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Madeira Valley of the Nuns Tour with Eira do Serrado and Câmara de Lobos
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Madeira Valley of the Nuns Tour with Eira do Serrado and Câmara de Lobos

by Lido Tours

4 hours
Funchal
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4 hours
Starting time
Friday 11 September 2026
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Free cancellation until 10 Sept 2026.
€50.40€56Save 10%
2 adults × €25.20
All taxes and fees included

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4 hours
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2 adults × €25.20
All taxes and fees included

Overview

This 3.5-hour tour in Madeira begins with a visit to the Eira do Serrado viewpoint. Visitors spend about 20 minutes here, observing the deep Curral das Freiras valley, also known as the Valley of the Nuns, and the surrounding central massif mountains. The tour then continues with a 20-minute drive down to the village of Curral das Freiras, located in the valley and surrounded by steep slopes. Guests have around 30 minutes to explore this isolated village, known for its chestnut cultivation and traditional Madeiran homes. Afterward, the tour proceeds to the fishing village of Câmara de Lobos, where there is a 30-minute stop. This village is notable for its connection to Winston Churchill, who painted local landscapes here. Visitors can also taste Poncha, a traditional regional drink. The tour includes a professional guide, all taxes and fees, and hotel pickup and drop-off for hotels in Funchal. Lunch is not included. The guide may be multi-lingual.

Highlights

Visit Eira do Serrado viewpoint with 20-minute stop
Explore Curral das Freiras valley village for 30 minutes
Stop 30 minutes in Câmara de Lobos fishing village
Try the local drink Poncha in Câmara de Lobos
Tour duration about 3.5 hours by bus
Hotel pickup and drop-off included for Funchal hotels

What's included

Service of a professional guide
All applicable taxes, fees and handling charges
Hotel pickup and drop-off included for hotels in Funchal only

What's not included

Lunch is not included

Itinerary

1

Eira do Serrado viewpoint

This viewpoint provides views over the parish of Curral das Freiras, also called Nuns Valley, along with the central massif mountains that surround it. Visitors spend about 20 minutes here.

20 min

2

Valley of the Nuns

Curral das Freiras is a village situated deep in a valley enclosed by steep mountain slopes. The stop lasts about 30 minutes and showcases the isolated location and local way of life.

30 min

3

Camara De Lobos

This fishing village is known as the place where Winston Churchill painted local landscapes. Visitors have 30 minutes to explore and can sample the local drink Poncha.

30 min

Meeting point

At the bus stop near the cable-car station in the "Old Town" part of Funchal

End point

At the bus stop near the cable-car station in the "Old Town" part of Funchal

Languages

German (guide)Portuguese (guide)English (guide)French (guide)Spanish (guide)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

1–15 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Infant seats are available
Service animals are welcome
Reachable by public transport
Suitable for all fitness levels
The tour may be led by a multi-lingual guide
Total
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