Travel Idea for 2 Adults – Lisbon & Madeira
Number of travelers: 2 adults, 0 children
Included services:
Air transport: Flight from Henri Coandă Airport (Bucharest) to Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon).
Accommodation in Lisbon: 3 nights at Olissippo Saldanha Hotel, Lisbon, Portugal.
Domestic air transport: Flight from Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon) to Madeira.
Excursion in Lisbon: Ticket for the tour “Half-Day Sintra and Pena Palace Tour from Lisbon with Small-Group”, departing from Lisbon, Portugal.
Accommodation in Funchal, Madeira: 4 nights at Pestana Casino Park Ocean and SPA Hotel, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal.
Excursion in Madeira: Ticket for the “Levada do Caldeirão Verde Self-Guided Hike in Madeira”, departing from Funchal, Madeira, Portugal.
As a travel agent, I recommend preparing for this journey with a few useful guides and readings. For Lisbon and its surroundings, consider classic guides such as Lonely Planet – Portugal or DK Eyewitness – Top 10 Lisbon, which provide detailed maps, restaurant suggestions, and historical explanations of neighborhoods like Alfama, Baixa, and Belém. For Pena Palace and Sintra, look for the dedicated sections in “Rick Steves – Portugal”, offering practical visiting tips, advice on avoiding crowds, and the best panoramic viewpoints.
For Madeira and levada hiking routes, specialized guides such as “Walking in Madeira” (Cicerone Guides) or dedicated levada guides like Levada Walks Madeira are extremely useful, offering detailed route descriptions, difficulty levels, and recommended equipment. For a broader introduction to Portuguese culture and history, a concise overview such as “A Concise History of Portugal” by David Birmingham is highly recommended. To capture the local atmosphere, you may also choose a novel or prose book set in Lisbon or Madeira, helping you connect with the spirit of the destination before departure. This way, you will have both practical information and cultural context to fully enjoy your holiday.