Airport welcome and taxi transfer to Machico. Machico, the first town founded in Madeira, is the former capital city of this island. Today it has become a small peaceful seaside resort. Depending on your time of arrival, have a wander through the village or walk along the beachside promenade.

Ribeiro Frio hike is one of the most famous and magical walks on Madeira. The walking trail follows a levada and the route is lit by the sun’s rays leading you through lush vegetation and century-old trees of the primeval forest. The Levada do Furado is spectacular because it is dug into the wall and you must pass under arches dug into the cliff. On the way do not hesitate to take a detour and enjoy the magnificent view of the famous "vereda dos balcoes". Transfer back to Machico.

Begin the hike from Machico for one of the most beautiful walks of Madeira, on a footpath 300m above the ocean. After the terraced pastures of the Ribeira Seca Valley, the coastal path of Boca do Risco gives you a high angle view on the backwash, creaks below and ends with a big descent towards the ocean and the fishermen’s village of Porto da Cruz. Its name came from a cross (cruz) that was placed by the first explorers on the bay once used as port. Transfer to Santana - a beautiful village, characterized by its small thatched triangular houses.

Enter the green world of the laurisilva forest with its lush vegetation, flowers and waterfalls, the most famous of which plunges into a basin from a height of 100m, called The Green Cauldron. The next destination of the walk today is the small village of Ilha. Transfer back to Santana.

Start the day with a superb descent towards the sea, through terraced crops, and along a panoramic hiking trail bordered with beautiful Mediterranean vegetation and houseleek. From the lighthouse you will reach the village of São Jorge and its elegant baroque style church dating back to the 17C, with an interior adorned with traditional ceramic tiles and a gilded wooden choir (so characteristic of Portuguese art). The winding path will lead you to the sea where you will see a curious and unusual fishing port perched on the cliff! There you will also find an option to swim in a large sea water pool, just before the final climb to Santana. Transfer to Encumeada.

The Levada dos Cedros winds its way through the forest, ending at a magnificent waterfall. This trail takes you from the ancient crater of Fanal to the authentic village of Seixal through spectacular scenery and an ecosystem that is unique in the world. The ancient crater of Fanal is classified as a haven of rest and silence. This magical place is home to magnificent specimens of century-old laurel trees, which can be appreciated from the start of the walk. Arriving in the Chão da Ribeira valley, home to stone huts and magnificent cultivated terraces, you will discover rural life in Madeira. On arrival, you can go for a swim in one of Seixal's secret little coves, or relax on the magnificent black sand beach. Transfer back to Encumeada in the afternoon.

Via an old path you walk up to Prazeres with incredible views over the villages and the blue ocean. A spectacular descent to Paul do Mar via a paved zigzag path will allow you to discover the work of the Madeirans in building their famous terraced crops. The last stage of the walk is along the ocean, one of the only places in Madeira where you can walk along the coast, but it is not smooth walk: you will have to tackle a minefield of rocks to reach the quaint village of Jardim do Mar - a favourite destination for surfers. The path along the oceanfront should be walked with caution during high tides.

Transfer to Paul da Serra’s plateau to start a magnificent walk in the middle of an enchanted forest, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The 25 Fontes (25 fountains) levada is one of the most popular in Madeira Island. Its name lives up to the number of fountains or little waterfalls that’s possible to count once you arrive there. Take in the stunning scenery of streams and waterfalls and discover the endemic flora that Madeira is so famous for. In the afternoon you will be transferred to Funchal, where you will spend the last two nights of your holiday.

Free day for relax, sightseeing or other activities around Funchal. Funchal is a charming city built like an amphitheater around the bay. The city’s name originates from the word fennel (Foncho in Portuguese) that grew in the bay when the Portuguese first landed here. It is great to wander through the paved streets, the colourful gardens and walkways along the coast. There are many optional day tours, which you can book in advance or try to arrange on spot (or make your own way to the sites of interest): 1) Go up to the Monte Palace tropical gardens via cable car. You will get a panoramic view over the city; 2) Go down from Monte to Funchal city center on a “Carreiro do Monte” - a traditional wicker-made sledge, used by the locals as a quick way of getting to Funchal; 3) Book a whale-watching trip aboard a catamaran (appr. 40-50 Euro/person; best to be booked between April and October, when as many as 20 species of cetaceans (dolphins and whales) inhabit the waters of Madeira); 4) Book a day trip to Porto Santo Island to enjoy the beach. (appr. 150 Euros/person; carried out in spring and summer; it includes transfer from your hotel to the harbor in Funchal, the ferry round trip, the transfer from the harbor to the Vila Baleira and return in Porto Santo).

Transfer to Funchal Airport for departure.