Highlights of Madeira - Solo Traveller

Depart for Funchal Madeira. We have arrived! Meet our local guide and transfer to our hotel.

Relax more; take a leisurely walk along one of the Lidos or unwind at our hotel and soak up the temperate climate.

Let’s discover Funchal! After breakfast we’ll set off on a half day guided city tour to uncover some of the highlights in this city. First stop is at the local and colourful markets selling fresh fruits, fish, and Madeira’s famous flowers! After we’ll take some time out to visit the beautiful botanic gardens and admire all the plants and flowers that thrive in Madeira’s warm climate.

We finish our excursion with a visit to a local wine cellar, savouring a taste of the famous Madeira wine before returning to our hotel.

Today we are free to explore more of our surroundings. Take a refreshing swim at one of the Lidos, stroll the promenades, shop in the local mall or discover the taste of some of local delicacies on offer and sample the traditional Poncha made with liquor and honey.

Let’s uncover more of this picturesque island! We set off on a half day guided tour; taking in some of the striking scenery along the way, including the Pico dos Barcelos and Eira do Serrado volcano craters. Marvel at the spectacular views of the craters, surrounding hills and deep valleys.

We finish our excursion in the quirky and charming village of Monte before returning to our hotel. Spend the rest of our day at leisure.

Make the most of our final day on this beautiful island! Today we are free to explore! 

Join us for dinner! Tonight, we savour our last dinner together with entertainment at a local restaurant before returning to our hotel.

Make the most of our final day on this beautiful island! Today we are free to explore! Let’s enjoy some extra time in the wonderful Botanic gardens, experience the cable cars or try the famous Wicker sledges (not for the faint hearted).  Discover nature on a whale and dolphin watching excursion; the choice is yours. Our expert guide will be happy to tell you of further options on our last day.

We make the most of pleasant climate and enjoy our last day in Funchal.

Fall in love with Madeira as we uncover the beauty and scenic Eastern side of the island, on a full day guided excursion. Today we explore some of the highlights including Pico do Arieiro Madeira’s third highest peak, Ribeiro Frio natural park, and Santana famous for its typical thatched roof cottages; before taking a well-deserved break for lunch (included).  We stop and admire the viewpoint in Portela with impressive rock formations of the eagle’s cliff and part of the north coast. We finish our excursion in Ponta de S. Lourenço, the Eastern point of the island before returning to our hotel.

Spend the rest of the evening at leisure.

Today we say a fond farewell to Madeira and our newfound friends as we depart for home.