We begin our journey in Vila Franca do Campo, the first capital of São Miguel Island, where we will pause to savor a local sweet treat. Our tour continues to the Furnas Valley, where we explore the Terra Nostra Park, a shining example of 18th-century romantic gardens in the Azores. You will have the chance to stroll through global greenery and unwind in a thermal pool. Prior to lunch, a visit to the Caldeiras area by Lake Furnas allows us to watch traditional Cozido food preparation techniques and learn how to cook using the Caldeiras. In the afternoon, we delve into the day-to-day life of the local people living with a slumbering volcano and taste water sourced directly from the rocks. Our return to Ponta Delgada takes us along the North Coast stopping at the Pico do Ferro lookout for a breathtaking view of the parish and Furnas Lagoon.