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Madeira: Nuns Valley Half-Day Tour

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Activity provider:Lido Tours
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Madeira: Nuns Valley Half-Day Tour

Activity provider:Lido Tours
4.4  / 5682 reviews
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Discover the unique flora and fauna of Madeira on scenic van tour of the Nuns Valley from Funchal. Travel across the island’s interior, visit the town Câmara de Lobos, and admire views along the way.

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Duration 3.5 hours
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Live tour guide
Spanish, English, French, German, Portuguese
Pickup included
Pick-up from select hotels in Funchal and the surrounding area is available free of charge
Private group available

Experience

Highlights
  • See the unique flora of the Curral da Freiras
  • Go to the fishing village where Churchill once spent time painting
  • Learn the theories of how the Nuns Valley was formed
  • Get one of the best panoramic views in Madeira
  • Spend time at one of the most isolated villages of the interior
Full description

Explore the stunning landscapes of the Curral da Freiras (Nuns Valley) on a scenic half-day tour from Funchal. Journey to the center of Madeira to find dramatic, cloud-topped mountains and verdant valleys.

Board the minibus in the center of Funchal, and make your way to Eira do Serrado for one of the most beautiful views in Madeira. Continue down to Curral da Freiras, traveling past forest bushes and the quaint houses typical of the Madeiran countryside. 

Arrive in Nuns Valley, and see a small village nestling between almost perpendicular mountains that is isolated by the region's stunning geography. The locals mainly survive off the cultivation of crops like delicious chestnuts. 

Return to Funchal, stopping at the fishing village of Câmara de Lobos, where Winston Churchill painted his beautiful landscapes. Purchase a glass of the legendary drink Poncha (alcoholic drink with honey, lemon, and juice) before you return to Funchal. 

Includes
  • Hotel pick-up and drop off at select hotels in Funchal
  • All taxes and fuel surcharges
  • Lunch

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based on 682 reviews

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  • Guide
    4.6/5
  • Transportation
    4.6/5
  • Service
    4.3/5
  • Organization
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Amazing safari trip with a guide that went out of his way to please the group. He definitely gave 💯 % The trip was worth the money and was packed with interesting sites. The only negative I would say is that the jeep could be a little comfier. All in all I would recommend this trip and this beautiful island

June 15, 2023

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Dawn – United KingdomVerified booking

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The guide Nuno was very knowledgeable and funny. Amazing views from the tops, but the nun town was a bit disappointing. Just felt like a normal little town, with nothing special. The fishing village was very nice with cool street arts going up to the church.

May 24, 2023

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Christopher – NorwayVerified booking

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Valley of nuns, viewpoints, driver Bruno, Transport was excellent! Not sure abt Câmara do Lobos, I think it’s a bit overrated. Still, I would totally recommend this trip! No hiking shoes etc necessary. Would recommend bringing your own snacks to save time.

April 13, 2023

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