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3-Day Adventure in Funchal: Explore, Indulge, and Discover

Maria Pinto

26 Oct 2023

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Embark on a thrilling 3-day journey in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal. Discover the Associação dos Carreiros do Monte, Monte Palace Madeira, and Funchal-Monte Cable Car. Indulge in delicious meals at Land Food & Coffee and Greenhouse Coffee Roaster. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

Trip to Funchal

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Viator

Day 1

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$70

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$ 5

TURIM Santa Maria Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

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Associação dos Carreiros do Monte

Site for hill rides in handcrafted wicker sleds pulled by men known as "carreiros."

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

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$6

5 - 8 min

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Monte Palace Madeira

Big, multi-level garden with exotic trees & flowers, ponds, African sculptures & a mineral museum.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$19

1 - 2 min

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Funchal-Monte Cable Car

Modern cable car with vast panoramic views & connecting the lush Botanical Garden to Monte.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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$19

1 - 2 min

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Land Food & Coffee

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$11

2 - 3 min

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Greenhouse Coffee Roaster

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$15

Day 2

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$32

TURIM Santa Maria Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 12 min

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Blandy's Wine Lodge (former Adegas de São Francisco)

Samples & guided tours exploring Madeira wine production. barrel making & storage.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$13

8 - 12 min

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Zona Velha

Historic area with narrow cobbled streets lined with restaurant & bars, plus old merchant houses.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

2 - 3 min

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Farmers' Market

Traditional indoor facility built in 1940 featuring merchants of produce, flowers & seafood.

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

2 - 3 min

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A Confeitaria

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$6

6 - 9 min

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Mercado do Bolo do Caco

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$13

Day 3

+

$42

·

$ 7

TURIM Santa Maria Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 9 min

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CR7 Cristiano Ronaldo Museum

Museum spotlighting the famous footballer Cristiano Ronaldo featuring his career history & trophies.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$9

6 - 8 min

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Forteresse de Santiago

Enormous, yellow-hued fort built in the 17th century to defend the city from attacks by pirates.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

19 - 28 min

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Quinta da Boa Vista

Year-round gardens showcasing a wide variety of orchids & other exotic plants & flowers.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

16 - 23 min

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Padaria Sésamo

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$6

12 - 17 min

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Madeira Botanical Garden

Hillside botanical gardens with a bird park, natural history museum & glass houses, plus sea views.

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$13

12 - 18 min

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Planka

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$14

Budget breakdown: $154 In total

Activities & Food:$143

Transport:$11