Discover the timeless beauty of Madeira, a subtropical gem where soaring peaks, vibrant gardens, and Atlantic coastlines meet. This small-group tour — perfect for solo travellers — combines guided exploration of Funchal’s botanical brilliance, historic old town charm, island treks to native laurel forests, and dramatic cliffside views. All beautifully included, all with local insight.

What’s Included

• Return flights & comfortable transfers

• 7 nights at a four-star superior hotel (VidaMar, Funchal) – your private room included

• Daily breakfast and 7 included dinners

• Welcome dinner or drink to meet fellow travellers

• Guided walking tours in Funchal with Madeira wine tasting

• Visits to Palheiro & Monte Palace Tropical Gardens, Curral das Freiras valley, Cabo Girão, Ribeiro Frio and Pico do Arieiro

• Expert Riviera Tour Manager specialising in solo travel, maximum group size 25

• Porterage, taxes, checked luggage & ABOAT protection

Trip Highlights

• Funchal’s colourful Old Town, the Mercado dos Lavradores, and a Madeira wine tasting session

• Lush botanical gardens at Palheiro and Monte, beautifully blending indigenous and exotic plant life

• Dramatic cliffside views from Cabo Girão, one of Europe’s highest sea cliffs

• Atlantic vistas from Pico do Arieiro, Madeira’s third highest peak

• Serene trekking into Curral das Freiras (Valley of the Nuns), and exploring coastal villages like Câmara de Lobos 

Why You’ll Love This Trip

Madeira may be small—but what it lacks in size it more than makes up for in soul. From cloud-forest valleys to cliff-edge panoramas, from fragrant gardens to wine-tasting delights, this escape balances nature, culture, and rejuvenation with ease. Perfect for solo travellers looking to float through a lush island experience with heartfelt company and room to reflect.