Here's an excursion that offers a little bit of everything you're looking for while on vacation: fun activities, breathtaking views, and shopping! From Funchal, you'll step inside a cable car and glide over 12,130 feet above the city to the town of Monte, which wraps around a mountain. Once you arrive, you'll disembark for a tour of the town including Our Lady of Monte Church. Erected in 1818, the church features a twin-towered facade and a large churchyard with a splendid view over Funchal. Following the tour, you'll hop inside the unique 'carros de cesto,' a wicker basket chair set on runners pushed by local guides, for a ride down the slope to Livramento. Here, you'll join a coach and travel to the Madeira Botanical Gardens. Stretched out over nine square acres, the garden boasts over 2,000 exotic and rare plants. Visit the gift shop before returning to your ship.