Scenic Route - Nuns Valley Tour

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About this activity

Enjoy a 3-hour guided tour from Funchal, exploring gorgeous scenery and historical sites. Visit Nuns Valley, stop at Pico dos Barcelos to take in the breath-taking views and venture into Eira do Serrado, where you can see the Nuns Valley below. This tour includes transport by an air-conditioned minibus and hotel pickup and drop-off.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 18 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
Operated by: Madeira Island Tours

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Professional guide
Included: Pickup & drop-off at hotel, home, apartment, WERE POSSIBLE Funchal + canico + camara de lobos -areas
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: All taxes, fees, and handling charges

Not included

Not included: Pickup from Funchal cruise port (depending on selected option)
Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Miradouro Pico Dos Barcelos

20 min

You will start your tour at Belvedere. Pico dos Barcelos has an observation point on the edge of Funchal, it is 355m (1165 ft). There’s a magnificent view across Funchal from the top of the viewpoint, at which you will stop for about 15 minutes.
Miradouro Eira do Serrado

35 min

You will then head to Eira do Serrado, overlooking “Curral das Freiras” a horse shoe shaped valley far below. The Views have three sheer sides that cut into the serrated peaks of Madeira. Here, Madeira’s highest mountain was mistakenly believed to have been a volcanic crater. It is now known that its dramatic geographical shape was created by the river itself. From there, you can admire the tiny terraced fields which grow wine, fruit and vegetables and the slopes far below with sweet chestnut trees. You will stop there for around 30 minutes.
Valley of the Nuns

25 min

Next, you will venture forth to the Village of Nuns Valley - Curral das Freiras. The valley is situated in a huge natural amphitheater, surrounded by some of Madeira’s highest peaks. The village was founded in the 16th century by the nuns of the convent of “Santa Clara” in Funchal, from where the nuns fled from pirate attacks in 1566. The center of the village is situated on a small rise in the middle of the valley. You will stop there for about 30 minutes

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

The Editory Garden Funchal
Pestana Vila Lido
Residencial Greco
Pestana Miramar
Hotel Windsor
Enotel Magnolia
Hotel Funchal
Monte Carlo
Pestana Casino Park
Pestana Gardens Ocean Aparthotel
Les Suites at The Cliff Bay
Travellers Pearl by Storytellers

and 117 more pickup points

We will meet you directly at the hotel reception, WHERE POSSILBLE.

If your accommodation is not a hotel—such as a villa or apartment , please wait outside by the main entrance.

If your hotel is not on the list, please specify so pickup can be organized.

Please note: Please check your email / whatsapp the day before for more precise pickup times, and locations.

Pickup from All accommodation in Funchal, Camara de Lobos Village, Cabo Girao & Canico areas are included in the price.

Drivers will wait no longer than 5 minutes after the scheduled pickup time.

Please Note we do NOT PICKUP from Machico or Santa Cruz or Cruise port or any other location outside the above ones.

Using your ticket

Not wheelchair accessible

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult

Options

English

English

Nuns Valley Dramatic Scenery: 3 Hour tour - with hotel pickup from funchal Canico

Pickup included
Portuguese

Portuguese

Pickup included