Walking Madeira: Portugal’s Isle of Flowers By Foot
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Highlights
- Admire indigenous and exotic plants of the Botanical Gardens on the grounds of the Quinta do Bom Sucesso
- Hike in a pristine laurel forest, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Visit the colorful market where local purveyors offer fresh fish, vegetables and fruit
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- 9 nights of accommodations
- 12 expert-led lectures
- 12 expert-led field trips
- 2 flights during the program
- 2 hands-on experiences
- An experienced Group Leader
- Customary gratuities throughout the program
- Road Scholar Assurance Plan
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Activity note: Hotel check-in is at 2:00 PM.
Afternoon: Depending on your arrival time, your Group Leader may be able to lead you downtown by public transportation or bring you on a short walk around the area of the hotel, pointing out the local...
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Pestana Village
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Accommodation: Holiday Inn Lisbon
Breakfast: At the hotel.
Morning: Private coach transfer to the Funchal airport for flight to Lisbon.
Lunch: Explore local fare on your own in Lisbon.
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Breakfast: At the hotel.
Morning: Transfers to the Lisbon airport for departure. This concludes our program. Please join our Facebook page and share photos of your program. Visit us at www.facebook.com/rsadventures.
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