Description
Funchal • Camara de Lobos • Cabo Girao • Ribeira Brava • Encumeada • Eira Do Serrado • Monte
This holiday includes 7 breakfasts and 1 lunch
There are many places of historical interest and natural beauty on the Atlantic’s semi-tropical ‘floating island’. We have obtained one of the finest hotels, the Pestana Casino Park, overlooking Funchal harbour.
Itinerary
DAY 1 LONDON • MADEIRA
We begin with Titan HiTours VIP Home Departure Service™™ to London Gatwick or Heathrow Airport and our direct, scheduled TAP Air Portugal flight to Madeira. On arrival we will be transferred to the Hotel Pestana Casino Park, Funchal.
DAY 2 FUNCHAL
At leisure to enjoy the island and our hotel, set in its own secluded landscaped garden with outdoor and indoor swimming pool, and just a short stroll away from the centre of Funchal.
DAY 3 FUNCHAL
This morning, we depart on a tour of Funchal, and a guided walk through the market - with an array of exotic flowers, freshly caught fish and succulent fruits harvested locally. We visit ‘Patricio & Gouveia’ embroidery factory and the Botanical Gardens. The tour concludes at the Madeira Wine Company, where you may sample the local wine. Afternoon at leisure.
DAY 4 ISLAND TOUR
A full day tour of the island, with ever changing vistas from spectacular mountain terrain with crystal clear waterfalls, to quaint houses and winding roads. We pass through Camara de Lobos to the view point of Pico da Torre and to Cabo Girao, with superb coastal views. On to Ribeira Brava and through the mountains to Encumeada. Travelling down through Chao dos Louros, to Sao Vicente where we have lunch. Our final stop is the Pousada dos Vinhaticos, before we return to Funchal.
DAY 5 EIRA DO SERRADO
This morning we travel to Eira do Serrado, for an inspiring view down the valley, surrounded by volcanic mountains. Travel on to Monte, above Funchal, to visit Lady of the Mount Church, before returning to Funchal.
DAY 6-7 FUNCHAL
These two days are free to further explore the capital of this archipelago and take in the natural beauty of the island. Funchal has become renowned for its cosmopolitan atmosphere, and a wide variety of cultural and leisure activities. OR EXTEND YOUR STAY - CALL FOR DETAILS
DAY 8 MADEIRA • LONDON
We transfer to Madeira Airport for our direct, scheduled TAP Air Portugal flight to London Gatwick or Heathrow Airport where our staff will greet you and transfer you to Titan HiTours transport for your journey home to your own front door.
Venue Information
Duration 8 days, 7 nights in Funchal.
Titan HiTours VIP Home Departure Service™
Check-in service by Titan staff.
Scheduled TAP Air Portugal direct flights
Services of an experinced Titan HiTours local representative on included excursions and scheduled hotel visits.
Meals: Breakfast on days 2-8 and Lunch on day 4
Accommodation as specified in brochure or of a similar standard.
Excursions, tours and entrances as detailed in the itinerary.
Hotel porterage (1 bag per person).
All airport taxes, security charges and the UK Air Passenger Duty and applicable fuel surcharges.
Celebration offer - Free room upgrade or a bottle of wine (Valid for 2010 departures only)