Transatlantic Autumn Voyage I

Description

Our Destination Specialists “BC Tours” can assist with making your pre-arranged transfers, hotels accommodations and any other personalized pre or post cruise arrangements for your SeaDream cruise embarking or disembarking from Malaga, Spain.

Airport to Pier transfers in Malaga can be arranged and purchased from BC Tours. Please find below their contact information:
Email: malaga@bctours.net
Telephone +34 956 21 00 25 (office)
Cell Phone +34 610 711 019.

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Duration

N/A hour(s)

Price

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Description

Experience Madeira's aerial views, ride the cable car to Monte, toboggan down, and savor stone Chestnut soup and scenic views at Eira do Serrado!

Embark on a journey through time as you explore Monte, a beloved Madeiran destination steeped in history. Once served by a steam railway in the 19th century, today, modern cable cars offer an equally enchanting ascent up the hillside from Funchal.

Admire the twin-towered façade of the Our Lady of Monte Church, an iconic 18th-century landmark greeting visitors to this picturesque town. As you ascend, soak in panoramic vistas during the scenic fifteen-minute cable car ride, composed of 40 cozy cabins accommodating up to 8 passengers each.

For thrill-seekers, the descent to Livramento awaits, where the famed basket sledges known as 'toboggans' offer an exhilarating ride down winding streets. But the adventure doesn't end there. Your tour continues to the breathtaking Eira do Serrado, offering a majestic panorama of Nun’s Valley—a historic refuge from pirate raids. Delight your taste buds with a sampling of the region's culinary heritage—a delicious 'stone soup' awaits, blending local flavors and traditions.

Immerse yourself in Madeira's rich tapestry of culture, history, and gastronomy on this amazing journey, before returning to port with fond memories of your time in Funchal.

Notes

This tour includes walking over paved and cobbled terrain with several steps and periods of standing throughout. The toboggan (basket sledge) ride is experienced seated in a traditional wicker sled accommodating two guests, guided downhill by local drivers. As this is a popular attraction, waiting times may range from approximately 15 minutes up to two hours, with queues outdoors. Guests who prefer not to take the sledge may return by tour bus. The tour is not wheelchair accessible and is not recommended for guests with limited mobility, pregnant women, or those with back problems. Visibility from scenic outlooks is weather dependent. There are 75 steps to reach Our Lady of Monte Church for an optional visit and if time permits. A minimum participation is required to operate all Yachting Land Adventures and some have limited capacity. All adventures in the SeaDream Yachting Land Adventures program are subject to change. Final departures times will be published onboard.

Duration

4.5 hour(s)

Price

199 (USD)