Funchal, Portugal
3 nights
Madeira Island Escape - Small Group
4 daysPortugal
Discover Madeira on a Small Group tour shaped by ocean views, local food and island tradition. Based in Funchal, you’ll explore the capital’s streets and flavors while getting closer to the landscapes, culture and daily life that define this Atlantic island.
- Length
- 4 days
- Starts and ends
- Funchal
- Meals
- 3 breakfasts, 2 dinners
- Group size
- 18
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Highlights
- An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
- Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
- Private air-conditioned vehicle
- All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
- Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
- Must-see sightseeing
- Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
- Optional Experiences and free time
- Explore Funchal, Santa Maria Street's famous painted doors, Lavradores Markets, Câmara de Lobos (Optional Experience), and a levada hiking trail and the iconic A‑frame houses of Santana (Optional Experience)
- Discover the food and culture of Madeira on a Local Specialist-led foodie tour
- Deluxe coach travel
- Selected hotel dinners plus a locally hosted meal
- 4-star stays
Itinerary
Day 1Welcome to MadeiraFunchal
Welcome to Funchal, capital of Madeira, the Portuguese island in the Atlantic known for its year-round climate, steep volcanic landscape and long tradition of trade, winemaking and agriculture. After arriving and settling into your hotel, join your small group for dinner and get your first taste of the local flavors that reflect the island’s distinct identity.
Day 2Food & Culture in FunchalFunchal
Make the most of a leisurely morning on Madeira, whether that means time by the sea, enjoying your resort’s facilities or heading into Funchal for a look around the capital. Or choose an Optional Experience to the south-west of the island, taking in Ponta do Sol, the Cabo Girão skywalk and Câmara de Lobos. Join a Local Specialist for a foodie walking tour that introduces you to Madeira through its flavors and culture. As you explore Funchal, learn how the island’s history has shaped its food scene, with local tastings bringing the stories to life. Visit the lively Lavradores Market, then walk along Santa Maria Street, known for its painted doors and murals.
- Cultural Foodie Walking Tour
Day 3Funchal at LeisureFunchal
Today is yours to enjoy Madeira at your own pace. You could browse the boutiques of Funchal, explore the old town streets of Zona Velha or take the cable car up to Monte for views over the bay and the city below. You could also join an Optional Experience and experience the island's nature by exploring the mountain forests with a Local Specialist on a Levada trail hike.
Day 4Farewell MadeiraFunchal
This morning, your stay in Madeira comes to an end. After breakfast, bid farewell to your Travel Director and fellow travelers as your tour concludes in Funchal.
Hotels
What’s included
Optional experiences
Flavors and Views of South-West Madeira
Dates and prices
Per person, twin share