Madeira: Sunshine & Flower Island
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31 May to 10 June 2026 (11 days)
Maximum 20 people per tour
Madeira Floral Paradise: An Unforgettable Adventure
Join us on a remarkable journey to Madeira, the 'Flower Island,' led by our experienced local guide, Jacqueline. This tour offers a perfect blend of natural beauty, cultural richness, and leisurely relaxation, providing a comprehensive experience of one of our most popular destinations. Enjoy luxurious accommodation, a full itinerary of excursions, and Jacqueline's expertise for an unforgettable trip.
Discover enchanting gardens, picturesque coastal ports, vibrant local crafts, and rich floral diversity. Visit Funchal market for fresh flowers and local produce, tour a sugar cane factory, explore embroidery workshops, and ride a scenic cable car to Monte.
Savour Madeira's culinary delights with gourmet food and wine tastings, lunch at a traditional estate, and an authentic meal at a local family's home. Enjoy boat trips on the Santa Maria Galleon and an evening catamaran cruise to spot whales, dolphins, and sea turtles.
Visit iconic locations like Cabo Girão, lush valleys, and picturesque villages, enjoying breathtaking views and seaside lunches.
Stay in an elegant hotel near Funchal, surrounded by semi-tropical gardens, with spacious rooms and excellent cuisine. With en-suite full board accommodation, a private coach and driver, and Jacqueline's guidance, every detail of your trip is meticulously planned.
This tour is perfect for those seeking expert guidance, luxury accommodation, and an unforgettable exploration of Madeira. Discover why this stunning island is a haven for travellers seeking beauty, relaxation, and adventure.
2026 TOUR PRICE
£3,890 Per person (no price increase from 2025)
Single Supplement – £720
TOUR PRICE INCLUDES:
—Round-trip flights from the UK, including transfers to and from Funchal airport
—Ensuite accommodation at 4-star Hotel Porto Mare for 10 nights, with both indoor and outdoor pools and tropical gardens
—Full Board: 10 hotel buffet breakfasts, 10 lunches at excellent restaurants during excursions, 10 three-course evening meals at the hotel and one evening meal hosted at the Ferraz family wine estate
—Private coach and driver for all excursions
—Private guide, Jacqueline, an expert in botany and gourmet cuisine
ALL EXCURSIONS AND ENTRANCE FEES:
—Welcome drink on arrival
—Guided cultural & food tour of Funchal, including: Artisan chocolate and pastry tastings Madeira wine or Portuguese tea sampling
—Visit to the Mercado dos Lavradores (Funchal Market)
—Guided visit to traditional embroidery factory
—Funchal Cable Car ride to Monte
—Entrance to Monte Palace Tropical Garden and Monte Church
—Traditional Monte toboggan ride and lunch in Funchal featuring local ingredients
—Full-day wine and vineyard tour including: Visit to boutique wine producer in Câmara de Lobos, Tastings of white, rosé, and red wines, Vineyard visits in São Vicente, Lunch at a winery with wine pairings, Visit and tasting at a Madeira fortified wine producer
—Scenic levada walk in Camacha
—Cider tasting at Quinta da Moscadinha (3 ciders) and Lunch at the estate’s restaurant
—Visit to Ribeira Brava village and historic church
—Scenic drive over Encumeada Pass and Visit to São Vicente and Seixal villages
—Visit to Porto Moniz lava rock pools
—Drive across Paúl da Serra plateau and Visit to a working banana plantation
—Visit to Pico dos Barcelos
—Viewpoint Visit to Curral das Freiras (Nun’s Valley) with Cherry liqueur tasting (ginja)
—Visit to Eira do Serrado viewpoint and Fresh fish lunch in Câmara de Lobos
—Visit to Pico do Arieiro (Madeira’s 3rd highest peak)
—Vereda dos Balcões walk in Laurissilva Forest and Visit to trout hatchery at Ribeiro Frio
—Visit to Faial and Santana (traditional thatched houses) and Lunch at Quinta do Furão with ocean views
—Visit to Porto da Cruz and traditional sugarcane mill and Rum tasting
—Visit to Cabo Girão skywalk (glass platform)
—Cable car ride to Fajã dos Padres
—Guided farm walk and organic lunch at Fajã dos Padres
—Visit to the Funchal Botanical Garden
—Half-day sailing on the replica Santa Maria galleon
—Farewell dinner at a traditional local restaurant
“Thank you for the welcome home letter. We enjoyed the trip to Madeira, a lovely, well-informed guide and a wonderful driver. The hotel was much as expected from the trip adviser reviews, good facilities, large rooms which were clean and comfortable. We had a balcony too which was nice! We felt that we got to see lots of the best parts of a lovely island. The places we visited were well planned and Lina knew all the tricks so that we didn’t get stuck in queues. We all got along as a group and there were lots of lovely people”
“Pam and I had a thoroughly enjoyable holiday in Madeira with a group of interesting people. With 9 people in the group everyone got to know each other and got on well together. The hotel was well positioned within walking distance of Funchal old town and the more modern part with the new hotels and the esplanade. The lunches were excellent as was the dinner on the last night. What really made the holiday was Lina, our tour guide, and our driver who worked well together as a team. Lina is passionate about her island and that passion showed through. They always worked the programme so that we always arrived at places, such as the basket run and cable car before the crowds so there was no long waits to do things. We were also introduced to some very interesting characters at each of the places we visited. All in all it was a great holiday!”
“We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Madeira! The tour which you organised enabled to visit so much of the Island and appreciate its beauty. Lina and Fabio were superb and helpful throughout the tour. All the people whose restaurants, vineyards etc were most kind. The last evening, we spent on the Island was perfect and the family of Octavio and Francesca so kind and thoughtful. We did indeed have a very friendly group to travel with and being such a small group, we could visit areas which would otherwise not have been possible The staff at the hotel were most helpful, and the position of the hotel and the gardens is great! Thank you for organising”
“It is such a beautiful island and Jackie taught us so much about its food and culture. It was truly a holiday to remember. Our hotel was amazing, I am still processing all of my photos! I hope the ones on the Santa Maria show the ship and dolphins on this perfect day.”
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