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8 Day Madeira Itinerary, incl. Funchal and Porto Moniz
Madeira's highlights come alive over 8 days from Funchal's historic quarter to Pico do Arieiro (1,810m). The itinerary features Porto Moniz's natural pools, Vale Paraiso levadas, and Santana's A-frame houses. Traditional bread-making and wine tasting add local flavor.
- Day 1
Arrival in Funchal
Arrive at Madeira International Airport (FNC) and take a 25-minute transfer to your Funchal hotel. "The hotel staff were friendly and helpful, and the location in the old town was perfect." Spend your first evening trying local restaurants. The traditional black scabbard with fried banana is a must-try local dish.
- Days 2-3
Funchal and Southern Coast
Start with a food tour through Funchal's historic center. Visit Mercado dos Lavradores before 11 AM when produce is freshest. Take the cable car up to Monte Gardens. One visitor noted: "The Tropical Garden reached by cable car was wonderful, and the wicker toboggan ride down was thrilling!" Take an easy morning walk along Vale Paraiso levada (3km). Bring layers for changing mountain weather. Visit Reid's Hotel for their traditional afternoon tea. A reviewer called it "A highlight of the trip, seemingly an Explore exclusive."
- Day 4
Northern Coast Adventure
Take the scenic one-hour drive to Porto Moniz along the northern corniche road. Many travelers agree: "Swimming at the open-air pools at Porto Moniz was a highlight." Bring water shoes for the slippery volcanic rocks. Visit São Vicente and stop at the historic Ribeira Brava market. End your day with poncha tasting in Câmara de Lobos.
- Day 5
Eastern Madeira
- Day 6
Optional Activities
- Day 7
Western Coast
- Day 8
Departure
- Day 1
Porto da Cruz
Begin your adventure in this small fishing village with its unique black sand beach. Stop by one of the island's few remaining sugar mills to try "Poncha," a local drink made with sugar cane liquor, honey, and fresh orange juice. Get your hiking boots ready for tomorrow's walk, as the northern coastal paths can get slippery in wet weather.
- Day 2
Machico to Porto da Cruz
- Day 3
Porto da Cruz to São Vicente
- Day 4
São Vicente to Porto Moniz
- Day 5
Porto Moniz to Calheta
- Day 6
Calheta to Funchal
- Day 7
Funchal and Monte
- Day 8
Departure
8 Day Madeira Itinerary, incl. Machico and Funchal
Five destinations stretch from Machico to Funchal over eight days. Daily guided walks combine coastal paths, levada trails, and mountain ascents, including a sunrise trek to Pico Ruivo (6,109ft).
- Day 1
Machico
- Day 2
Ponta de São Lourenço
Visit Madeira's easternmost point for a beautiful 5-6 mile coastal walk along Ponta de São Lourenço peninsula. You'll see stunning rock formations and native plants along the way. Be sure to bring plenty of water as this exposed trail gets hot and windy. One hiker noted: "The rock formations were stunning, though we had to cut the trip slightly short due to afternoon transport limitations." Head back to Machico afterward.
- Day 3
Porto da Cruz
Take a transfer to the north coast for an impressive walk. Begin on the Levada do Caniçal before climbing to Boca do Risco for amazing sea views. Some parts of the path to Porto da Cruz are narrow and cut into cliffs, so walking poles will help. Stop at the historic rum factory in Porto da Cruz before moving on to Porto Moniz for overnight.
- Days 4-5
Queimadas Natural Park & Fanal Forest
Explore the green interior over two days. Start with the Levada do Caldeirão Verde walk through Queimadas Natural Park. You'll need to bring a headlamp for the tunnels. The next day takes you through Fanal Forest with its ancient laurel trees. A walker shared: "The twisted trees in the mist created an otherworldly atmosphere."
- Days 6-7
Funchal
Move to Funchal for your final two nights. Take a day to see the capital. You can ride the cable car to Monte Palace Gardens, visit Sé Cathedral or go whale watching. On your last full day start early (around 5am) to see sunrise at Pico Arieiro (5,965ft) before hiking to Pico Ruivo, Madeira's highest point at 6,109ft. One traveler said: "Watching the sun rise above the clouds at Pico Ruivo was a magical moment I'll never forget."
- Day 8
Departure
What people love about 10-day Madeira tours
- Madeira Island Discovery
Excellent guide, great group.
- Walking in Madeira
Move this trip to the top of your list. Every location is just as magical as the other. Even though the island is small, each walk gives you a unique experience and a completely different feel than the previous walk. Benny was an amazing guide that has a true passion for his island. Not only does he educate you on everything from the geology to the flora, but he also does an amazing job of pushing you past your normal comfort zone. Motivating me to jump in extremely cold natural pools not once, but twice will be some of the lasting memories I have from thus trip.
- Madeira Island Discovery (Winter)
This adventure exceeded all expectations! Filipe, our guide, was very knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful. His recommendations for dining were all fantastic. This was my first time on an Explore! tour, and also the shortest trip I've been on, but I felt that I definitely got my money's worth. I was able to explore the entire island. There wasn't a dull day on the itinerary and my highlight was the day-long optional excursion to Porto Santo. I will definitely be traveling with Explore! again, and would absolutely return to Madeira.