PORTUGAL & AZORES
The Art of Slowing Down
The Art of Slowing Down is a women-only small group journey through Portugal and the Azores, designed for women traveling solo who want to reconnect with themselves in meaningful company. In June 2027, the journey takes us from the green cliffs and fajãs of São Jorge Island to a restored schist village in the mountains of central Portugal, and on to the Atlantic coast and Lisbon, weaving together nature, creativity, wellness, and Portuguese food. With just 6 to 10 women, there is space for every voice.
The Art of Slowing Down: A Women-Only Journey Through Portugal & the Azores
Your Getaway to Portugal & Azores
June 14 - 24, 2027
What’s Included?
11 days / 10 nights
Explore Portugal through São Jorge Island in the Azores, the schist village of Cerdeira, the Atlantic coast & Lisbon
10 nights in carefully selected charming accommodations
All private transportation needed throughout the program
Private airport transfers on São Jorge and in Lisbon
Flight from São Jorge to Lisbon
Daily breakfast, plus the lunches and dinners indicated in the itinerary
All meals on São Jorge Island (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) prepared by a private chef
Full-day tour of São Jorge with natural pools, fajãs, and a forest picnic
São Jorge cheese tasting
Visit to a family-run coffee plantation, with tasting
Hands-on farm experience
Guided hike to Fajã de Santo Cristo
Yoga class and sauna session
Jeep outing to a mountain village, with bread and cheese making and lunch
Spa reserved exclusively for the group, with snacks and a massage
Lisbon walking food tour with six tastings
Private sunset sailing on the Tagus River
Market tour, cooking class, and lunch with a Portuguese chef
Farm-to-table farewell dinner
Her Getaway Club accompaniment throughout the entire journey
Entrance fees for all included activities and attractions
Tips and gratuities
All applicable taxes
What’s Not?
International flights to São Jorge (Azores) and from Lisbon to your home country
Travel and medical insurance — mandatory
Personal expenses such as extra drinks, snacks, shopping, phone calls, laundry, etc.
Optional creative workshops in the schist village (available at an additional cost)
Anything not specifically mentioned under “What’s Included”
The Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrival in São Jorge
Arrive on São Jorge, a long, green island in the middle of the Atlantic, where cliffs drop into the sea and life moves at its own gentle pace.
After your private transfer, settle into your accommodation and take time to breathe in the ocean air. In the evening, gather for a welcome dinner prepared by a private chef, the first of many shared tables.
Day 2 - Fajãs, Cheese & Coffee
Today is devoted to discovering São Jorge.
Swim in the natural pools, look out over the Fajãs, and taste the island’s famous São Jorge cheese. Enjoy a picnic in the forest and stop at the natural rock arch of Velas.
In the afternoon, visit one of Europe’s very few coffee plantations in a Fajã for a tasting, join a hands-on farm experience, and end the day at the Cruzal waterfall.
A full day of green landscapes, Atlantic views, and island flavors.
Day 3 - Fajã de Santo Cristo
Lace up your shoes for one of the most beautiful walks in the Azores.
Hike down to Fajã de Santo Cristo, a remote lagoon at the foot of the cliffs, reachable only on foot. After lunch by the water, return by buggy along the coastal trail.
Back at the hotel, unwind with a yoga class and a sauna session before a farewell dinner to celebrate our time on the island.
Day 4 - A Day for Yourself
Today has no schedule. It is your last day in the Azores, made for contemplation: sleep in, swim, read, walk by the ocean, or simply sit with the view.
All meals are prepared by our private chef, so there is nothing to plan and nowhere to be.
This journey is about slowing down, and today is your invitation to do exactly that.
Day 5 - From the Island to the Mountains
Say goodbye to the Azores and fly from São Jorge to Lisbon, a flight that is included in your journey.
From there, travel by private transfer into the mountains of central Portugal, to a beautifully restored schist village hidden in the Lousã hills.
Dinner is waiting when you arrive. Settle into your stone house and let the silence of the forest set the tone for the days ahead.
Meals included: breakfast and dinner.
Day 6 - Bread, Cheese & Village Life
Climb into a jeep and head deeper into the mountains, to a village where time is still measured by the oven and the seasons.
Roll up your sleeves to make bread and cheese the traditional way, then sit down to lunch in the village with the people who call it home.
Return in the afternoon with time to rest, read, or wander the forest trails.
Meals included: breakfast and lunch.
Day 7 - Create or Simply Be
Today is yours to shape.
If you feel like creating, local artisans open their studios for optional workshops inspired by the village’s traditions, such as the potter’s wheel, miniature schist houses, wooden toys, ceramic figurines, fruit jam, or a cooking workshop dedicated to Chanfana, the region’s signature dish. These experiences are optional, come at an additional cost, and can be booked through us.
If you would rather do nothing at all, the forest trails and the silence of the mountains are waiting.
Day 8 - To the Atlantic Coast
Leave the mountains behind and travel by private transfer toward the ocean.
Arrive at your wellness hotel on the coast near Lisbon, where the spa is reserved exclusively for our group: time in the water, snacks for dinner, and a relaxing massage.
End the day with the sound of the Atlantic in the background.
Meals included: breakfast and a light dinner at the spa.
Day 9 - Lisbon by Taste & by Sail
Today, Lisbon reveals itself through its flavors.
Join a walking food tour through the city’s historic neighborhoods, with six tastings of traditional petiscos along the way.
In the late afternoon, step on board for a private sunset sailing on the Tagus River, watching the city’s hills and bridges turn golden from the water.
A day to fall in love with Lisbon.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Day 10 - Market, Kitchen & Farewell
Begin the day at a local market with a Portuguese chef, choosing fresh ingredients for the meal ahead.
Then step into the kitchen for a hands-on cooking class, followed by a long, relaxed lunch together.
Enjoy some free time in the afternoon before gathering for a farm-to-table farewell dinner, a final toast to the days and the friendships we have shared.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Day 11 - Departure
Enjoy a final breakfast before your private transfer to Lisbon airport.
You leave with the calm of the Azores, the stories of the mountains, the flavors of Lisbon, and, most importantly, the memories created together along the way.
Meals included: breakfast.
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June 14 - 24, 2027
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June 14 - 24, 2027
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By adding this trip to the cart and checking out, you will need to pay a non-refundable deposit of $600 to guarantee your spot
The remaining payments will be due March 14, 2027
Add-On Available Packages
Single Supplement
The Single Supplement is added here at $0 to confirm your request for a private room. The full Single Supplement amount is listed in the trip itinerary and must be paid in full 3 months before the journey begins.
Your Questions, Answered
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Yes. Portugal is consistently ranked among the safest countries in the world, and it is known for its warm hospitality. Traveling in a small women-only group with a Her Getaway Club tour leader means every detail is taken care of, so you can simply relax and enjoy.
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Yes. The Art of Slowing Down is designed exclusively for women, in a small group of 6 to 10 travelers. Most women join on their own and leave with new friends.
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We begin on São Jorge Island in the Azores, continue to a restored schist village in the mountains of central Portugal, and end on the Atlantic coast near Lisbon, with a full day in the city itself.
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Your arrival flight to São Jorge is not included, so you can choose the route that suits you best. Most travelers connect through Lisbon, Ponta Delgada, or Terceira, and we are happy to help you find the best connection. The flight from São Jorge to Lisbon during the trip is included.
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June is one of the best months to visit. Expect mild temperatures around 18–23°C (64–73°F) in the Azores, with a mix of sun and passing clouds, and warm, sunny days of 24–30°C (75–86°F) on the mainland.
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You will stay in carefully selected places full of character: a welcoming hotel on São Jorge, a traditional stone house in a schist village, and a wellness hotel on the coast near Lisbon. Rooms are shared in double occupancy, with a single supplement available.
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Plenty. Meals by a private chef on São Jorge, a coffee plantation visit, a hike to a hidden lagoon, yoga and sauna, a jeep outing to a mountain village to make bread and cheese, a spa reserved just for our group, a Lisbon food tour, a sunset sailing on the Tagus, and a cooking class with a Portuguese chef. Creative workshops with local artisans are also available as an optional extra.
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No. The pace is gentle. The hike to Fajã de Santo Cristo is the most active moment of the journey and is suitable for anyone comfortable walking for a few hours on uneven paths. The return is by buggy.
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Accommodation, daily breakfast, all meals on São Jorge prepared by a private chef, the lunches and dinners indicated in the itinerary, private transportation, the flight from São Jorge to Lisbon, all listed experiences, a Her Getaway Club tour leader, and tips. International flights, your arrival flight to São Jorge, travel insurance, and the optional creative workshops are not included.
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Absolutely. Most of our travelers come on their own. With such a small group, connections happen naturally from the very first dinner.
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Yes, and that is intentional. Two days are left open: your last day on São Jorge, with nothing planned but the view, and one day in the schist village, where you can join optional creative workshops or simply enjoy the forest.