Scenic Route - Nuns Valley Tour

4.6 (59 reviews) Funchal, Portugal
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Duration3h
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LanguagesPortuguese, English, French, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 18 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Enjoy a 3-hour guided tour from Funchal, exploring gorgeous scenery and historical sites. Visit Nuns Valley, stop at Pico dos Barcelos to take in the breath-taking views and venture into Eira do Serrado, where you can see the Nuns Valley below. This tour includes transport by an air-conditioned minibus and hotel pickup and drop-off.

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Nuns Valley Dramatic Scenery: 3 Hour tour - with hotel pickup from funchal Canico
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What's included

  • Professional guide
  • Pickup & drop-off at hotel, home, apartment, WERE POSSIBLE Funchal + canico + camara de lobos -areas
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • All taxes, fees, and handling charges
  • Pickup from Funchal cruise port (depending on selected option)
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Please note that front seats cannot be reserved.

What to expect

  1. Miradouro Pico Dos Barcelos
    20m
    You will start your tour at Belvedere. Pico dos Barcelos has an observation point on the edge of Funchal, it is 355m (1165 ft). There’s a magnificent view across Funchal from the top of the viewpoint, at which you will stop for about 15 minutes.
  2. Miradouro Eira do Serrado
    35m
    You will then head to Eira do Serrado, overlooking “Curral das Freiras” a horse shoe shaped valley far below. The Views have three sheer sides that cut into the serrated peaks of Madeira. Here, Madeira’s highest mountain was mistakenly believed to have been a volcanic crater. It is now known that its dramatic geographical shape was created by the river itself. From there, you can admire the tiny terraced fields which grow wine, fruit and vegetables and the slopes far below with sweet chestnut trees. You will stop there for around 30 minutes.
  3. Valley of the Nuns
    25m
    Next, you will venture forth to the Village of Nuns Valley - Curral das Freiras. The valley is situated in a huge natural amphitheater, surrounded by some of Madeira’s highest peaks. The village was founded in the 16th century by the nuns of the convent of “Santa Clara” in Funchal, from where the nuns fled from pirate attacks in 1566. The center of the village is situated on a small rise in the middle of the valley. You will stop there for about 30 minutes

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We will meet you directly at the hotel reception, WHERE POSSILBLE.

If your accommodation is not a hotel—such as a villa or apartment , please wait outside by the main entrance.

If your hotel is not on the list, please specify so pickup can be organized.

Please note: Please check your email / whatsapp the day before for more precise pickup times, and locations.

Pickup from All accommodation in Funchal, Camara de Lobos Village, Cabo Girao & Canico areas are included in the price.

Drivers will wait no longer than 5 minutes after the scheduled pickup time.

Please Note we do NOT PICKUP from Machico or Santa Cruz or Cruise port or any other location outside the above ones.

Additional information

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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