Eight-day tour of Madeira

Visit Madeira, attend the fabulous Flower Festival and take a horticultural tour of this famous island in the company of Alan Mason

On this trip to the stunning volcanic island of Madeira you will be able to immerse yourself in beautiful nature. This attractive island is known as the 'floating garden of the Atlantic', and here you'll feel worlds away from everyday life as you luxuriate in this subtropical haven with beautiful coastlines, majestic peaks and world-famous gardens.

Your visit will coincide with the island's celebrated Flower Festival, and you will see the very best horticultural highlights on the island: the orchids at Palheiro Gardens, the exquisite colours of the Monte and the vast number of exotic species that Madeira is home to. Your eight-day trip includes visits to a number of gardens including the Quinta do Arco Rose Garden and Funchal Botanical Gardens.

On the day of the Festival, you'll explore the attractive streets of Funchal as everyone celebrates the beauty of flowers and plants.

Joining you for the duration of the tour is garden designer and former Channel 4 presenter Alan Mason, who will offer his expertise and deliver two talks for guests.

Your base for your stay is Enotel Magnolia, a four-star hotel in Funchal, close to the lush Quinta Magnólia Park with comfortable rooms, indoor and outdoor pools, a spa and a fitness centre.

Reasons to book

Madeira Flower Festival

Enjoy the sights and scents of this delightful event, a month long celebration filled with performances and local traditions.

Explore Funchal

Explore the Old Town of Funchal, often called ‘Little Lisbon’ for its harbour and grand 18th-century buildings with shaded courtyards

Incredible landscapes

Madeira’s east coast features some of the island’s highest peaks and the Ribeiro Frio National Park with incredible views

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You'll be joined by

Alan Mason

Garden Designer and Former Presenter

Alan Mason is one of Europe's top garden designers. A founder member of the Professional Gardeners' Guild, he became Britain's youngest head gardener when he took charge of the French-style gardens at Bramham Park in Yorkshire.

He has created and restored many gardens throughout Europe including Manoir du Hilguy and Harlaxton Manor. The garden that Alan made in France at Manoir, Port de Roche was generally considered to be amongst the top private gardens in France.

He presented TV gardening programmes for 15 years, including his own series, Gardens without Borders, which explored the gardens of Europe on Channel 4. He also presented on Le Manoir, the making of his garden in France.

Price includes

Seven-night stay at the four-star Enotel Magnolia hotel on a half-board basis*
Enjoy the company of Alan Mason throughout the tour
Experience the Madeira Flower Festival
Walking tour of Funchal
Funchal Botanical Garden visit
Vineyard visit with wine tasting
Trout Farm visit
Quinta do Arco Rose Garden visit
Visit Palheiro Garden
Natural Sea Swimming pool
Sugar cane factory visit with rum tasting in Porto da Cruz
Poncha tasting
Return flights from London to Funchal (and transfers to your hotel) - choose between land only or flight inclusive pricing below

Also included: Transfers for those travelling on group flights; all tours as specified in the itinerary, all entrances as specified in the itinerary, services of a professional English-speaking guide during excursions and transfers.

* Please note that whilst touring, meals and drinks are at an additional cost - only meals and drinks consumed at the hotel are included.

Additional information

Flights

Airline - British Airways
28 April: LGW-FNC 07.10-11.00
5 May: FNC-LGW 12.10-15.55

Alternative flights are available, please call for details. Supplements may apply.

Single supplement

From £549

Accommodation

Hotel Enotel Magnolia

*This information is indicative and subject to change*

Availability

From

Wed, Wed, Apr 28, 2027

To

Wed, Wed, May 5, 2027

Duration

8 Days

Price per person

£2,299*

* From price is per person, based on two people sharing a room excluding flights, subject to availability. Price and itinerary correct at time of print but may be subject to change. Single supplement £549. Deposit: 30%. Not suitable for those with mobility issues. In the case of unforeseen circumstances, expert(s) may be substituted, and any expert-led events may be subject to change. Expert(s) will not join you for your full trip duration unless otherwise stated. All mandatory additional charges are included in the price, please enquire for details. Travel insurance is not included and should be taken out at time of booking. Images used may not reflect your actual tour experience. This holiday may be sold through other selected brands. Tour is operated by and subject to the booking conditions of Tripsmiths Travel Ltd (ATOL bonded).

From

Wed, Wed, Apr 28, 2027

To

Wed, Wed, May 5, 2027

Duration

8 Days

Price per person

£2,649*

* From price is per person, based on two people sharing a room including flights, subject to availability. Price and itinerary correct at time of print but may be subject to change. Single supplement £549. Deposit: 30%. Not suitable for those with mobility issues. In the case of unforeseen circumstances, expert(s) may be substituted, and any expert-led events may be subject to change. Expert(s) will not join you for your full trip duration unless otherwise stated. All mandatory additional charges are included in the price, please enquire for details. Travel insurance is not included and should be taken out at time of booking. Images used may not reflect your actual tour experience. This holiday may be sold through other selected brands. Tour is operated by and subject to the booking conditions of Tripsmiths Travel Ltd (ATOL bonded).

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Itinerary

Day
1

Arrive in Funchal

Funchal, Madeira, Portugal

Today you'll arrive in Funchal and meet your guide. You'll then take a transfer to your base for the week, the lovely Hotel Enotel Magnolia, where you'll have dinner.

Meals - Dinner
Day
2

Funchal, Botanical Garden and wine-growing

Funchal, Madeira, Portugal

Today you'll enjoy a walking tour of the island's capital, Funchal. First stop is the beautiful Santa Catarina Park in the city centre, followed by the 15th century Sé Cathedral. Afterwards you'll head to the famous market, "Mercado dos Lavradores". Take your time strolling through the lovely, colourful market streets where vendors sell fresh flowers, fruit and fish. You can also pay a visit to Funchal's most famous embroidery factory. In the afternoon you will visit the Botanical Garden and afterwards the wine-growing areas, to see the overlapping terraces over the volcanic soil that gives Madeira wine its unique properties. You'll visit a typical winery and enjoy a wine tasting, and then return to your hotel for dinner.

Meals - Breakfast, Dinner
Day
3

Eastern Madeira

Ribeiro Frio National Park, Portugal

Today, you'll visit the east of the island. Firstly the Pico de Ariero, the third highest peak in Madeira, and then the Ribeiro Frio National Park, where you'll visit a trout farm and have the opportunity to taste a typical Madeiran drink, Poncha.

You'll then take a short, easy hike through the laurel forests to reach the "Os Balcones" viewpoint, where you can pause to take in some wonderful vistas. Then you'll head to the traditional town of Santana where you'll see some classic Madeiran stone houses with thatched rooves.

After lunch (not included), you'll visit the beautiful rose garden Quinta do Arco, which has one of the largest collections of rose bushes in Portugal. Then it's on to Porto da Cruz, Madeira's centre of sugarcane cultivation, where you will take part in a delicious rum tasting.

Afterwards you'll visit Machico, a fishing village, before returning to the hotel for dinner.

Meals - Breakfast, Dinner
Day
4

Cabo Girao and Porto Moniz

Porto Moniz, Portugal

Today you'll drive along the coastline, passing Cabo Girão, the highest cliffs in Europe at 590m, to the village of Ribeira Brava and its famous church. Then you'll follow the Encumeada pass and beautiful northern coastline to the northernmost point of Madeira, Porto Moniz, where you can spend some time.

On the return journey there will be several stops at waterfalls and you will have the opportunity to do some short hikes along the Atlantic and the waterfalls. You can also bathe in the natural sea swimming pool at Seixal.

Meals - Breakfast, Dinner
Day
5

The Madeira Flower Festival

Funchal, Madeira, Portugal

This morning you'll have time to explore at your leisure. In the evening, you'll spend time enjoying the incredible atmosphere of the 2027 Flower Festival..

Meals - Breakfast, Dinner
Day
6

Palheiro Gardens

Quinta do Palheiro gardens, Portugal

After breakfast you'll take a short drive to the Palheiro Gardens. These gardens are famous not only for the variety of plants that grow there, but for the beauty of their setting in the hills to the east of Funchal.

Meals - Breakfast, Dinner
Day
7

Leisure time

Funchal, Madeira, Portugal

Today is leisure time for you to explore the island as you wish. If you choose to stay at the hotel, lunch is included.

Meals - Breakfast, Dinner
Day
8

Departure

Funchal, Madeira, Portugal

This morning you'll have time for a leisurely breakfast at the hotel before your transfer to the airport in Funchal to return home.

Meals - Breakfast

Accommodation

Enotel Magnolia

Funchal, Madeira, Portugal

Comfort and style in the heart of Funchal

Just 800 metres from the centre of Funchal, the Enotel Magnólia hotel is close to the lush Quinta Magnólia Park and within walking distance of luxury shopping malls, restaurants and the bustling nightlife on Lido Promenade. It offers magnificent panoramic views, tranquil gardens and leisure facilities, including a solarium, games room, sauna, fitness centre, spa, indoor heated pool and outdoor pool.

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Availability

From

Wed, Wed, Apr 28, 2027

To

Wed, Wed, May 5, 2027

Duration

8 Days

Price per person

£2,299*

* From price is per person, based on two people sharing a room excluding flights, subject to availability. Price and itinerary correct at time of print but may be subject to change. Single supplement £549. Deposit: 30%. Not suitable for those with mobility issues. In the case of unforeseen circumstances, expert(s) may be substituted, and any expert-led events may be subject to change. Expert(s) will not join you for your full trip duration unless otherwise stated. All mandatory additional charges are included in the price, please enquire for details. Travel insurance is not included and should be taken out at time of booking. Images used may not reflect your actual tour experience. This holiday may be sold through other selected brands. Tour is operated by and subject to the booking conditions of Tripsmiths Travel Ltd (ATOL bonded).

From

Wed, Wed, Apr 28, 2027

To

Wed, Wed, May 5, 2027

Duration

8 Days

Price per person

£2,649*

* From price is per person, based on two people sharing a room including flights, subject to availability. Price and itinerary correct at time of print but may be subject to change. Single supplement £549. Deposit: 30%. Not suitable for those with mobility issues. In the case of unforeseen circumstances, expert(s) may be substituted, and any expert-led events may be subject to change. Expert(s) will not join you for your full trip duration unless otherwise stated. All mandatory additional charges are included in the price, please enquire for details. Travel insurance is not included and should be taken out at time of booking. Images used may not reflect your actual tour experience. This holiday may be sold through other selected brands. Tour is operated by and subject to the booking conditions of Tripsmiths Travel Ltd (ATOL bonded).

Call now to book 02039932958

Quote ref: MADEIRAMASON

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Visit Madeira’s Flower Festival with Alan Mason