MADEIRA ISLAND TOUR

7 Days / 6 Nights

Discover Madeira, the main island of the archipelago, an oasis of green within the Atlantic Ocean. Characterized by its permanent spring-like climate and its dramatic natural scenery, towering mountains, and tropical forests.

All Year

PACKAGE RATES INCLUDE:

• Private transfer Funchal Airport / Hotel in Funchal/ Airport.
• 6 Nights of accommodation with breakfast, including city taxes, in planned hotels or similar, depending on availability.
• Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle for all the transfers, excursions, and farewell dinner according to the day by day program.
• Private English speaking guide for all the excursions.
• Visit and Wine tasting at Winery in Funchal.
• Travel insurance

DAY 1: WELCOME TO MADEIRA ISLAND!

Arrival at Funchal Airport. Private transfer to your hotel. Check-in and overnight.

DAY 2: CITY TOUR OF FUNCHAL (CAPITAL OF THE ISLAND)

Explore the beautiful city of Funchal, with its exotic gardens; the typical downtown city with the local market, famous for its sea fish and exotic fruits; and visit a local embroidery factory. The city tour will finish with a visit to a local winery, here you will taste some of the Madeira wines produced here.

Afternoon at leisure for personal activities.

DAY 3: FULL DAY EXCURSION TO THE EASTERN COAST OF MADEIRA

In this day you will discover some of the wonders of this island such as: Pico do Arieiro, the third highest summit on the island (1.818 mt), commanding breathtaking views over the surrounding mountains, peaks, and valleys; Ribeiro Frio, where you stop to visit the gardens and the trout nursery; and Santana, a village on the north side of the island with its typical thatched roofed houses. In the afternoon, departure on to the viewpoint Ponta de São Lourenço, eastern extremity of the island with magnificent views.

DAY 4: FULL DAY EXCURSION TO THE WESTERN COAST OF MADEIRA

The first stop is at Pico da Torre from where we enjoy the splendid views over Câmara de Lobos, an attractive fishing village captured in the paintings of Sir Winston Churchill. Next stop will be at Cabo Girão, the world's second-highest sea cliff. Then drive to the picturesque village of Ribeira Brava on the southwest coast. A stop is made at Encumeada to enjoy the view over both sides of the island, before continuing to São Vicente, a pretty village set amidst volcanic peaks at the north side of the island. The tour continues to Porto Moniz, the northwestern point, with natural bathing pools amongst the bizarre rock formations. En route back to Funchal you will pass the only plateau of the island Paul da Serra.

DAY 5: HALF DAY EXCURSION TO EIRA DO SERRADO

You will be blessed with some of the most beautiful places with marvelous views of the island: Pico dos Barcelos, with a viewpoint from where you can admire a beautiful view over Funchal; Eira do Serrado, with a viewpoint (1.094 mts) overlooking the valley of Curral das Freiras (“Nun’s Valley”), which is a little village built in the crater of an extinct volcano. Excellent views over the village and the mountains. The tour continues to the Funchal Hill, known as the “Monte”, one of the oldest parts of the city of Funchal, with beautiful sights over the ocean and Funchal city.

DAY 6: AT LEISURE IN MADEIRA. EVENING TYPICAL DINNER

Day at leisure to explore the island by yourself. Farewell dinner at a typical Madeira restaurant where the main dish is the Espetada (beef on a skewer spiced and grilled over an open fire) and other delicacies of Madeira cookery (coffee & wine included). A Folklore group will be dancing during dinner and you will be invited to join them in these traditional dances.

DAY 7: FLIGHT BACK HOME

You will say good bye to this beautiful Portuguese island.

Departure to the Airport provided by a private transfer.