• round-trip flights from/to London Heathrow Airport OR from/to Manchester Airport
• 10 nights’ accommodation in Silver or Gold plan, bed & breakfast basis (option to upgrade to halfboard)
• transfers upon arrivals and departures
• English-speaking guides throughout
• half-day tour of Sintra from Lisbon
• workshop experience making your own Pastel de Nata
• full day tour of Funchal in Madeira, including lunch and a boat trip
• full day East Island tour of Madeira, including lunch
• ample free time at leisure or for activities from our handpicked selection
• all rooms in Madeira include an Ocean view
• Outbound flight from London Heathrow on TAP Portugal to Lisbon, flight on TAP Portugal from Lisbon to Madeira Island and return flight on British Airways direct service from Madeira Island to London Heathrow
• Outbound flight from Manchester Airport on TAP Portugalto Lisbon, flight on TAP Portugal from Lisbon to Madeira
• Island and return flight on TAP Portugal from Madeira Island to Manchester Airport with a brief connection in Lisbon

ITINERARY

FROM LONDON HEATHROW:

(for the Manchester itinerary please see below)

DAY 1 - DEPARTURE – Depart from London Heathrow Airport on your TAP Portugal direct service to Lisbon. After

collecting your luggage, transfer from the airport to your hotel. Evening at leisure.

DAY 2 – This morning, enjoy a guided excursion only a short drive away from Lisbon. First you will pass Belém for

a quick photo stop. This area of Lisbon most clearly evokes Portugal’s era of Discovery and maritime expansion.

It was from Belém that caravels would depart and arrive throughout the 15th and the 16th centuries. Next,

through the village of Sintra, located right in the central western coast. With its rich history and most exquisite

natural and architectural sites in the country, Sintra has been a part of the UNESCO World Heritage since 1995.

Following some free time (perhaps for a quick lunch) return to Lisbon for a unique workshop experience

of making Pastel de Nata, the World-famous Portuguese custard tarts. You will learn the whole process from

scratch, including the tricks, from professional chefs and have fun while making your own sweet treats. In the

afternoon transfer back to your hotel for a free evening.

DAY 3 – Today is time for you to discover the many faces and the heritage of the Portuguese capital on your

own.

DAY 4 – LISBON/MADEIRA – Transfer to the airport and departure from Lisbon on your TAP Portugal flight to

Madeira Island, arriving later the same day. Transfer from the airport to your hotel.

DAY 5 - Today is yours to explore or relax… Perhaps you might wish to check out our selection of optional tours.

DAY 6 - FUNCHAL DISCOVERY & BOAT TRIP

Following breakfast, enjoy a full-day tour of Funchal and the area, without a doubt, a genuinely excellent

introduction to the island’s capital. Start with a visit to the Botanical Garden. Walk through its cobbled

pathways, admire the variety of flora and take in the fabulous view over the town. Next, we drive up to

the VillageofMonte for a little visit and for a ride on cable car down to Funchal city centre. Pass by the old

town and visit the Farmers Market, where you can discover the display of sub-tropical fruits, vegetables, flowers

and fish. Take the chance to admire the local farmers and women wearing the typical local dress. For a perfect

ending to the tour, we will guide you through the city, passing by the Sé Cathedral. We will then walk along

the central promenade of Avenida Arriaga towards one of the oldest working wine lodges in Funchal – the

Caves of "São Francisco", and sample some of the Madeira wine produced here. Lunch is included at a local

restaurant in the Marina. After lunch, enjoy a relaxing boat trip in the afternoon, with the possibility to watch

dolphins in their natural habitat. At end of the day return to your hotel.

DAY 7 & 8 - Enjoy these days of your holiday at your own leisure. We recommend joining some optional

activities, exploring the shopping opportunities, or the island of Porto Santo, before continuing with your

discoveries of Madeira.

DAY 9 - EAST ISLAND TOUR

This morning, begin your full-day tour to the east of the island to admire the stunning scenery. Along the way,

see the endless Laurissilva forest, a Nature World Heritage Site, before arriving at the town of Santana, home

to the remaining triangular shaped thatched roof houses. Time for a 1-hour, comfortable, flat Levada walk.

Enjoy lunch arranged for you at a local restaurant, with awe-inspiring views, and delight at the serenity of the

East. Finally, in the afternoon, we will visit the place where the settlers first set foot in Madeira, its former capital

town, the charming Machico. Return to Funchal for an evening at leisure.

DAY 10 - Have one more free day to truly indulge in all the beauties this volcanic island has to offer, before

heading home.

DAY 11 - RETURN TO THE UK - Transfer to the airport for your direct British Airways flight back to London Heathrow.