Monday

• Arrival flights throughout the day into Funchal Airport. You will be met on your arrival at the airport and transferred to the Savoy Palace Hotel to check-in. 
  
  Relax and enjoy the hotel facilities.

Monday Welcome Evening

• 19:00 - Welcome drinks and buffet in the Galaxia on the 16th floor of the Savoy Palace.
  
  Dress code: Smart casual.

​Optional Activities

Option 1 - Catamaran Cruise with lunch on board 

• A private catamaran, in search of turtles, whales and dolphins, up to 3 miles from the coast of Funchal and Câmara de Lobos. As the catamaran weaves its way along the southern coastline, you will be able to enjoy the lovely views. On the way back the skipper will drop anchor near Cabo Girão. Have your swimsuit ready!
   
• Dress code: Casual, flat shoes, waterproof jacket.

 
Option 2 - Speed Boat tour with lunch at Ritz restaurant

• Embark on an unforgettable voyage along the stunning shores of Madeira with a coastal sightseeing tour by RIB boat. Feel the thrill as you zip through the crystal-clear waters, soaking in panoramic views of Funchal, constantly on the lookout for dolphins.  On return to Funchal we will have a relaxing lunch at the Ritz Café opened in 1905 by Christian Ritz, a New York businessman.  With its central location on the main street and opposite the Municipal gardens, you may wish to explore Funchal on your own for the afternoon before returning to the hotel. 
   
• Dress code: Casual. Waterproof jacket required as you are likely to get wet. This tour is not suitable for those that are pregnant or with back issues.

Tuesday Evening

Exclusive Dinner at Blandy’s Wine Lodge

• Located in a historical building in the very centre of Funchal, Blandy’s Wine Lodge has been the heart of the same family’s wine business for 7 generations, ageing the finest Madeira wines using traditional canteiro method.
  
  After drinks on the terrace and a chance to try the famous wine, there will be an opportunity for a short tour before a wonderful dinner in the atmospheric Max Romer room.
   
• Dress code: Smart Casual.

Option 3 - Tour of the Monte Palace Gardens with packed lunch

• A tropical garden paradise to explore with a knowledgeable guide. This hidden gem offers a unique combination of nature, art, heritage and culture overlooking the Bay of Funchal.
  
  As the gardens are located close to the Carreiros do Monte - the famous Toboggan Ride, you may decide to try one of the islands most iconic attractions for yourself before returning to the hotel at your own leisure.
   
• Dress code: Casual with comfortable shoes. 
   

Option 4 - Canyoning

• For those seeking some real adventure, this canyoning trip is a thrilling activity encompassing abseiling and wading through waterfalls and rivers. Not for the faint hearted but certainly worth the adrenaline for unforgettable moments of harmony with nature in this beautiful island. Professional guides will accompany you every step of the way.
   
• Dress code: Casual. Please wear swimming costumes or shorts and bring a towel. Wet suits and safety equipment will be provided.
  
  As you are most likely to want a hot shower on return from this activity, we will arrange a packed lunch for you. 

Jeep Safari with a variety of Optional Activities 

• The jeeps are driven by professional drivers, allowing you to relax and enjoy the experience along with the views.

Option 1 - Jeep Tour with hour long Levada walk 

• The word "levada" means irrigation canal. The island of Madeira has 2,150 km of them, making for rich and varied cultivation. Built by man in the early days of colonization to bring water to inaccessible farmland, the “levadas” are now one of Madeira's famous tourist attractions. In all, there are more than 200 of them, crossing the island's basaltic relief and leading walkers into a unique natural world.
  
  The jeeps will drive through the Ribeiro Frio forest park and stop at Santana, home to the triangular houses with thatched roofs and picturesque gardens, one of the traditional postcard images of this island.
   
• Dress code: Casual. Please wear trainers or walking boots with good grip and bring a waterproof jacket. 
   

Option 2 - Jeep Tour & Mountain Biking or Electric Bike Level 1

• The jeep will take you up the mountain to meet your guide and after a short safety briefing you will follow them along the dirt tracks and off- road trails that run through the mountains, forests and levadas of Madeira. After the bike tour (which you can pre choose to be on mountain bike or e bike) you will continue on your jeep adventure. No previous experience necessary. 
   
• Dress code: Casual. Please wear trainers or other suitable bike shoes and bring a waterproof jacket. Helmets will be provided. 

Option 3 - Jeep Tour & Mountain Biking or Electric Bike Level 2 

• A similar tour to option 2 but this time the trails may be a little more challenging. Experience of mountain biking or E bikes and a good level of fitness is required. 
   
• Dress code: Casual. Please wear trainers or other suitable bike shoes and bring a waterproof jacket. Helmets will be provided. 

Option 4 - Relaxed Jeep Tour and Poncha Making 

• This will be a more relaxed jeep tour with no off-road driving, suitable for those who may be pregnant or have back issues. The most important sites will still be covered on this tour but also with the opportunity to learn how to prepare Madeira's "national drink", poncha; a blessed mixture of rum, honey, orange juice and lemon. (A non alcoholic drink will also be available.) 
   
• Dress code: Casual. 

Madeiran BBQ Lunch at Quinta do Furão 

• All the jeeps will make their way to Quinta do Furão, located on a cliff top, surrounded by vineyards with lovely views of Madeira's picturesque mountains and the sea!  
  
  After a traditional lunch, you will return to the Savoy Palace Hotel for some free time. 

Wednesday Evening 

• This will be a free evening for you to enjoy one of the restaurants or bars of Funchal at your own leisure. An allowance will be provided.

Optional early morning sunrise tour of Pico do Arieiro

• This really is an early start leaving the hotel in the dark around 5am to drive to Pico do Arieiro, the 3rd highest point of the island. Weather permiting you will experience the magical sunrise dawning over the mountains. A really special moment with nature.  You will return to the hotel around 10am still in time for breakfast. 
   
• Dress Code: Casual. Please wear suitable walking shoes and bring a waterproof jacket. 
  
  The rest of the day will be at leisure. There will be a credit on your room account in order that you can enjoy a light lunch at one of the hotel restaurants. 
  
  Discover those parts of Funchal you haven’t had a chance too yet; explore the shopping streets or relax and enjoy the wonderful hotel facilities.

Thursday Evening

Dinner and Farewell party at Nini Design Centre 

• The iconic Design Centre of Nini Andrade Silva is located in the emblematic building known locally as “Molhe” – Fortaleza da Nossa Senhora da Conceição, which was once the home of Gonçalves Zarco, an old Portuguese sea navigator and colonizer of the Archipelago of Madeira.
   
• Dress Code: Smart. Black and White Theme. 

Friday

• Breakfast at the hotel followed by departures throughout the day.  

Transfers

• Transfers to the airport will be provided approximately 3.5 hours prior to your flight departure. Full details of timings will be given to you in Madeira.