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From Funchal: Nuns Valley, Monte and Sleigh Ride Tour

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Activity provider:Secret Madeira Lda
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From Funchal: Nuns Valley, Monte and Sleigh Ride Tour

Activity provider:Secret Madeira Lda
4.6  / 5
696 reviews
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Discover the island of Madeira on a sightseeing tour from the capital of Funchal. Journey to Nuns Valley and across to Monte with its breathtaking views.

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Duration 4 hours
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Live tour guide
Spanish, Dutch, English, French, German, Portuguese
Pickup included
The pickup and drop-off takes place from hotels in Santa Cruz, Caniço, Funchal, Câmara and the Lobos center. For guests coming with a rental car, the bus meeting point will be at Madeira Panoramico Hotel main road.
Small group
Limited to 8 participants

Experience

Highlights
  • Journey through the green mountains and valleys of the west of Madeira
  • Get breathtaking views from one of Madeira's most stunning lookout points
  • Try some of the traditional foods of Madeira, including chestnut cake
  • See where the remains of the last Austro-Hungarian emperor lie in Monte
  • Take a thrilling toboggan ride and experience one of Madeira's oldest modes of transport
  • Discover the stunning scenery of the Nuns Valley
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Depart Funchal and journey to the Pico dos Barcelos to experience one of Madeira's unique viewpoints. Get a breathtaking view of all points of the island, before making your way up to Eira do Serrado.

Admire the surrounding chestnut trees and eucalyptus plants of the natural wonderland. The ancient footpaths are still used by locals and tourists, and the narrow road and tunnels can still be seen. 

From an altitude of 1,094 meters above sea level, see across to the Nuns Valley. Isolated from the rest of the island, the Nuns Valley is surrounded by lava rock and takes its name from the nuns that once inhabited the valley as they fled from pirate attacks during the 16th century.

Try some traditional chestnut cake and pastries only found in the region, along with different traditional liquors. Then, go to Monte, one of Madeira´s old tourist stops, and visit the church where the tomb of the Emperor Charles I of Austria can be found. 

Add a little adventure to the day and enjoy an unforgettable 2-kilometer toboggan ride down the old road of Livramento, where the bus will pick you up at the bottom.

Includes
  • Guided tour
  • Sleigh (toboggan) ride
  • Pickup for cruise liner guests from the meeting point at the Cristiano Ronaldo Museum
  • Hotel Pickup and drop-off
  • Free liquor tasting in nuns valley Village
  • Free Entrance to the nuns House and Chestnut Museum
  • Snacks and drinks
  • Pick up at Cruiseliner Terminal (additional cost of €4.50 per person)

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  • Children under 5 years old can ride on a parent's lap
  • Bookings for one have an additional cost of €10 for the toboggan ride, because a single person occupies the two places
  • There are no discounts for children at this attraction
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  • Transportation
    4.6/5
  • Service
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We had a fantastic day withnour guide Luciano. The tour started at the Tobogan and we were there before anyone else, this meant we were first to ho down. If you have seen the queues that form for this activity, you will understand how good it was to be there early. We then went to the Nuns Valley, stopping off at the view point and then down into the valley, both were spectacular, the views were fantastic. We then headed back towards Funchal where we stopped Pico dos Barcelos, the views here over Funchal are magnificent. Our guide Luciano, chatted to us all the way with interesting facts and information, he was fantastic and we would recommend him to anyone doing this tour. He made our day more than just a trip, he made it an experience to remember.

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September 24, 2023

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Luciano driver was excellent and very friendly to all on board the trip full on knowledge and enthusiasm in his job and great sense of humour Also took photos of us all on tobbagan ride which was a friendly gesture Thoroughly recommend the trip out great scenery and views on mountains very pleasant trip out

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September 22, 2023

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Lucy our guide was great she took us to the toboggan first so we Did not have to queue. There was a cruise ship in and they were expecting to be busy. Lucy was full of good information about everywhere we visited The views were amazing I would recommend this tour

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