Book your 3-day, 3-tour package in Santa Cruz, Madeira with Varoom - €70
Discover a convenient 2+1 tour package from Santa Cruz in the Madeira Region that helps you organize three days of must-see sights at an affordable price: two full days (each a 7-hour full-day tour) exploring the western and eastern sides of Madeira, plus a 4-hour half-day visit to the Nuns Valley - available to book only on Monday and Thursday mornings. On the western day you’ll visit the charming fishing village of Câmara de Lobos, stand at the dramatic Cabo Girão high cliff, dip in the Porto Moniz natural pools, admire waterfalls and explore the village of São Vicente. On the eastern day you’ll reach panoramic heights at Pico do Arieiro, walk through the UNESCO-like Laurel Forest and the scenic balcões walk, see the traditional houses of Santana, enjoy rum tasting in Porto da Cruz and a 45-minute stroll along a levada before visiting Machico and the São Lourenço eastern headland. Both full-day tours include memorable viewpoints and stops in Monte, the Eira do Serrado viewpoint at 1,100 m and the Pico dos Barcelos viewpoint at 355 m, with return to Funchal, making this an efficient, experience-rich option for families, couples and adventure-seekers booking activities through Varoom.
About this activity in Santa Cruz
Highlights
- See Madeira’s best in three days: two full-day tours covering the island’s dramatic west and east coasts, plus an optional half-day visit to the Nuns Valley.
- West itinerary visits Câmara de Lobos, Cabo Girão sky cliff, Porto Moniz natural pools and waterfalls, and São Vicente village - ideal for coastal and nature photography.
- East itinerary includes Pico do Arieiro, the laurel forest and Balcões walk, traditional Santana houses, Porto da Cruz with rum tasting, a 45-minute levada walk, Machico and the São Lourenço peninsula.
- Flexible pace: full-day tours run about 7 hours, the Nuns Valley half-day is roughly 4 hours and is offered on specific mornings for easier planning.
Important Information
- You can book the 2+1 package to cover three days of sightseeing across the region; full-day tours last about 7 hours each and the Nuns Valley half-day runs 4 hours.
- The Nuns Valley half-day is only available on Monday and Thursday mornings - plan transfers and accommodations accordingly when visiting Madeira.
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off are provided; note there may be an extra charge for pickups in Santa Cruz and no standard pickups in Ponta do Sol, Machico and Calheta. Bring a jacket for cooler mountain stops and comfortable shoes for walks.
- Special arrangements: you can request infant seats in advance and public transport links are nearby; check meeting instructions if you’re arriving by cruise (short walk to the meeting point) and remember swims may be possible if weather allows.
Meeting Point
Includes
- Join a liquor tasting in Nuns Valley as part of the experience in the area.
- Enjoy a guided tour that highlights local sights and stories in the region.
- Benefit from convenient hotel drop-off anywhere in Santa Cruz and nearby hotels.
- Take advantage of hotel pick-up Services from your accommodation in the area.
Excludes
- Note that pick-ups in Santa Cruz may incur an additional cost.
- Entrance to the nuns' house is not included in the booking.
- There are no pick-ups available in Ponta Sol, Machico and Calheta.
- Snacks are not provided during the tour.
- Cabo Girão cliff visits are excluded from this offering.
- Levada Balcões is not part of this itinerary.
- Lunch is not included in the price.
- Nuns Valley tour is only available on Mondays and Thursdays.
Other
- Specialized infant seats are available; advise the age of babies or children so we can organize the correct seats.
- Public transportation options are available nearby for flexible arrival and departure.
- This offering lists wheelchair accessible options; confirm accessibility needs when booking.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels, making it a good choice for many travelers.
- Infants must not sit on laps; a proper infant seat is required.
- The activity is not stroller accessible-plan accordingly for young children.
- Not suitable for pets, so please make other arrangements for animals.
- Please note: some listings reference not wheelchair accessible-confirm accessibility details with the operator before booking.
- Cruise guests can meet at CR7 Museum - it’s a 10-minute walk from the usual cruise docking area.
- Bring a jacket; it can be cold in the mountains, even when the coast is mild.
- Bring swimming gear if weather permits - you may have opportunities to swim in the area.
- Wear comfortable shoes suitable for walking on local terrain.
- Carry rain protection during winter months, as conditions can be wet.
- Meeting point for guests arriving by car: bus stop Hotel Madeira Panorâmico; parking is free nearby.
- Tours do not operate on Christmas Day or on 1 January.
- Nuns Valley tour runs only on Thursday and Monday mornings - check available dates when booking.
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