Best of Lisbon with Madeira: Island of Eternal Spring - 9 Days

Welcome to Lisbon, the fascinating Portuguese capital!

Upon arrival at the airport, a private transfer will take you to your hotel.

On this evening, you will be welcomed with a welcome dinner and a traditional fado show (included), where you will have the opportunity to taste some of the most well-known dishes of Portuguese cuisine and watch a beautiful moment of traditional music.

Accommodation: 4-star hotel in Lisbon.

After breakfast at the hotel, you will take a half-day city tour with our tour guide. The tour will start at Avenida da Liberdade, one of the city's main streets which, in monarchical times, the nobility and the royal family strolled and exhibited to the people. Then we will head for the Parque Eduardo VII, the largest park in central Lisbon, to enjoy the views over the city. This name was given in 1903 in honour of the English King Edward VII, who visited the Portuguese capital to reaffirm the alliance between the two countries.

Next, we will visit some of Lisbon's most typical and picturesque neighbourhoods, such as Alfama and Bairro Alto, where traditions are still preserved, reflecting the mixture of people from different cultures and beliefs over the centuries.

We will finish our visit in Praça do Comércio, one of the largest squares in Europe and home to some government institutions. From here you can enjoy the breathtaking views of the Tagus River and contemplate the bustle of the city, which merge into a harmonious landscape.

You will have the afternoon free to rest or do any activity you wish.

Accommodation: 4-star hotel in Lisbon.

On the third day of your tour, you will visit Sintra and Cascais, two beautiful villages less than an hour from Lisbon.

Right after breakfast, a private transfer will pick you up from your hotel and take you to Sintra.

Sintra is about 30 km from Lisbon and offers a glimpse of Paradise. The mild climate ensures a permanent freshness and the existence of luxuriant vegetation makes Sintra a deeply romantic and mysterious place. Highlights include the Village Palace, Pena Palace and the Moorish Castle (closed on 24th and 25th December, 1st January and Easter Sunday).

After lunch (not included), you will visit Cascais, a fishing village dating back to the 12th century and very well preserved to this day, considered one of the most refined and charming areas of Lisbon.

On your return to Lisbon, you will pass through Estoril so that you can admire the beautiful coastline and its magnificent beaches.

Accommodation: 4-star hotel in Lisbon.

Following breakfast, a private transfer will take you to Évora for a full-day city tour with wine tasting included.

Classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1986, Évora is known as the "White City" and as the "Museum City". The millennial city dazzles its visitors with exuberant and artistic architecture, monumental churches, historic squares, white houses and narrow medieval streets, the result of a huge mix of cultures.

After lunch (not included), you will visit a local winery, where you will get to know its facilities and the manufacturing process. At the end of the visit, you will taste the winery's excellent wines.

Accommodation: 4-star hotel in Lisbon.

After checking out of your hotel in Lisbon, a transfer will take you to the airport to catch the flight to Madeira!

When you arrive at Funchal airport, a transfer will be waiting to take you to your hotel.

The rest of the day is on your own. You can choose to rest from your trip or venture out and start exploring the island.

Accommodation: 4-star hotel in Funchal.

On this day you will explore the western part of the island.

The tour will begin in the morning, just after breakfast, starting at the first traditional fishing village of Câmara de Lobos. The journey continues to Cabo Girão, the second-highest cliff in the world and the highest cliff in Europe.

Arriving at Ribeira Brava, you will head north up through the deep and narrow valleys of Serra D'Água. Here you will find Encumeada, a special place at the top of the valley where you have an incredible view of the south and north coast of the island.

Next, you will head to São Vicente, one of the biggest villages on the north coast of Madeira. The next stop is the beautiful village of Porto Moniz where you will have approximately 1 hour to have lunch and admire the amazing volcanic pools.

After lunch, you will cross Madeira's highest plateau Paul da Serra with all its spectacular panoramic views before returning to the hotel.

Accommodation: 4-star hotel in Funchal.

On the seventh day it's time to explore the east side of the island!

The first stop will be at Terreiro da Luta.

The journey will continue towards the mountain of Pico do Areeiro. At an altitude of 1818 metres, it is the third highest peak on the island and offers breathtaking views.

Next you will descend towards the coast through the forest to the last of Madeira's emblematic straw houses. Passing picturesque villages and stunning seascapes, you will reach the easternmost point of the island, where you can enjoy superb views of the north and the sunny south coast in one panoramic vista.

On the northern slope of the island, the tour reaches a popular spot for levada walks, Ribeiro Frio. With its interesting trout ponds, this area still retains much of its original vegetation. The island was once completely covered by the Laurissilva forest, a relic from prehistoric times.

Lunch will be spent in Santana, known for its small thatched triangular houses.

Then you will head towards Ponta de São Lourenço, situated on the eastern part of the island, where there is a fantastic combination of rocks, sea and nature.

The last place to be visited will be Machico, a viewpoint from where you can see the bay and the golden sandy beach.

Accommodation: 4-star hotel in Funchal.

The day is all yours! Explore Funchal on your own and enjoy the island's relaxed atmosphere at your own pace.
Accommodation: 4-star hotel in Funchal.

After breakfast, you will check out of the hotel and a transfer will take you to the airport to catch your flight to Lisbon.

We hope to see you soon!