➤We start the tour with a quick visit to Terreiro da Luta, this area was once the last stop on the only cog railway (Monte Railway) in Madeira. Here you can marvel at the “Our Lady of Peace sanctuary statue” which is supported by 4 Roman columns.!

➤ The following stop, Pico do Arieiro is at one of the highest points of Madeira at 1818 meters above sea level. It provides a panoramic view of the central mountains. This is an excellent location to take some breathtaking photos.

➤ After the mountains, we drive to Ribeiro Frio, into the heart of the Laurissilva Forest (Laurel Forest), which is classified by UNESCO as a World Natural Heritage site. The Laurel Forest is a unique habitat with a diversity of rare fauna and flora. Here you can visit the famous trout farm, where this particular type of fish grows in the freshwater that comes from the Levada.

➤ Afterward, we arrive in Santana. The village is best known for its traditional triangular-shaped houses. These houses are painted in bright colours and the thatched roof is made with straw.

➤ Continuing along the coast we will arrive at the Ruins of St. George. St. George Ruins is located in Calhau de São Jorge, this centre is formed by the ruins of the old sugar cane mills that were installed there in the early days of the island's settlement process. Of these old buildings, stands out the very well-preserved pebble entrance portico. Be sure to take advantage of this visit to also be surprised by the scenery offered by Calhau de São Jorge. This secluded beach on a small freshwater lagoon, in the bed of the Ribeira de São Jorge, is surrounded by a vibrant landscape, between the green hills and the ocean. This break will be longer as it is lunchtime. We stay here for about 90 minutes.

➤ After lunch, we drive to an amazing view point called “Miradouro do Guindaste”. This viewpoint is known for the outstanding beauty of its surroundings. It is an idyllic setting, marked by the harmony between the green mountains, the imposing cliffs that mark the coastal geology and the clear tone of the seawater. From here visitors can view the pebble beach of Foz da Ribeira do Faial and the peculiar geological structure next to it, a prismatic or columnar disjunction, resulting from lava flows.

➤ The following Stop is at Sugar cane Factory in Porto da Cruz. "Engenhos do Norte" was built in 1927 and equipped with 19th-century machinery. However, to understand its relevance, one must go back to the 16th century. It was at this time that Madeira established itself as one of the most famous sugar producers in the world, and sugar was then known as 'white gold'. Even today, sugar cane remains one of the most important crops for the island. Here you can taste a number of brandies at 'Casa do Rum', next to Engenhos do Norte. (Drink Included in the Trip)

➤ After being in the North of the Island for most of the day, we drive to the most Eastern part of Madeira called “Ponta de São Lourenço” in Caniçal. From the viewpoint of “Ponta do Rosto” you get to see the North and South coasts of the Island. Ponta de São Lourenço is a peninsula that measures approximately 9 km in length and 2 km in width. Here the landscape is completely different from the rest of the Island. The semi-arid climate and its exposure to North winds have sculpted the low vegetation and explain the lack of trees. In 1982 this area was declared a geological natural reserve with the main purpose of preserving its fauna and flora.

➤ The next "quick" stop on our trip is at the "Miradouro do Pico Do Facho" above a town full of history. Machico was where Gonçalves Zarco and Tristão Vaz Teixeira landed in 1419 when they discovered Madeira. From here you can see the stunning bay of Machico with a small beach of yellow sand that was imported from Morocco.

➤ Our Last Stop "Cristo Rei View Point" is located at Garajau in caniço. This observatory offers a panoramic perspective over the natural heritage of Garajau, part of Funchal bay, and also Caniço de Baixo, an important tourist centre. In addition, visitors have access to a privileged view over the Atlantic Ocean. The Cristo Rei Viewpoint owes its name to the statue of the Sacred Heart of Jesus built on this spot.