Madeira: Food & Wine Experience

Day By Day Itinerary

1. Day 1 Arrival in Madeira Island & Transfer to the Hotel

   Suggestion for the day:

   • Take the afternoon to stroll around Funchal’s historical streets and gardens.

   Highlights:

   • Monte Palace Tropical Garden
   • Madeira Botanical Garden
   • Funchal Cable Car
   • Church of Nossa Senhora do Monte
   • Monte Toboggan Ride
   • São Tiago Fortress
   • Mercado dos Lavradores
2. Day 2 Free Day for Personal Activities

   Suggestion for the day:

   • Explore Madeira’s stunning West Coast

   Highlights:

   • Ribeira Brava
   • São Vicente
   • Seixal
   • Porto Moniz
   • Calheta 
   • Ponta do Sol 

   Book here your Western tour. 

3. Day 3 Free Day for Personal Activities

   Suggestion for the day:

   • Discover Madeira’s Eastern wonders

   Highlights:

   • Santana
   • Machico
   • Pico do Arieiro
   • Ponta de São Lourenço 

   Book here your Eastern tour. 

4. Day 4 A half-day food & wine walking tour in Funchal (included)

   This fantastic food and wine tour will take you through the amazing city of Funchal, where you will discover all about Madeira's culture, history, and wines, as well as taste the most traditional and authentic flavors from some local restaurants, factories (think chocolates and cookies!), wine producers, and the local fresh market.

5. Day 5 A safari + Madeira table wine tasting & tapas experience (included)

   Escape the city and head to the breathtaking valley of Serra d´Água, where after a fabulous photo stop at the Encumeada pass, you´ll get to experience the UNESCO acclaimed  largest forest of laurel trees (Laurissilva), go offroad in an open-roofed luxury Land Rover, and visit the fabulous northern vineyards, where you can look forward to having a unique taste of different Madeira Table Wines along with some tapas

    

6. Day 6 Free Day for Personal Activities

   Suggestion for the day:

   • With its many gorgeous mountains and waterfalls, it’s no surprise that Madeira has long been referred to as a “hiker’s paradise”. Many of these trails follow the old irrigation canals called “levadas” that were used to bring water from the north side of the island to the south. Although still used today, many of these canals are also widely used for walking. No matter your preference or experience level, there are many different types of trails all over Madeira. Beginners or those looking for a more leisurely nature walk should stick to the south side of the island, while those looking for a more exhilarating trekking experience should head north to the mountainous side of the island.

   Recommended hikes:

   • Caldeirão Verde
   • Rabaçal - 25 Fontes
   • Ponta de São Lourenço 
7. Day 7 Free Day for Personal Activities

   Suggestion for the day:

   • Monte Toboggan Ride Experience
   • Experiencing the Monte Toboggan Ride is an iconic rite of passage when visiting Madeira.
   • It consists of a “Monte sledge” made of wicker and wood with two to three seats, powered by two drivers (carreiros) in white uniforms and straw hats. 
   • The ride takes you through scenic streets for 10 minutes and a distance of 2 km.
   • This tradition dates back to years ago, when inhabitants used it as a way of getting to the center of Funchal.

    

8. Day 8 Transfer to the Airport & Return Flight Home