Marisa Agulhas

Central location, great breakfast.

The captain was running behind, which was initially ok - we didn't mind waiting. But then our boat ride only lasted 40 minutes. We literally left the dock, did a short back and forth on the river, then came back to the dock. He gave us peanuts and one little glass of wine - he didn’t even offer to refill our glass, although he had opened up a new bottle of wine.

The tour of the winery was great, but we only had a couple tastings and then had to sit there for 30 minutes waiting for lunch. The lunch was in a crowded room with other tourists. It was very impersonal, and our waiter was very rude- probably because he was overwhelmed with the amount of people he had to serve at once.

Nice to have a private driver, but would have liked to see a little more than just going back and forth from the winery.

Food was great, but if you want to sit outside, best to just show up when it opens. (Reservations get seated inside.)

Great way to learn about Porto and get the lay of the land

Perfect place to try Porto special dishes

The Évora Olive Hotel was a fantastic experience. Although it's officially a four-star hotel, it felt just as magnificent as the others and was beautiful and comfortable. The only minor issue was the lack of tissues in the room, but the front desk provided them when asked. The staff was wonderful, and overall, it was a delightful stay despite that very trivial concern.

The Fado dinner experience was a mix of impressive Fado singing and a somewhat routine meal. The performance was wonderful and engaging, but the meal seemed a bit rushed. Overall, it's clear that the focus is on the singing rather than the food.

Our Lisbon wine tasting was enjoyable, but with similar activities on consecutive days in other locations, it felt a bit redundant. It was good, but considering the subsequent experiences in other locations, it wasn't necessary.

The private Douro River escape was truly special. The guides were fantastic, making the tour both informative and enjoyable. One guide was generous with his time, extending our tour significantly beyond what was planned, which added to the personal touch of this unforgettable experience.

The guided winery tour with tastings and a delicious lunch in Douro was a highlight of our trip! The meal we had was one of the best we experienced in Portugal. The staff was incredibly friendly and informative, and the overall experience was both elegant and memorable.

Ideal and tranquil location away from the fray, along the coast, with walking trails all along the cliffs, proximity to beaches, town, and unbelievable views. Staff was helpful and friendly and the breakfast buffet was unbelievable. Loved the spaciousness of our apartment, it was perfect for traveling with our two young adult daughters. We enjoyed the pool as well but wish we’d had more time for everything.

We loved this hotel and wish we had had more time here. The location was prime, with views of the ocean, we enjoyed great drinks at the bar, and the breakfast buffet and outdoor seating area were fantastic. The lobby is beautiful with a glass elevator, allowing you to see the amazing views on your ride up to your room.

This ended up being a fun tour but I would not recommend it for inexperienced bikers. Juliano arrived late and led us off on a tour of the city, going through red lights, roundabouts, narrow ramps, and cobblestone city streets, weaving around pedestrians. We headed along the shore, with some very strong wind and then up a sketchy boardwalk. He should have been checking in with us. I was not very comfortable and we were relieved no one got hurt.

This was one of the highlights of the trip. The grounds were lovely and we received a tour before the class started. Chef Ines was a great instructor, communicator and chef. We loved the interactive nature of the activity, and learning how to make a couple local dishes. Best of all was enjoying dinner in the picture perfect setting with phenomenal views.

The boat tour was incredible. We couldn’t believe how well the driver could get in and out of the caves and other tight areas. The scenery was amazing. The only downside is that we were told the wrong start time by Kimkim and so we lost out on ½ hour of the tour.

Views, food and service. Top notch!! One of my best dinners of the trip.

Joao was a fantastic guide who spoke great English. We thoroughly enjoyed seeing the Cathedral of Evora, the aqueduct, city, and the Chapel of the Bones. Definitely worth seeing!! So glad we spent a couple nights in Evora.

This boat cruise was okay. They arrived late, and therefore our trip left late and yet we ended ‘on time.’ The scenery was nice but nothing spectacular and my opinion is that seeing the valley from the road was better. We were served champagne and trail mix. I would probably skip this one.

Delicious lunch: very elegant and upscale. The wine flowed- maybe too much! - and we were grateful to have a driver for the way home. The valley is so beautiful and we were really glad to have spent the day seeing it.

Ivo began our evening with a short driving tour of Foz Do Duoro. The sunset boat cruise was stunning, with the boat to ourselves and a generous port tasting on the top deck. We loved our hostess, Karina, she could not have been sweeter. Both she and Ivo spoke fantastic English and were very personable.

Loved our tour. Andres was awesome. It was an in-depth glimpse of the city with the perspective of how different ethnic groups were treated in Porto. We saw so much of the city and learned a lot of history. He also shared lots of food recommendations with us.

We loved seeing the Pena Palace, the Cabo da Roca and Cascais. Carlos was a fabulous driver and gave us a great tour and service. Also is a very interesting person with a lot of knowledge about Portugal.

Fado was pretty good, not sure I’d do it again if the meal were a part of it. I’d prefer to only see the music and skip the dinner.

Margarita was super knowledgable and friendly. We felt that we saw a good portion of Lisbon and loved the Alfama area and its character. Was great to have a private tour for just our family.

Location, Location, Location. We walked to breakfast and dinner everyday. Clean and AC... definitely needed during the heat.

Wonderful hotel. Great service and food! The apartment we stayed in (713) was a little worn, but there was plenty of space and a great view of the pitch. We would come back.

The NH Hotel Porto Jardim was initially a bit of a letdown due to being placed in a very small room. However, after communicating the issue, the hotel promptly addressed it and upgraded us to a better room. Our specialist's promptness in resolving the mistake made up for the initial discomfort, and the rest of the stay was quite enjoyable.

Our guide, Claudia, was outstanding. She was knowledgeable and presented excellent historical references to what we were seeing.

The venue was very noisy for dinner, the food was so, so, and the service hap hazard. However the music and singing was wonderful.