Kimkim Trip Reviews for Portugal

The kimkim team went beyond and above anything I’ve experienced before! Top notch all the way! Can’t recommend them enough, you can not do any better than kimkim!

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Cascais Miragem

Cascais

Amazing hotel, like to spend a lot more time there great food

Authenticity & Character

Normally not our style, but we really enjoyed it

Location

Right by the ocean can’t be beat

Staff

They seem to be tears and headlights

Cleanliness & Comfort

Very curious is a very comfort comfort

Eurostars Porto Douro

Porto

Very nice hotel, and I can be without hesitation

Authenticity & Character

Very attractive

Location

Good location

Staff

Staff was

Cleanliness & Comfort

Hit all the good spots without he

Heritage Avenida Liberdade

Lisboa

Very nice hotel I can recommend it without hesitation

Authenticity & Character

Very attractive

Location

Right in the middle of everything

Staff

Attending

Cleanliness & Comfort

Couldn’t be better

Activity Reviews

Immerse Yourself in the Portuguese Culture by Experiencing a Fado Dinner

Portugal

Something everybody should do at least once

Lisbon's Historic Odyssey on a Private Walking Tour & Tastings

Lisbon

Very good gave us a lot of good insight info

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We had a wonderful 10-day vacation in Portugal. Pedro did a great job setting up hotels, drivers, and guides. He really listened to what we wanted and adjusted the trip to suit our interests and uncertainties about how much walking some of our group could do. He communicated easily and regularly with us, including staying in touch via WhatsApp during the trip. We got upgrades in 2 of 4 hotels. The vans were super roomy for the 4 adults and accommodated all our luggage. Drivers were helpful and knowledgeable, and tour guides were great. We especially loved our walking tour of Lisbon's Alfama district, the Fado dinner, the day trip in the Douro Valley with private cruise and lunch and tour at a wonderful winery, and the Pousada at the former convent in Belmonte. The trip was a nice mix of city and country, private tours and time on our own. Everyone we met in Portugal was super nice and helpful, including people on the streets or in shops and restaurants. Thanks Pedro and the entire team.

I wanted to share how much we enjoyed our recent trip to Portugal. From the initial planning stages through our departure, the entire experience was fabulous.

Our guides were incredibly knowledgeable and personable. The cooking class, which included meeting at the market in the Algarve to shop for ingredients and being hosted in their home, was an incredible experience that I would highly recommend. The Ponta da Piedade by Boat Excursion was also excellent; it was easy to find the location, and we experienced no issues. The Lisboa Pessoa Hotel in Lisbon was beautiful. Our private tour of Sintra and Pena Palace with our guide for our small group of four was also wonderful.

After leaving Lisbon, we followed Kimkim's suggestion to visit Nazaré, a beautiful surf town with stunning beaches and cliffs. Porto was vibrant and full of life, and I highly recommend the foodie tour we took, which introduced us to traditional foods and authentic local restaurants. Our trip concluded with wine tasting and sightseeing in the Douro Valley.

We truly loved Portugal and feel there is so much more to explore.

We had an oustading two week trip In Portugal & Madeira! (Five days in Lisbon with various tours; 3 days to Algarve with a rental car, 1 day in Evora & 3 days to Madeira. This is want we wanted and may be very different from others.) Joao fully customized our long awaited trip to Portugal based on our wishes and particular needs. He did an outstanding job, was very patient, detailed, and provided excellent communication along the way. In addition to several guided tours, Joao provided great material and suggestions for the days on our own. Joel (Joao's partner at My Lisbon Holidays) was a great driver & guide to numerous points around Lisbon!

We think the Kimkim model of working with local tour groups who deeply know the area is great; meaning whether you need a cutomized package for Portugal, Iceland, or xxxx, you will work with the local experts! Also you can do as much or as little on your own as you want; knowing the overall framework of your trip (hotels, airport pickup, guded tours, and rental car) has been assembled by people who have done it many times before. (Our hotel in Madeira was OUTSTANDING!!)

Thank you Joao & Joel!!

Hotel Reviews

Vila Gale Evora

Evora

Very good hotel, excelent breakfast; good facilities and grounds. Good central location. Helpful staff.

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Hotel Porto Mare

Funchal

One of the best hotels we've stayed in around the world! Excellent room with Outstanding views, private patio, endless breakfast buffet. Excellent chpice of onsite restauramts. very helpful staff.

Authenticity & Character

Outstanding!

Location

Right on coast, execellent views, central location for day trips. Palm trees and pools.

Staff

very helpful

Cleanliness & Comfort

everything tip top!

Lagos Avenida Hotel

Lagos

Good room and GREAT breakfast. Good central location.

Authenticity & Character

Location

central area

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Cleanliness & Comfort

HF Fénix Urban

Lisbon

Good room, great breakfast, helpful staff.

Authenticity & Character

Good functional hotel

Location

relatively central area; close to airport

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Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Cascais & Sintra Guided Visit

Portugal

The highlight of our time in Lisboa. Great full day with wonderful sights, great lunch restaurant, and great guide.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Great guide (Joel)!

Transport

comrtable Mercedes van

Dinner with Live Fado Music

Lisbon

This is a cannot miss activity for Posrtugal! Good food and woderful music!

Quality of Experience

Food

good variety of food and plenty of it!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Algarve Caves Boat Tour

Portugal

Highlight of our aalgarve trip. This was Outstanding!

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Half-Day Guided Tour of Lisbon

Lisbon

Joel is an excellent guide with thorough knowledge of Lisboa. Always helpful

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Execcelny guide (Joel)!

Transport

Mercedes van; very comfortable

Our trip to Portugal was terrific. We were a group of 11 friends and Coraima was able to put together an itinerary that worked for all of us! While Lisbon and Porto are must-see places, Sintra and the Pena Palace was an amazing place, as well. Two lesser-known places we visited were Monseraz and Obidos. These were great stops and I would have liked to have had more time to explore each of those. Relatively few tourists at both of those places!
Overall, Coraima and Summer did a great job in organizing this trip for us! They were very responsive to all of our questions leading up to trip! The email thread that they created was extremely helpful!
I would absolutely use Kimkim agian to set up a future trip!

Hotel Reviews

PortoBay Teatro

Porto

An excellent hotel in a very good location! Staff was excellent, and the breakfast was fantastic!

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Hotel da Baixa

Lisbon

Wonderful hotel in a great location! Breakfast was terrific, and the staff was excellent.

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Activity Reviews

Private Food Walk

Porto

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Discover Porto by Electric Tuk-Tuk

Porto

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Private Tuk-Tuk Experience Along the 28 Tram Route

Lisbon

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We have several tours with great, local, knowledgeable guides. This includes Daniel for the Taste of Lisbon, Feliz for a hike and exploring Sintra, and Bruno for exploring and understanding the Douro River valley. Beatriz planned an amazing trip with activities and downtime. Highly recommend using KimKim!

Hotel Reviews

Convento do Espinheiro, Historic Hotel & Spa

Evora

Authenticity & Character

Location

Beautiful grounds Slightly far to walk to Évora.

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Cleanliness & Comfort

The Editory Garden Porto Hotel

Porto

Authenticity & Character

Beautiful plants and patio

Location

Just a 8-10 minute walk to the main section. It had a great neighborhood feel.

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Cleanliness & Comfort

MeraPrime Gold Design Hotel

Lisbon

Authenticity & Character

Location

Easily walkable to attractions and mass transit

Staff

Welcoming and very polite

Cleanliness & Comfort

Very clean. The bed was just slightly harder than we like.

Activity Review

Lisbon Roots: A Walk Through Flavors & Tradition

Portugal

We really got a taste of Portugal’s best food offerings. It was a nice stroll through a few neighborhoods.

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Thank you for the wonderful trip to Portugal you designed for us. Everything went according to the plan.
We especially enjoyed the cooking class with Sandra in Porto. Sandra and the chef were so hospitable and made us feel that we were out with friends.
The trip to the vineyards was amazing.
The trip to Sintra was also excellent. Our guide Paulo was also so good, giving it a real personal touch.
Thanks again!

Hotel Reviews

Pousada de Lisboa, Praça do Comércio - Monument Hotel

Lisbon

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Cascade Wellness Resort

Lagos

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Convento do Espinheiro, Historic Hotel & Spa

Evora

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PortoBay Teatro

Porto

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Activity Reviews

Private Day Excursion: Sintra, Cascais & Estoril

Portugal

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Get to Know Lisbon with a Local

Lisbon

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Lisbon Fado Dinner Experience

Portugal

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Douro Valley Excursion with Wine & Olive Oil Tastings & River Cruise

Porto

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Private Porto Cooking Class

Porto

Excellent!

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Private Guided Visit of Porto

Porto

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Emily from Kim Kim was fantastic with all our Requests!!!

Pedro and his team from Across Portugal are an outstanding example of "professionalism , excellence in communication , and 5 star service " . Their attention to detail is superb .
We have traveled in 40 countries over the last 14 years , and as a result of Pedro's work , Portugal is right at the top of the list .
THANK YOU PEDRO !

I would concur with my husband. Pedro and his team were exceptional. The little surprises along the way added to our enjoyment. A charcuterie board at a wine tasting that others in the group did not get, a welcome box of goodies in our room, a daily note explaining the following days itinerary....the list goes on.

The holiday was seamless for us due to Pedro and his team's attention to detail.

A five star rating is the minimum I would give.

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Cascais Miragem

Cascais

Facilities on a par with every deluxe hotel we have ever experienced .

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Cascade Wellness Resort

Lagos

Superb service .

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M'ar de Ar Aqueduto

Évora

Amazing facilities .

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NH Collection Porto Batalha

Porto

Inconsistency of staff performance reduces this rating to 4 stars . One day great , next day average . Facilities are average .

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Heritage Avenida Liberdade

Lisboa

Excellent staff service and facilities .

Authenticity & Character

Location

In the heart of the city .

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Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Step Back in Time with a Private Guided Tour of Évora and the Bones Chapel!

Portugal

Excellent knowledge held by the guide !

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Indulge in Elegance on a Guided Winery Tour Infused with Tastings and a Delicious Lunch

Portugal

Quinta de Pacheca is not to be missed ! The luncheon was one of the finest culinary experiences of my 74 years .

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Scenic Voyage along the Douro River aboard an Exclusive Boat

Portugal

Our boat guide was great . I cannot say enough about his knowledge of the flora and fauna of the Valley , and of the many vineyards along the way .

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Seamless Discovery - The Ultimate Douro Valley Experience with Private Driver Service

Portugal

WOW ! An experience of a lifetime . Our boat guide was outstanding . Incredible knowledge far beyond just the Valley . Our driver for the day had a personal love for the Valley that he infused into every minute of the trip .

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The Flavors of Port Wine - Sip & Discover

Porto

Sandeman Cellars is a wine lover's little piece of heaven .

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Porto's Historic Odyssey on a Private Walking Tour

Porto

Simply excellent !

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Unveil the Fairytale Villa of Sintra with a Private Driver Service

Portugal

Wonderful insight into Portuguese history .

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See review of Marco under Belem .

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Half-Day Private Driver to Belém***

Lisbon

Marco was our driver and guide for 3 days . He is one of the best guides I have ever experienced across 40 countries . You felt like you were talking with your best friend at all times . Knowledgeable , articulate , personable and , intelligent .

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Immerse Yourself in the Portuguese Culture by Experiencing a Fado Dinner

Lisbon

Outstanding meal . Restaurant staff passionate about faldo music and pleased to offer as much info about the performers as you could wish .

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Food

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Lisbon's Historic Odyssey on a Private Walking Tour & Tastings

Lisbon

Hugo was a great guide ! Outstanding knowledge and very personable .

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We had a 12-night itinerary planned to include visits to Lisbon (5 nights), Evora (2 nights) and Algarve (5 nights). Hector, my travel agent, worked tirelessly with me to select the best itinerary patiently suggesting lodging and excursions that fit with my family interests which included biking, hiking, kayaking and experiencing the local culture.

Lisbon:
-Tuk-Tuk tour to learn about the neighborhoods and history of the city.
-Tile Museum - enjoyable and self-guided. Get timed tickets. We arrived for 10 AM tour (first tour of day) and there was a line of people waiting that had not purchased tickets.
-Restaurant Sancho - walking distance to our hotel. We ate here 3 times. Octopus is fabulous!
-Sintra - Loved this guided walking tour to Pena Castle...yes, walking tour! Honestly, it was not difficult. Paul, our awesome guide, had so much history to share which included history back to the 1100's through current day. He made a lunch of all local foods. At the beginning of the tour, he purchased pastries for us to try which were delicious! He tailored the speed of walking based on our needs. Although we had timed tickets, we opted not to tour the inside the rooms of the castle because we would have still had to wait in lines.
-Nazare - we returned to Lisbon prior to returning home so had a rental car. We went to Nazare the location of the tallest waves in the world. There is a small surfing museum at the Forte De S Miguel Arcanjo viewing site worth the euro to walk through. We also took beginner surf lessons at SURF4YOU school. Anna was our private (group of 3) guide for the 2-hour lesson. She successfully had us all riding the waves by the end of the lesson and has a bright and engaging personality. I highly recommend her.

Evora:
-Cork and Castle Tour - 3 hour private guided tour that I highly recommend. The tour guide, Joao Matos, a PhD student of history, was our guide for this tour. He was a wealth of knowledge including current and long ago history.

Lagos:
-Cascade Wellness Resort - great place to stay with a wonderful breakfast buffet. This was a 2 bedroom apartment living with washer/dryer which was perfect since our son joined us for the last week of the trip. They have several pools and gym and was a relaxing place to unwind in the late afternoons. It is within walking distance (~ 1 mile) to the historic town which we walked to and from for dinner each night.
-Lagos & Ponta da Piedade Bike Tour - We rented e-bikes and biked approximately 25 miles mostly away from traffic. Loved the ride and a nice change up from walking. Highly recommend. John was our guide and not only had fun in mind but safety. He would stop along the way and brief us on what was coming up in the next couple of miles insuring everyone was comfortable at the speed and distance of the trip.
-Algarve Kayaking Trip to Benagil Caves - Equally loved this trip, although more crowded. Once you are on the water you don't feel so overwhelmed with people. There are many tours going on at the same time. Raphael, our guide, was funny and engaging.
-Hiking - 1. Fisherman's Trail hikes above the Benagil Cave and along the coast. Many people do this hike. 2. Route of the Seven Hanging Valleys (All Trails App) was gorgeous and less traveled. The second trail was our favorite if you only have a choice of one.

Tips:
-Driving: Portugal is a right-side of the road driving. You need to get an International Driving License (which is easy to obtain). It would be best to review Portuguese road signs before traveling...while universal...there were many signs not frequently seen in the USA.

-Helpful to have Euros upon arrival: We primarily operated on credit cards but there are times you need small bills (5 euros and 1 and 2 euro coins for tipping). Review tipping guidelines in Portugal...they are very different from USA.

-MPC App - Mobil Passport Control App: this is worth downloading for your return to USA. It is an easily downloadable app that allows you to complete a short 6 question survey to get through customs into the USA. It allows you to add up to 11 people traveling in your party to expedite going through customs. It does not cost anything and there is a separate line when you enter customs area to fast-track you through customs.

-Trip Plans App: This was the first tour I have taken where my entire itinerary was at my finger tips in an app on my cell phone. It was amazing to have including phone numbers to contact the guides directly and a chat function that was invaluable to ask questions or communicate changes in the itinerary. For example: our surf lesson time was changes to coincide with low tide. The travel guides communicated this information in real time and immediately updated the itinerary on my phone to reflect the changes. It was perfect and reassuring to know I had someone to reach out to for guidance.

I highly recommend this company for travel plans to Portugal. They were great to work with. Thank you, Hector, and the team of people that supported us throughout our journey.

Activity Reviews

Surf the Big Waves of Nazaré

Portugal

Never did I think I would be able to stand on a surf board and ride a wave in at age 62 but this surfing outfitter succeeded in insuring the three of us taking a lesson did just that! The outfitter was well-organized moving a group of us to the beach, insuring we were warmed up, and knew the steps to standing on the board before we got on the water. Very organized while keeping it fun.

Quality of Experience

It was a first time attempt at surfing made fun by the instructor.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Anna was an amazing and encouraging guide. She successfully got all of us standing on the board and riding the wave to shore.

Algarve Kayaking Trip to Benagil Caves

Portugal

The tour operator was organized and had us set up for kayaking quickly. The beach launching the kayaks is a choke-point with numerous tour operators all negotiating getting their guests launched. It appears that each group going had a scheduled time of launch because although the operators were competing for clients, they all worked together to provide a good experience for all kayaking and enjoying their time on the water.

Quality of Experience

Raphael, our guide was great! He was funny but very attentive to safety which is important on the water.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Raphael was excellent and funny!

Scenic Algarve E-Bike Experience

Portugal

E-bike operator was organized and timely with getting the trip started. We biked ~25 miles that morning spaced with time for rest (if needed), stop for beverage and visit to beaches.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

John was kind and easy to converse with. We enjoyed riding along the beaches and cresting a hill to see 360 degree views of the area.

Évora Cork and Castle Tour

Évora

This was our second tour with Joao Matos and it was as interesting and engaging as the first. He is local to the area so adds in his personal experience growing up. His passion for the area is clearly felt as he speaks about the best aspects of Evora. It is obvious, Joao has experience with guiding as he seems to have great repoire with all the staff in the buildings we visited.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Cannot say enough about Joao Matos. He was knowledgeable and attentive to our questions.

Transport

Our guide and driver had a very good repoire. We ended our trip on a hillside watching the sunset.

Guided Visit of Évora

Portugal

Joao Matos is a PhD student with the local university studying history. He utilizes his educational background to provide details of Portuguese history. He is kind and will tailor his speaking points to your interest. I found him to be open to discussion on topics both current and historical.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Joao Matos is amazing guide!

Sintra Heritage Hike: Hidden Secrets

Portugal

We chose to hike to the Pena Castle through a series of beautiful trails in park-like setting hidden from the crowds. Paul, our guide, was exceptional tailoring conversation and information to our interests. The lunch he prepared for the hike was made from all locally grown and prepared breads and vegetables and he even purchased pastries to sample on the trail.

Quality of Experience

Appropriate length of hike.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Paul was so knowledgeable, approachable and friendly.

Transport

Guided Tuk-Tuk Tour

Portugal

Picked us up at hotel and was a great way to begin our trip to Portugal.

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This trip exceeded all of our expectations. I will use KimKim anytime I do a trip like this. And I will recommend you to my friends. The locations suggested to us by Anita were amazing. Her responsiveness and complete answers no matter what we asked were so appreciated. We particularly loved shopping, touring and eating in Porto, the challenging but gorgeous Sintra hike and our wonderful guide Felis, the great tour with our guide Telma of the Duro Valley and wineries. Breakfast at our Lisbon hotel, Heritage Avenida Liberdade was outstanding but our favorite hotel of the whole trip was the exquisite Eden Boutique Hotel in Boumaine Dades. The owner of the hotel gave us a personal tour of the property and we hope to come back some day. Alex of Lisbon Walker gave us a great tour of Lisbon-- we really felt like we understood the city, and Portugal, afterwards. Our hotel in Porto was great and Manuel gave us a comprehensive orientation and wide-ranging tour. Obidos wasn't that great a stop -- so crowded and our driver Nuno was a bit negative. Our hotel in the Algarve, the Lagos Avenida was so well located and beautiful, with a great rooftop pool and terrific breakfasts. We really enjoyed our 4x4 Algarve Sunset experience and our terrific guide, Carlos. We loved him. We also really enjoyed our Catamaran Excursion--it was a gorgeous day and very comfortable and fun ride. We hiked by ourselves to many beaches in the Algarve and had lots of fun shopping. We wouldn't have changed anything in Portugal really. We are very glad we got to Morocco and especially liked and appreciated Abdulla our guide for our multi-day trip to the desert. He was so interesting and fun to be with. He gave us a wonderful understanding of Berber culture and we will always be grateful for that. He became our friend. Our driver was also really wonderful --I'm sorry I can't remember his name but he was a great driver and very kind to us. As you know, we had an unfortunate incident on the way into our hotel in Marrakesh. My husband was pushed by a man in the alley lunging for his wallet who also hit my daughter. When we finally made it to the hotel they didn't seem to understand what had happened to us and took a very long time --almost an hour to get us into our rooms because hotel staff was busy with other guests. Also the riad we stayed at the first time didn't have the pool we had seen in the pictures and the breakfast service in the morning was terribly slow and the food not that great. We were never offered eggs but we overheard later that they were available. We probably should not have arrived that late into Marakesh and I wouldn't stay at that location again. They were very nice the second time we stayed there, moving us to better rooms than the first time but in general we wouldn't have stayed that close to the palace and the souk if it meant we had to walk that far down alleys from where the car dropped us to the hotel front door. We really appreciated the hands on support we got from Youssef who came with us on our last night shopping in the souk. He was very friendly and professional, and made us feel very safe. We enjoyed buying rugs from Omar in the rug collective but left thinking we probably didn't get that great a deal there. We're hoping the quality made the price worth buying there rather than from someone else in the souk. Our food tour with Morocccan Food Adventures in Marrakesh was probably the highlight of our time there. I can't remember our guide's name but he took us to such great places--it was delightful and we would recommend it to anyone. Our transfers between places were all great, everyone on time, and sending me texts the night before confirming. All the transfers were very professional and made everything happen so smoothly. I'm happy to say that early on my family wasn't sure it would be worth it to use a whole day in the car driving to the desert. But afterwards they said they couldn't believe they saw everything they saw and are so glad they went. It was stunning. The camel ride was longer than I understood it to be and was a little bit difficult and painful to stay on the saddle for some of the girls. But the ATV ride at sunset was beyond great. Our guides were terrific and the experience and views were spectacular. Thank you Anita, Espiritu, and KimKim for arranging such a memorable trip for the six of us!

Hotel Review

Eden Boutique Hotel

Boumalne Dades

this is one of the best hotels we've ever stayed at, anywhere in the world. Can't recommend it highly enough!

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Activity Reviews

Boumalne Dades to Merzouga Sunset Camel Ride via Tinerhir & Rissani

Portugal

camel ride was much appreciated but a bit uncomfortable for the women. The ATV ride at sunset was much much better!

Marrakech to Boumalne Dades via Ouarzazate

Portugal

Beautiful drive and amazing hotel -- the Eden --at the end

Marrakech Unseen: A Street Food Adventure

Marrakesh

don't miss this! it's the perfect way to see the souk and try Moroccan food--such a good tour!

4X4 Algarve Sunset Experience

Spain

don't miss this -- the view at sunset is spectacular and our guide so fun!

Douro Valley Excursion with Wine & Olive Oil Tastings & River Cruise

Porto

Telma was so so great! Loved her and all that we learned at the places we stopped. And the Douro was so gorgeous!

Sintra Heritage Hike: Hidden Secrets

Portugal

All my guides and chauffeur were all amazing. All the places I have seen in the history I have learned were incredible. Would recommend this to anyone.

My moms birthday trip was beyond what we expected. My mom wanted to travels to the Azores to experience where her grandparents had come from and Giorgia played a big role in creating a fabulous trip. She listened to all of the wants and needs for the trip and found the best tour guides on Sao Miguel...EVER!! Natacha and Vauchon were both with us for three days. The made the five of us traveling feel like part of their family and showed us all the amazing parts of Sao Miguel. We also did a walking food tour with a company called Hungry Whales and it was the right amount of sampling food and walking. The guides were very organized. The second island of Terceira we experienced a lovely town and beautiful winery. I can't wait to go back.

We had a wonderful visit to Portugal and a great experience planning our trip with Joao from Kimkim. I have to commend Rui for going above and beyond by spending more time than planned in providing us our visits between Lisbon and Porto, knowing he still had to drive back later from Porto than expected. He was so kind to care more about us than himself.
We also had a wonderful trip to the Duoro valley with Ricardo. Ricardo also went out of his way by stopping at a couple points of interest we missed in Porto due to the bad weather one of our nights there. Both he and Rui shared a lot of history with us and also chatted about all kinds of topics. So pleasant to be in their company.
Sandra our Tuk Tuk driver was also a lot of fun. And Pedro in Porto was a wealth of historical knowledge. Nuno also provided a nice day with a hike and lunch in Serra da Estrella. Our othertour guides in Lisbon, Evora and Lagos were also very nice and informative but I unfortunately do not remember their names.
All of our accomodations were very nice and everyone who met with us were prompt and pleasant people.
Joao checked in on us daily and responded to us promptly from the very beginning of planning our trip to even after we arrived back home to the US. Our trip felt very personal even when we were in very busy areas that many other tourists go. This helped to reduce a lot of stress.
I would definitely use Kimkim travel specialists again. They even included a few surprise treats along the way.

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Cascais Miragem

Cascais

I have to say the turkish bath and sauna spa at this hotel is fabulous. The room was spacious and the bed was so very comfortable.

Pousada da Serra da Estrela - Historic Hotel

Covilha

Beautiful location and views. So peaceful.

Authenticity & Character

The hotel is a remodeled TB sanitorium, kept to mimic the austerity of the buildings origin, but designed to provide you a very peaceful and scenic surrounding.

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Hotel Britania Art Deco

Lisbon

The staff here were very polite and pleasant. The art deco decor made for nice and peaceful surroundings, taking you back in time. I want to also give extra kudos to the gentleman from Brazil ( whose name eludes me- perhaps Joseph ) who made us espresso martinis and made us feel very welcome.

Authenticity & Character

Restored to the art deco vintage style it was originally built.

Location

Centrally located

Staff

Very pleasant and accomodating

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Seamless Discovery - The Ultimate Douro Valley Experience with Private Driver Service

Portugal

We enjoyed our experience int he Douro Valley with a winery tour and lunch followed by a private boat ride on the river. The Pachega winery was a very nice place and scenic location. They shared with us some lovely wines during our tasting. Our driver took us to beautiful look outs too along the way.

Quality of Experience

A great day

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Ricardo was a friendly and very accomodating driver

Transport

The van was clean and very comfortable

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Portugal

We had many amazing private tours on our trip, but I wanted to review this one because our driver Rui went above and beyond in providing us the chance to include Tomar on our way from Lisbon to Porto. This took a lot of extra time, and never once did he seem perturbed to have exceeded our 5 hour trip. He also suggested a restaurant in Tomar that was like being in the Taverna's of old. The Convent of Christ's church was beautiful. Amazing to imagine how it was built so long ago.

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For us personally I think I would have liked to tour Tomar instead of Obidos

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Rui was very accomodating and not just worried about his time

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Nice clean Mercedes van

João was always helpful and patient with us and all of guides friendly and knowledgeable with special shout- out to Ricardo who taught us a lot about life in Portugal .
Our one complaint was with apartments in Lisboa. There was no one there to check us in and we waited outside for at least a half an hour before someone contacted us by what’s App. Someone should have contacted us ahead of time with virtual check in and out procedures. Although apartments are nice and in great neighborhood they are not ideal for tourists because of these issues as well lack of parking for drop off: pick up.
Other minor complaint with room in Porto which was quite small for 2 people

The trip was well planned and well executed. It was a full schedule with a good variety of activities to see some of the highlights of Portugal, but also with enough unplanned/down time for us to explore and relax on our own. The guides were knowledgable and enjoyable company (special shout out to Claudia) and the arrangements were always on target. A highlight was the private tour, tasting and dinning at Pacheca vineyard which I am sure we could not have experienced on our own. Excellent experience across the board.

Hotel Review

Eurostars Porto Douro

Porto

Very nice room, excellent location, and a rooftop terrace with a view that can't be beat!

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Activity Review

Exploring the Art of Pastel de Nata on a A Hands-On Culinary Group Experience

Lisbon

Class was well done, a lot of fun, results were delicious, and I learned how to make Pastel de Nata. Looking forward to baking more soon!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

What a terrific trip. We had beautiful weather and a great itinerary. Pedro and his team had a very detailed schedule and the avenues to communicate worked extremely well. We had some mixed results with the guides. Our city guide in Lisbon on the second day was a little indifferent and unfortunately, the scheduled guide in Eveora had a sickness and we had a replacement who we were disappointed with. The drivers were excellent with kudos to Carlos, Ricardo and Ivo!

The accomodations were nice with the Miragem in Cascais being the best. I would rate after that one, Porto, Lisbon, Lagos and then Evora.

Driving the 2nd week worked well with only a little confusion leaving the car rental at the airport. Highlights include the 2 boat rides. Winery in Porto was OK, but, the second winery with lunch was excellent.

Thank you for all your assistance!

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Cascais Miragem

Cascais

Incredible views and very nice accommodations

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Cascade Wellness Resort

Lagos

Beautiful setting, but, looking a little tired. Needs some TLC

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MouraSuites Hotel

Largo da Porta de Moura, 7000-647 Évora, Portugal

Smaller hotel with parking that was confusing. Very nice staff.

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PortoBay Flores

Porto

Great location

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PortoBay Liberdade

Lisbon

Nice hotel with helpful staff

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Activity Reviews

Tickets to Pena Palace and Gardens

Portugal

Visiting the Pena Palace was a great experience despite it being crowded. The views from the palace were breathtaking. The guide, while knowledgeable, wasn't as personable, which slightly affected the experience.

Exclusive Panoramic Boat Tour to the Ponta da Piedade Caves

Portugal

The Exclusive Panoramic Boat Tour to the Ponta da Piedade Caves was fantastic. The views of the caves were impressive, and the whole experience was a major highlight of the trip.

Private Douro River Escape: 1-Hour Exclusive Cruise

Portugal

The Private Douro River Escape was a highlight of the trip. The boat ride provided picturesque views and was truly enjoyable. I'd highly recommend it to anyone visiting the area.

To Eat Suggestion: O Faroleiro

Portugal

We had lunch there as we drove back. Didn't know it was the same that we had for dinner the last night in Cascais. No one was at the restuarant and our we thought it was closed. Our uber dropped us off a quarter mile passed.

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What a beautiful country! Loved our trip to Portugal! Pedro set everything up perfectly and communicated with our group regularly during the trip. It was fun getting to know our wonderful drivers especially Carlos and Ricardo who gave us many tips. The guides were top notch-loved Claudia, Ricardo, and Catarina. Special memories include the Fado dinner in Alfama, the Pena palace in Sintra, the view of the bridges and river in Porto, and our visit to wine country in the Douro valley. Can’t wait to come back again for a visit!❤️

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Exceptional Trip to Portugal!

Our trip to Portugal, planned by Pedro, was absolutely wonderful from start to finish. His attention to detail was outstanding — every hotel, driver, and activity was perfectly arranged. The accommodations were excellent, comfortable, and in ideal locations. The drivers were punctual, professional, and friendly, making every transfer smooth and enjoyable.

What truly made the trip unforgettable were our amazing tour guides, each knowledgeable and engaging — especially João, who brought the history and culture of Portugal to life with such warmth and enthusiasm.

We couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Thank you, Pedro, for creating such a beautifully organized and memorable journey

Hotel Reviews

Grande Real Villa Italia

Cascais

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NH Collection Porto Batalha

Porto

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Cascade Wellness Resort

Lagos

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Heritage Avenida Liberdade

Lisboa

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Activity Reviews

Unveil the Fairytale Villa of Sintra with a Private Driver Service

Portugal

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Indulge in Elegance on a Guided Winery Tour Infused with Tastings and a Delicious Lunch

Portugal

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Private Douro River Escape: 1-Hour Exclusive Cruise

Portugal

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Seamless Discovery - The Ultimate Douro Valley Experience with Private Driver Service

Portugal

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The Flavors of Port Wine - Sip & Discover

Porto

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Porto's Historic Odyssey on a Private Walking Tour

Porto

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Authentic Portuguese Cooking Class – 3-Hour Small Group Experience in Lisbon

Portugal

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4-Hour Private Driver and Guide Tour of Belém with Jerónimos Monastery Visit

Lisbon

Joao was the absolute best

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Immerse Yourself in the Portuguese Culture by Experiencing a Fado Dinner

Portugal

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Private Transfer from your hotel to a unique Fado Experience

Portugal

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Lisbon's Historic Odyssey on a Private Walking Tour & Tastings

Lisbon

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To Eat Suggestion: Pinóquio

Lisbon

One of the best meals we ate in Portugal .

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Highlights include the Pintxos food tour, excellent guide and good food. We both liked Ainsa and the Pyrenees where we had a wonderful hike. The city walking tours were good we got to see a lot of Porto and Lisbon. The recommendations for the small towns like Aveiro which had cool Art Nouveau architecture were really interesting, Overall the lodging locations were ideal and the breakfasts were really good.

Hotel Reviews

MeraPrime Gold Design Hotel

Lisbon

Great location

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Costa D’Oiro Ambiance Village

8600-544

Far from everything and the bathroom was just a walled section a bit strange but there was access to a pool.

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Évora Olive Hotel

Évora

This to me was the best hotel great location, great food, just a wonderful hotel.

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Hotel Oslo Coimbra

Coimbra

Great breakfast and good location.

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Casa dos Lóios by Shiadu

Porto

Great location just very small and a very tight elevator.

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Unique

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El Rincón de Usana Zona Zero

Usana

Quite unique and very hospitable host with kitchen and hot tub just a bit far from Ainsa.

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Unique

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A little far from downtown

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Very hospitable

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Sercotel Codina

San Sebastian

The staff was really nice great breakfasts.

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A bit far from the beach

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Just very friendly

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Hotel Miró

Bilbao

Great location

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Clean comfortable

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Close to museum

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Activity Reviews

Explore Lisbon with a Local

Lisbon

The guide was a bit tough to hear and I found the your a bit to heavy on the dates and facts but he knew a lot.

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Secret Porto: Hidden Alleys and Stories

Porto

Well done

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San Sebastian Pintxo Experience

San Sebastián

Excellent, fun, and tasty, great group of people.

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