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Madeira
Botanical Gardens, Funchal
Funchal
Magical Madeira
8 days from £819
Madeira, with its lovely year-round climate, famous wine and fabulous floral displays, is the ideal destination for a splendid break at any time of the year. You will love the capital Funchal, along with the islands stunning scenery and fascinating Portuguese influence.
Your itinerarY
DaY 1 - Meet your travelling companions at the airport and depart on your scheduled flight to Funchal. Transfer to your hotel for a seven night stay and enjoy a welcome drink and dinner. DaYS 2 to 7 - Free to relax and enjoy our excursion programme: Funchal - We include an introductory tour of the citys old quarter with visits to the Botanical Gardens, an embroidery factory, and an opportunity to sample the famous Madeira wine. The following excursions are optional: Island Tour - A full-day tour, including lunch, to see the real beauty of the island from the natural park of Ribeiro Frio to the waterfalls of Sao Vicente and the volcanic rock pools at Porto Moniz. Crater & Toboggan - A half-day excursion to the crater of an extinct volcano at Nuns Valley. You continue to the village of Monte for the chance to take an exhilarating toboggan ride down the steep three-mile hill in to Funchal below. The traditional wicker toboggans are pushed by two men who use the rubber soles of their boots as a brake! Levada Walk & Camacha - Enjoy beautiful scenery and magnificent views as you walk along the islands water channels, knowns as levadas. We also visit the wickerwork centre at Camacha. (approx. 2 hours walk) Folklore Evening - We are treated to a demonstration of Madeiran folk dancing while enjoying a delicious dinner in a local restaurant. Farewell get-together on the final evening. DaY 8 - Transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK..
Porto Moniz Encumeada
MADEIRA
Funchal
Your hotel
You will stay at the four star Hotel Quinta Do Sol set on a hillside and overlooking one of the capitals prettiest parks, less than a mile from the centre of Funchal, with magnificent views of the beautiful bay and surrounding mountains. The hotel features a restaurant, coffee shop, lounge and cocktail bar, snooker room, gym and gift shop. Entertainment is provided on most evenings. Outside enjoy the heated swimming pool with snack bar, and rooftop sun terrace. You can use the public tennis and squash courts in the adjoining park at a small supplement. All bedrooms feature private facilities, satellite TV, telephone, radio, hairdryer and safe.
WhatS incluDeD
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n Seven nights half board
accommodation in your own room Tour Manager
n Services of a Just You n Hosted welcome drink reception n Farewell get-together
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n Return chartered flights
to Funchal and hotel
n Transfers between airport n All UK and overseas airport taxes
and security charges
Hotel Quinta Do Sol
Dates, Prices & Flight Information
Holiday ref: SEMAD
Gatwick 09 Jan 19 Feb 23 09 Apr 20
TAP Depart 1625 hrs Return arr. 1530 hrs
Flower Festival Special Departure
20th april 2009 8 days from only £969
Our departure on 20th April 2009 coincides with Madeiras famous flower festival, which takes place each Spring when the islands blooms are at their most glorious. Over the two days you can see colourful parades, gigantic floral floats and a host of other attractions. It really is a delightful time to visit the island. holiday ref: SeMaDG
£819 £839 £969
Mar 23 May 11
£839 £869
Jun 29 Sep 21
£869 £889
Madeira Flower Festival
Holiday ref: SEMADG
Deposit £100 per person For insurance information, please see Important Information Booklet. alSo FlY FroM... Regional connecting flights are also available. Please see page 7 for details. Please ask for details of airlines and approximate flight timings.
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Transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approx. 30 mins.
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