The Azores & Madeira: Portugal's Island Gems – A Luxury Small Group Journey (2025)

From whale watching and wine tasting to tea plantations and botanical gardens, experience the best of two remote Atlantic Ocean island chains as you explore the Azores.

Journey Overview

From whale watching and wine tasting to tea plantations and botanical gardens, experience the best of two remote Atlantic Ocean island chains as you explore the Azores for their amazing scenery and wildlife and discover the vital role Madeira’s volcanic terrain played in the development of its namesake wines.

Journey Highlights

  • Go whale watching in the Atlantic waters around the Azores accompanied by resident biologists who share their deep understanding of the region’s marine life
  • Explore the São Miguel “tea route” and stop by a plantation to sample teas, grown in the Azores since the early 1800s
  • Visit a winery in Madeira to learn the storied history of the islands’ fortified wines and stay for an A&K-exclusive tasting of their heritage 1920 vintage
  • Explore Funchal’s bustling farmer’s market held weekly since 1940
  • Visit Madeira’s vibrant tropical gardens, including an introduction from a botanist at the Botanical Garden

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