PORTUGAL Traditional cottage, Santana
TOUR
Sledges Botanical gardens SPECIAL DEPARTURE
Walking the Levadas 20 October 2017 8 days from £1349
Join our special departure and you’ll enjoy three included walks along Madeira’s levadas, the water channels which criss-cross the island and provide a network of walking trails. This holiday follows an alternative itinerary and includes diff erent highlights, please see our website for more details.
Funchal Madeira – The Pearl
of the Atlantic 8 days from £1249
WHAT’S INCLUDED
• Just You Tour Manager as your host
• Return flights from Gatwick with British Airways
• 7 nights half-board in a 5-star hotel
• 15 meals: 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 7 dinners
PLUS… • Specialist Local Guide • Welcome drink • Farewell drink
• Overseas transfers & other transportation
• Porterage
• Dedicated Just You representative to greet you at all UK airports
DAY 1 UK to Funchal
Today we’ll fly to Funchal and transfer to our hotel on arrival. Get to know your travelling companions better when we meet for a welcome drink this evening.
DAY 2 Funchal
Today we’ll enjoy a sightseeing tour of Funchal. We’ll begin by visiting a busy market, where you’ll have time to browse the colourful stalls selling flowers, fruit, vegetables and fish. Next we’ll head just outside Funchal to the Botanical Gardens and admire more than 2,000 different plants split into distinct areas. After leaving the Botanical Gardens we’ll visit an embroidery factory, before calling at a Madeira Wine lodge and enjoying a tasting to round off our tour.
DAY 3 Funchal
Today is free for you to enjoy at your leisure, or perhaps you’ll join our
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Madeira is a gem of a destination, aff ectionately known as the Pearl of the Atlantic. Discover the delightful capital Funchal and admire breathtaking scenery as you explore the mountains, valleys, villages and coasts that make up this delightful island.
INCLUDED EXCURSIONS
• Funchal city tour including the Botanical Gardens & a Madeira Wine lodge
• East of the island tour • Monte & Eira do Serrado
OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS • Levada walk • West coast tour
• Fado & folklore evening with dinner
FLIGHT OPTIONS FLY LOCAL FROM • Manchester
• Connecting fl ights via London from selected local airports
Upgrade your fl ight: From £129 return Club Europe with British Airways.
optional levada walk. There’s a whole network of levadas – water channels – on the island which provide a spectacular array of walking paths. Our gentle, 8 kilometre walk takes us from Boa Morte to Cabo Girão, and along the way we’ll see quaint villages, green vistas and the ocean in the distance. Please ensure you bring suitable walking attire for this day.
DAY 4 East island tour
Today we visit the village of Camacha, home to Madeira’s thriving willow craft industry. We’ll then admire spectacular views from Pico do Arieiro, the third-highest peak on the island, before calling at the trout hatchery in Ribeiro Frio. We’ll enjoy lunch at Santana, a pretty village where you will be able to see the unique, thatched triangular houses, typical of the region. After lunch we’ll make our way back
Atlantic Ocean Santana MADEIRA Eira do Serrado Santana
MADEIRAPico do Arieiro Monte Palace
Funchal H Funchal
Please note: this tour includes walking in areas of rough ground, gradients and steps with little or no hand rails to off er assistance and you need to be good health with appropriate walking attire.
Holiday ref: SPMAW YOUR HOTEL Tropical Garden
to Funchal along the stunning north coast. The view from Portela is simply breathtaking and we’ll also pass Machico, the island’s first capital.
DAY 5 Funchal
Enjoy another day at leisure or join our optional tour of Madeira’s west coast. We’ll see the fishing village of Câmara de Lobos, admire thrilling views from Cabo Girão, the second-highest sea cliff in the world and visit Porto Moniz. From here we’ll continue to Paúl da Serra, before descending into valleys blanketed by the Laurisilva Forest.
DAY 6 Monte & Eira do Serrado After breakfast this morning we’ll visit Pico dos Barcelos, a viewpoint offering spectacular views of Funchal. We’ll then wind our way up the mountain to Eira do Serrado, a stunningly beautiful place, surrounded by mountains and overlooking the remote village of Curral das Freiras (Nuns Valley). From here our journey continues to the delightful hamlet of Monte, home to the beautiful Church of Our Lady of Monte and the tranquil Parque Municipal do Monte.
DAY 7 Funchal
We have left today free for you to explore at your own pace. This evening, why not round off your holiday by joining our optional fado and folklore evening.
DAY 8 Funchal to UK
After breakfast we’ll transfer to the airport for our flight back to the UK.
Please note: We want you to get the most from your holiday with us please be advised this tour requires a good degree of physical fitness and is not suitable for anyone with limited mobility.
Pestana Casino Park Hotel ★★★★★ in Funchal You’ll stay in the 5-star Pestana
Casino Park Hotel (7 nights), located 5 mins walk from the town centre. Facilities include a restaurant, bar, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, fi tness centre and casino. Guest rooms feature private facilities, air-conditioning, TV and hairdryer.
Room upgrade Lateral Seaview rooms are available on request from £265 for the duration of your stay. Please speak to a Holiday Advisor for details.
Pestana Casino Park Hotel
Pestana Casino Park Hotel Pestana Casino Park Hotel
DEPARTURE DATES
For all dates, prices and regional fl ight options, see latest price guide. Holiday ref: SPMA
2017 Gatwick 12 May 16 Jun 22 Sep 17 Nov
Flights with British Airways or similar scheduled airline. Transfer time is approx. 30 mins. Flight timings and hotels are subject to change and will be confi rmed in your fi nal documents.
Please have passport details ready when booking 79
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