Ultimate Madeira

Ultimate Madeira

7 hours | Madeira (Funchal) | F N C - 1 0 0
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Description

Points of Interest
  • Island Drive
  • Monte
  • Wine-tasting
  • Toboggan Rides
Shopping Opportunities, Includes meal, Moderate activity

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

View some of the spectacular scenery for which Madeira is renowned and head out towards the east with stops at Pináculo, where there are excellent views over the town and bay of Funchal. Then off to Ponta do Garajau which is famous for the statue of Christ the Redeemer that stands there, looking out at sea with outstretched arms as well as its views over Funchal and the Natural Park of Garajau. Enjoy lunch at Poiso, where you will sample traditional Madeira cuisine accompanied by red or white wine, rounded off with a glass of Madeira and coffee, and a local folklore group to entertain you while you dine. After lunch, your tour proceeds to the village of Monte, notable for many fine properties and gardens established in or near the village. Perched on a hill above Funchal, Monte's twin-towered, 18th-century church is a notable landmark where the statue of Our Lady of Monte (circa 15 century) resides and is credited with being the source of many miracles. Inside the church you will also find the tomb of Charles I, the last Emperor of the Austro-Hungarian Empire who died in Madeira in exile, in 1922. Then enjoy a toboggan ride down the hill in wicker sledges, once an established form of transport. When you return to Funchal, your tour will proceed to a wine lodge where you are invited to join a tasting of some fine Madeira wine, world famous for over 400 years.

Special Notes:

Participation is limited.

The twin-towered Church of Our Lady of Monte is subject to closure without notice and visit is time and opening permitting.
There may be a wait for the basket sledge during peak times, as it's a popular tourist attraction.

Wear comfortable clothes and bring a jacket - Madeira features a wide range of microclimates.

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

Bring local currency for additional purchases.

Child Price:

12 & under reduced

Details

Tour timeline may vary to avoid overcrowding, etc.

Depart from the ship and photo stop at Pinaculo viewpoint

Transport type: Walking
Transport Capacity: 50
Travel time: 00:30
Time at site: 00:15
Inside visit: No
Air conditioned: No
Walking distance: 100
Restroom available: No
Shopping available: No
Photo/video restrictions: No
Photo/video opportunity: Yes

Scenic Drive to Garajau and visit the statue of Christ the Redeemer

Transport type: Air Conditioned Motorcoach
Transport Capacity: 50
Travel time: 01:00
Time at site: 00:15
Steps: 15
Restroom available: Yes
Photo/video restrictions: No

Drive to second highest peak for photo stop at Pico do Arieiro

Transport type: Walking
Transport Capacity: 50
Travel time: 00:30
Time at site: 00:15
Inside visit: No
Air conditioned: No
Walking distance: 100
Steps: 10
Restroom available: Yes
Shopping available: Yes
Photo/video restrictions: No
Photo/video opportunity: Yes

Lunch stop at Poiso - Casa Abrigo do Poiso

Transport type: Walking
Transport Capacity: 50
Travel time: 00:30
Time at site: 01:00
Inside visit: Yes
Air conditioned: Yes
Walking distance: 100
Steps: 5
Restroom available: Yes
Shopping available: No
Photo/video restrictions: No

Drive to Monte village for visit

Transport type: Walking
Transport Capacity: 50
Travel time: 00:30
Time at site: 00:15
Inside visit: No
Air conditioned: No
Walking distance: 1000
Steps: 75
Restroom available: Yes
Shopping available: Yes
Photo/video restrictions: No
Photo/video opportunity: Yes

Toboggan ride to Livramento

Transport type: Other
Transport Capacity: 50
Travel time: 00:30
Inside visit: No
Air conditioned: No
Restroom available: No
Shopping available: No
Photo/video restrictions: No
Photo/video opportunity: Yes

Drive to Wine Lodge for Tasting of Madeira Wine

Transport type: Air Conditioned Motorcoach
Transport Capacity: 50
Travel time: 00:30
Time at site: 00:45
Inside visit: Yes
Walking distance: 800
Steps: 10
Restroom available: Yes
Shopping available: Yes
Photo/video restrictions: No

Re-board your motorcoach and return to your ship

Transport type: Air Conditioned Motorcoach
Transport Capacity: 50
Travel time: 00:15