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Madeira & Porto Santo

9 Nights

A five-night break in the city of Funchal with two full day tours included to get you acquainted with the island's scenic landscapes and quaint villages. With three days spent at your leisure you will have just enough time to explore Funchal's historic centre, visit the beautiful botanical gardens and take a stroll along its stunning coastline. A further 3 nights in Porto Santo will give you the opportunity to relax and unwind on its glorious white sand beaches before returning home.

Itinerary

Day 1

Scheduled flights departing from your nearest airport. Once you arrive in Madeira you will be taken to your hotel.

Day 2

A day to explore Funchal at your leisure. Stroll through the historic centre, visit the Lavradores market with its exotic fruit and fresh produce, and walk through the cobbled streets of Zona Velha with its colourfully painted doors and enticing restaurants. After lunch hop on one of the cable cars from Funchal up to Monte for a walk around its tropical garden and take in the magnificent views over the bay of Funchal. We suggest you make your way back down to Funchal in one of the iconic ''basket cars'‘, an exhilarating journey downhill on a wicker sledge powered by two men and their trusty rubber soled shoes! Once you reach the end of the run you can either take a taxi back to the city centre or walk, which will take you about 30 minutes.

Day 3

You will be picked up from your hotel for a full day of sightseeing of the Island's western side. Tour highlights include Camara de Lobos, Cabo Girão, the mountain pass of Encumeada and lunch in Porto Moniz. After visiting Seixal and a stop in São Vicente you will be taken back to your hotel.

Day 4

Another day to explore the city of Funchal. If you haven’t already, walk down to the Marina, enjoy a tour of the Blandy's Wine Lodge followed by a tasting or head to the Lido promenade for a scenic stroll alongside the ocean. Here you will find various shaded green areas to savour the views or you could take your swimming gear and visit one of the bathing complexes along the promenade.

Day 5

Today you will be picked up from your hotel to explore the Eastern part of the Island. Tour highlights include Pico do Areeiro, Ribeiro Frio and Santana where you will stop for lunch. The tour will continue onto Faial, Portela, Ponta de São Lourenço with the final destination being Machico, the second largest town in Madeira.

Day 6

Today you will head over to the Island of Porto Santo. We recommend you take the ferry over to the island, its a comfortable 3 hour journey and allows for memorable views as the island of Madeira slips away into the distance. Once you arrive at the port you will be transferred to your hotel.

Day 7 & 8

Meant for some relaxation you could just simply use these two days to bask in the sunshine and benefit from the islands therapeutic sand and its warm waters, rich in minerals. Alternatively, those who prefer to use their time to explore the island could do so on their own by renting a quad bike or joining an island tour which normally only takes around 3 hours. Although small, Porto Santo offers an array of activities to suit all interests such as golf, diving, sailing, boat rides, bike riding, kayaking, and a handful of walking trails.