Walk approximately 3mi (5km) alongside the Levada do Canical, following one of Madeira’s aqueduct-style waterways through the countryside. The scenic route is expected to take around two hours, depending on the group’s pace.

Visit Ponta do Rosto Viewpoint to see both the north and south coasts of the island. Levada paths reflect Madeira’s longstanding approach to moving water across difficult terrain, while the viewpoint reveals the shape of its eastern landscape.

Explore the hillside village of Monte with a guide and wander through the Monte Palace Gardens, where plants gathered from around the world grow among ponds and landscaped paths. The visit offers a lush contrast to the streets of Funchal below.

Take in a panorama from Pico dos Barcelos, looking across Madeira’s capital and its bay towards the Atlantic. Together, the gardens and viewpoint reveal how closely the island’s subtropical greenery, steep terrain and coastal setting are connected.

Walk through Câmara de Lobos with a guide and discover the working fishing village’s history. Learn about the local catch of espada, or black scabbardfish, a deep-water species closely associated with Madeira’s kitchens.

Sample poncha made with sugarcane spirit, a traditional Madeiran drink, as you explore the village’s food and drink culture. Fishing boats and a sheltered harbour lend a distinctive coastal setting to this introduction to everyday island life.

Taste regional dishes at PVP — Pão, Vinho e Petiscos, a traditional restaurant whose name means Bread, Wine and Snacks. This hosted group dinner offers a chance to get acquainted with Madeiran flavours around the table.

Food is an inviting way into the island’s culture, shaped by its Atlantic setting and Portuguese heritage. Share the conversation and enjoy a meal rooted in local cooking rather than a standard hotel dinner.

Walk approximately 1.9mi (3km) through the Laurissilva Forest on a round-trip route to Balcões Viewpoint. At the lookout, gaze across the Ribeira da Metade valley and its slopes of endemic trees.

Madeira’s ancient laurel forest is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a remnant of vegetation that once spread far more widely across southern Europe. This gentle walk brings you close to its subtropical greenery while opening onto one of the island’s mountain panoramas.

Discover Santana’s distinctive A-frame houses, the steeply roofed traditional dwellings for which this Madeiran village is known. There is time to look around independently and take in their bright facades and village setting.

Share a picnic lunch featuring Madeiran food, bringing the island’s regional flavours into a relaxed countryside stop. The combination of vernacular architecture and local food offers a tangible introduction to traditions beyond Funchal.

Tour Engenhos do Norte in the fishing village of Porto da Cruz and learn from local experts how Madeiran rum is produced. See a distillery that still draws on original production methods, and enjoy a tasting.

Sugarcane has a long history on Madeira, and its spirit, aguardente de cana, is also a key ingredient in poncha. The visit connects the island’s agricultural past with a drink that remains part of its living food culture.

Explore Machico’s historic centre with a guide and visit its church, one of the largest on Madeira. The tour introduces a coastal town closely linked to the beginnings of Portuguese settlement on the island.

Machico’s streets and civic landmarks offer a different perspective from the capital, with layers of island history gathered around an eastern bay. A guided visit helps bring the town’s heritage into focus as you walk through it.

Sail by ferry to Porto Santo for a day on Madeira’s lesser-visited neighbouring island. Join a half-day tour with a local expert, including Casa Colombo, a museum housed in a building thought to have been Christopher Columbus’s home.

Spend time in Vila Baleira, with the opportunity to see Porto Santo’s 7.5mi (12km) sandy beach. Its long shoreline offers a striking contrast to the often rugged coastline of Madeira’s main island.

Step onto the glass platform at Cabo Girão Skywalk for a view down Madeira’s steep coastline. From this elevated perch, look towards Câmara de Lobos and Funchal, with the Atlantic stretching beyond.

The transparent floor makes the island’s dramatic relief immediate: sea, cliff and settlement appear together in a single view. It is a short but memorable opportunity to appreciate the scale of Madeira’s volcanic landscape.

Take a guided tour of the Madeira Ethnographic Museum for an insight into the archipelago’s social, cultural and economic history. The visit looks beyond scenic viewpoints to explore the lives and work of island communities.

Discover how local traditions developed in response to Madeira’s geography and resources. With a guide to provide context, the museum offers a useful lens on the villages, agriculture and regional customs encountered across the island.

Meet a local specialist at the Centro da Banana da Madeira and learn about banana growing on the island. The visit puts a familiar fruit into the context of Madeira’s agricultural landscape and local expertise.

Banana cultivation is a visible part of island life, particularly in the warmer coastal areas. Hearing how the crop is grown offers a closer look at the working countryside that lies behind Madeira’s celebrated mountain and sea views.

Explore Porto Moniz with a guide on Madeira’s northwestern coast. The village is known for its dramatic meeting of volcanic rock and Atlantic water, including the natural pools along its shoreline.

Learn about the area while taking in the coastal scenery and the character of this smaller island community. The tour includes the chance to see the pools; swimming in them is optional and requires a separate entrance fee.

Join a local guide for a tour of Quinta do Barbusano winery and enjoy views across its Madeiran setting. Taste six wines while learning about the work behind the bottles.

Madeira’s steep terrain gives its vineyards a distinctive setting and makes wine growing part of the island’s cultural landscape. This guided tasting offers a direct encounter with local production, as well as time to appreciate the scenery around the winery.

Discover Madeira’s capital with a local guide, taking in Santa Catarina Park, Arriaga Avenue and Funchal Cathedral. Visit a farmers’ market and walk along Santa Maria Street in the Old Town to experience the city’s everyday bustle.

Enjoy lunch at Restaurante O Regional, which specialises in Madeiran cuisine. The combination of landmarks, market life and regional food offers a rounded introduction to Funchal’s public spaces and culinary traditions.

Visit the Quinta das Cruzes Museum in Funchal to see collections of art, furniture, jewellery and other objects from Madeira and beyond. The museum offers a quieter, more intimate perspective on the island’s cultural heritage.

Set within a historic property, its varied displays invite you to look at domestic life and artistic tastes across different periods. It is a chance to explore Funchal through objects and interiors rather than streets and viewpoints.

Enjoy dinner accompanied by a performance of local folk dancing and singing. The hosted evening brings Madeiran musical traditions into a shared setting, giving you a chance to watch and listen as you dine.

Folk performance offers a lively expression of island identity beyond its scenery and historic landmarks. The rhythms, movement and voices make this a cultural experience in its own right, rather than simply an included meal.

Join a guided visit to the Whaling Museum in the fishing village of Canical. Learn about Madeira’s whale-hunting history and the people whose livelihoods were connected to the sea.

The museum also explores modern conservation initiatives, placing that difficult history alongside changing attitudes towards marine life. It offers valuable context for understanding the island’s relationship with the Atlantic, from past industry to the protection of whales today.

Choose to swim in the natural pools at Porto Moniz, where volcanic rock forms a striking setting beside the Atlantic. The pools offer a more immersive way to experience the northwestern coast than viewing it from shore.

This activity is optional, at additional cost and bookable on tour; the stated entrance fee is approximately €3 and is not included. Swimming is subject to local conditions, so follow the guidance available at the pools.

All breakfasts, two lunches and four dinners are included.