Discover Madeira, the Flower Island APR 20, APR 28, 2018 $2,599 PER PERSON

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1 Sagres Vacations Travel Designers Sagres Vacations Discover Madeira, the Flower Island APR 20, APR 28, 2018 $2,599 PER PERSON This itinerary includes: Round-trip airfare from Boston; 7 nights accommodations at the 4* Hotel in Funchal with breakfast daily; 10 meals; Traditional Madeira Welcome Dinner; Funchal and Monte Tour; Porto Moniz Tour; Levada Walk and Caldeirão Verde Tour; Santana Tour; English speaking guide;

2 Page 2 of 12 TRIP SUMMARY Overnight flight - April 20 9:05 PM Depart from Logan International Airport (BOS) - Logan International Airport (BOS) Arrive in Madeira - April 21 6:00 AM Arrive at Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) - Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) 9:05 AM Depart from Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) - Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) 12:10 PM Arrive at Madeira Airport (FNC) - Madeira Airport (FNC) Check in at 4* Hotel in Funchal Madeiran Typical Dinner in Funchal Leisure Day - April 22 Leisure Day Funchal & Monte Tour - April 23 Private Full Day Tour in Funchal City and Monte with Tobbogans Porto Moniz Tour - April 24 CAMARA DE LOBOS, CABO GIRÃO, PORTO MONIZ WEST TOUR Levada and Caldeirão Verde Tour - April 25 Levada Walking Tour Leisure Day - April 26 Santana Tour - April 27 Santana, Pico do Areeiro East Tour

3 Page 3 of 12 Bid "Adeus" to Portugal - April 28 Check out at 4* Hotel in Funchal 12:50 PM Depart from Madeira Airport (FNC) - Madeira Airport (FNC) 1:55 PM Arrive at Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) - Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) 5:00 PM Depart from Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) - Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) 6:50 PM Arrive at Logan International Airport (BOS) - Logan International Airport (BOS)

4 Page 4 of 12 OVERNIGHT FLIGHT - APRIL 20 9:05 PM Eastern Standard Time Departure Depart from Logan International Airport (BOS) S4 250 TERMINAL E Logan International Airport (BOS) One Harborside Drive, Boston, MA, US, (857) ARRIVE IN MADEIRA - APRIL 21 6:00 AM Arrival Arrive at Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) S4 250 Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) Aeroporto de Ponta Delgada, Ponta Delgada (Azores), AÇORES, PT, :05 AM Departure Depart from Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) S4 160 Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) Aeroporto de Ponta Delgada, Ponta Delgada (Azores), AÇORES, PT, Arrive at Madeira Airport (FNC)

5 Page 5 of 12 12:10 PM Arrival S4 160 Madeira Airport (FNC) Santa Catarina, Funchal, MADEIRA, PT, Check-in Check in at 4* Hotel in Funchal Madeiran Typical Dinner in Funchal Join us at a typical Madeira dinner party. Enjoy the local dish Espetada (beef marinated in herbs, cooked on a large skewer over an open fire). Dinner; LEISURE DAY - APRIL 22

6 Page 6 of 12 Leisure Day Enjoy this day of leisure and visit The Madeira Story Centre, Funchal s latest visitors attraction, where you can learn everything about Madeira s history and development up to the present day, is located in the Old Town, in the Largo Almirante Reis, opposite the Monte Cable Car Station. This spectacular, interactive museum allows the visitor to go back in time on a virtual journey and relive in chronological sequence the archipelago s great historic events, from its volcanic birth 14 million years ago to the first hydroplane landing in Madeira, from the times of the Infant D. Henrique to Napoleon and Churchill. The permanent exhibitions feature the themes: Volcanic Origin, Discovery Legends, Discovering Madeira, Turmoil and Trade, Strategic Island, Flourishing Madeira, Post-navigation Era and Exploring Madeira. Taking you on an extremely fascinating voyage through times, some departments of the exhibition summarize whole centuries, while others tell in details about one specific event only. Breakfast; FUNCHAL & MONTE TOUR - APRIL 23

7 Page 7 of 12 Private Full Day Tour in Funchal City and Monte with Tobbogans Our first tour in Funchal & Monte. We start our tour at the local market, at the entrance you will bewelcomed by the flower sellers wearing the bright traditional customs. Fruits and vegetables stands are placed around a central patio and, at the bottom of the stairs, you will find the fish marked, where, among other species caught in this part of the Atlantic, you will see the amazing espada fish. At the embroidery factory you will be able to see the beautiful designs created and transferred to the cloth and then the finishing process. The road will then take us to Monte where we have the opportunity of enjoying the shade of its big sycamores, or walk through the gardens that have flowers all year round, and finally, climb the long stairs to the Church of Our Lady of the Monte. The best way to get back down to Funchal is by taking one of the carros de cestos (toboggans), which make their way down the sharply winding the curves. Breakfast; Lunch; PORTO MONIZ TOUR - APRIL 24

8 Page 8 of 12 CAMARA DE LOBOS, CABO GIRÃO, PORTO MONIZ WEST TOUR Explore in a private tour, Câmara de Lobos, a pretty fishing town that is located on the south-eastern side of Madeira.After the tour continues up to the worlds second highest sea cliff and Europe s highest (580m) (1775 ft). Here you can enjoy the beautiful views of Camara de Lobos and Funchal. Due to sea erosion, caves and terraces were formed along the coastline. The locals made little plots, for crops, forming an incredible watercolor landscape, reach Porto Moniz, we pass landscapes intercepted by lyricism and suspense. Breakfast; Lunch; LEVADA AND CALDEIRÃO VERDE TOUR - APRIL 25 Levada Walking Tour A fantastic walk along the Levada do Vale Paraíso, Levadas are water channels used for irrigation, where the fields and hills combine in a wonderful scenery. After the walk one enters Camacha, wicker work center of the island and is given the chance to visit the handcraft exhibit and do some shopping.

9 Page 9 of 12 Breakfast; LEISURE DAY - APRIL 26 Breakfast; SANTANA TOUR - APRIL 27 Santana, Pico do Areeiro East Tour We leave Funchal on the road to Poiso. Arriving in Poiso, we take a detour to Pico do Areeiro, the third highest point in the Island, at 1810 m. On a clear day the view over the island s hinterland is remarkable. Back towards Poiso, heading through the Laurissilva, or primitive forest of Madeira, towards Ribeiro Frio. This is a place

10 Page 10 of 12 blessed by especially rich vegetation, with plants unique to the island. There is also a small trout farm that has become an obligatory stop for any visitor. Lunch will take place in a local restaurant at Faial. Back to the main road and following it towards Santana. Here triangular houses, with thatched roofs and picturesque gardens, compose one of this island s traditional picture postcard images. We then head towards Porto da Cruz, and up to Portela, to admire a fascinating view over the valley and the imposing rock of Penha d Águia. Following the road, we continue to the town of Machico, the landing point for the discoverers of Madeira and home to the islands oldest church. Return to Funchal Breakfast; Lunch; BID "ADEUS" TO PORTUGAL - APRIL 28 Check-out Check out at 4* Hotel in Funchal Depart from Madeira Airport (FNC)

11 Page 11 of 12 12:50 PM Eastern Standard Time Departure S4 161 Madeira Airport (FNC) Santa Catarina, Funchal, MADEIRA, PT, :55 PM Eastern Standard Time Arrival Arrive at Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) S4 161 Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) Aeroporto de Ponta Delgada, Ponta Delgada (Azores), AÇORES, PT, :00 PM Eastern Standard Time Departure Depart from Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) S4 251 Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) Aeroporto de Ponta Delgada, Ponta Delgada (Azores), AÇORES, PT, :50 PM Eastern Standard Time Arrival Arrive at Logan International Airport (BOS) S4 251 TERMINAL E Logan International Airport (BOS) One Harborside Drive, Boston, MA, US, (857)

12 Page 12 of 12 TRIP INFORMATION & DOCUMENTS Air and Land Pricing is based on current availability and is subject to change until confirmed. *Unless otherwise stated, all prices are per person, based on double occupancy, for specific room categories and subject to availability at time of booking on selected departure dates. Airfare, transfers, port charges and government fees are additional unless otherwise specified. Prices are valid at time of posting to the internet. Offers are capacity controlled and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Some restrictions and blackout periods may apply. Sagres Vacations is not responsible for errors of omission or information that may occur as a result of the transfer of information from selected third parties, technical or human error. Sagres Vacations reserves the rights to modify the itinerary, all efforts will be done to retain all tours and excursions as defined above. Payments A $500 non-refundable deposit is required at time of booking to secure your reservation. The balance is due 60 days before departures. Payment may be made by charging to clients' Mastercard, Visa, American Express or Discover (card imprint and signature required) or by sending a check or money order. All land rates are guaranteed upon deposit