Rum, Poncha, and Vineyards Tour

How can one not love Madeiran Food and drink?

On this tour, you will have a day full of moments that you will carry for life, by knowing traditional drinks such as Poncha, rums, liqueurs, Madeira wine, traditional cookies, Madeira cake, among other typical delicacies.

The tour also has a lunch break with typical Madeiran food (food and drinks not included), and we will visit a rum mill and museum, on the south of the island. At Ponta de Sol, we will pass by a magnificent waterfall that falls directly onto the road, the perfect time to cool off.

We will then visit the famous natural lava pools in Porto Moniz and taste the Madeira wine at Seixal, and to finish we will experience hovering at 580 meters high at Cabo Girão, on the highest glass platform in Europe.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: CR7 Museum, Praça CR7, Av. Sá Carneiro Nº27, 9004-518 Funchal, Portugal

Primary pick-up location. Or any hotel or apartment in Funchal Downtown.
Any pick-up outside the primary location at the CR7 museum, please let us know in advance.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Sao Sebastiao Viewpoint (mirador), Caminho Da Pedra 36 Madeira, Ribeira Brava, Madeira Portugal

We leave towards the West of the Island already starting to use the paths that have been cut through the mountains from Campanário. there we will be able to observe the work done by our ancestors in the execution of one of the world heritage sites nominated by UNESCO, I am talking about the famous terraces of Madeira Island. This type of ancestral construction is nothing more than the construction of stone walls of volcanic origin to add to the cultivation area on the slopes of the island. After observing these constructions we will make a brief stop at the São Sebastião belvedere situated 170 metres above sea level and where there is an ideal point to observe the only valley in Madeira Island that cuts through it from north to south.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Cais da Ponta do Sol, Ponta Do Sol, Madeira 9360 Portugal

We leave towards the village of Ponta do Sol leaving the tunnel that gives access to the village, inside a pond existing in the roundabout we can observe a statue of modern traces that pays homage to the famous terraces of Madeira Island and we can observe that the main cultivation existing in the terraces is the famous Madeira banana tree.
We will make a shortstop, where it is possible to visit a small Roman arch bridge made with basalt stone, an ideal place for photographs over the bay.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Cascata dos Anjos, Er 101, Ponta Do Sol, Madeira Portugal

After the stop in Ponta do Sol, we use the old regional road where we can observe how the old tunnels of Madeira Island used to be, they were dug by hand and opened with explosives. We can contemplate from the panoramic roof of our UMM the Basalt dome without any coating. Between the tunnels, we can also observe the old Royal Road nº23.
We then stop at the famous Cascata dos Anjos, famous on social networks for its spectacular photos.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Sociedade dos Engenhos da Calheta, Av. D. Manuel I 29, 9370 Calheta, Portugal

Leaving Angels Waterfall we will go to the village of Calheta where we will make a stop at one of the oldest sugar cane spirits distilleries in Madeira.
Free time to visit the museum and taste the Poncha.
Drinks not included in the tour price.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Ponta do Pargo Lighthouse, Rua do Farol 1, Ponta do Pargo, Calheta, Madeira 9385-251 Portugal

Continuing our tour we head towards Ponta do Pargo. The westernmost point of Madeira Island.
Inaugurated in 1922, the lighthouse is situated on the westernmost point of the island, standing on a cliff at an altitude of 290 meters.
Erected on Ponta da Vigia, 290 meters above sea level, Ponta do Pargo lighthouse started operating on June 5th, 1922, and dominates the cliff top.
The tower is 14 meters high and its focus is at an altitude of 312 meters.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Achadas da Cruz, Achadas da Cruz, Madeira Islands

Following the old regional road, we will arrive at a small village situated in the division between north and south, where we can see a small cable car that gives access to a fajã at sea level, where agriculture is still practised and also vineyards that with the microclimate existing in the place produces excellent wine.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Santa - Porto moniz, 9270, Portugal

Lunch Stop at Santa - Porto Moniz (food and drinks not included)
Recommended to bring the snack with you or we can help you book a place to eat.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Porto Moniz Natural Swimming Pools, Rua do Lugar, Porto Moniz, Madeira 9270-156 Portugal

Leaving Santa we head towards the beautiful natural pools of volcanic origin. Stop for photos.
Access to beach complex not included.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Seixal, Portugal

Madeira Wine at Seixal
We are heading to another village well known in the north for its vineyards. The soil of volcanic origin provides the vines with soil suitable for a full-bodied wine, which is used in the production of Madeira Wine.


Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Miradouro do Cabo Girão, 9300 Câmara de Lobos, Portugal

After passing by Calheta, our tour continue heading east towards the famous glass Skywalk existing on the highest promontory of Europe in the famous Cabo Girão situated at 589 meters high from where we can observe at our feet the famous "fajãs" and also the West of Funchal.


Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: CR7 Museum, Praça CR7, Av. Sá Carneiro Nº27, 9004-518 Funchal, Portugal

Back to the pick-up location.

Duration: 5 minutes



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"Not recommended for pregnant travelers"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Start Time: 09:00 AM
Duration: 6 Hours
Start location: CR7 Museum, Praça CR7, Av. Sá Carneiro Nº27, 9004-518 Funchal, Portugal
Traveler pickup is offered
Let us know in advance if you need a pick-up at your location if you could not meet at the starting point. (could be subject to extra transfer cost)

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• Fuel surcharge

Not Included

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Alcoholic Beverages
• Snacks

Facilities