Pico: Wine & Dine, Culture & Nature

5 nights in a typical Pico Island house with breakfast.

Immerse yourself in Pico Island's rich culture and flavors through a selection of handpicked activities. From wine tastings to traditional cooking workshops, experience the authentic Azores.

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Wine & Cheese Experience

• Visit the vineyards and wineries with tastings of wines and local cheeses.

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Traditional Cooking Workshop

• Learn to prepare typical Azorean dishes like fish stew

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Cultural Guided Tour

• Visit the Whalers’ Museum and the Wine Museum.

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Day 1: Arrival & Cultural Exploration

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Morning/Afternoon

• Arrival at Pico Island airport. Transfer to your typical Pico Island house accommodation.
• Check-in and enjoy a welcome snack featuring local cheeses, jams, and bread.

Evening

• Explore Madalena, the island's charming town, at your leisure.
• Dinner recommendation: A local restaurant serving fresh seafood and Pico wine.

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Day 2: Wine & Cheese Experience

Morning

• Start with a guided visit to Pico’s UNESCO-listed vineyards and wineries.
• Learn about the unique volcanic stone-walled vineyards and the island’s wine-making traditions.

Afternoon

• Wine and cheese tastings featuring Pico’s Verdelho wine and regional artisanal cheeses.
• Optional visit to a local wine museum.

Evening

• Dinner on your own. Suggested restaurant: Tasca O Petisca or Taberna do Canal

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Day 3: Traditional Cooking Workshop

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Morning

• Join a hands-on cooking workshop with a local chef. Learn to prepare authentic Azorean dishes like fish stew, limpets, or sweet bread.

Afternoon

• Savor the meal you’ve prepared during the workshop.
• After lunch, enjoy free time to relax or explore natural pools like Poça das Mujas.

Evening

• Relax at your accommodation or stroll along the coastline.

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Day 4: Cultural Guided Tour

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‍Morning

• Guided tour to the Whalers’ Museum in Lajes do Pico. Learn about the island’s whaling history and its transformation into marine conservation.
• Stop at the Wine Museum to dive deeper into the cultural heritage of Pico.

Afternoon

• Lunch on your own at a local restaurant in Lajes: Fonte Tavern or Aldeia da Fonte.
• Leisure time to explore Pico’s natural beauty: Criação Velha vineyards or volcanic caves like Gruta das Torres.

Evening

• Optional extra: Dinner at an award-winning restaurant featuring a tasting menu.

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Day 5: Departure

Morning & Afternoon

• Enjoy a relaxed breakfast at your accommodation.
• Check-out and transfer to Pico Island airport.

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