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Featuring year-round balmy weather and a trademark fortified wine, the Portuguese island of Madeira also boasts a lushness that earned its label as the “Floating Garden of the Atlantic.” During your stay in the lovely capital of Funchal, you’ll enjoy a half-day city tour and immersion into local island life, plus a chance to peruse the covered market at the edge of the Old Town. Raise a glass to this oceanic outpost — the perfect complement to your cruise!
Disembark the Ocean Odyssey and fly to Madeira
Say goodbye to the Ocean Odyssey today as the cruise portion of your journey comes to a close. Upon disembarking in Lisbon, you will transfer to the airport and board your included flight to Madeira, Portugal.
Tour Madeira’s marketplace and Old Town
This morning you’ll set out for a guided half-day tour of Madeira. Visit a local market and browse the fragrant stands brimming with produce carted in from all over this fertile island. Then ascend to the town of Monte, situated 1,800 feet above sea level. From here you’ll be greeted with breathtaking views, but even more thrilling is the mode of transport you’ll use to return to Funchal: a traditional two-seater “carro de cesto” (basket car or toboggan). A pair of carreiros — skilled and expert pilots — will guide you downhill for the steep mile-long descent downhill.
You’re in for a treat tonight when you head to ‘O Lagar’, a local restaurant specializing in espetada, a traditional Portuguese dish made from seasoned chunks of beef and vegetables arranged on skewers and cooked over hot coals. A lively, folkloric dance performance brings your incredible day to a close.
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Explore Madeira on your own
Today, craft your own itinerary with a day at leisure in Madeira.
Return home today
This morning, enjoy breakfast at your hotel before transferring to the airport in Madeira to begin your return journey home.
