Tour Overview
Set in a bright blue sea, some 400 miles off the coast of Africa, lies the lush, volcanic Portuguese island of Madeira. Just 36 miles long and 14 miles wide, it is an island of outstanding natural beauty. Its delightful warm climate makes Madeira a sub-tropical paradise where the vegetation is verdant and rich. It would not be easy to find a more beautiful spot for a relaxing holiday. It is not surprising that Madeira has long been popular with the British. Its climate of warm summers and winters is just right and over the years it has become an ideal holiday destination for those seeking peace and relaxation and, as you would expect with a benevolent sub-tropical climate, the island has a remarkable variety of vegetation, fruit and flowers. Every inch of Madeira’s workable land is terraced and cultivated, some fields are so steep you would think they were planted by steeplejacks, rather than farmers. Much of the island is assigned as a conservation area where rare flowers cover the island like a green mantle. Orchids, bougainvillaea, lilies, hydrangeas, magnolias, jacarandas and azaleas bloom effortlessly throughout the year, and delight the eye at every turn. While we have organized a series of garden visits there will also be plenty of spare time and one of the nicest ways to explore the island is by following the footpaths alongside the “levadas” (small man-made irrigation canals), which wind their way around the island.
Return flights from London Gatwick to Madeira – Flights from other regional airports available at a supplement (see attached sheet)
Seven nights bed & breakfast at 3, 4 & 5 hotels in the Funchal area (please see the pdf brochure with details of hotels on the brochures tab on the home page). All rooms have private facilities.
Return transfers from Funchal Airport to your hotel
Assistance by a resort representative
All applicable taxes
Single Room supplement from £73.50
Half Board supplement from £101.50
Other Supplements as stated in the brochure
Insurance £40.00 (66 years and above £80.00)
Flights for Winter Season 2009/2010
London Gatwick – No Flight Supplement
LGW/FNC 0800/1145 TOM4106
FNC/LGW 1255/1640 TOM4107
Manchester – Flight Supplement £20
MAN/FNC 0800/1200 TOM2102
FNC/MAN 1305/1705 TOM2103
Birmingham – Flight Supplement £20
BHX/FNC 0920/1330 TOM7108
FNC/BHX 1405/1755 TOM7109
Bournemouth – Flight Supplement £20 (2 Nov – 4 Jan & 15 Feb – 26 Apr only)
BOH/FNC 0840/1230 TOM6106
FNC/BOH 1330/1715 TOM6107
Exeter – Flight Supplement £20 (2 Nov – 4 Jan & 15 Feb – 26 Apr only)
EXT/FNC 0820/1140 TOM6100
FNC/EXT 1240/1605 TOM6101
Glasgow – Flight Supplement £20
GLA/FNC 0840/1245 TOM1110
FNC/GLA 1355/1755 TOM1111
Flights for Summer 2010London Gatwick – No Flight Supplement
LGW/FNC TOM4134 0650/1040
FNC/LGW TOM4135 1145/1520
Manchester – Flight Supplement £20
MAN/FNC TOM2102 0600/1000
FNC/MAN TOM2103 1100/1450
Birmingham – Flight Supplement £30
BHX/FNC TOM7110 0805/1145
FNC/BHX TOM7111 1245/1630
Luton – Flight Supplement £20
LTN/FNC TOM5132 0725/1120
FNC/LTN TOM5133 1220/1600
Exeter – Flight Supplement £35
EXT/FNC TOM6100 0630/0955
FNC/EXT TOM6101 1105/1420
Glasgow – Flight Supplement £45
GLA/FNC TCX606K 0850/1255
FNC/GLA TCX606L 1355/1755
Newcastle – Flight Supplement £40
NCL/FNC TOM1104 0700/1105
FNC/NCL TOM1105 1205/1620
PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE FLIGHT TIMES ARE PROVISIONAL AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
FLIGHT TIMES ARE CONFIRMED WITH FINAL DETAILS APPROXIMATELY TWO WEEKS BEFORE DEPARTURE