Tours in Funchal, Madeira Island, Portugal

Madeira Nights Tour - Dinner and Show Commences: Funchal, Madeira Island, Portugal Duration: 4 hours   Enjoy dinner at a typical Madeiran restaurant where you will be served Espetada and other delicacies of Madeiran cookery. Coffee and wine is included and a folklore group will dance during dinner - you will even be invited to join them.   Enjoy dinner at a typical Madeiran restaurant where you will be served Espetada and other delicacies of Madeiran cookery. Coffee and wine is included and a folklore group will dance during dinner - you will even be invited to join them. Relax at a typical Madeiran restaurant and dine on Espetada - beef on a skewer spiced and grilled over an open fire. Taste other delicacies of Madeiran cookery and top it all off with coffee and wine, which is included. Watch a traditional folklore group perform the traditional and typical dances of Madeira. Then, enjoy the sights of Funchal by night from a belvedere.

Full Day Panoramic Tour to East Madeira Commences: Funchal, Madeira Island, Portugal Duration: 8 hours   This full day tour gives you the opportunity to see artisans at work, a town famous for its cottages and to enjoy picture perfect scenery. Visiting Camacha, Pico do Ariero, Ribeiro Frio, Portela and Santana, this tour will be the highlight of any visit to Madeira.   This full day tour gives you the opportunity to see artisans at work, a town famous for its cottages and to enjoy picture perfect scenery. Visiting Camacha, Pico do Ariero, Ribeiro Frio, Portela and Santana, this tour will be the highlight of any visit to Madeira. Camacha is a village famous for being the wickerwork center. Visit the factory and see artisans working and perhaps purchase articles from a wide collection available. Next you'll visit Pico do Arieiro, which is the second highest summit on the island (1,810 meters high) and offers wonderful views. Discover a natural park and take some time to explore a trout hatchery at Ribeiro Frio. After visiting the beautiful area of Faial, climb up to Santana, a picturesque village where you will find enchanting cottages with pointed thatched roofs which are today known world wide. Stop for lunch before visiting Portela (670 meters), a place where you can admire the impressive rock formations of the Eagle's Cliff, and part of the north coast, Pico do Facho. Return to Funchal visiting the historic seaside town of Machico where the discoverers first disembarked in 1420.

Encumeada, Madeira, Portugal Commences: Funchal, Madeira Island, Portugal Duration: 8 hours   Spend a day admiring the picturesque scenery of Madeira. Start today with a beautiful view from Cabo Girao, the second highest sea cliff in the world. Capture the view from Encumeada summit where you can see both sides of the island at the same time.   Spend a day admiring the picturesque scenery of Madeira. Start today with a beautiful view from Cabo Girao, the second highest sea cliff in the world. Capture the view from Encumeada summit where you can see both sides of the island at the same time. Enjoy the view over the typical fishing village Camara de Lobos from Pico da Torre, before continuing to Cabo Girao. This is the second highest sea cliff in the world, 580 meters high. Stop to enjoy the amazing view out to sea. At Encumeada summit (1,007 meters) both sides of the island (north and south) can be seen at the same time (weather permitting). Enjoy a stop for lunch, before continuing to Porto Moniz where you can discover one of the most beautiful points of the north coast - a road built on the rocks by the sea where you can admire the astonishing waterfalls. Porto Moniz on the northwest coast, is a village well known for its volcanic swimming pools, and Paul da Serra is the only plateau on the island at 1,400 meters high. On the way back to Funchal, you will visit Ponta do Sol.

Half Day Traditions and Enchanting Valleys Tour Commences: Funchal, Madeira Island, Portugal Duration: 4 hours   Stop at Pico dos Barcelos, viewpoint from where you can admire a beautiful view over Funchal. Journey to Eira do Serrado, viewpoint (1,094 meters) overlooking the valley of Curral das Freiras, a little village built in the crater of an extinct volcano.   Stop at Pico dos Barcelos, viewpoint from where you can admire a beautiful view over Funchal. Journey to Eira do Serrado, viewpoint (1,094 meters) overlooking the valley of Curral das Freiras, a little village built in the crater of an extinct volcano. The last stop will be at Camara de Lobos a typical fishing village, with its colorful boats, is one of the sights which Winston Churchill had painted from his terrace when he dedicated himself to painting back in the 1950's. While visiting this charming fishing port, enjoy visiting a private wine cellar to tasting of various Madeira wines.

Half Day Funchal Sea Cruise Commences: Funchal, Madeira Island, Portugal Duration: 2.5 - 3 hours   The perfect way to feel the tranquillity of the sea and enjoy the excitement of dolphin or whale watching as you cruise the Madeira coast. A half-day sea trip is a great way to get to know some of the most beautiful landscapes of the island.   The perfect way to feel the tranquillity of the sea and enjoy the excitement of dolphin or whale watching as you cruise the Madeira coast. A half-day sea trip is a great way to get to know some of the most beautiful landscapes of the island. Board the boat and keep your eyes on the sea to search for jumping dolphins or some slower whale fins cutting the salted water. If any wildlife is spotted, the boat will carefully get closer to watch these amazing sea mammals. In summer seabirds are commonly seen flying around and turtles seen swimming and diving deep below the surface. The route has to be taken to Cape Girao, one of the highest capes in the world, falling steeply from 580 meters of altitude to the deep blue sea. Trips running from May to September will make a stop here so you may go for a swim in the clear and calm waters. The way back to Funchal is along the coast to see the landscape of southwest Madeira where the green mountains spotted with houses contrast against the blue sea. The boat will pass along the bay of Camara de Lobos, a typical fishing village, near some of Madeira beaches and hotels. If weather conditions are not favorable to go to the west side, your itinerary may change to the east side of Funchal. Crew members will welcome you aboard and will help with anything you may need. There is a bar service on board with drinks available.

Commences: Funchal, Madeira Island, Portugal Duration: 1 - 1.5 hours   Enjoy the romantic moments before sunset on a relaxing cruise along the west coast of Funchal, reviving old routes of passenger and cargo vessels while admiring the wonderful view of southwest Madeira Island. Taste Madeira wine and feel the peaceful ambiance surrounding you on a blue and green background.   Enjoy the romantic moments before sunset on a relaxing cruise along the west coast of Funchal, reviving old routes of passenger and cargo vessels while admiring the wonderful view of southwest Madeira Island. Taste Madeira wine and feel the peaceful ambiance surrounding you on a blue and green background. Departing from Funchal marina, just next to the main pier, your evening cruise heads west to Camara de Lobos, a typical fishing village which Winston Churchill used to paint. You will have the chance to enjoy the beautiful landscape and feel the cool sea breeze stroking your face and relax. The route that will be followed is the same of the old passenger and cargo vessels known as "Carreireiros" which, on the beginning of the 20th century, regularly linked the villages of the south cost of the island. A toast, to celebrate your relaxing sea trip and holidays in this amazing island, will be made with the famous Madeira wine, just before the boat turns back. The way back is nearer the coast so you may appreciate the geological formations and the stunning cliffs emerging from the crystalline waters. If you are lucky, maybe you will be visited by some dolphins, turtles, whales or some rare seabirds.

Levada, Madeira, Portugal Commences: Funchal, Madeira Island, Portugal Duration: 4 hours Visit the magnificent estate of Quinta do Palheiro Ferreiro to appreciate the trees and flowers of this unique garden. The estate also offers great views over Funchal.   Visit the magnificent estate of Quinta do Palheiro Ferreiro to appreciate the trees and flowers of this unique garden. The estate also offers great views over Funchal. Continue on to Levada for a delightful 45 minute walk along the irrigation channel - a treat for all ages. Levada is a Portuguese word derived from the word "levar" which means to carry and roughly translated as "carriage way", but more correctly defined as mini-canal. The mini-canals are irrigation systems developed to distribute water from the rainfall heavy and wet regions on the north of the island to drier sun parched regions of the south. These are walking trails along the maintenance paths beside the Levadas.

Half Day Birdwatching Tour - East Madeira Island Commences: Funchal, Portugal Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes Observe the endemic species and sub-species of Madeira while delighting yourself with the scenery of the Eastern part of Madeira. On a tour mainly by car with some stops on the hot spots, you will visit at least two different habitats to observe several different species. This is a great tour for the whole family as there are no long walks.   Observe the endemic species and sub-species of Madeira while delighting yourself with the scenery of the Eastern part of Madeira. On a tour mainly by car with some stops on the hot spots, you will visit at least two different habitats to observe several different species. This is a great tour for the whole family as there are no long walks. Your first stop is at a park where you will be surrounded by the green of the indigenous and exotic species in such a quiet atmosphere that you can identify the birds by their the calls. You will certainly observe some species flying from one tree to the other or feeding on the ground, such as Goldfinches, Black Birds and Greenfinches. On a view point inside the Park, if the weather permits, you are able to admire the east extreme of the island and on a clear day, Porto Santo Island as well. The second stop of the tour takes you to an arid area, the habitat of the Berthelot's Pipit. Here you may also find Canaries, Goldfinches, Kestrels and Buzzards. Besides the birds you will be amazed by the landscape of rocky cliffs falling in the sea on one side and on the other side, the contrast view of the north and south of Madeira. If there is still time you may stop on a third spot, near a water course to observe some Grey Wagtails, Egrets and the Waxbills that live and reproduce freely here. This is a great tour for the whole family as there are no long walks and the diversity of natural species and landscapes to see is wide. You may even see horses, fallow deers or even red-legged partridges, but unfortunately these are in an enclosed space.

A chaffinch Commences: Funchal, Madeira Island, Portugal Duration: 5 hours   Admire all details of Laurel Forest, UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site, from flowers and tree to birds and butterflies. Be amazed with the views of deep valleys and high mountains of Madeira island. This tour combines a short and easy walk through beautiful Laurel forest with flora and bird watching in the stunning mountainous centre of Madeira island.   Admire all details of Laurel Forest, UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site, from flowers and tree to birds and butterflies. Be amazed with the views of deep valleys and high mountains of Madeira island. This tour combines a short and easy walk through beautiful Laurel forest with flora and bird watching in the stunning mountainous centre of Madeira island. First you are guided along a Levada (Madeiran water channel) through the humid and evergreen native forest to a fantastic view point. Here the Trocaz Pigeon can be scoped while Chaffinches and Robins play around you. The way back is by the same route with contrasting views and Firecrests can be seen jumping from one branch to another as day gets warmer. This humid and evergreen native forest contains the world's largest continuous area of ancient laurel trees and is a delightful environment. Next you break from this inspiring walk and if weather allows there is a ride to the third highest peak of Madeira where you can admire the amazing mountain scenery of Madeira and view species which make this arid area their habitat. If weather is not favourable at the peaks the tour will be diverted to a coastal area.

Full Day Birdwatching Tour - West Madeira Island Commences: Funchal, Madeira Island, Portugal Duration: 8 hours   If you want to learn about Madeira Island's natural treasures, don't join a crowded tour, join this full day Birdwatching tour with up to only eight participants. See Madeira's primitive endemic birds, indigenous forest and impressive mountains, all of which are surrounded by the Atlantic ocean.   If you want to learn about Madeira Island's natural treasures, don't join a crowded tour, join this full day Birdwatching tour with up to only eight participants. See Madeira's primitive endemic birds, indigenous forest and impressive mountains, all of which are surrounded by the Atlantic ocean. First stop will be on a valley surrounded by Madeira's indigenous forest - the Laurel Forest, to search for the Trocaz Pigeon. Next stop is on a high place where the ancient fetid laurels are shelters for Madeira Firecrests and Madeira Chaffinches. Next you will descend to sea level, for lunch, where you will dine on a nice fish or meat meal. Highly recommended is the tuna fish or the scabbard fish or, if you do not like fish, maybe the grilled steak with mushrooms. After lunch a short scenic walk for a good digestion and, if it is summer, to sea watch some seabirds. A 30 minute ride to reach the most western part of Madeira, a lovely place to watch Canaries, Berthelot's Pipits, Buzzards, Kestrels and with luck, some migrants. Last stop will be on the south coast of the island, on a fresh water lagoon near the sea, a beautiful spot for migrant waders, Moorhens and Coots and, if it is summer maybe see the rare Roseate Tern among Common Terns and Yellow-legged Gulls. If you hope to find as many species as you can in one day this will be the perfect tour for you as you are able to see most of the Madeira species and subspecies. This is not only a Birdwatching tour but also a flora and sightseeing tour as the places visited have very beautiful landscapes and are full of natural history.

Funchal, Madeira Island Commences: Funchal, Madeira Island, Portugal Duration: 30 minutes   Enjoy a hassle free departure with a Madeira Island to Santa Catarina Airport Shared Departure Transfer. Avoid the stress that comes with trying to get from A to B when in a foreign country. With a pre-paid voucher, there's no need to worry about having enough Euros to cover the taxi fare or trying to communicate your destination in Portuguese.   Enjoy a hassle free departure with a Madeira Island to Santa Catarina Airport Shared Departure Transfer. Avoid the stress that comes with trying to get from A to B when in a foreign country. With a pre-paid voucher, there's no need to worry about having enough Euros to cover the taxi fare or trying to communicate your destination in Portuguese. Travel from your Madeira Island Hotel to Santa Catarina Airport. Transfer services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Transfers are available from: ·         Funchal ·         Garajau ·         Machico ·         Canico When making a booking, you will need to advise your flight details and your Madeira Island Hotel details. Your transfer will be confirmed instantaneously and you will be provided with a travel voucher to present to the driver. It's that easy!

Picturesque Madeira Island Commences: Funchal, Madeira Island, Portugal Duration: 30 minutes   Travel from Santa Catarina Airport to your Madeira Island hotel. Transfer services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This is a shared transfer.   Travel from Santa Catarina Airport to your Madeira Island hotel. Transfer services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This is a shared transfer. Transfers available to: ·         Funchal ·         Garajau ·         Machico ·         Canico When making a booking, you will need to advise your flight details and your Madeira Island hotel details. Your transfer will be confirmed instantaneously and you will be provided with a travel voucher to present to the driver. It's that easy!