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Portugal (Madeira), 7 Days · Tailor-made by car
Route through the Pearl of the Atlantic
Tradition, cuisine and beautiful landscapes dotted with rugged mountains, ancient valleys, prehistoric forests and sea cliffs
Do you want to enjoy a dream holiday in a subtropical paradise almost on your doorstep? If the answer is yes, Madeira is the perfect destination for you. On our "Tour of the Pearl of the Atlantic" you will spend 7 unforgettable days discovering the best this Portuguese island has to offer. With its year-round mild climate, Madeira is an ideal destination to explore by car. Enjoy its volcanic beaches and beautiful natural pools by the sea! Its waters let you practice all kinds of water sports and even watch whales, dolphins and seals. The terrain is surprising and covering it at your own pace, without hurrying and enjoying every single kilometre of the way, turns into an unforgettable experience. Its rugged mountains conceal an interior of age-old valleys with villages like Curral das Freiras (Valley of the Nuns), with viewpoints worthy of the best films such as that of Boca da Encumeada, and an incredible laurel forest formed 20 million years ago and deemed a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. And back at the coast, the mountains dive into the water forming picture-postcard cliffs like those of Cabo Girão or the unmistakable Ponta de Säo Lourenço. Madeira is also home to history and traditions, such as its ancient sugar production or its whaling and volcanic past. In fact, in Säo Vicente you will find impressive caves carved out by lava and a centre specialised in volcanism. This trip will meet all your expectations, and fun is also guaranteed. Did you know that you can descend from Monte in one of its popular basket sleds, made of wood and wicker, right down to Funchal? You have to try it to believe it. As you see, discovering Madeira is a pleasure for all the senses. Take home a wicker object from Camacha, a good bottle of wine and savour its popular "espetada" (skewers), cod or freshly caught tuna. And then there are the Islanders who are so hospitable and welcoming that you will feel at home wherever you go.
Departure date
Departures from May 2024 till April 2025
From
London...
Travel details
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Travel details
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Day 1 City of origin - Santa Cruz - Câmara de Lobos - Cabo Girão - Ribeira Brava - Prazeres - Fajã da Ovelha - Ponta do Pargo - Porto Moniz
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Day 2 Porto Moniz - Paul da Serra - Boca de Encumeada - São Vicente - Porto Moniz
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Day 3 Porto Moniz - Ponta Delgada - Santana
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Day 4 Santana - Porto da Cruz - Machico - Caniçal - Punta de São Lourenço - Santana
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Day 5 Santana - Faial - Ribeiro Frio Natural Park - Pico do Arieiro - Camacha - Funchal
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Day 6 Funchal - Curral das Freiras - Monte - Funchal
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Day 7 Funchal - City of origin
Your trip includes
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Return flight.
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Stay in selected hotel in Porto Moniz.
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Selected meal plan in Porto Moniz.
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Stay in selected hotel in Santana.
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Selected meal plan in Santana.
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Stay in selected hotel in Funchal.
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Selected meal plan in Funchal.
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Rent-a-car.
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Insolvency protection.
Your trip doesn't include
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Possible toll charges.
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Important remarks
- Triple rooms in Europe are generally rooms with twin beds or a double, in which a folding bed is installed to accommodate the third person. Due to the inconvenience this causes, we advise against using this option as far the possible.
- The proposed excursions and tours for each day are purely suggestions, as you can tailor the trip to suit your times, tastes and needs.
- A credit card is considered a guarantee, so sometimes you will need one for check-in at hotels.
- Hotels usually have cots available. Otherwise, babies will have to share a bed with an adult.
- To pick up your rental car, you'll need a credit (not debit) card in the name of the person who made the booking, who must also be the named driver of the vehicle.
- If you want to explore its natural attractions and mountainous areas we recommend taking some warm clothing.