10 Night, Lisbon and Madeira Island
Overview
Lisbon, the Portuguese capital, is known as the City of Seven Hills. It is a vibrant and historic city, famous for its hospitality, gastronomy, and rich heritage site. In Madeira, explore everything it has to offer: breathtaking natural settings, crystal-clear waters, centuries-old traditions, delicious flavours.
Format
Locations
- Funchal
- Lisbon
Inclusions
- Round-trip flight to Lisbon (if flight and tour package option is chosen)
- 10 nights of accommodation in selected category with breakfast included
- Round-trip airport transfers in Lisbon (4 transfers)
- Round-trip airport transfers in Funchal and Madeira
- Domestic flights in economy class from Lisbon to Funchal, then back to Lisbon
- More Moments activities included:
- Half-day Lisbon city tour
- Half-day Sintra tour
- Full-day Santana tour
- Traditional Madeiran evening, with dinner and folklore entertainment
- Earn and redeem Aeroplan® points
Itinerary
Day 1
Depart Canada
Fly to Lisbon.
Day 2-3
Welcome to Lisbon & Sightseeing
Upon arrival to Lisbon, take a transfer to your hotel and check in. Spend the rest of the day at leisure exploring your surroundings.
Discover the Portuguese capital, where you will find a variety of places to visiting, including monuments, museums, gardens and more.
More Moments Activities Included
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Half-day Classic Lisbon Tour
Take a morning sightseeing tour to discover Lisbon’s uniqueness. Visit some traditional and historic monuments that pay tribute to the golden era of the Portuguese exploration, and stop at Belém Tower, the Jerónimos Monastery, and the emblematic Ajuda National Palace (entrance included except on Wednesdays). Continue to the Alfama for a walking tour around one of Lisbon’s oldest and most traditional quarters, where Fado music is said to have been born.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 4-9
Lisbon - Funchal, Madeira
Check-out from your hotel in Lisbon and transfer to Lisbon airport, where you’ll take a ninety-minute flight from mainland Portugal to Funchal, Madeira. After arrival at the Funchal airport, take the included transfer to your hotel, where you will stay six nights.
More Moments Activities Included
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Full-day Santana Tour
The tour begins in Funchal, the capital of Madeira, known for its charming streets, gardens, and historic sites. Head towards Camacha, a village famous for its wickerwork. Continue your journey to Poiso and Pico do Arieiro and enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding landscapes, including rugged mountains and deep valleys. Descend to Ribeiro Frio with the possibility of taking a 25-minute walk and head to Faial for some local cuisine (lunch).
Proceed to Santana, a region known for its unique triangular-shaped thatched houses. Explore the cultural and traditional aspects of this area to gain insight into the customs of the local community. Then, make your way back to Funchal, visiting Porto da Cruz's vineyards and wineries. Finally, continue through Portela, which offers stunning views, and reach Machico, one of the oldest towns in Madeira.
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Traditional Madeiran Evening with Dinner Included
Madeiran cuisine and dances come together in a night you will never forget. Enjoy 'Espetada' (grilled meat skewers) and fried corn in a lively setting, accompanied by a Madeiran folklore group.
Meal(s): Breakfast, 1 lunch and 1 dinner
Day 10-11
Funchal – Lisbon
Check-out of your hotel and transfer to Funchal airport. Then, fly from Funchal to Lisbon. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel in the city area.
More Moments Activities Included
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Half-day Sintra Tour
A tour to the charming and picturesque town of Sintra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. See the Historic Centre with its medieval streets and typical regional products, then continue to Cascais and Estoril before returning to Lisbon.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 12
Lisbon – Return to Canada
After breakfast, take a transfer to the airport and board your flight home.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Accomodations
Where you'll stay
Location
Hotel
Room details
Type of bed(s): 1 double bed or 2 twin beds
Room occupancy: Maximum 3 people (3 adults, or 2 adults and 1 child).
Unless otherwise specified, guests will stay in a standard room at all hotels during the trip.
Important Information
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Daily departures from:
- May 2024 - December 2024
- January 3, 2025 - December 15, 2025
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Not included:
- Meals, unless specified
- Personal expenses and insurance
- Lisbon city tax
- Additional tours and excursions
- Domestic flight upgrades and seat selection
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The More Moments activities/excursions mentioned in the itinerary are all included in the package but may be rescheduled to take place on an earlier or later day, depending on availability and operational day. The number of consecutive nights per city could vary.
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- Private airport transfers
- Domestic flights in Economy Class