Madeira – Pearl of the Atlantic

Madeira Discovery Tour – 8 Days

Overview

If your idea of a perfect holiday includes colourful gardens, sunshine, mountain views, countryside walks, and sampling local wine and crafts, Madeira is a hidden gem. This value-packed tour includes a full island tour, wine tasting, and plenty of free time to enjoy the famous levada walking trails through dramatic volcanic landscapes and lush forests.

What’s Included

• 7 nights in hotel accommodation (as specified or similar)
• International return flights with British Airways from London Gatwick
  (supplements may apply from other airports)
• 15 meals:
  • 7 breakfasts (Days 2–8)
  • 1 lunch (Day 4)
  • 7 dinners (Days 1–7)
    Note: 2020 stays at Pestana Casino Park Hotel do not include dinners
• 6 excursions and visits:
  • Tour of Funchal with a local guide
  • Entry to an embroidery factory and the Botanical Gardens
  • Wine tasting
  • Full-day island tour (with lunch)
  • Excursion to Eira do Serrado and Monte
• Portable audio headset system for excursions
• Titan’s VIP door-to-door travel service
• Titan local representative
• Coach travel within destination
• Porterage

Itinerary

Day 1: UK – Funchal
You’ll be collected from home by Titan’s VIP travel service for your flight to Madeira. On arrival, transfer to your hotel in Funchal.

Day 2: Funchal
Morning guided walking tour of the city including:

• Local market visit
• Embroidery factory
• Botanical Gardens
• Madeira wine tasting

Afternoon at leisure – consider visiting Rua de Santa Maria or Palheiro Gardens.

Day 3: Funchal – Free Day
Explore Funchal at your own pace. Optional:

• Cable car to Monte
• Visit to Jardim Tropical Monte Palace
• Optional evening folklore show (Espetada)

Day 4: Full-Day Island Tour
Tour includes:

• Pico da Torre (views over Camara de Lobos)
• Cabo Girao (world’s second highest cliff)
• Ribeira Brava
• Encumeada mountain views
• Chao dos Louros
• Sao Vicente
• Pousada dos Vinhaticos

Lunch included.

Day 5: Funchal – Free Day
Optional excursions available. Consider:

• Pico do Arieiro
• More levada walks
• Monte’s historic cable car and 18th-century Monte Palace
• Countryside and trails

Day 6: Eira do Serrado & Monte
Morning excursion:

• Eira do Serrado viewpoint overlooking Nun’s Valley
• Visit to Monte and Our Lady of Monte Church (includes the tomb of Charles I of Habsburg)

Day 7: Funchal – Free Day
Final full day at leisure. Optional excursion to the southeast coast. Alternatively, explore the levada canal walks – over 200 trails available, ranging in difficulty.

Day 8: Funchal – UK
Transfer to the airport for your return flight. Titan’s vehicle will be waiting to take you home.