Easy Funchal: Around the Island (Wheelchair Accessible)

Easy Funchal: Around the Island (Wheelchair Accessible)

4 hours | Madeira (Funchal) | F N C - 2 9 1
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Description

Points of Interest

  • Monte
  • Island Drive
Wheelchair Accessible, Easy activity

Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.

View the sights on a narrated drive. This half-day tour is ideal for those who prefer little or no walking. Travel to the island's southeast coast and see the following sights: At Machico, discover a once sleepy fishing village where the first settlers first landed in the 15th century. Today it's a lively holiday resort. Next is the small village of Porto da Cruz with the Eagle's Eye, the massive rock formation towering some 1,800 feet above. Enjoy dramatic views of the sea and mountains, passing Faial to Ribeiro Frio.Visit Madeira's trout hatchery, boasting lovely manicured grounds Climb through woodlands to Poiso Pass, which rises 4,308 feet and offers views of the island's highest peaks, Pico Ruivo and Pico do Arieiro. Descend to Terreiro da Luta, once the terminus of the old funicular railway. Finally, drive through Monte to Funchal en route to your ship.

Special Notes:

The content of this tour is identical to FNC-290. Only guests using a wheelchair can book this tour, as it ensures accessible transportation. Due to the specialized nature of some lift-equipped vehicles, priority is given to guests using a wheelchair and one companion only; additional companions may be required to travel on the transportation provided for tour FNC-290. Bookings not marked with an accessibility requirement will be removed from the tour's inventory.

Comfortable walking shoes and warm cardigan / jacket is recommended, as Madeira has a micro climate.

Visibility from all scenic outlooks is dependent upon the weather and therefore cannot be guaranteed.

This tour is conducted mainly by coach with photo stops, which will in some cases have some steps and cobble stones to negotiate.

Sequence of tour stops may vary.

Details

Tour timeline may vary to avoid overcrowding, etc.

Re-board your vehicle and return to your ship

Transport type: Air Conditioned Motorcoach
Transport Capacity: 50
Travel time: 00:20
Time at site: 00:10
Inside visit: No
Air conditioned: Yes
Restroom available: No
Photo/video opportunity: Yes

Stop for The Eagle's Eye and Porto da Cruz village

Transport type: Air Conditioned Motorcoach
Transport Capacity: 50
Travel time: 00:20
Time at site: 00:30
Inside visit: No
Air conditioned: No
Restroom available: Yes
Photo/video restrictions: No
Photo/video opportunity: Yes

Photo stop for the Trout Hatchery

Transport type: Air Conditioned Motorcoach
Transport Capacity: 50
Travel time: 00:30
Time at site: 00:30
Inside visit: No
Air conditioned: No
Restroom available: Yes
Shopping available: Yes
Photo/video restrictions: No
Photo/video opportunity: Yes

Photo stop for the Peace Monument at Terreiro da Luta

Transport type: Air Conditioned Motorcoach
Transport Capacity: 50
Travel time: 00:10
Inside visit: No
Air conditioned: No
Restroom available: No
Shopping available: No
Photo/video restrictions: No
Photo/video opportunity: Yes

Re-board your motorcoach and return to your ship

Transport type: Air Conditioned Mini Bus
Transport Capacity: 50
Travel time: 00:30