Filipe Romão
I love to travel and host people from all over the world. I'm a foodie that enjoys meeting people and making friends!
Portugal is my passion and homeland, with so many back-roads and hidden gems besides the mainstream.
What places and activities do you specialize in?
"Luxury, Leisure, Religious, Nature, Golf, Food & Wine and Experiencial Tourism."
How did you get involved in travel?
"Travel is, above all, one of my passions! Been to many countries and have experienced a lot!"
Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.
"I'm a PADI certified Advanced Scubadiver and have dved in many places, but there were 2 great experiences in this field: my first dive, in Aruba, with the corals and tropical fish, and the most amazing live aboard in the Red Sea to dive with sharks, manta ray, fabolous ship-wrecks and wonderful coral reefs! Those were 7 amazing days!!"
Featured trips & expertise
Portugal in December: Travel Tips, Weather, and More
Christmas is coming and Portugal is in full festive swing, with brightly lit towns and cities, fairs popping up everywhere and parties on the agenda. Before the holidays arrive, however, it is a quiet month, ideal for exploring hotspots that get crowded in sunnier months and taking advantage of low-season deals.
Explore Portugal: Porto, Lisbon, & Madeira Island - 14 Days
This epic Portugal tour highlights two cosmopolitan cities and a stunning mid-Atlantic island—part of an autonomous region—known for its tropical foliage and eternal spring-like weather. You'll kick off in Porto, home of centuries-old wine production and colorful architecture along the Douro River. Then fly to Madeira Island for secluded beaches and untouristed villages waiting to be discovered. Last but not least is the friendly, up-and-coming capital of Lisbon—a striking city built on seven hills.
Best of Portugal: Lisbon, Porto, Douro Valley, & More - 14 Days
This exciting two-week itinerary combines cosmopolitan cities, medieval architecture, and spectacular beaches for a Portuguese trip of a lifetime. After exploring Lisbon with a local guide, you'll stay in the fairytale village of Sintra and the surf town of Nazaré. Then work your way north to UNESCO-listed Porto and its nearby wine region before heading to the university town of Évora. End the trip in pure bliss with some beach time in the western Algarve.
Lisbon & the Algarve - 7 Days
This weeklong itinerary covers Portugal's biggest metropolis and its southern coast for a city-beach combo that's hard to beat. Kick off in Europe's hottest capital—Lisbon—for a guided introduction to the 'City of Seven Hills', including nearby highlights like Sintra and Cascais. Then, take the train south for several days of glorious beach-hopping while based in a charming old city surrounded by stone walls: Lagos.
Lisbon, Porto & the Algarve - 10 Days
Experience three of Portugal's most iconic destinations on this 10-day trip starting in Lisbon where you'll tour ancient ruins, cobbled streets, and a UNESCO-listed village in the forested hills. Next, head north to Porto—famous for wine production and colorful architecture along the Douro River. The hardest decisions fall at the end where you can choose between spectacular beaches and white-washed villages in the Algarve.
Recent trip reviews for Filipe
Overall, our trip to Portugal was memorable! ... · Portugal - Sep 29 - Oct 4, 2019
Overall, our trip to Portugal was memorable! There were more positive things then negative. We loved the country, it's history, beauty and culture. All our local tour guides were friendly, knowledgeable, and very helpful. All the transfers were on time. However, there were a few things that were disappointing and that cost us some unexpected expenses, such as: one "free lunch" in Porto, that wasn't free; a "one hour Duro river cruise," that lasted only 45 minutes, and was not a tour-- it... read more