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Funchal (Madeira), Portugal

Overview

Overview

Lush and lovely, Madeira is famous for its wine. Sample shore excursions: Scenic Madeira; Eiro de Serrado & Monte with Basket Sleigh Ride.


Europe Cruise - Funchal, Portugal

Shore Excursions

Shore Excursions


 


Botanical Beauty



Duration: Approximately 4½ Hours
Price : $$

 

Departing the port, the coach takes you along the seafront avenue to the Funchal Farmer's Market. Enjoy the sounds and scents of this market with its enormous variety of fruit, vegetables and flowers. Then, proceed to the village of Monte and walk across the village to admire its beautiful gardens and landscapes. On the far side, board the cable car for a ride over breathtaking views of the valley... more info




Cable Car to Monte



Duration: Approximately 3½ Hours
Price : $$

 

In the old part of Funchal, you will board a cable car for a scenic trip up to the town of Monte. Next, you're off on a brief adventure with a basket sleigh ride down to Livramento. The tour then continues to Pico dos Barcelos, which offers a fantastic panorama of the whole of Funchal city, its bay, harbor and the surrounding hills. Back in Funchal, you'll have a chance to taste some Madeira Wine.... more info




Cabo Girao, Camara Fishing Village & Reid's



Duration: Approximately 3½ Hours
Price : $$$

   

Discover both "sides" of Madeira, on this island that is distinctly Portuguese but has a noticeably English "accent." You'll being with a drive along the island's west coast to Cabo Girão—the highest sea cliff in Europe and the second-highest in the world at 1,902 feet. There are stunning views out over Funchal and to the distant horizon. Look for the inhospitable terraces that hug the ... more info




Eira do Serrado & Monte Basket Sleigh-Ride



Duration: Approximately 4 Hours
Price : $$

   

Head inland from Funchal to the viewpoint on Pico do Serrado (3,592 feet) for an amazing panorama over the island. Sample Ginga, a liqueur traditional to this region, with a slice of homemade cake. Next, you are headed to Monte, a village noted for its many fine gardens and twin-towered church. For the highlight of your tour, you will embark on an exciting, ten-minute ride by wicker sleig... more info




Funchal Private Touring - Full Day (Black Limo)



Duration: Approximately 8 hours - Price is per vehicle, not per person. See additional NOTES below.
Price : $$$$

 

Explore at your own pace with a private vehicle, a driver, and your English-speaking guide. This exclusive tour is designed to allow you the chance to customize your time ashore and discover the most interesting sights in the comfort and privacy of your own vehicle. With your private car, and the personalized attention of your English-speaking guide, you will have the flexibility and independence ... more info




Funchal Private Touring - Full Day (Minivan)



Duration: Approximately 8 hours - Price is per vehicle, not per person. See additional NOTES below.
Price : $$$$

 

Explore at your own pace with a private vehicle, a driver, and your English-speaking guide. This exclusive tour is designed to allow you the chance to customize your time ashore and discover the most interesting sights in the comfort and privacy of your own vehicle. With your private minivan, and the personalized attention of your driver and English-speaking guide, you will have the flexibility an... more info




Funchal Private Touring - Half Day (Black Limo)



Duration: Approximately 4 hours - Price is per vehicle, not per person. See additional NOTES below.
Price : $$$$

 

Explore at your own pace with a private vehicle, a driver, and your English-speaking guide. This exclusive tour is designed to allow you the chance to customize your time ashore and discover the most interesting sights in the comfort and privacy of your own vehicle. With your private car, and the personalized attention of your English-speaking guide, you will have the flexibility and independence ... more info




Funchal Private Touring - Half Day (Minivan)



Duration: Approximately 4 hours - Price is per vehicle, not per person. See additional NOTES below.
Price : $$$$

 

Explore at your own pace with a private vehicle, a driver, and your English-speaking guide. This exclusive tour is designed to allow you the chance to customize your time ashore and discover the most interesting sights in the comfort and privacy of your own vehicle. With your private minivan, and the personalized attention of your driver and English-speaking guide, you will have the flexibility an... more info




Panoramic Island Landscapes



Duration: Approximately 3½ Hours
Price : $

   

A great overview of Madeira and fantastic views over the Bay of Funchal makes this tour an ideal start to the day. Pass through the quaint and picturesque fishing village of Câmara de Lobos, where Sir Winston Churchill spent much of his time painting. Continue on to Cabo Girão, the second-highest sea cliff in the world. The rugged coastline and spectacular, vertigo-inducing vistas are qu... more info




Scenic Madeira



Duration: Approximately 4 Hours
Price : $$

   

Wind through the streets of Funchal, then through a eucalyptus forest and past the village of Monte on the way up to Pico do Arieiro at an elevation of 5,937 feet. Admire beautiful views and landscapes as you proceed to the village of Santo da Serra for a light refreshment. Return through the resort town of Machico and stop at a wine lodge in Funchal to taste some local blends. more info




Unforgettable Scenery of West Madeira



Duration: Approximately 7½ Hours
Price : $$$

   

The magnificent coastal and inland scenery of Madeira will leave you breathless. From the ship, leave for the picturesque fishing village of Câmara de Lobos, made famous by none other than Winston Churchill. Continue to Cabo Girão, second-highest sea cliff in the world; then you will visit Ribeira Brava for a refreshment stop at a local seaside café. Next, take the north coast road ... more info





Weather

Weather

Temperatures shown are Fahrenheit
Month Temp Avg Temp High Temp Low Rainfall
Jan 61.1 66.2 56.0 4.04
Feb 60.6 66.1 55.1 3.43
Mar 61.0 66.9 55.1 2.5
Apr 61.8 67.4 56.1 1.53
May 64.1 69.9 58.3 0.74
Jun 67.0 72.3 61.8 0.47
Jul 69.9 75.7 64.0 0.1
Aug 71.8 77.8 65.8 0.12
Sep 71.7 77.7 65.7 1.44
Oct 69.7 75.7 63.7 2.95
Nov 66.0 71.9 60.1 3.96
Dec 62.7 68.2 57.2 3.93

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