Funchal Trip Overview
I can go pick you up at the port, on any cruise line when you want, in my UMM (open classic ex-army Portuguese jeep – it has a cover also for all weather conditions), at a time appropriate to your schedule.
In this full-day private tour, we will explore the western part of Madeira Island, always away from the typical “tourist routes”.
Get ready to be amazed by panoramic views and explore the heart of nature, while learning all about Madeira’s traditions and history.
If you would like to include also some of the most popular attractions as for example the cable car, and the sledge toboggan basket ride on Monte, I am flexible!
We can make my program, create your own tour, or just minor changes during the tour, away from the big groups, taking advantage of the good things that Madeira has to offer!
I will do my best to provide you a unique experience that you will never forget!
Additional Info
* Duration: 6 hours
* Starts: Funchal, Portugal
* Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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What to Expect When Visiting Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
I can go pick you up at the port, on any cruise line when you want, in my UMM (open classic ex-army Portuguese jeep – it has a cover also for all weather conditions), at a time appropriate to your schedule.
In this full-day private tour, we will explore the western part of Madeira Island, always away from the typical “tourist routes”.
Get ready to be amazed by panoramic views and explore the heart of nature, while learning all about Madeira’s traditions and history.
If you would like to include also some of the most popular attractions as for example the cable car, and the sledge toboggan basket ride on Monte, I am flexible!
We can make my program, create your own tour, or just minor changes during the tour, away from the big groups, taking advantage of the good things that Madeira has to offer!
I will do my best to provide you a unique experience that you will never forget!
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Gare Maritima do Porto do Funchal, Funchal, Madeira 9004-518 Portugal
Your private tour begins at the Port (On any cruise line), in my UMM (open classic ex-army Portuguese jeep – it has a cover also for all weather conditions), at a time appropriate to your schedule.
Get ready to be amazed by panoramic views and explore the heart of nature, while learning all about Madeira’s traditions and history.
You will have the opportunity of riding in a very relaxed safari-style tour, going to places that you just have to see!
We`ll take you off the beaten track, whenever possible, through old roads & off-road, in really remote places, hidden valleys and villages lost in the mountains, so you can see the wild beauty of the island, all done in a very calm safe and relaxed way.
Along our route we will stop at all the good photo opportunities, on an exciting open jeep ride, enjoying various experiences, awakening all your senses.
At the end of the tour you will want to return and stay longer on my paradise 🙂
Stop At: Mercado dos Lavradores, Rua Brigadeiro Oudinot, Funchal, Madeira 9060-209 Portugal
We will be able to make a short stop to visit the Funchal market, where you can taste the typical fruits of Madeira, and also visit the fish and flower market. Flexible
if you would like to include also some of the most popular attractions as for example the cable car, and the sledge toboggan basket ride on Monte, or even ask us for advise, or leave it on our hands to prepare for you a special one!
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Zona Velha, Funchal, Madeira Portugal
We will pass through the narrow and charismatic streets of Funchal’s old town.
Stopping in all the good photo opportunities, in a thrilling open top jeep ride, standing up when possible, learning about our island fauna, flora and social life!
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Historic Center of Funchal, Funchal, Madeira Portugal
We will cross the Center of Funchal towards the high areas of Funchal, and along the route we will make several stops for photos.
Stop At: Estádio dos Barreiros, Caminho da Nazaré 39, 9000-160 Funchal, Portugal
Along the way, we will pass very close to the Barreiros stadium, a local club where we can enjoy a magnificent landscape of the center of Funchal.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Miradouro Pico Dos Barcelos, Estrada Comandante Camacho de Freitas, Funchal, Madeira Portugal
The Pico dos Barcelos Viewpoint is approximately 355 meters above sea level. From this point there is a splendid panoramic view over Funchal bay and the city area, with the Desertas Islands in the background.
This viewingpoint was recently restructured and nowdays it includes additional green and commercial areas where local crafts and restaurants can be found and also new leisurement facilities. This area underwent substantial improvements in terms of pedestrian and automobile access.
After that, we will visit the coastal region and hidden villages in the mountains of Câmara de Lobos
The journey begins in the direction of Fajã das Galinhas, where we will find an incredible view (700 meters high) difficult to describe.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Estreito de Camara de Lobos, Estreito de Camara de Lobos, Madeira, Madeira Islands
We will enter the rugged mountains and valleys of Câmara de Lobos, passing through the wine region of Estreito de Câmara de Lobos.
Along the way (ancient paths), up the hill, we will make several stops for photos or explanations, being able to contemplate a fantastic scenery of banana trees or vineyards (this route seems painted in green or bronze).
The vines testify to the deep relationship between man and nature, in a communion of hard but beautiful work.
Stopping in all the good photo opportunities, always in relaxed atmosphere, far from the beaten track.
After we keep going up to Faja das Galinhas viewpoint (700m) with an amazing view, where we will make another stop (15m)
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Miradouro da Boca dos Namorados, Jardim da Serra, Camara De Lobos, Madeira 9300 Portugal
From here we will be able to see Curral das Freiras (Nuns Valley), village nestled on one of the many volcanic craters, which originated the Island. The village is so named as it is believed that it was the place chosen by a group of nuns to take shelter from the attacks of pirates and corsairs.
The warning of an unforgettable trip that, at this point, is done through off road trails towards Jardim da Serra (coffee stop), land of cherries and chestnut trees, journey of the senses as the intense perfumes (fragrant mimosa and eucalyptus) of the forest and the utter calmness of the cultivated fields overwhelms us.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: 9325 Jardim da Serra, Portugal
After off-road, we will make a stop at a very local place for a drink, where you can taste a homemade Madeira wine or a Poncha (optional)
This town is characterized by a fertile land of cherries. It is the only place on the island where this red fruit exists and that is why every year a festival, which attracts thousands of visitors, is celebrated in his honor.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Henriques & Henriques, Avenida da Autonomia Sítio de Belém, Camara De Lobos, Madeira 9300-138 Portugal
After coffee break and crossing all the cherry and chestnut plantations, towards, we will do another off-road where we will have to cross the vineyards of a company called Henrique & Henriques, located on the top of the mountain, where we will be able to contemplate wonderful landscapes
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Campanario, Campanario, Madeira, Madeira Islands
After so much emotion, it’s time for a comforting lunch to recover your energy.
We will lunch at a local place, where you could eat some of the local traditional food, as for example the espetada, tuna or Peixe-Espada
(Lunch – optional extra, not included in price and highly recommended) – Between 11,00€ or 15,00€
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Quinta Grande, Quinta Grande, Camara De Lobos, Madeira, Madeira Islands
If the weather permits, we will walk in a section of a levada for about 30/40 minutes – 2Km (optional), stretching the legs, on one of the many unique water canals of Madeira.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Cabo Girao, Camara De Lobos, Madeira Portugal
On the road again (After lunch), the next visiting point will the Cabo Girão, Europe’s highest sea cliff, with its 580mts of altitude hanging over the ocean. This is a perfect spot to admire the diversity of the natural beauty of the island.
After that, we will descend until finally reaching the blue sea, with the colorful boats typical of Câmara de Lobos, that rest of the fishing. Along the way, we will cross several plantations, where we can see several tropical fruits, mixed with sugar cane, banana trees, etc…
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Camara De Lobos, Camara De Lobos, Madeira, Madeira Islands
After that we will visit the picturesque fishing village, called Câmara de lobos, located west of Funchal
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Praia Formosa Beach Madeira, Estrada Monumental, Funchal, Madeira 1000 Portugal
We will stop at the viewpoint of Doca do Cavacas, where we can contemplate the the famous natural volcanic swimming pools & Formosa Beach
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Lido, 9000-003 Funchal, Portugal
We will make the last brief stop, in the famous town called Lido, with spectacular scenery. This is where most 5 star hotels are located
Duration: 10 minutes
