All of our arrangements have been specially designed to incorporate a reason to travel and, for ease of choice, these have been categorised under the titles shown below.
7 nights from
£1695
Combining a distinctly Portuguese nature with more than a nod to British traditions; enjoying its own microclimate of year-round temperate weather; and covering its soaring cliffs and scenic mountains with quaint houses and characterful villages, forest trails and fantastic flora; Madeira is an inimitable one-off. The glorious ‘garden isle’ is a riot of colour and variety, its mineral-rich volcanic soils supporting tropical flowers and exotic fruits. Spreading behind a curve of ocean-front cliffs, the town is a natural amphitheatre, watching the drama of the Atlantic; and forms a fabulous base from which to explore. In a balanced blend of leisure time and guided discovery, this short break includes Funchal; a tour through rural valleys and villages, to the island’s north-eastern coast, seeing Santana’s triangular houses, plus head west, to visit the gardens of a private Quinta, in the picturesque fishing town of Câmara de Lobos, with spectacular views from Cabo Girão.
Discover Madeira’s top specialities, based on traditional methods of preparation and cooking, and influenced by its historical sugar cane production. Taste Madeira wines, traditional bread made with sweet potatoes and the typical sugar cane syrup cookies “broas de mel”, flavour sugar cane rum and enjoy the typical local drink, “Poncha”.
Three nights at the 4-star Aqua Natura Bay Hotel, located in scenic Porto Moniz on the north coast of the island, famous for breathtaking landscapes and natural swimming pools formed by volcanic lava. Includes one full day tour to Ponta do Sol and Prazeres and a half-day 4x4 Jeep tour of the North coast of Madeira and half board.
Air travel and taxes, transfers, 7 nights' accommodation, breakfast daily, 1 lunch and 1 dinner, itinerary as described, services of guides and local representatives. If our specially negotiated airfares are unavailable at the time of booking, a supplement may apply.
Travel insurance, tipping, any government taxes or compulsory charges introduced after publication.
Aspects of the Azores
A glorious meandering of these enchanting islands takes in crater lakes and thermal pools, whale-watching coasts, and wonderful views, vineyards and luxuriant landscapes
Royal Barge on the Douro
From baroque castles to beautiful bucolic villages, from hilltop medieval ruins to valleys cloaked in the vineyards of age-old wine estates, from mountain scenery to ocean shore, enjoy the ever-changing landscapes of this unique Royal Barge cruise on the Douro
Grand Tour of Portugal
By train from south to north visiting remarkable cities, crossing scenic landscapes to regional and cultural capitals, through Portugal’s past, to Roman ruins, Moorish enclaves, and medieval towns
Pousadas of Portugal
Staying in hand-picked Pousadas (inns), formerly a monastery, manor house and convent, this tour reveals the sights and psyche of Portugal, from regal splendour to religious heritage, from port-wine cellar to Fado show, from Porto to Coimbra and the capital, Lisbon
