Departing from the pier we shall travel to the belvedere of Eira do Serrado, where we will be invited to gaze upon the Curral das Freiras Valley (Nun’s Valley). It is located within a deep valley which has one of the island’s most spectacular landscapes, where dizzying views will take our breath away.

Departing from the quayside we will have a short transfer to the cable car station. On a clear day we will have magnificent views of the madeiran landscape as we travel by cable car to the Monte Tropical gardens!

Our bicycle tour will offer us a fun way to explore the city of Funchal as we wind our way through the interesting streets.

We begin our tour with a drive towards Pico dos Barcelos, from where we can see distant Funchal and its surrounding villages scattered over the green slopes.

Set within the magnificent Palheiro Estate and lying adjacent to the 5 * Madeira Island Hotel Casa Velha do Palheiro – the 18-hole, par 72 Championship golf course meanders through a pristine environment of maritime pine and botanical woodland embroidered with lush, sub-tropical vegetation.

Departing the pier by coach, we shall travel by highway to the village of Machico, the most historical and interesting town on the island! Machico was the landing point of the first discoverers of Madeira, and as such we will discover some beautiful old buildings including the oldest church on the island.

Leaving the pier, we drive through the city of Funchal for a brief sightseeing tour before continuing to Pico dos Barcelos. Here we can admire the breathtaking panoramic views over the city.

Henry the Navigator of Portugal, at the beginning of the 15th century, planned to extend his knowledge of the coast of West Africa. In pursuit of this objective, two young sea captains, Joãn Goncalves Zarco and Tristão Vaz Teixaira, were blown off course on their journey around the African coast. After many days at sea they found land on a small island that they called Porto Santo; the year was 1419. It was a year later that the next discovery was made. The captains had reported a possible island on the southern horizon. Approaching the island they were met by huge Atlantic rollers breaking along the north coast, and the boiling turbulence of the crosscurrents at the Ponto São Lourenço. However on rounding the headland they discovered the Bay of Machico, and the heavily forested island they called Madeira.

The currency of Madeira is the Euro.

Departing from the pier, we begin our drive towards Pico da Torre, a viewpoint over the small fishing village of Câmara de Lobos. We shall make a brief photo stop at the viewpoint before continuing.

Our tour takes us from the harbour in Funchal up into the mountains, along narrow, winding roads. As we climb higher up into the hills, we will pass pines, acacias and eucalyptus as we head to Terreiro da Luta.

This tour allows us to discover the natural beauty of the island. We begin from Vale Paraiso, where we will walk along the levada – a traditional manmade irrigation system ideal for walkers.

Departing from the quayside in our landrover-style jeeps, our tour will take us inland to one of the most beautiful forest areas of the island, passing through typical streets, which are mainly used to transport agricultural goods that supply the population living in these rural areas.

Praia was once a major slave-trading post, which it still retains today with cobbled lanes and stone buildings in the shadow of its old 15th century fortress and cathedral.

The Cape Verde Islands emerged from a colonial culture - aspects of this culture are clearly seen on this tour, from its mixed population, buildings, monuments and traditions.

We will start our tour with a pleasant drive through the city, enjoying Mindelo’s colonial architecture, full with Portuguese and British influences. We will see the monuments of the city and its most interesting points and gardens, while stopping for photo opportunities along the way.

The Cape Verdes were a Portuguese colony and there are many traces of this colonial heritage in the towns and villages. Mindelo, on Sao Vincente Island, is fringed by arid mountains and a deep water port that has long been a stopping-off point for transatlantic ships.

The currency of Mindelo is the Cape Verdean Escudo

Departing from the quayside we will start our walking tour with a pleasant guided walk through the city, enjoying Mindelo’s colonial architecture, full with Portuguese and British influences.

Povoação Village is located in one of the least populated parts of the island. Most of the houses here are built with stone and concrete, several houses are built with stone and wood and a few homes are still made of mud and brick.

The northern part of Lanzarote has some exceptional examples of how the volcanic eruptions affect the landscape and life on the island.

Departing the quayside, we head south-west, passing the picturesque villages of Uga and Yaiza, before taking a camel ride along the outskirts of the National Park of Timanfaya, more commonly known as the Fire Mountains.

We leave our ship to embark on an unforgettable journey into the waters of Puerto Calero, where we experience an underwater dive from the safety and comfort of a submarine.

Departing from the quayside, we will have an approximate 20-minute drive to reach Puerto del Carmen, the main and first tourist resort on the Island.

We leave our ship to embark on an unforgettable journey into the waters of Puerto Calero, where we experience an underwater dive from the safety and comfort of a submarine.

Departing the quayside, we head south-west, passing the picturesque villages of Uga and Yaiza, before taking a camel ride along the outskirts of the National Park of Timanfaya, more commonly known as the Fire Mountains.

Departing from the quayside we head for the centre of the Island, Mozaga, where we will visit Monumento al Campesino.

The northern part of Lanzarote has some exceptional examples of how the volcanic eruptions affect the landscape and life on the island.

Following our city tour, we shall proceed to the Gulbenkian Museum, home to many different pieces of Ancient Oriental, Greco-Roman, Classical and European art.

THIS TOUR WILL ONLY OPERATE FOR VISTAS ANTIQUES THEMED CRUISES

Leaving Lisbon through Monsanto Park, we travel to Sintra, a popular old world village resort nestling in tree-clad hills north of Lisbon.

A hilly city paved with cobblestones, Lisbon’s sights are best enjoyed from the comfort of a coach. This tour takes in many famous city sights.

On this tour we can enjoy the most famous sights of Lisbon from the comfort of our coach, as well as a drive along the scenic coast to Estoril.

 Our tour begins with a panoramic drive of Lisbon city centre. We shall make a brief stop at the top of King Edward VII Park, from where we can enjoy a spectacular view of the city and harbour.

Following a short briefing at the quayside, we travel in our fully-equipped jeeps to Sintra, a popular old world village resort nestling in tree-clad hills, north of Lisbon.

Our tour today will allow us to explore one of Portugal’s smaller towns that has a certain timeless feel to it, as well as some of the natural beauty that can only be found outside of the city limits.

Departing the quayside by coach, we will have a short sightseeing drive through the city of Lisbon, stopping at such highlights as the Belem area where we will have an outside explanation of the Jeronimos Monastery and the Monument of the Discoveries for a photo opportunity.

Following a scenic 75-minute drive through the Portuguese countryside, we arrive at the medieval town of Obidos for a unique experience to travel back in time.