4 Day itinerary in Portugal, Europe
Portuguese archipelago Madeira is often compared to Hawaii and I do not wonder why anymore. During my visit in May 2018 it has surprised me so much how many similarities Madeira and Hawaii islands really had. Madeira is such an incredible place to visit and for many reasons. Whether you are plan... Read More
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Arrival to Funchal
Meet & Greet in the airport. Private transfer from the airport to the chosen hotel located in Funchal. Accommodation in Madeira.
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Half Day Tour| Funchal Delights
Old Town - Farmer’s Market – Botanical Garden – Wine Cellar Available: Monday to Saturday (Not Available: Sundays and Bank Holidays) / Half day: ± 4 hours (09:00-13:00h approx.) During this visit, you will discover the corners and charms of the city of Funchal. We begin our visit passing through the city of Funchal towards the Old Town "Zona Velha". Here we will walk along the Santa Maria street, one of the ancient streets of the city, where doors open to art. Later we will reach the Farmer’s Market, true trade centre for regional products, such as exotic flowers, fruits and fresh fish, like the black scabbard fish and the tuna. Afterwards, we continue to the Botanical Garden, famous for its great variety of species from all over the world. To conclude our tour, we will visit a Wine cellar to enjoy the Madeira Wine. Return to the hotel. Includes: Driver, Guide, Botanical Garden entrance, Madeira Wine tasting included Accommodation in Madeira.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Snacks
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Full Day Tour| West Tour OR East Tour
Option 1 - West Tour – Porto Moniz - Câmara de Lobos – Cabo Girão – Ribeira Brava – Encumeada – Porto Moniz – São Vicente Available: Every day/ Full day: ± 8 hours (09:00-17:00h approx.) A day filled with the discovering of many natural beauties and stunning views. Our first stop will be in Câmara de Lobos, a colorful fishing town, eternalized by Sir Winston Churchill’s painting in 1950. Passing through different vineyard fields, which grapes are used for the famous Madeira wine, we will reach the highest sea cliff of Europe and the second highest of the world, Cabo Girão, with 580m. From the glass platform, impressive views over the south coast can be enjoyed and underneath your feet the views of the sea and the small plateau with the different crops are just breath-taking! Continuing along the west coast we will reach Ribeira Brava, where we will make a brief stop. At Encumeada viewpoint, at 1007m, enjoy incredible views over both coasts of the island. Later, we will cross the Paúl da Serra plateau, the largest plateau of Madeira. In Porto Moniz, a famous corner of the north, known for its beautiful natural pools, we will make our stop for lunch. During the afternoon, you can see small waterfalls passing through Seixal until you reach São Vicente. Here, we will make our last stop. Return to the hotel.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
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DAY 4 - Departure Transfer
Transfer from the hotel located in Funchal to the airport.
Meals: Breakfast
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