Western Madeira’s scenic villages with lunch
Excursions & day trips

Western Madeira’s scenic villages with lunch

4.6/5

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94 reviews
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$115.00
Free cancellation
Language: German
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 4 hours to 8 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • It's a jam-packed day visiting Madeira's iconic coastal villages and natural landmarks
  • In Ponta do Sol village, you'll get to know the country's roots in banana farming at the local museum
  • There are wow-worthy views of the North Atlantic from Cabo Girao, the highest sea cliff in the world
  • In the traditional fishing village of Porto Moniz, you can take a dip in pools formed by lava rock
  • From Paul da Serra plateau to Camara de Lobos village, your local guide knows the lay of this land
What to expect

As you criss-cross Madeira, you'll see how quickly the landscape of such a small island changes dramatically. On the north coast, you'll see the volcanic fishing village of Porto Moniz, while to the south, Camara de Lobos hides under the towering sea cliff of Cabo Girao, which dominates the scenery. Local guide, Monica, says, “it's a tour with a small group, which is the best way to discover ancient paths, hidden villages and unexplored viewpoints on the island.”

It may surprise you that Madeira's sub-tropical climate and volcanic soil make it ideal for growing bananas. At your first stop in the village of Ponta do Sol, you'll visit the local banana museum, taste their goodies and learn more about the area's history of farming. Then, it's over to the north side of the island. Prepare to feel like you're on top of the world as you're driven over the largest plateau on the island, Paul da Serra, with an average altitude of 1,500 meters – that's like four Empire State Buildings stacked on top of each other.

Recover from the views and head to Porto Moniz, a village that tumbles down the green hills to the coast. Monica adds, “the natural pools put Porto Moniz on the map, so taking a dip in these iconic swim spots is a must.” Dry off and continue along the coast to Sao Vicente for lunch, before finishing on a high – literally. Cabo Girao is the highest sea cliff in the world, standing at 580 metres, offering unbeatable views of the North Atlantic Ocean.

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What's included
  • check Transport
  • check Guide
  • check Entrance to the Banana Museum and Cabo Girao
  • check Lunch
  • check Panoramic bus tour
  • check Local delicacy tasting
  • check Exclusive TUI itinerary
What to remember
  • This tour involves a moderate level of physical activity to participate
  • Children must be supervised by an adult (over 18 years) at all time
  • Bring a hat
  • Bring suitable footwear
  • Bring warm clothes
  • Bring money for extras or gratuities
  • Subject to weather conditions
  • Please inform us of any dietary requirements you have at time of booking
  • Please note that all times are approximate and subject to change
  • This is one of our private TUI Collection experiences, which give you a local flavour of the destination while offering you the freedom and flexibility to enjoy the day your way.
  • This experience doesn't follow our general cancellation policy. If you need to cancel, you must do so at least 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
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Provider
TUI PORTUGAL
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

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4.6 /5

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    Ines

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    4.6

    October 25, 2025

    Solo traveler


    Es gab viel Interessantes zu sehen .Fahrer und Guide waren sehr freundlich. Unsere Begleitung erklärte viel Wissenswertes. Die Stopps waren sehr schön und ausreichend. Das Essen war etwas zu lang nach meiner Meinung. Es war insgesamt ein sehr schöner Tag. Es war alles sehr gut organisiert, so dass auch keine Wartezeiten entstanden.

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    Sabine

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    4.6

    October 4, 2025

    Traveled as a couple


    Der Busfahrer und die Reiseleitung waren genial, besser geht nicht. Die Zeit im Lava Naturbad war mit einer Stunde sehr knapp bemessen.

  • S

    Schumi

    Verified booking

    5

    October 3, 2025

    Traveled as a couple


    Die Reiseleitung war sehr gut. Tolle Zusatzinformationen und Tipps.

  • B

    B.L.

    Verified booking

    5

    October 2, 2025

    Traveled as a couple


    Eine wirklich tolle Tagestour mit einen super Mittagessen. Rundum gelungen.

  • B

    Bernd

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    5

    October 2, 2025

    Traveled as a couple


    Es war der schönste Ausflug den wir je gemacht haben, die Reiseleiterin war einfach super, sie konnte die Sehenswürdigkeiten sehr gut dokumentieren mit interessanten Hintergründen, man war nie gelangweilt und hörte gespannt zu, einfach nur ein super Ausflug.

  • K

    Kkscb

    Verified booking

    5

    September 27, 2025

    Traveled as a couple


    Sehr gute Reiseleiterin Linda. Top und sehr sicherer Fahrer. Verpflegung war gut und Tour insgesamt sehr abwechslungsreich, interessant und informativ.

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