Worldwide Escorted Tours 2024-2026

What’s included ✔ Return flights London Gatwick to Madeira with Easyjet. See p132-133 for regional flights ✔ Where you’ll stay Funchal, 4 H Jardins d’Ajuda Suite Hotel ✔ 8 meals ✔ 5 excursions ✔ Expert local tour guide  Tour pace: Intermediate Day 1: UK to Funchal D Depart on your scheduled flight to Madeira. On arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel with the remainder of the day at leisure. Later tonight, celebrate the start of your tour as you join your group for a welcome dinner in the hotel restaurant. Day 2: Quinta Grande B/L/D (Average 4-5 hours of walking with breaks, covering 9km) The magnificent stretch of the Levada do Norte sets today’s walking course. The Levada is one of the largest on Madeira, running almost entirely across its length. Your starting point at the lofty cliffs of Cabo Girao provides panoramic ocean views from the very beginning of the trail before your path winds into a forested area. Observation points along the way offer glimpses of fields, carefully tilled plantations and the rooftops of the Campanario villages below. Day 3: Ribeiro Frio B/L/D (Average 4-5 hours of walking with breaks, covering 11km) Funchal’s best-loved Levada, Levada Ribeiro Frio, offers a peaceful and leisurely walk alongside a flowing irrigation canal. As you follow the trail, enjoy sights ranging from spectacular gardens to trout ponds and farms. Stop for a packed lunch then continue on your path, keeping an eye out for trout darting through the water. Day 4: Funchal B/D (Average 3 hours of walking with breaks, covering 4km) The city of Funchal provides a fascinating mix of history and coastal charm. The older section of the town boasts long-standing monuments dotted along its cobbled streets while its lively seaside promenade offers sun-soaked lidos, beaches and cafes. A guided walking tour of the city centre takes you past the local theatre, the vivid blooms of the Municipal Garden, the age-old cathedral and the statue of Largo do Chafariz. Stop to explore the bustling central market, where stalls are laden with colourful, fresh produce then visit a nearby embroidery factory and browse through skilfully stitched homeware. Explore the city further with an afternoon at leisure Day 5: Ribeira da Janela B/L/D (Average 4-5 hours of walking with breaks, covering 10km) Explore the Paul da Serra plateau on today’s slightly more challenging walk along the Vereda do Fanal trail. The relative flatness of the plateau allows for far-reaching vistas, with several points along the way revealing views over the valley and even the ocean on clear days. Your route ascends and descends through lush vegetation, ending in the forest of Fanal which lies in a small volcanic crater. Enjoy some time to relax and soak in your wooded surroundings before returning to your hotel. Day 6: Canical B/L/D (Average 4 hours of walking with breaks, covering 8km) Today’s route leads to Vereda da Ponta de Sao Lourenco, situated on the very eastern point of the island. Marvel at fabulous seascapes and the contrast between the serenity of the southern coastline and the rough waters of the north. Discover unique fauna and flora and the curious rock formations which are a result of the island’s volcanic origin. After walking a few miles, your path descends to the water’s edge where you can enjoy the quiet and freshness of the turquoise seas, with time to swim and sunbathe. Day 7: Funchal B/D Today is free for you to relax, explore Funchal further or set out further afield to visit one of the charming villages nearby. Day 8: Funchal to UK B Following breakfast, transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK. What you’ll see  Immerse yourself in Madeira as you follow four of its most popular and scenic Levadas  Follow the Levada Ribeiro Frio, Madeira’s best-loved Levada trail  Trek the coastal path along the lofty cliffs of Cabo Girao, enjoying panoramic ocean views  Enjoy a guided walk of the historic and cultural attractions of picturesque Funchal Explore the ‘Garden Island’ of Madeira as you follow its unique Levadas, a network of irrigation channels that wind through lush forests and dramatic mountains. Immerse yourself in vivid floral blooms and verdant greenery as you embark on four spectacular trails, enjoying panoramic views, whitewashed villages and a walking tour of charming Funchal. Walking Madeira’s Levadas THIS TOUR EXPLORE Levada do Caldeirao Verde Trail Extend your tour Funchal City Stay 4 nights, 5 H from £379 Prices from Sep 2024 £1,299 Nov 2025 £1,149 Oct 2024 £1,199 Feb 2026 £1,169 Nov 2024 £999 Mar 2026 £1,289 Feb 2025 £1,099 Apr 2026 £1,289 Mar 2025 £1,199 May 2026 £1,349 Apr 2025 £1,199 Jun 2026 £1,449 May 2025 £1,299 Sep 2026 £1,449 Jun 2025 £1,349 Oct 2026 £1,349 Sep 2025 £1,349 Nov 2026 £1,199 Oct 2025 £1,299 • Dates are available throughout each month • Lead-in price based on 18 Nov 24 • A single supplement starts from just £319 • Tipping paid locally €20 pp per tour 126  Europe Hundreds of escorted tours are available on our website www.mercuryholidays.co.uk