Madeira Islands: 6 Days / 5 Nights

  • 6 Days
  • Cultural & Scenic Tours
  • Madeira Islands, Portugal

Madeira Islands: 6 Days / 5 Nights

 

This 6-day Madeira trip offers a perfect mix of cultural exploration, scenic beauty and relaxation. Start your trip in Funchal, where you will explore the city’s historic center and take a cable car to Monte to visit the Monte Palace Tropical Garden and the Church of Nossa Senhora do Monte. Go down to Funchal on a traditional wicker toboggan and relax in the Barreirinha bathing complex. The next day, visit Câmara de Lobos and Cabo Girão, one of the highest cliffs in Europe. Take the cable car to Fajã dos Padres for a beach break, then continue to Ribeira Brava and Ponta do Sol. Visit the Anjos waterfall and the picturesque village of Paúl do Mar before heading to the Ponta do Pargo lighthouse. Enjoy a panoramic walk along Levada do Risco, followed by visits to the volcanic caves of São Vicente and the natural pools of Seixal. Continue your trip with visits to the Fanal forest and the famous Porto Moniz swimming pools. The next day, explore Ponta Delgada, São Jorge and Santana, where you will discover traditional thatched houses and stunning viewpoints. On day 5, take a ferry to Porto Santo Island, where you can explore Vila Baleira, visit the Casa Museu Cristóvão Colombo and relax on the island’s golden beaches. The last day offers free time in Funchal to do last minute shopping or relax before your departure transfer.

What's Included

  • Private transport and guide throughout the trip.
  • 5 nights accommodation.
  • Lunch on day 1 and day 4 (including drinks).
  • Guided tour of the historic center of Funchal.
  • Entrance fees to the main sites, including the Funchal Cathedral, the Colégio Church, the Monte Palace Tropical Garden and the Nossa Senhora do Monte Church.
  • Cable car ride to Monte and ride on the traditional wicker toboggan.
  • Visits to Câmara de Lobos, Cabo Girão and Fajã dos Padres.
  • Walk on Levada do Risco with round-trip ticket by minibus.
  • Entrance to the São Vicente caves and the natural pools of Seixal.
  • Guided visits to Ponta Delgada, São Jorge and Santana.
  • Ferry trip to and from Porto Santo Island.

What's Not Included

  • Personal expenses and optional activities.
  • Travel insurance (highly recommended).
  • Any additional meal not mentioned in the itinerary.

Itinerary

Day 1Funchal and Monte

  • Morning: Explore the historic center of Funchal, including Avenida Arriaga, Palácio de São Lourenço and Sé do Funchal.
  • Afternoon: Lunch at a local restaurant. Take the cable car to Monte, visit the Monte Palace Tropical Garden and the Church of Nossa Senhora do Monte. Return to Funchal in traditional basket cars.
  • Evening: Swim at the Barreirinha bathing complex. Suggested dinner in Zona Velha. Accommodation in Funchal.

Day 2Câmara de Lobos, Cabo Girão & Ponta do Pargo

  • Morning: Visit to Câmara de Lobos, including the Chapel of Nossa Senhora da Conceição, and views of the Cabo Girão Skywalk.
  • Afternoon: Take the Fajã dos Padres cable car, visit the beach and explore Ribeira Brava and Ponta do Sol. Visit the Anjos waterfall and Paúl do Mar before heading to the Ponta do Mar lighthouse Snapper.
  • Night: Return to Funchal for the night.

Day 3Levada do Risco and Porto Moniz

  • Morning: Walk on Levada do Risco (9 km, 3.5 hours). Visit to São Vicente, including Capelinha and the volcanic caves. Lunch in Seixal and swimming in the natural pools.
  • Afternoon: Visit to Ribeira da Janela, Mata do Fanal and Lagoa do Fanal. Stop at the Santa viewpoint before arriving in Porto Moniz.
  • Evening: Dinner at a local restaurant, such as Conchinha. Overnight in Porto Moniz.

Day 4Ponta Delgada, São Jorge & Santana

  • Morning: Visit Ponta Delgada, including the Church of Senhor Bom Jesus and the São Jorge sugar cane ruins.
  • Afternoon: Explore the traditional houses of Santana, visit the Miradouro do Guindaste and have lunch at a local restaurant such as Marcel’s Bistro. Visit Miradouro do Curtado to see Faial and Penha D’Águia.
  • Evening: Return to Funchal for free time and overnight stay.

Day 5Porto Santo Island

  • Morning: Ferry from Funchal to Porto Santo (2 hours and 15 minutes).
  • Afternoon: Explore Vila Baleira, visit the Cristóvão Colombo House Museum and relax on Porto Santo Beach. Optionally, visit Porto Santo Golf.
  • Night: Return by ferry to Funchal to spend the night.

Day 6Funchal

  • Full day: Free day in Funchal for shopping or relaxation.
  • Night: Transfer to your return flight.

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