8 Days in Funchal: A Journey of Discovery

Nikolas Störkle

7 Jan 2024

Embark on an unforgettable adventure in Funchal, where ancient marvels meet breathtaking landscapes. Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture, indulge in delicious cuisine, and explore hidden gems at every turn. Get ready for an extraordinary experience!

Trip to Funchal

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Art, Wine, and History

$135

$ 9

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$20

4 - 6 min

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9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$25

7 - 9 min

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

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

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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$50

10 - 15 min

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

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$40

Day 2Unveiling the Fortresses and Cathedrals

$16

$ 9

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$16

2 - 3 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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Unpretentious museum about the area's history of electricity, with vintage tools in basic exhibits.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

18 - 27 min

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Imposing hilltop castle offering panoramic views of the city & sea, plus an adjacent cafe.

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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Viewpoint with a cafe & vistas sweeping over Funchal, the sea & rugged inland mountains.

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

Day 3Exploring the Old Town and CR7 Museum

$59

$ 18

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$24

2 - 3 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

7 - 9 min

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

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$35

8 - 10 min

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Seafront leisure complex with saltwater tidal pools, a kids' pool & sundecks overlooking the sea.

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

Day 4Delving into History and Culture

$76

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$36

2 - 3 min

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Opened in 1929, this natural history museum is housed in the landmark Palace of Saint Peter.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

2 - 3 min

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The 18th-century house museum of collector Frederico de Freitas is dedicated to the decorative arts.

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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$25

3 - 4 min

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Collection of decorative arts amassed by a well-traveled individual, displayed in an 1800s house.

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$15

Day 5Conquering Majestic Peaks

$40

$ 18

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$40

64 - 77 min

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Accessible by foot only, Madeira Island's highest mountain offers coastal views, trails & restrooms.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

64 - 77 min

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A road reaches this 1,818-meter high peak, with a cafe & gift shop, that often looks down on clouds.

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

Day 6Coffee, Museums, and Cable Cars

$178

$ 9

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$28

4 - 5 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$25

7 - 10 min

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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$25

14 - 17 min

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

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM

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$25

5 - 8 min

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

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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$75

Day 7Gastronomic Delights and Botanical Wonders

$140

$ 18

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$40

5 - 6 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$50

9 - 11 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$50

Day 8Fine Dining and Golfing Paradise

$290

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$40

33 - 50 min

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Scenic golf resort offering an 18-hole course with mountain & ocean views, plus a luxe hotel & spa.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$250

Budget breakdown: $1011 In total

Activities & Food:$934

Transport:$77