This tour takes you to the most eastern part of Madeira Island. Travel by car to the end of the road in Ponta de Sao Lourenco, before entering the Protected Area which belongs to the Natural Park of Madeira. You will probably see some Berthelot's Pipits welcoming you to their arid habitat.

The walk until Cais do Sardinha takes about one and a half hours so you make sure you are wearing comfortable shoes, a warm coat if it is winter or a hat if it is summer. The path is in general easily done but there are some harder parts where the sandy soil is slippery. For these reasons it is not advisable to take children on this tour, nor those afraid of heights.

On the way you can admire the endemic plants that survive in this dry area, mainly bushes with tiny flowers, kestrels, some swifts flying fast above and depending on weather conditions, some vagrants as well. Near the sea you may observe Yellow-legged gulls as you will be near the largest colony in Madeira and some Terns, if in summer.

The house to where the path takes us belongs to the Natural Park of Madeira and it lodges the guards that protect that area. Lunch is not provided so you may want to bring along some snacks. You may also take want to bring your bathing suit in case you fancy going for a short swim before returning to the van.

The lush green valleys and mountain of Minho make for a beautiful and educational excursion north of Porto.

Braga also has deep religious roots and you may feel small in comparison to so much beauty. With history dating back 2,000 years, you may like to take a walk around the Historic Center and have lunch (not included in tour cost) at a traditional restaurant.

The second great site visited on your tour is the medieval town of Guimaraes, UNESCO World Heritage listed and the birthplace of the first King of Portugal, D Afonso Henriques.

Discover the ancient city of Silves where you will visit the impressive Moorish Castle dating back to the 11th century, and the 12th century Cathedral.

At Foia, the highest point in the Algarve there is some great opportunities to capture magnificent views of the Algarve on film, so don't forget your camera!

Next you will continue to the typical village of Monchique located in a scenic range of rounded hills. In Monchique you will have free time to spend shopping for local handicrafts such as woven baskets, traditional Roman stools, and the famous local cured ham "Presunto de Monchique".