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Scenic Route - Nuns Valley Tour

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Funchal, Portugal
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3 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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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.

What's Included

  • 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
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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.

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Miradouro Pico Dos Barcelos

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.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Miradouro Eira do Serrado

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.
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35 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Valley of the Nuns

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
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25 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Scenic Route – Nuns Valley Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (WET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers

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