Walking Madeira: Portugal’s Isle of Flowers By Foot
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- I enjoy getting my heart going on my bike or on trails
- Nothing beats the thrill of taking on a rewarding climb or ride on varied terrain with inclines
- Let’s keep moving — occasional stops only, please
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Hotel check-in at 2:00 p.m.
Welcome drink at 6:00 p.m. The Group Leader will greet everyone, lead introductions, and answer any questions. Unless otherwise noted, dinners on this program are typically buffet style. Breakfasts will offer a typical European-style ...
Please be advised that additional baggage fees for checked bags may apply and must be paid directly to the airline at check in.
We will transfer to the Lisbon airport by motorcoach for the flight to Funchal. Upon arrival in Funchal, a private motorcoach will tra...
Getting on/off motorcoach, driving approximately 2 hours, 60 miles total. Approximately 3 hours of walking for approximately 5 miles on trails.
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Approximately 3 hours of walking for approximately 4 miles through town, on uneven surfaces, and cobblestones.
Today, we will have a walking field trip to the city center. Along the way, we will have the chance to visit some gardens, the cathedral, the main stre...
Getting on/off motorcoach, driving1 hour, 40 miles total. Approximately 3 hours of walking for approximately 5 miles on trails.
We will enjoy a walking field trip along the Levada do Norte through one of the most fertile regions of the island where vineyards alt...
Getting on/off motorcoach, driving under 3 hour, 40 miles. Approximately 2 hours of walking for approximately 3 miles on trails and through villages.
We will ride by private motorcoach through the mountains to visit Pico do Arieiro to experience the magnificent ...
Getting on/off motorcoach, driving about 1 hour. Approximately 2 hours of walking for approximately 4 miles on trails and paved roads through villages.
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Getting on/off motorcoach, driving about 2 hours, 50 miles. Approximately 2 hours of walking for approximately 2 miles on trails with some stairs and gravel.
After driving by Machico, the spot where humans first set foot on the island, we will continue on to Pon...
Getting on/off motorcoach, airplane. Driving 1/2 hour, around 12 miles. Flight is under 2 hours.
We will transfer by motorcoach to the Funchal airport for our flight to Lisbon.
Free Time. The remainder of the day is on your own to see and do what interests...
Hotel check-out by 11:00 a.m.
If you are returning home, safe travels. If you are staying on independently, have a wonderful time. If you are transferring to another Road Scholar program, detailed instructions are included in your Information Packet for that pro...
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