Islands of The Azores – Basalt Peaks to Volcanic Vineyards
National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions · National Geographic Orion · 7 days
Day 1: Arrive on the island of São Miguel. Transfer from the airport to the city and spend the day at your own pace exploring the sights, sounds, and tastes of this island capital. Check in with the hospitality desk this afternoon before embarking the ship. Day 2: The tallest mountain on the Atlantic Ridge, the long dormant Ponta do Pico is a defining feature of this beautiful island whose claims to fame are whaling history and wine. Visit one of the island's former whaling villages and learn about the importance of the whaling industry to these islands. Travel to the wine region, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and see the unlikely lava stone corrals that protect the precious vines. Enjoy a…
The sailing, in facts
| Operator | National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions |
|---|---|
| Ship | National Geographic Orion |
| Length | 7 days |
| Region | Atlantic Islands |
| Departures | 3 listed · 2027-07-07 to 2027-07-21 |
Day by day
| Day | Where |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Ponta Delgada, Portugal |
| Day 2 | Pico, Azores, Portugal |
| Days 2–3 | Faial, Azores, Portugal |
| Day 4 | São Jorge, Azores, Portugal, Portugal |
| Day 5 | Terceira, Azores, Portugal, Portugal |
| Day 6 | Santa Maria, Portugal |
| Days 7–8 | Ponta Delgada, Portugal |
Every departure
| Departs | Returns | Days | Ship | Offer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027-07-07 | 2027-07-14 | 7 | National Geographic Orion | Yes |
| 2027-07-14 | 2027-07-21 | 7 | National Geographic Orion | Yes |
| 2027-07-21 | 2027-07-28 | 7 | National Geographic Orion | Yes |
Current offers
- 50% Reduced Deposit — Valid for Travel 01 Oct 2026 - 31 Dec 2027
- 5% Savings on Groups of 8 or more — Valid for Travel Now Through 24 Aug 2029
Supplier offers, from the Virtuoso promotions feed. They stack with the advisor benefits on the booking rather than replacing them — how that works.
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