Do you want to enjoy a dream holiday in a subtropical paradise almost on your doorstep? If the answer is yes, Madeira is the perfect destination for you. On our "Tour of the Pearl of the Atlantic" you will spend 7 unforgettable days discovering the best this Portuguese island has to offer. With its year-round mild climate, Madeira is an ideal destination to explore by car. Enjoy its volcanic beaches and beautiful natural pools by the sea! Its waters let you practice all kinds of water sports and even watch whales, dolphins and seals. The terrain is surprising and covering it at your own pace, without hurrying and enjoying every single kilometre of the way, turns into an unforgettable experience. Its rugged mountains conceal an interior of age-old valleys with villages like Curral das Freiras (Valley of the Nuns), with viewpoints worthy of the best films such as that of Boca da Encumeada, and an incredible laurel forest formed 20 million years ago and deemed a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. And back at the coast, the mountains dive into the water forming picture-postcard cliffs like those of Cabo Girão or the unmistakable Ponta de Säo Lourenço. Madeira is also home to history and traditions, such as its ancient sugar production or its whaling and volcanic past. In fact, in Säo Vicente you will find impressive caves carved out by lava and a centre specialised in volcanism. This trip will meet all your expectations, and fun is also guaranteed. Did you know that you can descend from Monte in one of its popular basket sleds, made of wood and wicker, right down to Funchal? You have to try it to believe it. As you see, discovering Madeira is a pleasure for all the senses. Take home a wicker object from Camacha, a good bottle of wine and savour its popular "espetada" (skewers), cod or freshly caught tuna. And then there are the Islanders who are so hospitable and welcoming that you will feel at home wherever you go.
Route through the Pearl of the Atlantic
Portugal (Madeira), 7 Days · Tailor-made by car
Departure on 12/04/2025 from Dublin
From
1.354€
per person
- Fly And Drive
- Europe
- Portugal
- Portugal (Madeira): Route Through The Pearl Of The Atlantic, Tailor-Made By Car
Tradition, cuisine and beautiful landscapes dotted with rugged mountains, ancient valleys, prehistoric forests and sea cliffs
Nature
Families
Departure date:Departures from February 2025 till February 2026
Departures from:Dublin, Shannon, Cork
Travel details
Travel details
Your trip includes
Return flight.
Stay in selected hotel in Porto Moniz.
Selected meal plan in Porto Moniz.
Stay in selected hotel in Santana.
Selected meal plan in Santana.
Stay in selected hotel in Funchal.
Selected meal plan in Funchal.
Rent-a-car.
Your trip doesn't include
Accommodation taxes in Funchal direct payment in facility.
Possible toll charges.
Insolvency protection.
Important remarks
- Triple rooms in Europe are generally rooms with twin beds or a double, in which a folding bed is installed to accommodate the third person. Due to the inconvenience this causes, we advise against using this option as far the possible.
- Check-in time at the hotel on the day of arrival depends on each establishment, but in no case will it be before 3:00 p.m., unless otherwise indicated.
- The proposed excursions and tours for each day are purely suggestions, as you can tailor the trip to suit your times, tastes and needs.
- A credit card is considered a guarantee, so sometimes you will need one for check-in at hotels.
- Hotels usually have cots available. Otherwise, babies will have to share a bed with an adult.
- To pick up your rental car, you'll need a credit (not debit) card in the name of the person who made the booking, who must also be the named driver of the vehicle.
- Consult the necessary documentation to enter the destinations visited and for transit in the countries where air stopovers are made.
- If you want to explore its natural attractions and mountainous areas we recommend taking some warm clothing.