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Madeira, the Pearl of the Atlantic for solo travellers (Portugal), a tour by Riviera Travel

Tour · 7 nights · with Riviera Travel

Madeira, the Pearl of the Atlantic for solo travellers

A week-long escorted solo tour with Riviera Travel exploring Madeira's diverse landscapes, historic towns, and botanical gardens, combining guided visits and free time for a relaxed pace.

Duration
7 nights
Departures
6 dates
Choose a month below
Countries
Portugal
Operator
Riviera Travel
From
£2,473
per person

Highlights

What makes this one worth it

  1. Guided tour of Funchal's historic centre and wine tasting

  2. Visit to Palheiro GardensWith international plant varieties

  3. Western Madeira townsIncluding Ribeira Brava and Porto Moniz saltwater pools

  4. Monte Palace Tropical Gardens and optional Monte toboggan ride

  5. UNESCO-listed Ribeiro Frio National Park laurel forest

  6. Curral das Freiras valley's views and chestnut cultivation

  7. Câmara de Lobos fishing village and Cabo Girão sea cliff

About the trip

This seven-night escorted holiday with Riviera Travel offers a measured exploration of Madeira, starting in Funchal with its Baroque cathedral and colourful Mercado dos Lavradores. The small group visits Palheiro Gardens, where a mix of global flora thrives in the relaxed Madeira climate. A tour of western Madeira includes Ribeira Brava's 16th-century church and the natural saltwater pools of Porto Moniz.

The itinerary continues with a visit to hilltop Monte and its tropical gardens, followed by free time in Funchal to take in museums or cable car rides. The eastern coast tour features craggy coastlines, traditional thatched houses in Santana, and a walk in the UNESCO-listed Ribeiro Frio National Park with its laurel trees. The closing day visits Curral das Freiras valley, noted for its chestnuts, and Câmara de Lobos, a fishing village with connections to Winston Churchill, before stopping at Cabo Girão sea cliff.

Madeira's varied scenery—from hilltops to sea cliffs—and local detail, such as the traditional poncha drink and hand-tended banana plantations, give this holiday a thoughtful pace and insight. The mixture of guided tours and independent time suits those who appreciate both company and quiet moments.

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The route in outline: places are joined in the order visited, not by the roads or sea lanes taken.
  1. 1 Funchal
  2. 2 Monte
  3. 3 Porto Moniz
  4. 4 Santana
  5. 5 Câmara de Lobos

Itinerary

The route

  1. Funchal

  2. Monte

  3. Porto Moniz

  4. Santana

  5. Câmara de Lobos

These are the places the trip visits, in order. Riviera Travel publishes the day-by-day itinerary on its own site.

When to go

Departures and prices

Lowest price each month, per person.

Riviera Travel confirms exact dates, availability and prices when you book.

Need to know

Before you book

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What’s included
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Accessibility
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Questions people ask

How long is Madeira, the Pearl of the Atlantic for solo travellers?
Madeira, the Pearl of the Atlantic for solo travellers is a 7 nights tour holiday.
Who operates Madeira, the Pearl of the Atlantic for solo travellers?
Madeira, the Pearl of the Atlantic for solo travellers is operated by Riviera Travel.
How much does Madeira, the Pearl of the Atlantic for solo travellers cost?
Prices for Madeira, the Pearl of the Atlantic for solo travellers start from £2,473, subject to availability.

The operator

Riviera Travel

River cruises and escorted tours

A British operator that began in 1984 with a handful of tents in the south of France. Its tours and river cruises travel with a Riviera tour manager or cruise director looking after the group.

You book with Riviera Travel directly. They confirm your place, take payment, and look after you from the moment you leave home; Atlas & Passage’s part ends when you click through.

New to Portugal? Our Portugal guide has the practical essentials: money, plugs, visas and when to go.

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