Portugal (Madeira), 8 Days · Tailor-made by car

The extraordinary Route

Explore the most authentic side of the stunning Madeira on a tour around its most emblematic landmarks

Choosing Madeira as a destination for your holiday is already a surefire success, but kicking it off in Funchal makes it even more special. The capital of the island, which will be your base camp for the first few days, gives an insight into the culture, cuisine and people of Madeira. The "Madeira: the extraordinary island" tour will showcase its luscious landscapes, steep streets and beautiful beaches. You'll also like Monte, one of the most traditional districts of Funchal and home to the Monte Palace Tropical Garden and the cable car that offers unrivalled views of the area. The city also boasts a wealth of cultural options, such as the Museum of Contemporary Art, Blandy's Wine Lodge and the museum dedicated to Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal's most famous footballer. Outside Funchal, you'll come closer to the earth's core than ever before in São Vicente or enjoy a dip in a volcanic pool in Porto Moniz. You'll feel at one with nature in Santo da Serra and in Ribeiro Frio, home to a nature park embraced by native vegetation and surrounded by majestic mountains. We've planned out a relaxing road trip without long periods at the wheel. This means you can travel at your own pace and stop off wherever you fancy, taking in the host of attractions that have made this Portuguese paradise so famous.

The extraordinary Route

Departure date

Departures from March 2024 till March 2025

From

Dublin, Shannon, Cork...

NatureFamilies

Travel details

  • Travel details

  • Day 1 City of origin - Funchal

  • Day 2 Funchal and surroundings

  • Day 3 Funchal and surroundings

  • Day 4 Funchal - São Vicente

  • Day 5 São Vicente - Porto Moniz - São Vicente

  • Day 6 São Vicente - Arco de São Jorge - Santana - Ribeiro Frio - Santo da Serra

  • Day 7 Santo da Serra - Machico - Caniçal - Santo da Serra

  • Day 8 Santo da Serra - Funchal - City of origin

Your trip includes

  • Return flight.

  • Stay in selected hotel in Funchal.

  • Selected meal plan in Funchal.

  • Stay in selected hotel in São Vicente.

  • Selected meal plan in São Vicente.

  • Stay in selected hotel in Santo da Serra.

  • Selected meal plan in Santo da Serra.

  • Rent-a-car.

Your trip doesn't include

  • Possible toll charges.

  • Insolvency protection.

Important remarks

- Triple rooms in Europe are generally rooms with twin beds or a double, in which a folding bed is installed to accommodate the third person. Due to the inconvenience this causes, we advise against using this option as far the possible.

- The proposed excursions and tours for each day are purely suggestions, as you can tailor the trip to suit your times, tastes and needs.

- A credit card is considered a guarantee, so sometimes you will need one for check-in at hotels.

- Hotels usually have cots available. Otherwise, babies will have to share a bed with an adult.

- To pick up your rental car, you'll need a credit (not debit) card in the name of the person who made the booking, who must also be the named driver of the vehicle.