You will stay at the four star Hotel Quinta Do Sol set on a hillside and overlooking one of the capital’s prettiest parks, less than a mile from the centre of Funchal, with magnificent views of the beautiful bay and surrounding mountains. The hotel features a restaurant, coffee shop, lounge and cocktail bar, snooker room, gym and gift shop.
Entertainment is provided on most evenings. Outside enjoy the heated swimming pool with snack bar, and rooftop sun terrace. You can use the public tennis and squash courts in the adjoining park at a small supplement. All bedrooms feature private facilities, satellite TV, telephone, radio, hairdryer and safe.
DAY 1 UK/Funchal
Meet your travelling companions at the airport and depart on your charter flight to Funchal. Transfer to your hotel for a seven night stay and enjoy a welcome drink and dinner.
DAYS 2 TO 7 Funchal
Free to relax and enjoy our excursion programme:
Funchal - We include an introductory tour of the city’s old quarter with visits to the Botanical Gardens, an embroidery factory, and an opportunity to sample the famous Madeira wine.
The following excursions are optional:
Island Tour - A full-day tour, including lunch, to see the real beauty of the island from the natural park of Ribeiro Frio to the waterfalls of Sao Vicente and the volcanic rock pools at Porto Moniz.
Crater & Toboggan - A half-day excursion to the crater of an extinct volcano at Nun’s Valley. You continue to the village of Monte for the chance to take an exhilarating toboggan ride down the steep three-mile hill in to Funchal below. The traditional wicker toboggans are pushed by two men who use the rubber soles of their boots as a brake!
Levada Walk & Camacha - Enjoy beautiful scenery and magnificent views as you walk along the island’s water channels, known as levadas. We also visit the wickerwork centre at Camacha. (approx. 2 hours’ walk)
Folklore Evening - We are treated to a demonstration of Madeiran folk dancing while enjoying a delicious dinner in a local restaurant.
Farewell get-together on the final evening.
DAY 8 Funchal/UK
Transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK.