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Discover Madeira, Self-drive

8 days
Start and end in Madeira Island
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Plan your adventure:
In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Age range 10 to 99
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Highlights

  • Explore Quinta do Santo da Serra's gardens
  • Hike to Pico do Areeiro for stunning views
  • Visit the natural pools in Porto Moniz
  • Taste local fish dish, Arroz de Lapas
  • Walk through Ribeira Brava's lively squares

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 ARRIVAL MADEIRA - BOAVENTURA (60 km - 1hr)
  2. Day 2 BOAVENTURA
  3. Day 3 BOAVENTURA
  4. Day 4 BOAVENTURA
  5. Day 5 BOAVENTURA – PONTA DO SOL – FUNCHAL (55 km – 1hr)
  6. Day 6 FUNCHAL
  7. Day 7 FUNCHAL
  8. Day 8 FUNCHAL – DEPARTURE MADEIRA (20 km – 0.5 hrs)
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What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Guide
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

Number of tours

22

Age Range

10 to 99 years old

Response time

11 hours

Response rate

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Customer Reviews

  • Discover Madeira, Self-drive reviewer 1
    · April 4th, 2024
    The hotels were very good. The car rental was...
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    Destination Services Portugal commented on this review
    Dear Michael, Thank you for your feedback, your opinion is very important to us. See you soon! DS Portugal Team
    Trip date: March 2024

Dates & Availability

8 days
Discover Madeira, Self-drive
From Madeira Island to Madeira Island

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    Yacine

    Asked on February 10th, 2025

    Is travel insurance necessary for this trip?

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    • Destination Services PortugalOperatorWritten February 2025

      While travel insurance is not mandatory, it is highly recommended for coverage during your trip.

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    Asked on December 13th, 2024

    Is it possible to extend the tour beyond the advertised days?

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      Yes, you can extend your tour subject to availability, which may incur an extra cost.

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    Can I pick up my rental car at the airport?

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    • Destination Services PortugalOperatorWritten December 2024

      Yes, the car can be picked up from the rental desk at the airport upon your arrival.

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      You’ll receive a proposal that outlines the final costs, and you can confirm by clicking the booking link.

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      Yes, feedback from previous travelers can help you decide which activities to include in your package.

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      Confirmation will be sent to you once the booking process is completed and all details are confirmed.

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      To secure the rates and hotel allocation, we recommend making your booking 2-3 weeks in advance.

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      The accommodation package includes hotel stays and car rental but cannot be booked separately.

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