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Home/Destinations/Funchal/Madeira in 3 days
3 days · Funchal itinerary

Madeira in 3 Days: The Complete Itinerary

Three days in Madeira cover the city, the peaks and the wild west. Here is how to spend three perfect days on the island — with the best-rated tours to book for each.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: Funchal & Monte
  2. 2Day 2: peaks & levada
  3. 3Day 3: jeep safari
  4. 4Whale watching

Day 1: Funchal & Monte

The old town, cable car and toboggan.

Day 2: peaks & levada

Pico do Arieiro sunrise and a forest walk.

Day 3: jeep safari

Porto Moniz, Fanal and the coast.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Funchal — prices per person.

Funchal & Monte: Private Sidecar Tour with Toboggan Stop
Funchal
Funchal & Monte: Private Sidecar Tour with Toboggan Stop
5.0(37)·1–2 hours
from$126/ person
via Viator
Sunrise in Areeiro Peak
Madeira
Sunrise in Areeiro Peak
5.0(79)·4–5 hours
from$69/ person
via Viator
Madeira 4x4 Jeep Safari : Porto Moniz, Lava Pools & Fanal Forest
Madeira
Madeira 4x4 Jeep Safari : Porto Moniz, Lava Pools & Fanal Forest
5.0(226)·7–8 hours
from$63/ person
via Viator
Private Service The Monte Toboggan Sledge Halfday Tour
Funchal
Private Service The Monte Toboggan Sledge Halfday Tour
5.0(12)·3 hours
from$114/ person
via Viator
Half day Tour From 0 To 1818 Meters To Pico Do Arieiro Sunrise
Funchal
Half day Tour From 0 To 1818 Meters To Pico Do Arieiro Sunrise
5.0(17)·3h 30min
from$57/ person
via Viator
4x4 Jeep Safari Porto Moniz - the "Farowest" tour - Full Day Small Groups
Funchal
4x4 Jeep Safari Porto Moniz - the "Farowest" tour - Full Day Small Groups
5.0(79)·7–8 hours
from$74/ person
via Viator
Private Monte and Taboggan ride Tour
Funchal
Private Monte and Taboggan ride Tour
4.8(25)·2 hours
from$114/ person
via Viator
Hike : Pico do Areeiro to Pico Ruivo - Private Guided
Funchal
Hike : Pico do Areeiro to Pico Ruivo - Private Guided
5.0(13)·7 hours
from$160/ person
via Viator

Madeira in 3 days — FAQ

Is 3 days enough for Madeira?
Three days is ideal — Funchal and Monte on day one, the Pico do Arieiro sunrise and a levada walk on day two, and a jeep safari to the west on day three.
What is the best experience in Madeira for 3 days?
The levada walks are the island’s signature, the Pico do Arieiro sunrise the most magical, and a jeep safari the most adventurous; all reward your time.
How do I plan a 3-day Madeira itinerary?
Spend day one in Funchal and Monte, day two on the peaks and a levada walk, and day three on a jeep safari, adding whale watching if time allows.

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