Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Funchal
Funchal- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Raga), Hotel 3* (Hotel Raga (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Dinner with tour leader and group (optional)
- Explore Funchal on arrival
Landmarks Madeira International Airport (FNC) - Day 2
Ribeiro Frio - Santana
Ribeiro Frio - Santana- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Raga), Hotel 3* (Hotel Raga (or similar))
Included Activities
- Hike the Vereda Balcões trail from Ribeiro Frio
- Walk alongside the Levada da Serra do Faial irrigation channel
- Visit Santana village and view traditional triangular-roofed houses
- Christmas market in Funchal (for Christmas departure only) - featuring local crafts, delicacies, flowers, and festive attractions
Landmarks Vereda Balcões Trail Pico Ruivo Ribeiro Frio Laurissilva Forest Santana Funchal Christmas Market - Day 3
Funchal
Funchal- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Raga), Hotel 3* (Hotel Raga (or similar))
Included Activities
- Santa Catarina Botanical Garden visit
- Visit Joao Goncalves Zarco Square and cathedral
- Pasteis da Nata (custard tarts) and traditional cookies and biscuits tasting
- Local market blind fruit tasting challenge
- Bolo do caco (sweet flatbread) tasting on Funchal's oldest street
- Cable car ride to Monte
- Toboggan ride from Nossa Senhora do Monte Church (approximately 2 kilometres descent)
Landmarks Santa Catarina Botanical Garden Joao Goncalves Zarco Square Funchal Cathedral Funchal Local Market Nossa Senhora do Monte Church Monte Toboggan Run - Day 4
West Madeira
West Madeira- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic - 'prego no bolo do caco' (traditional Madeiran sweet flatbread with small steak, ham, cheese, salad, eggs, homemade potato crisps) or vegan option with olive and almond spread, fresh mushrooms, zucchini, lettuce, tomato, homemade potato chips; juice, water, fresh fruit salad)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Raga), Hotel 3* (Hotel Raga (or similar))
Included Activities
- Jeep tour of west Madeira
- Ribeira Brava visit
- Off-road drive to Ponta de Sol
- Paul da Serra plateau visit
- Ribeira da Janela Viewpoint visit
- Swimming in natural volcanic pools at Porto Moniz
- Seixal Beach visit
- Sao Vicente village visit with vineyards and Vu da Noiva waterfall
- Picnic lunch - 'prego no bolo do caco' (sweet flatbread with small steak, ham, cheese, salad, eggs, homemade potato crisps), vegan option with olive and almond spread, fresh mushrooms, zucchini, lettuce, tomato and homemade potato chips, juice, water, fresh fruit salad
Landmarks Ribeira Brava Ponta de Sol Paul da Serra Ribeira da Janela Viewpoint Porto Moniz Seixal Beach Sao Vicente Vu da Noiva Waterfall - Day 5
Funchal
Funchal- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Raga), Hotel 3* (Hotel Raga (or similar))
Included Activities
- Three-hour catamaran cruise for dolphin and whale watching
Optional Activities
- Visit hotel lido
- Use hotel games room
- Explore Funchal's Old Town
- Farmers' Market night in Funchal (Christmas departure) - shopping with locals for Christmas essentials and enjoying traditional sandwiches of 'carne de vinha d'alhos' (pork cubes in wine and garlic)
Landmarks Funchal Funchal Old Town Farmers' Market, Funchal - Day 6
Madeira
Madeira- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Raga (or similar))
Included Activities
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Cristiano Ronaldo Museum
- Swim in volcanically heated natural pools at Porto Moniz
- Canyoning (age 14+)
- Aquapark
Landmarks Cristiano Ronaldo Museum Porto Moniz Natural Pools - Day 7
BAM Banana Plantation
BAM Banana Plantation- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Raga), Hotel 3* (Hotel Raga (or similar))
Included Activities
- BAM banana plantation and museum visit
- Banana tastings - fresh banana, crispy banana chips, sweet dried banana
- Banana smoothie
- Banana beer or banana liqueur tasting (adults)
Landmarks BAM Banana Plantation and Museum - Day 8
Departure
DepartureOptional Activities
- Use hotel luggage storage for late departures
