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Half-Day Lajes Air Base Historic Sightseeing Tour is a tour in Terceira. Half-Day Lajes Air Base Historic Sightseeing Tour has a rating of 5.00/5.00.

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.

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$72.25 per person

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