for it, averaging 15 requests per week since I first posted about it! Hope it helps in your planning.

Carl

Hi, Carl. You are certainly popular! Please send me the link to your Azores guide. Many thanks.

Hi Barbara,

The guide link has been sent to you in a PM.

My Azores guide really has become popular on this forum and in my private life, too. Anyone visiting there will be astounded at what there is to see and do. I hope it makes a difference in your planning as well.

Carl

Hi Carl - I just booked my ticket to Azores yesterday! Would you be willing to send me your guide as well?

Congratulations Gretchen! The link to the guide is on the way! If you are there in August, you may see me.

Carl