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Discover the Charms of Funchal: A 3-Day Itinerary

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17 Oct 2023

Embark on a thrilling adventure in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal. Explore vibrant markets, historic landmarks, beautiful gardens, and indulge in delicious local cuisine.

Trip to Funchal

Day 1
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$70

Farmers' Market
Traditional indoor facility built in 1940 featuring merchants of produce, flowers & seafood.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Funchal Cathedral
Gothic-style, late-15th-century Catholic church with an ornate interior comprising 3 naves.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Jardim Municipal do Funchal
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Sabor a Fado
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$22
7 - 10 min

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CR7 Cristiano Ronaldo Museum
Museum spotlighting the famous footballer Cristiano Ronaldo featuring his career history & trophies.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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$18
7 - 10 min

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Batidos Santa Catarina
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$30
Day 2
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$63

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$ 5

Santa Catarina Park
Large, garden-like park with diverse trees, flower beds & walkways, plus a lake with ducks & swans.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Funchal City Center
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Padaria Sésamo
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$12
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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$25
12 - 18 min

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Planka
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$26
Day 3
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$78

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$ 18

Miradouro Pico dos Barcelos
Viewpoint with a cafe & vistas sweeping over Funchal, the sea & rugged inland mountains.
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Free
16 - 20 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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$38
30 - 36 min

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Sabores do Curral
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$12
32 - 39 min

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Pico do Arieiro
A road reaches this 1,818-meter high peak, with a cafe & gift shop, that often looks down on clouds.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
33 - 40 min

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Vale das Freiras
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$28

Budget breakdown: $232 In total

Activities & Food:$210
Transport:$22