Making Memories in Madeira

Day 1 - Welcome to Madeira

You’ll be met a Funchal airport by your transfer or pick up your rental car.

Then arrive at your villa or hotel ready for a week of fun in the sun!

Day 2 - Explore Funchal

Madeira’s capital Funchal offers plenty of fun for the family. Visit the famous botanical gardens, take in the views in a cable car.

A must try hurtling down the steep, winding Monte roads in a traditional wicker basket sledge, which is manned by a pair of straw-boatered guides who will ensure you reach the bottom in one piece

Day 3 - Whale Watching

Thanks to its location on migratory routes in the North Atlantic, Madeira is blessed with a great variety of marine wildlife you can spot on a boat tour. Year-round residents here include mighty sperm whales and energetic bottlenose dolphins.

You have a 99% chance of seeing whales and dolphins but if you don’t you’ll be given another opportunity for free!

Day 4 - Waterfall Hunting

The island is covered in mountain trails, but among the most memorable pathways are along the Levdas or man-made canal/irrigation systems. The most beautiful being the Levada dos 25 Fontes, taking you past the marvellous 100-metre Risco Waterfall

However, we will suggest the best walks that will suit your family (and little legs)

Day 5 - Jeep Safari

One of the best ways to see Madeira’s diverse landscape is on a half- or full-day four-wheel-drive jeep tour of the island. This will whip you through a variety of terrain from pretty coastal fishing villages, such as Câmara de Lobos, to emerald mountain peaks and Valley of the Nuns through thick, jungle-like forest, passing vineyards, farms and villages along the way.

Day 6 - Chill out time

Enjoy your last full day lying by the pool or visit one of the beaches.

Day 7 - Farewell Madeira

Time to say good bye to the island. Either return your rental car or a transfer will bring you back to the airport.

Don’t forget to pick up some Madeira wine and cake to bring home.