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Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Funchal

    Funchal
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Castanheiro Boutique Hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Welcome meeting with tour leader at hotel reception (7pm)
    • Dinner at local restaurants (optional)
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  3. Day 2

    Santana - Pico do Arieiro

    Santana - Pico do Arieiro
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Castanheiro Boutique Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Ponta de São Lourenço easternmost point
    • Miradouro do Caniçal viewpoint
    • Visit Santana A-frame houses
    • Traditional bread-making demonstration at local bakery
    • Levada walk at Ribeiro Frio
    • Visit Pico do Arieiro (1,810 metres)
    Landmarks
    Ponta de São Lourenço
    Miradouro do Caniçal
    Santana
    Laurissilva Forest
    Ribeiro Frio
    Pico do Arieiro
  4. Day 3

    Funchal

    Funchal
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Castanheiro Boutique Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Funchal walking tour with tour leader
    • Visit Bordal Embroidery Factory
    • Visit Funchal Cathedral
    • Visit Fabrica Santo Antonio (oldest biscuit factory)
    • Old Town exploration with outdoor art gallery
    • Santiago Fort viewing
    • Regional Government Palace viewing
    • Sao Lourenco Fort and Palace viewing
    • Mercado dos Lavradores fruit market visit
    • Boat trip along south coast
    Landmarks
    Bordal Embroidery Factory
    Funchal Cathedral
    Fabrica Santo Antonio
    Santiago Fort
    Regional Government Palace
    Sao Lourenco Fort and Palace
    Mercado dos Lavradores
  5. Day 4

    Porto Moniz - Seixal - Camara de Lobos

    Porto Moniz - Seixal - Camara de Lobos
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Three-course homemade meal at local family home in Seixal)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Castanheiro Boutique Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Swimming in natural volcanic pools at Porto Moniz
    • Wine tasting at local family home in Seixal
    • Three-course homemade lunch at local family home
    • Walking tour of Camara de Lobos
    Landmarks
    Porto Moniz
    Natural Volcanic Pools
    Seixal
    Camara de Lobos
  6. Day 5

    Camacha - Cristo Rei

    Camacha - Cristo Rei
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Castanheiro Boutique Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Levada Vale Paraiso walk (3 kilometres, approximately 1 hour)
    • Poncha tasting
    • Cristo Rei viewpoint visit

    Optional Activities

    • City strolls in Funchal
    • Hotel swimming pool
    Landmarks
    Camacha
    Levada Vale Paraiso
    Cristo Rei Viewpoint
    Christ the King Statue
  7. Day 6

    Funchal

    Funchal
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Castanheiro Boutique Hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Full-day ferry trip to Porto Santo island with beach and Columbus House Museum visit
    • Lido Bathing Complex swimming
    • Formosa Beach swimming
    • Blandy's Wine Lodge tasting and history tour
    • Full-day moderate walk around lakes of Madeira (13 kilometres) with transfers and local guide
    • Half-day easier walk from Referta to Castelejo (6.5 kilometres) with transfers and local guide
    • Cable car to Monte and Botanical Gardens visit
    • Traditional wicker toboggan ride from Monte to Funchal
    • Madeira Genuine Food Experience (three-course meal, drinks, local plantation visits, traditional digestif tasting)
    Landmarks
    Funchal
    Porto Santo Island
    Columbus House Museum
    Lido Bathing Complex
    Formosa Beach
    Blandy's Wine Lodge
    Monte
    Botanical Gardens of Monte
  8. Day 7

    Ponta do Pargo - Calheta - Ribeira Brava

    Ponta do Pargo - Calheta - Ribeira Brava
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Castanheiro Boutique Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Ponta do Pargo (westernmost point)
    • Sugar cane mill visit at Calheta
    • Rum and honey cake tasting
    • Cable car ride to Faja dos Padres
    • Guided farm tour at Faja dos Padres
    • Exotic fruit tasting at Faja dos Padres
    • Beach relaxation and swimming at Faja dos Padres
    Landmarks
    Ponta do Pargo
    Ponta do Pargo Lighthouse
    Calheta
    Ribeira Brava
    Faja dos Padres
  9. Day 8

    Funchal

    Funchal
    Landmarks
    Funchal

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