Excursion Panoramic madeira (wheelchair accessible) tour at Funchal

Relax and unwind whilst taking in the spectacular beauty and landmarks of Madeira during this panoramic, half-day sightseeing tour especially designed for guests with limited mobility and guests who utilise a wheelchair.

Funchal, Ponta do Garajau, Statue of Christ the Redeemer, Natural Park of Garajau, Machico Village

Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately 30-minute drive east, where Funchal first began to expand, then on to Ponta do Garajau. This viewpoint is famous for the Statue of Christ the Redeemer that stands here, looking out at sea with outstretched arms, as well as the spectacular panoramic views over Funchal and the Natural Park of Garajau. After a photo stop here, re-board your coach and continue driving along the southern coast, through Machico Village, hidden in the bay and stretching out over the hillsides. Once a small fishing village, Machico is now a holiday resort.

Porto da Cruz Village, Faial, Ribiero Frio, Trout Hatchery, Woodlands, Lush Vegetation, Poiso Pass

Next, head towards the northern part of the island to the village of Porto da Cruz (Port of the Cross), named after the cross placed by explorers on the bay, which was once utilized as a port. Following a stop in the village, re-board your coach for the drive inland, past Faial and on to Ribeiro Frio, where the carefully cultivated grounds of the trout hatchery can be found. From here, the road ascends steeply through woodlands and lush green vegetation, passing through the approximately 4,308-foot (about 1,413-metre) Poiso Pass.

Pico Ruivo, Pico do Arieiro, Terreiro da Luta, Peace Monument, Statue of the Virgin & Child, Monte

From Poiso Pass, the summits of the island's highest peaks, the approximately 6,104-foot (about 1,862-metre) Pico Ruivo, and approximately 5,937-foot (about 1,818-metre) Pico do Arieiro, should be visible at a distance on the right. Once over the pass, the road descends rapidly to Terreiro da Luta. At approximately 2,670 feet (about 886 metres), this was once the terminus of the old funicular railway, long-since dismantled, by which visitors travelled from town to the mountain scenery. The nearby Peace Monument is a large column of rough basalt erected in 1925, and surmounted by a statue of the Virgin and Child. Your tour concludes with a short drive back to the pier via Monte Village.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Funchal, Ponta do Garajau, Statue of Christ the Redeemer, Machico, Porto da Cruz, Ribiero Frio, Poiso Pass, Ruivo & Pico do Arieiro Peaks, Peace Monument

Note

Please note: This tour is specially designed for guests with limited mobility and guests who utilise a wheelchair or a scooter. Full time wheelchair users, are kindly requested to contact shoreconcierge@silversea.com in order to provide further details and determine if the tour is suitable for them. This tour involves a moderate amount of walking for approximately 327 yards-437 yards (about 300 metres-400 metres), at times over uneven, natural, and cobblestone surfaces and inclines. Walking at the Ponta do Garajau Viewpoint and Porto da Cruz Village is at the discretion of each guest. This tour is recommended for guests with limited mobility and guests who utilise a wheelchair, but is not suitable for guests prone to motion sickness, guests with a fear of heights, and guests who suffer from vertigo. This tour is specially designed for guests with limited mobility and guests who utilise a wheelchair or a scooter. Full time wheelchair users, are kindly requested to contact shoreconcierge@silversea.com in order to provide further details and determine if the tour is suitable for them. Guests are advised to wear lightweight, comfortable clothing with flat, closed-toe walking shoes, and bring sun protection, a sweater or light jacket, bottled water, and Euros or credit cards for purchases from the ship. Guests must be at least 18 years old to be served alcoholic beverages. The tour sequence may vary. Space on this tour is extremely limited; we suggest you book well in advance to avoid disappointment.