Explore Madeira's best known sights and learn why it's known as 'the pearl of the Atlantic' with its dramatic mountainous scenery criss-crossed by levadas and colourful flora. This highlights trip is based in the coastal city of Funchal and has a mix of full and free days.
Per person in double room
Mandatory single supplement for Solo travelers
Solo travelers must pay extra to have their private room. You can't match them to share a room with one or more travelers booking separately.
Per person in double room
Mandatory single supplement for Solo travelers
Solo travelers must pay extra to have their private room. You can't match them to share a room with one or more travelers booking separately.
Per person in double room
Mandatory single supplement for Solo travelers
Solo travelers must pay extra to have their private room. You can't match them to share a room with one or more travelers booking separately.
Our trip begins in Funchal, which will be our base for the next seven nights from which we will explore Madeira's highlights. Funchal takes its name from 'funcho', meaning fennel and according to local legend, when Zarco landed here in 1419, he named this spot after the abundance of the herb he found. Visiting sailors used to call the city 'Little Lisbon' because of the grandeur of its cathedral and the buildings that line its harbour.
For those arriving on time our Leader plans to meet you in the hotel reception at 6pm for the welcome meeting and for those that wish, there is the chance to go out for dinner. There are no other activities planned today, so you are free to arrive in Funchal at any time. If you would like to receive a complimentary airport transfer today, you'll need to arrive into Madeira International Airport (FNC), which is about 25 minutes' drive from our hotel . Should you miss the welcome meeting, your Leader will inform you of any essential information as soon as you catch up.
Tonight you might like to try one of fresh seafood dishes that Madeira is known for, such as tuna with fried maize or black scabbard with fried banana, and for dessert perhaps have a taste of passionfruit pudding.
Hotel do Carmo (or similar)
Grade: Comfortable Hotel