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9 Days in Funchal: A Tropical Paradise Adventure

Emma Aupetit

11 Mar 2024

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Embark on a thrilling 9-day journey to Funchal, where panoramic gardens, cable cars, and tropical oases await. Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture, explore historic forts, and indulge in the beauty of Madeira's botanical wonders. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure in this tropical paradise!

Trip to Funchal

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Unveiling the Enchanting Panoramic Gardens

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$25

Panoramic Gardens

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$20

12 - 17 min

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Directions

Túnel das Poças do Gomes

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$5

Day 2Aerial Delights: Monte Palace and Cable Car

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$63

Monte Palace Madeira

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$38

1 - 2 min

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Directions

Funchal-Monte Cable Car

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

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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$25

Day 3Thrills and Botanical Marvels in Monte

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$63

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$ 5

Monte wicker basket cars (toboggan run)

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$38

14 - 17 min

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Directions

Madeira Botanical Garden

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

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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$25

Day 4Experiencing Tranquility at Monte Palace Tropical Garden

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$40

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$ 5

Monte Palace Tropical Garden

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$30

11 - 14 min

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Directions

Jardim de Santa Luzia

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$10

Day 5Strolling Through the Breathtaking Palheiro Gardens

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$25

Palheiro Gardens

Landscaped green space showcasing tropical plants in a hillside venue overlooking the ocean.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$25

Day 6Parks, Museums, and Market Delights

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$45

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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 - 9:00 AM

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$13

4 - 5 min

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Directions

CR7 Museum

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

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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$20

5 - 6 min

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Directions

Farmers' Market

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

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$13

Day 7Unraveling the History at Madeira Story Centre and São Tiago Fort

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$33

Madeira Story Centre

Unique, modern museum with interactive exhibits of Madeira's history, plus a bistro with a terrace.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$18

5 - 8 min

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Directions

São Tiago Fort (Yellow Fort)

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

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$15

Day 8Discovering Funchal's Spiritual and Cultural Gems

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$13

Funchal Cathedral

Gothic-style, late-15th-century Catholic church with an ornate interior comprising 3 naves.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$8

4 - 6 min

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Directions

People’s Square

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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$5

Day 9A Journey through Quinta das Cruzes Museum and Jardim Municipal

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$28

Quinta das Cruzes Museum

500 years of art, ceramics, jewelry & antiques housed in an 18th-century villa in lush gardens.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$15

5 - 8 min

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Directions

Jardim Municipal do Funchal

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$13

Budget breakdown: $346 In total

Activities & Food:$333

Transport:$13