Madeira Island Tour: East, West, and Curral das Freiras

Embark on a 2-day tour of Madeira, exploring Santana, Porto Moniz, and Curral das Freiras. Discover the island’s history and culture, with informative stops along the way. Affordable and convenient pickups from Funchal and Caniço hotels. Lunch break included. Book now!

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Porto Moniz Natural Swimming Pools - On this day, which can be Tuesday or Thursday, the tour starts between 08:30 and 09:15 we go to several places, the city of C. Lobos, the Cabo Girão viewpoint, R. Brava, the Paul da plateau Serra, the natural pools of Porto Moniz, Seixal, S. Vicente, on the Encumeada summit and return to Funchal. We stopped for 90 minutes at the Porto Moniz natural pools. Our driver/guide provides information along the route, making small stops for photo breaks and explaining what they are seeing, both geographically, historically and even gastronomically. Total tour time 7 hours - Santana - On another day it could be Sunday, Wednesday we do the East which starts between 08:30 and 09:15 we go to various places, making some stops like at Pico Areeiro, the third highest peak in Madeira, R. It’s cold the visit to trout farm, Santana, the famous typical houses, and a 90-minute break before heading to Porto da Cruz with the possibility of visiting a brandy mill, Machico where the Portuguese first landed in Madeira. Our driver/guide provides information along the route, making small stops for photo breaks and explaining what they are seeing, both geographically, historically and even gastronomically. Total tour time 7 hours. - Valley of the Nuns - In this package we have another half day included, it only starts on Monday and Friday in the afternoon between 1:30 pm and 2:15 pm depending on the pickup location, and we go to several locations, Pico Barcelos view from 360 to Funchal bay, Eira do Serrado 1094m above sea level with superb views of Curral das Freiras, a tasting of liqueurs or chestnut cake typical of this village. On the way back we stopped for a Madeira wine tasting. Total tour time is +/- 4 hours.
What's Included
  • In-vehicle air conditioning ensures a comfortable journey regardless of the weather.
  • Enjoy the convenience of a multilingual driver who can assist with language barriers.
  • All parking fees included, so you can relax and not worry about hidden costs.
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Carbonated beverages
  • Snacks
  • Gratification
Additional Information

Our affordable two-full-day tour package of both eastern and western regions, with an additional half-day tour of Curral das Freiras, offers a comprehensive exploration of the island. The package commences at varying times and days, with arrangements made in advance to ensure your availability. Complimentary pickups are provided from hotels in Funchal and Caniço, although slight delays due to traffic may be experienced. The driver will provide insights into the history and culture of the sites visited, with brief stops along the way for you to appreciate and photograph the stunning landmarks and vistas.
Meals are not encompassed in the package cost, but a 90-minute lunch break is scheduled each day. The return to the hotel is typically around 16:30 / 17:00. Note that we cease operations on December 25th and January 1st. Our team comprises of skilled and experienced tourism professionals.

  • Several days and different hours
Location
Porto Moniz Natural Swimming Pools
Rua do Lugar,
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Navigator21216324644
Jun 5, 2024
The visits were very good. - Our experience did not reach the company that organized it. However, they were very kind and as we had proof of purchase, we were able to go on the tours.
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Raduc752
Dec 9, 2023
Nuno Martins - Best tour guide! - Best tour guide! Excellent communication skills, knowledge, professionalism. It was not our first vacation in Madeira, yet we have learned so many wonderful things about the place and people. Highly recommended! Thank you Nuno!
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J3938nychristined
Oct 29, 2023
Go with Madeiralimo for a great experience! - The tours with Madeiralimo were amazing! We couldn't have asked for a better guide than Nuno! He showed us so many special places, and his commentary and insights really enriched the experience for us.
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