BTL HOSTED BUYERS PRE-TOUR MADEIRA PROVISIONAL ITINERARY Version 23/11/16 Accommodation 4 star hotel Transportation Company: TBA Participants: TBA
Sunday 12 th march 16h10 17h55 Departure from Lisbon International Airport. Arrival to the Madeira International Airport. Transfer to Hotel for check-in. 20h00 Pick up and departure Welcome dinner at Vila da Carne Restaurant typical menu Fixed menu Courtesy Madeira Promotion Bureau Dress code: Casual 22h00 Return to the Hotel Monday 13 th march 08h45 09h00 10h00 Pick up Visit at the VIDAMAR Resort Madeira Departure to Funchal City Tour with local Guide Visit to the Market, The Mercado dos Lavradores is Funchal's bustling, vibrantly coloured marketplace. Filled with tropical fruit and vegetables such as mangoes (Manga), figs (Figo), guavas (Goiaba), custard apples (Anonas), cherries (Pitangas) and possibly the most famous of Madeira's fruits, the small, sweet bananas. This market is as much a feast for the eyes as the mouth as you gaze along the brightly coloured produce on offer. On the ground floor of the market there is a fish market, with possibly the best buys being the huge tuna fish (Atum), sea bream (Pargo), red mullet (Salmonete) and swordfish (Espadarte). The building that houses the marketplace is itself famous, designed by Portuguese architect Edmundo Tavares (a student of Corbusier) and is built in an art-deco style with some superb painted tiles (azulejos) by the entrance, as well as the old town. 11h00 Cable car until Monte (15mn) From the rack railway of old times to the most sophisticated cable car of today, Funchal is once again connected to the breathtaking beauty of Monte situated in the hills above the city. This is an exciting
way to show Madeira's hidden beauty without doing any harm to the environment. 11h15 Yes, now it s possible to fly over some of the wonderful landscapes of Madeira! Brief visit to Monte church and surroundings 11h40 Toboggan or Carros de Cesto descend 12h00 Visit Madeira Wine Lodges through the Old Blandy Wine Lodge (OBWL) - you will encounter the large oak, mahogany and satinwood casks and vats containing many gallons of the finest wines; learn about the unique traditional "canteiro" system used for their ageing and you'll have a chance to inspect the seventeenth century wooden lagar and visit our private museum. Here, amongst other items, one can see letters from Winston Churchill, accounting books from the last 3 centuries, artefacts related to the history of winemaking and examples of the grape varieties which exist on the island. All this helps to keep the fascinating history of Madeira wine alive. (includes wine tasting). 13h00 Light Lunch at Restaurant / Brewery Beer House Dress Code: Informal 14h30 15h00 Meeting point at VTM Sea Pleasure reception at the Yacht Marina Departure for Dolphin or Whale Observation on board Catamaran Note: Please bring comfortable shoes and anorak 18h00 End and return to the Hotel 19h30 19h45 22h00 Pick up at Four Views Baía Farewell dinner at Restaurant Santa Maria located at the Old Town Fixe menu Courtesy Madeira Promotion Bureau Dress code: Casual Return to the hotel Tuesday 14 th march Check out, please take the luggage in the jeep. 08h30 Departure for Jeep Expedition with Mountain Expeditions Company
09h30 10h30 Stop at Pico do Areeiro 3 rd highest mountain in Madeira 1818 mts Followed by gentle levada walk at Balcões The Levada route from Ribeiro Frio to the Balcões and back again has to be one of the easiest and most rewarding walks in Madeira. When you reach the Balcões (or, in English, Balcony) you will be treated to some spectacular, panoramic views that are simply breathtaking. The trail is almost level, so you will not find yourself having to negotiate any sharp ascents or descents. In addition, there are no sheer drops to the sides of the pathway, so there is no possibility of vertigo. Recommended you take with you: Walking boots or trainers Waterproof jacket Warm clothes for cooler temperatures Sun cream & sunglasses 11h45 12h15 12h30 14h30 15h30 17h00 18h40 Off track until Santana Stop at Santana typical houses Visit and Lunch at Quinta do Furão End and transfer to the airport Arrival at the airport and check in Departure to Lisbon Arrival to Lisbon OTHER INFORMATION: Luggage allowance: Evening clothes: Coach transfers: Documents: Insurance: 23 Kgs Casual Please personally ensure your luggage is loaded on the coach Please bring your passport Please do ensure that you take appropriate travel insurance
Madeira Promotion Bureau Joana Dias Office: (09h00-12h30 / 14h00 18h00) from Monday - Friday Telef.: +351 291 203 420 Fax: +351 291 222 167 Adress: Rua dos Aranhas, nº 24-26 9000-044 Funchal - Portugal E-mail: geral@ap-madeira.pt www.madeirapromotionbureau.com This itinerary has been organised by the Madeira Promotion Bureau in cooperation with the companies mentioned in it.