Journey to East Madeira

East Madeira
Excursion Highlights:
  • Soak up panoramic views from the Christ-King statue and exploring charming local towns on an unforgettable journey to East Madeira
  • Experience the thrill of offroading in an open-roof 4x4 or minibus, traversing narrow streets and forest-lined roads of Funchal, Machico, and Portela
  • Savor a delicious lunch amid stunning views in the enchanting village of Santana, renowned for its traditional thatched houses
  • Quench your thirst with the local Madeira firewater, a potent rum, during a stop at a sugar cane factory
  • End the tour with a beautiful view of volcanic rock formations at Ponta de Sao Lourenco from Canical, Madeira's principal cargo port
Price: $132.00
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Summary
Shore Excursion Size ? Small
Shore Excursion Type Cultural, Scenic
Shore Excursion Duration 8 Hours
Activity Level ? Easy
Shore Excursion Leaves From ? The Cruise Ship Pier.
Food/Beverage Provided Not included.
Recommended Dress We recommend wearing comfortable, weather appropriate clothing and walking shoes. Guests should bring sunscreen and sunglasses.
Restrictions Guests must be able to step in an out of the vehicle. Participants must be 21 years old or older to consume alcohol. This tour is NOT wheelchair accessible.

Journey to East Madeira

Spend the day in Madeira, a popular tourist spot and island that is the emergent top of a volcano in the Atlantic Ocean. See the town of Funchal from the Christ-King statue and visit the village of Machico and Portela. Stop for lunch in Santana, sample rum in a sugar cane factory, and witness Ponta de Sao Lourenco from the port of Canical during this full-day tour.

The offroading excitement begins with a ride on an open-roof 4 x 4 or an open-roof minibus, up to the statue of Christ-King at the Ponta do Garajua viewpoint where you can savor birds-eye views of the town of Funchal below. On this bumpy ride, you will pass Funchal by a series of narrow streets and continue across cobblestone and forest-lined roads as you make your way toward the village of Machico and Portela.

Wind up the serpentine roads to reach the enchanted village of Santana with its many small, triangular, traditional thatched houses made out of natural stone. While up here, enjoy a sumptuous lunch amid stunning views. Stop at a sugar cane/rum factory to taste local brandy and Madeira firewater - a clear, white rum that contains 50% alcohol by volume.

Your journey will come to a close with a stop in Canical, the principal cargo port in Madeira. Observe the locals and a fantastic view of Ponta de Sao Lourenco, a breathtaking nature reserve on the Atlantic Ocean with volcanic rock formations.

Sign up now, grab your walking shoes and get ready to explore the beautiful archipelago islands of Madeira.

Please Note: Lunch is at your own expense.