Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Funchal
Funchal- Meals
- Dinner
Landmarks Funchal Airport - Day 2
Ponta do Sol
Ponta do Sol- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic during hike), Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided hike along Levada dos Marinheiros (12 km, approximately 4 hours, ±50 m elevation gain, altitude approximately 600 m)
- Picnic lunch during hike
Landmarks Prazeres Lombada dos Marinheiros Levada dos Marinheiros Ribeira da Calheta Ribeira dos Marinheiros - Day 3
Ponta do Sol
Ponta do Sol- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Madeiran prego (roasted beef, lettuce, tomatoes on bread roll)), Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided hike along Levada dos Cedros (7.3 km, approximately 3 hours, ±316 m elevation gain, medium difficulty)
- Visit to natural swimming pools at Porto Moniz
- Tasting of traditional poncha drink
Optional Activities
- Swimming in natural pools at Porto Moniz
Landmarks Levada dos Cedros Porto Moniz - Day 4
Ponta do Sol
Ponta do Sol- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided hike on São Lourenço peninsula (6 km, approx. 3 hours, +/- 150 m elevation gain) with visit to Machico old town and Fortaleza do Amparo fortress
- Strolling through Funchal
- Beach time
- Bar visit
Landmarks Funchal São Lourenço Peninsula Machico Fortaleza do Amparo - Day 5
Ponta do Sol
Ponta do Sol- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided hike along Levada Referta (6 km, approximately 2 hours, ±300 m elevation gain, easy difficulty)
- Honey cookies tasting during hike
- Visit to Engenhos do Norte sugar cane factory
- Tasting of aguardente with honey cake
Landmarks Levada Referta Castelejo Engenhos do Norte Porto da Cruz - Day 6
Ponta do Sol
Ponta do Sol- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local soup at Arco de São Jorge)
Included Activities
- Guided hike along Levada do Rei (10 km, approximately 3.5 hours, ±120 m elevation gain, medium difficulty)
- Waterfall walk-through during hike
Landmarks Levada do Rei Ribeiro Bonito Arco de São Jorge - Day 7
Monte - Câmara de Lobos
Monte - Câmara de Lobos- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Last meal together in a restaurant in Câmara de Lobos featuring espetada (beef skewer seasoned with bay leaf and sea salt, grilled over charcoal, served with cornmeal cubes, salad and garlic))
Included Activities
- Final dinner in Câmara de Lobos restaurant with regional espetada specialty
Optional Activities
- Visit to Nossa Senhora do Monte pilgrimage church with tomb of Emperor Charles I
- Botanical garden tour (over 2,500 exotic plants, many over 100 years old)
- Beach relaxation
Landmarks Monte Nossa Senhora do Monte Monte Botanical Garden Câmara de Lobos - Day 8
Funchal
Funchal- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Funchal Airport
