Madeira - Pearl of the Atlantic

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With scenery from the jagged volcanic interior to its ruggedly-beautiful coastline, attractive and historical towns and cities, public gardens ablaze with floral colour and year-round subtropical sunshine, it’s little wonder Madeira is so treasured as a holiday destination. Discover the best of the ‘Pearl of the Atlantic’ on this great-value holiday.
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

What's this trip about?

    With scenery from the jagged volcanic interior to its ruggedly-beautiful coastline, attractive and historical towns and cities, public gardens ablaze with floral colour and year-round subtropical sunshine, it’s little wonder Madeira is so treasured as a holiday destination. Discover the best of the ‘Pearl of the Atlantic’ on this great-value holiday.

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Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • Cultural

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture

Trip includes

    • 7 nights in hotel (accommodation as specified or similar)
    • 8 meals: 7 breakfasts (days 2-8) 1 lunch (day 4) (7 dinners (days 1-7) at the VidaMar Resort Hotel Madeira only
    • VOX portable audio headset system on excursions
    • Included excursions and visits: 6
    • Tour of Funchal by local guide
    • Entrance to Patricio and Gouveia embroidery factory and the Botanical Gardens
    • Wine tasting at the Madeira Wine Company
    • Full-day Island tour including lunch
    • Excursion to Eira Do Serrado and Monte
    • Titan’s VIP door-to-door travel service
    • Free connecting flights to London
    • Check-in service by Titan staff
    • Services of an experienced Titan local representative
    • Scheduled British Airways flights
    • Best available coaches with experienced drivers
    • Hotel porterage (one bag per person)
    • Airport taxes, security charges and fuel surcharges
    • UK Air Passenger Duty (APD)

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Itinerary

Day 1 London - Funchal Titan’s VIP door-to-door travel service collects you from home, for your journey to London Heathrow or Gatwick Airport and a scheduled British Airways flight to Madeira, which may be via Lisbon. On arrival we transfer to the centrally-located Pestana Casino Park Hotel (5T), with spectacular views from its cliff-top position. Day 2 Funchal Today you are at leisure to explore Funchal. Within ninety years of the first settlers coming to Madeira, Funchal grew quickly into a city. Today it is very different from the days of pirates. The perfectly cobbled streets now blend with a modern city with top class restaurants. The City Hall, remodelled to the revivalist style of the 1940s, is a beautiful and noble building, decorated with the portraits of the city’s influential including Portuguese kings. Maybe take a cable car up to Monte from the Old Town or the Botanical Gardens for an alternative way to experience the beautiful vistas. The Jardim Tropical Monte Palace is a tranquil gem with koi filled crystal-clear lakes and peacocks freely roaming the manicured landscape. Day 3 Funchal We depart on a tour of Funchal, including a guided walk through the colourful market - with its array of exotic flowers, freshly-caught fish and succulent fruits. We visit ‘Patricio & Gouveia’ embroidery factory, the renowned Botanical Gardens ablaze with sub-tropical flora, and conclude at the Madeira Wine Company, where you may sample the local wine produced by the island’s leading company. This afternoon is at leisure. Maybe take some time to enjoy the painted doors of Rua de Santa Maria or the carefully nurtured Palheiro Gardens. Day 4 Island tour A full-day tour of the island, including Pico da Torre for beautiful views over Camara de Lobos’ dazzling bay and Cabo Girao, the world’s second highest cliff. On to Ribeira Brava, one of the island’s first parishes, and through the jagged mountains to Encumeada, where the views are simply stunning if vertigo inducive. Travel north on a scenic drive through Chao dos Louros to Sao Vicente, set where a beautiful valley meets the sea, to have lunch. Our final stop is the Pousada dos Vinhaticos, surrounded by lush undulating landscape 900 metres above sea level, as we return south to Funchal. Day 5 Eira Do Serrado This morning we travel to Eira do Serrado, for an inspiring view down the valley of chestnut trees, surrounded by steep volcanic mountains. Far below is the isolated village of Nun’s Valley, known to be where nuns took refuge from the pirates who frequently attacked Madeira. Travel on to Monte to visit Lady of the Mount Church. The most important pilgrimage site in Madeira, with lively processions held every August, it contains the austere tomb of Charles I of Habsburg and a revered statue of Our Lady of the Mountain. Days 6-7 Funchal These two days are at leisure. In the 16th century an open canal system was developed from the wetter regions of the island to the sun parched regions of the south. There are over 200 enduring, beautiful walks along these Levadas, with varying levels of difficulty across dramatic landscapes and through lush vegetation. There are five to choose from in Funchal but don’t take these on lightly, a guided walk is recommended to safely explore the natural heritage. Or maybe spend your time learning more of the island’s history at the Madeira Story Centre or through the nostalgic photographs at Museu Photographia Vicentes. Day 8 Funchal - London We transfer to Funchal Airport for a scheduled British Airways flight to London Heathrow or Gatwick Airport, which may be via Lisbon. On arrival you will be met and guided to your Titan vehicle, for the journey home.

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Price From $1,269
Price per day$159
Last Updated: 8/10/2021

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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