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Full-Day Discovery of East Madeira: The Picturesque Village of Santana

Full-Day Discovery of East Madeira: The Picturesque Village of Santana

Discover the charms of the eastern side of Madeira and the enchanting town of Santana. The first stop of your journey is the town of Camacha, where skillful artisans still weave traditional wicker baskets using little more than their deft hands! You will then pass through the highest peaks of Madeira to reach Ribeiro Frio to visit the intriguing trout hatchery. After savoring the flavors of Eastern Madeira over lunch in Faial, you will head to Santana, the most picturesque village in Madeira famous for keeping the traditional thatched roofed cottages just like they were in the past centuries. The final legs of your tour will be Porto da Cruz followed by Portela, where you can enjoy a spectacular view over the "Eagle's Nest" town of Machico.
Included
  • Round-trip transportation from / to your hotel.
  • Certified English speaking guide.
Not Included
  • Personal expenses during tour (drinks or food).
  • Tips for guide and driver (non-compulsory).
Duration: 8 hours
Possibility to Combine with Other Tours: No
  • Exploration & Discovery
Full-Day Discovery of West Madeira: The Picturesque Village of Santana

Full-Day Discovery of West Madeira: The Picturesque Village of Santana

Experience the wild beauty of Madeira and the improbable Porto Moniz. Your journey begins with a visit to the small fishing village of Câmara de Lobos famous for being the inspiration for many of Winston Churchill's paintings. You will then head to the Cabo Girao, the highest promontory in Europe and the second highest in the world, before taking a short break in the pleasant seaside village of Ribeira Brava. Witness the extraordinary laurisilva forest and head towards Porto Moniz where you will enjoy a pleasant lunch in a local restaurant by the natural pools. On the way back to Funchal, you will head toward Paúl da Serra and descend towards the coast to Ponta do Sol, Ribeira Brava, and take the motorway back to Funchal.
Included
  • Round-trip transportation from / to your hotel.
  • Certified English speaking guide.
Not Included
  • Personal expenses during tour (drinks or food).
  • Tips for guide and driver (non-compulsory).
Duration: 8 hours
Possibility to Combine with Other Tours: No
  • Exploration & Discovery
Half-Day Discovery of Funchal and Monte

Half-Day Discovery of Funchal and Monte

Today you will have the opportunity to explore some of the best attractions in Funchal and the nearby Monte. Your journey begins at the local market where you will encounter flower sellers wearing bright traditional costumes, local producers with colorful produce stands around a central patio, and a vibrant fish market, where, among other species caught in this part of the Atlantic, you will see the otherworldly scabbard fish. You will then head to Monte where you can walk through the gardens and climb the stairs of the Church of Our Lady of the Monte before heading back down to the town of Funchal.
Included
  • Round-trip transportation from / to your hotel.
  • Certified English speaking guide.
  • All entrance fees & taxes.
Not Included
  • Personal expenses during tour (drinks or food).
  • Tips for guide and driver (non-compulsory).
Duration: 4 hours
Possibility to Combine with Other Tours: No
  • Art & Culture
Exploring the Nun's Valley

Exploring the Nun's Valley

Discover the Nuns Valley, a little known side of Madeira nestled in the island’s interior. After being picked up from your hotel you will be taken to the famous "Pico dos Barcelos" where you can enjoy a spectacular view over Funchal. You will then continue to the Eira do Serrado where you will encounter yet another remarkable view, this time over Curral das Freiras, also known as the Nuns Valley. This staggering scenery testifies to the volcanic activity that shaped the island of Madeira while its lands are quite well known for its cherry liqueur, «ginja», and its chestnut cake.
Included
  • Round-trip transportation from / to your hotel.
  • Certified English speaking guide.
Not Included
  • Personal expenses during tour (drinks or food).
  • Tips for guide and driver (non-compulsory).
Duration: 4 hours
Possibility to Combine with Other Tours: No
  • Sailing & Outdoor
Discovering the Volcanic History of Madeira

Discovering the Volcanic History of Madeira

This tour will introduce you to the volcanic origins of the island of Madeira and teach you about the geological transformations that Madeira has undergone over the millennia. You will head to the volcanic caves of Sao Vicente on Madeira´s northern coast. Once there you will be able to see the inner recesses of the island and evidence of the volcanic convulsion that led to Madeira’s creation. The caves are in essence a series of lava tubes that were created over 400 thousand years ago. Located near Sao Vicente, the volcano welcoming center combines science and culture with leisure and entertainment. Here you can watch its exciting audiovisual shows that depict how the volcano gave shape to the caves and the island of Madeira itself.
Included
  • Round-trip transportation from / to your hotel.
  • Certified English speaking guide.
  • All entrance fees & taxes.
Not Included
  • Personal expenses during tour (drinks or food).
  • Tips for guide and driver (non-compulsory).
Duration: 4 hours
Possibility to Combine with Other Tours: No
  • Sailing & Outdoor