Half-Day Lajes Air Base Historic Sightseeing Tour
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Half-Day Lajes Air Base Historic Sightseeing Tour
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22 Dec
Tue
23 Dec
Fri
26 Dec
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Half-Day Lajes Air Base Historic Sightseeing Tour
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AUD 223.61
Highlights
A gratifying tour through the interior of the island, enjoying the exuberant landscapes. Explore Lajes and Praia da Vitória city on the east coast, with the main objective of understanding the reason why several nations wanted to establish a military base on this island during the Second World War.
Understand the various facilities that have been installed throughout the island and at the Lajes airbase. The British and American presence during World War II as well as during the Cold War. The impact of this military presence since the landing of the troops until today.
Itinerary
Angra do Heroismo
1 hours 30 minsAdmission Ticket FreePorto das Pipas was UK and US troops landing site. Understand the reason why they choose Terceira island, and what are the interests of the various nations (UK, US, GER, PT).Forte de São Sebastião
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeVisit São Sebastião fortress, where the first campsite and headquarter were installed.| Quinta dos Baldays temporary equipment and supplies storage area near the port | Achada airfield, the first airfield in the island | Cabrito jet fuel storage area | At Cabrito visit also the underground bunkers and ammunition storage area | Golf club built by the US forces | HF-GCS communications station.Praia da Vitoria
2 hours 30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeSerra do cume viewpoint, from where you can see the American port, the fuel storage park, and Lajes airbase | Cinder pit tank farm, one of the most important USAF facilities on the island | RAF/USAF war cemetery | Old US Navy hangar | Venezuela airforce C-130 crash site | Aldeia Nova housing area | USAF C-130 crash site near the airfield fence | Air transat flight 236 accident with airbus A-330 | Avianca constellation accident | The role of the Lajes airbase during the Berlin Blockade and operation Vittles | Air Sofia crash site, the last aircraft accident at Lajes | VOR viewpoint, learn about the Naval Air Facility and Strategic Air Command presence at Lajes | Torpedo shop, weapon, and ammunition storage facility | US Housing area | Humberto Delgado viewpoint, understand the silk purse operation and learn about Lajes summits | Airbase main gate | American port | South tank farm jet fuel storage | Miradouro do Facho the best view to the American Port and Praia da Vitória city.
What's included
INCLUDED
Private transportation
Bottled water
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Additional information
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Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Location
Address
Angra do Heroismo, Portugal
Provider
Islanders - Immersive Experiences
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