Tour Overview
| Duration | 5 Days / 4 Nights |
|---|---|
| Destination | Madeira Island — The Eternal Pearl of the Atlantic (Portugal) |
| Price From | $905 per person (twin share) |
| Tour Style | Classic Discovery |
| Operator | Portugal Travel Center | Data: TourRadar 2026 |
Itinerary Highlights
Day 1: Arrive Funchal — Welcome to the Floating Garden
Arrive at Madeira’s Cristiano Ronaldo Airport, named after the island’s most famous son. Transfer to your 4-star hotel in Funchal. Evening orientation walk through the historic Zona Velha (Old Town), where 16th-century doors are painted by local artists in a vibrant open-air gallery. Welcome dinner featuring espada com banana (black scabbardfish with banana — Madeira’s iconic dish). Overnight in Funchal.
Day 2: Pico do Areeiro & Monte
Ascend to Pico do Areeiro (1,818m), Madeira’s third-highest peak, watching dawn break above a sea of clouds. The panorama stretches from Ponta de São Lourenço to the jagged central massif. Descend to Monte via the famous wicker toboggan rides — carreiros in white uniforms and straw hats steer you 2km downhill at exhilarating speed. Visit the Monte Palace Tropical Garden, a seven-storey dream of Japanese bridges, Chinese terracotta warriors, and exotic flora. Overnight in Funchal.
Day 3: Porto Moniz & Northwest Coast
Spectacular coastal drive to Porto Moniz, where lava once flowed into the Atlantic and cooled into natural swimming pools. Swim in the warm volcanic waters with waves crashing against the basalt walls. Continue to Santana to see the iconic A-frame thatched houses — palheiros built by early settlers, now a living symbol of Madeiran heritage. Stop at São Vicente for a tasting of poncha, the island’s potent sugar cane spirit. Overnight in Funchal.
Day 4: Levada Walk & Laurissilva Forest
Walk the Levada do Rabaçal through the UNESCO World Heritage Laurissilva forest, a remnant of the ancient forests that covered Europe 20 million years ago. Follow the narrow irrigation channel carved into mountainsides — Madeira’s levadas stretch over 2,000 km. Reach the 25 Fontes (25 Springs), a magical spot where water cascades from a fern-draped wall into an emerald pool. Optional afternoon whale watching cruise (Madeira is one of Europe’s best cetacean hotspots). Farewell dinner in Funchal’s fish market district. Overnight in Funchal.
Day 5: Depart Funchal
Morning at leisure. Transfer to airport.
Inclusions
- 4 nights 4-star hotel in Funchal with breakfast
- Pico do Areeiro sunrise excursion
- Porto Moniz natural pools entry
- Santana thatched houses visit
- Levada do Rabaçal guided walk
- Poncha tasting experience
- Airport transfers
Exclusions
- International flights
- Monte toboggan ride (optional, ~€30)
- Whale watching cruise (optional)
- Travel insurance
