Chat window
Move between items in the chat window
Tab key
Shift + tab key
Do action
Enter key
Sign Up For Exclusive Discounts, Promotions and Special Fares
FIRST NAME
LAST NAME
EMAIL ME AT
PHONE NUMBER
By clicking on “Submit” and providing contact details Holland America Line will use the information provided to contact me with marketing and promotional messages. You can opt out at any time. For more details, see our Privacy Notice and Website Terms of Service.
Port
Funchal (Madeira), Portugal
Activity Level
Moderate
Excursion Type
All
Wheelchair Accessible
No
Starting At
$159.95
Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
Duration
Approximately 3½ hours
Meals Included
Meals included
Discover Madeira's split personality on this distinctly Portuguese island with a noticeable English accent.
Begin with a drive along the island's west coast to Cabo Girão -- the tallest sea cliff in Europe and the second tallest 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 side of the cliff and are farmed even today, although the laws of gravity would suggest otherwise.
Stop at Câmara de Lobos, a delightfully picturesque village painted by Winston Churchill during his stay in Madeira. Today, it is a thriving fishing center, and the quaint houses around its small bay belong to many of the island's fishermen. These are some of the oldest dwellings on the island.
End your tour by relaxing over afternoon tea at Reid's Palace Hotel. This Madeira institution is famous for its lovely gardens and grounds and for its association with the Funchal Botanic Garden -- the Reid family sold to the government the land on which the legendary gardens are located. Refreshments served include tea or coffee, finger sandwiches, scones, and cakes.
Notes:
The dress code at Reid's Palace Hotel is smart-casual (no jeans, shorts, or sports shoes). Wear comfortable walking shoes. Weather and atmospheric conditions vary; no guarantee is offered regarding visibility or views on any day. Bring local currency, as many vendors do not accept credit cards or US dollars.
Tab key
Shift + tab key
Enter key
Arrow up key
Arrow down key
Enter key
Tab key
Shift + tab key
Escape key