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Marisa Agulhas

Hello everyone! My name is Marisa and I am a lover for travelling.
My main goals is to know the most variety of cultures and take the Portuguese Tourism to another level! There is no better feeling than taking people to experience the beauty of each place.
Let´s enjoy this adventure together :)

What places and activities do you specialize in?

"Portuguese Mainland and Portuguese Islands (Açores e Madeira).
Specialized in Walking Tours, Boat Trips, Thematic Dinners, Winery Visits, Self Drive and Private Driver Trips."

How did you get involved in travel?

"Since I was a child I always had the opportunity to knew and explore a lot of places. I quickly realized that travelling is more than just "going" it´s about the experience and the feelings of each destination. I knew that I wanted to make travelling more than just an escape, but my goal in life!"

Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.

"It´s almost impossible for me to choose just one unique travel experience, but I can select New York for the power that I felt when I came home. The energy of the people and talent through the streets was the moment that I realized that I could to this for other people too. The inspiration that I felt followed me until today!"

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Recent trip reviews for Marisa

Portugal is Amazing!
Portugal | Oct 28 - Nov 10, 2024

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Stephanie N.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Nov 17, 2024

Across Portugal was fantastic! The tour groups they hired for us were all amazing! Everything went very smooth from planning to the day of.

Local specialist: Marisa Agulhas
Marisa
Marisa Agulhas
Local specialist in Lisbon | Replied on Nov 18, 2024

Dear Stephanie,

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that your experience exceeded your expectations. It’s our goal to ensure every part of your journey, from planning to the actual experience, goes smoothly, and we're so happy we could deliver that for you.

Thank you once again!
Marisa & Across Portugal Team

We had an amazing time visiting Lisbon, Lagos...
Portugal | Sep 27 - Oct 5, 2024

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Dana V.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Oct 10, 2024
We had an amazing time visiting Lisbon, Lagos & Cascais. The history, people & food were all spectacular. Highly recommend private driver Gold car services for day trip to Sintra. Nuno was great to spend the day with us. Marissa was in contact with us throughout the booking process & all suggestions and activities were spot on. It was great being able to keep in touch every day as she checked in each day to assure all was going smoothly. Any little request was addressed with the... Read more

We had an amazing time visiting Lisbon, Lagos & Cascais. The history, people & food were all spectacular. Highly recommend private driver Gold car services for day trip to Sintra. Nuno was great to spend the day with us. Marissa was in contact with us throughout the booking process & all suggestions and activities were spot on. It was great being able to keep in touch every day as she checked in each day to assure all was going smoothly. Any little request was addressed with the greatest efficiency. We could not have asked for more. We will definitely use Kim Kim again!

Hotel Reviews
Bairro Alto Hotel
Lisboa

Great location & amazing breakfast with city views. Staff was wonderful

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D. Manuel I - Charming Residence
Lagos
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Cascais Miragem
Cascais - Portugal
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Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Lisbon's Historic Odyssey on a Private Walking Tour & Tastings
Lisbon's Historic Odyssey on a Private Walking Tour & Tastings
Lisbon

Our guide as terrific. History & details walking all over the city, followed by the wine tasting. Overall great

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Explore Belém on a Scenic 2-Hour Tuk Tuk Tour
Explore Belém on a Scenic 2-Hour Tuk Tuk Tour
Lisbon

Great way to see Belem, monastery & the wonderful custard tarts!

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Unveil the Fairytale Villa of Sintra with a Private Driver Service
Unveil the Fairytale Villa of Sintra with a Private Driver Service
Portugal
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 Exclusive Panoramic Boat Tour to the Ponta da Piedade Caves
Exclusive Panoramic Boat Tour to the Ponta da Piedade Caves
Portugal

Beautiful way to see the caves & coast

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Visit: Cascais
Visit: Cascais
Portugal

Marissa suggested this stop. What a great town/ city. Love the mix of the charming town with the beach & coast.

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Local specialist: Marisa Agulhas
Marisa
Marisa Agulhas
Local specialist in Lisbon | Replied on Oct 11, 2024

Dear Dana,

Thank you for your lovely message :) It was an absolute pleasure to be part of making your trip to Portugal memorable. I’m thrilled to know you had such a fantastic time!!
Wishing you safe travels, and I hope to welcome you back to Portugal soon!

Warm regards,
Your friend in Portugal,
Marisa

Excellent Trip and Excellent service from the Kim-Kim team
Portugal | Sep 10 - Sep 23, 2024

Eveline
Eveline G.
Canada | Reviewed on Sep 24, 2024
We were very pleased with the walking tour in Lisbon (guide Ana was amazing), walking tour of Porto (guide Bernado was very good). Our driver for two of our day trips, Carlos was fantastic...very knowledgeable, information, professional and went out of his way to provide us service. We found the 2 hour Tuk Tuk tour to be too long and uncomfortable. Private Douro Valley boat trip and winery tour was excellent. Unfortunately, can't say the same for our driver as he was late on both ends of the... Read more

We were very pleased with the walking tour in Lisbon (guide Ana was amazing), walking tour of Porto (guide Bernado was very good). Our driver for two of our day trips, Carlos was fantastic...very knowledgeable, information, professional and went out of his way to provide us service. We found the 2 hour Tuk Tuk tour to be too long and uncomfortable. Private Douro Valley boat trip and winery tour was excellent. Unfortunately, can't say the same for our driver as he was late on both ends of the trip, not very professional and perhaps hung over.
Overall, it was an amazing trip and I would definitely use Kim Kim again for future trips.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Britania Art Deco
Lisboa

Great boutique hotel right in the city centre. Great room and breakfasts.

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Pestana Porto - A Brasileira
Porto

Great hotel in Porto city centre. The rooms were small but well equipped.

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USB ports in the room for easy recharging devices
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Évora Olive Hotel
Evora

Centrally located in the old city centre but due to road closures, it was difficult to get around by car. The beds were incredible hard and the pillows non-existant. The restaurant, bar and breakfasts were excellent. The pool and outdoor garden were excellent and nice quiet respite from the business of Evora.

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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
More pillows and USB charging ports in the rooms
Vila Galé Lagos
Lagos

Having a beautiful sea view room with a balcony was wonderful. The room was large and the beds comfortable. The pool and surrounding decks were amazing. Great poolside bar. Easy access to the ocean beach as well. Only complaint would be the dinner buffet. The food was mostly lukewarm and over cooked. We ate at the two other restaurants and this was much better than the buffet.

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Vila Galé Cascais
Cascais

Excellent location with easy walk to the historic city centre of Cascais. The room was large and we had a large, private balcony overlooking the pool and ocean.

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Activity Reviews
Unveil the Fairytale Villa of Sintra with a Private Driver Service
Unveil the Fairytale Villa of Sintra with a Private Driver Service
Portugal

Our driver Carlos definitely made this trip amazing. Pena Palace was beautiful and well worth it, but there are a lot of tourists making the viewing of the palace slow. The grounds are amazing. Our driver suggested we go to the National Palace in the centre of Sintra as it was much more interesting and not as busy. I am glad he suggested it as it was truly excellent. Carlos went out of his way and bought us some local treats of Sintra for the ride.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Carlos was professional, knowledgeable and able to give us suggestions on how to make the trip better.
Transport
The driver and the comfort of the vehicle
Porto's Historic Odyssey on a Private Walking Tour
Porto's Historic Odyssey on a Private Walking Tour
Porto

Our guide, Bernado was very knowledgeable about the different architecture and the history of historic Porto. Only issue was that he was very soft spoken and sometimes it was difficult to hear him, especially when in the old train station where there were many other large tours taking place

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

The entire day was very good with a boat tour and a winery visit included. However, our driver was late picking us up, said he was feeling under the weather. Later he mentioned that he was a wedding the night before and had little sleep. His driving was erratic and he again was late picking us up at the end of the day. First he blamed a car event taking place in the town and then later said he had been sleeping while we were on the winery tour.

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The car was comfortable, driver was not professional
Scenic Voyage along the Douro River aboard an Exclusive Boat
Scenic Voyage along the Douro River aboard an Exclusive Boat
Portugal

Great boat pilot and his guide. They both were very knowledgeable and engaging. What could beat cruising the river on a beautiful day, sipping on some sparkling wine?

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

Beautiful winery and a very delicious 3 course meal with wine pairings. The staff were excellent and the views outstanding. After lunch we had a winery tour with 4 tastings of various wines.

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Lisbon's Historic Odyssey Walk
Lisbon's Historic Odyssey Walk
Lisbon

Our guide, Ana was amazing. We learned so much about the history of Lisbon and Porto.

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Explore Belém on a Scenic 2-Hour Tuk Tuk Tour
Explore Belém on a Scenic 2-Hour Tuk Tuk Tour
Lisbon

Two hours in a Tuk Tuk to Belem was painful. Most of the trip is rushing thru traffic to get to Belem and then a quick tour around. Our guide was fine and we were able to stop and get the original Pasties de Nata.

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Immerse Yourself in the Portuguese Culture by Experiencing a Fado Dinner
Immerse Yourself in the Portuguese Culture by Experiencing a Fado Dinner
Lisbon

Enjoyable night out. The food was good and the fado singers were very talented.

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Took a taxi and the driver was rude and extremely reckless driver
 Exclusive Panoramic Boat Tour to the Ponta da Piedade Caves
Exclusive Panoramic Boat Tour to the Ponta da Piedade Caves
Portugal

Our boat pilot Marta and her guide were excellent. It was pretty rough but we never where worried because of Marta's skills. Because of the rough water, there was one cave she didn't go into but we appreciated her safety-minded attidtude. The rock faces and scenery were amazing and a must see in the Algarve.

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The Flavors of Port Wine - Sip & Discover
The Flavors of Port Wine - Sip & Discover
Porto

Interesting tour of Sandeman's winery. We learned a lot about Port and had excellent tastings after.

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Local specialist: Marisa Agulhas
Marisa
Marisa Agulhas
Local specialist in Lisbon | Replied on Sep 30, 2024

Dear Eveline, thank you so much for your kind feedback :)
I am really happy to know that you had a good time in Portugal!
It was great to have you traveling with us.
Thank you so much - Marisa & Across Portugal Team

Birthday Trip to Portugal with Girlfriends
Portugal | Jun 19 - Jun 28, 2024

Lisa
Lisa C.
Chester, PA | Reviewed on Jul 02, 2024
We had a wonderful, stress free trip to Portugal thanks to the KimKim team and Marisa and her team from Across Portugal! It was a birthday trip for 3 of us who have been friends for 35 years. All the details had been worked out, all we needed to do was to get our flight to Lisbon.
Marisa was in communication with us long before our trip with details and a potential itinerary. We had mentioned we would like 4 star hotels, a cooking class at a farm with beautiful ocean views, a walking...
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We had a wonderful, stress free trip to Portugal thanks to the KimKim team and Marisa and her team from Across Portugal! It was a birthday trip for 3 of us who have been friends for 35 years. All the details had been worked out, all we needed to do was to get our flight to Lisbon.
Marisa was in communication with us long before our trip with details and a potential itinerary. We had mentioned we would like 4 star hotels, a cooking class at a farm with beautiful ocean views, a walking tour with tastings of Lisbon, with guide Anna who was so knowledgeable about the history of Lisbon/ Portugal, plus she was fun to be with! (We had our own private tour).
She arranged all of that! Our hotels were beautiful! Especially the Vilagale, Lagos and the Miragem in Cascais was simply breathtaking. All our hotels were within walking distance of local restaurants and shopping. She even arranged a boat ride for us in the grottos with breathtaking views of the rock formations. All of our transfers were arranged, including a pick up from the airport. All our drivers were excellent, especially Carlos, whom we had twice.
We were able to communicate through What’s App anytime and always got a quick response.
We would definitely use KimKim again and give everyone 5 stars! Thank you for providing us with a memorable Portuguese vacation!
We chose KimKim because we wanted to do our own thing without going with a tour group. It worked out perfect for us!
Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Activity Reviews
Lisbon Walking Tour + Delicious Portuguese Flavours
Lisbon Walking Tour + Delicious Portuguese Flavours
Lisbon

Anna was the perfect tour guide! She was very knowledgeable about the history and we walked all over Lisbon. We ended with some wine tasting and local tastes of the area. Thank you Anna! It was fun meeting you!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
All excellent- especially Carlos!
Transport
The black metris vans were especially comfortable to travel in!
Discovering Belém's Charm on a Tuk-Tuk Ride
Discovering Belém's Charm on a Tuk-Tuk Ride
Lisbon

This was a very fun way to travel to Belém and see all the beautiful sights! A bit bumpy at times with the streets but still fun! Loved the warm custard!

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Unveil the Fairytale Villa of Sintra with a Private Driver Service
Unveil the Fairytale Villa of Sintra with a Private Driver Service
Portugal

Sintra is a town not to be missed! Our driver was very good and made sure we saw everything!

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Panoramic Boat to the Ponta da Piedade Grottoes
Panoramic Boat to the Ponta da Piedade Grottoes
Portugal

Blue Fleet took us on our boat ride to see the grottos. It lasted about an hour and the views were amazing! The water color and rock formations were unbelievably stunning! Marta was our captain and did a wonderful job!

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Immerse Yourself in the Portuguese Culture by Experiencing a Fado Dinner
Immerse Yourself in the Portuguese Culture by Experiencing a Fado Dinner
Lisbon

We had a wonderful experience with the Fado music/dinner. 2 different singers, but the same 2 guitar players. They were excellent! The meal was good, but I have had better beef. I think the fish is the food to order on the menu there. The wine and entertainment made up for it!

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Embark on a Flavorful Cooking Class with a Meal at the Farm
Embark on a Flavorful Cooking Class with a Meal at the Farm
Portugal

Loved this class! It was a bit of a drive from Lagos, but again with our excellent driver, it was not a problem. The host was very nice and took us on a tour of her farm/gardens. Then we went to the separate kitchen and had a cooking lesson where we could prepare our meal. After that, we went to a covered patio and had a fantastic meal that we prepared! The view was amazing! Great to meet other people from Ireland and other parts of the. US.

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Local specialist: Marisa Agulhas
Marisa
Marisa Agulhas
Local specialist in Lisbon | Replied on Jul 03, 2024

Hello Lisa,

Thank you so much once again for your amazing feedback :)
I am truly happy to know that you had a special time in Portugal - your pictures are wonderful!!
It was great to have you, Jeannette & Sylvia traveling with us!

Obrigado,
Your Friend in Portugal - Marisa

Kiwis is Portugal 2024....
Portugal | May 29 - Jun 10, 2024

Andrea
Andrea E.
Australia | Reviewed on Jun 16, 2024
We have just returned home to NZ following an amazing trip to Portugal, planned and organized by our amazing agent Marisa Agulhas -with KimKim.
Marisa was a pleasure to deal with, she listened to our ideas and time frame, then managed to put together a custom-made trip for the 3 of us - 10yr old, 40yr old and 77yr old kiwis. The tour plan was adjusted to meet our interests, pace and budget, all online with easy to follow prompts. A whatsapp group was formed prior to arrival with a couple...
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We have just returned home to NZ following an amazing trip to Portugal, planned and organized by our amazing agent Marisa Agulhas -with KimKim.
Marisa was a pleasure to deal with, she listened to our ideas and time frame, then managed to put together a custom-made trip for the 3 of us - 10yr old, 40yr old and 77yr old kiwis. The tour plan was adjusted to meet our interests, pace and budget, all online with easy to follow prompts. A whatsapp group was formed prior to arrival with a couple of Marisa's colleagues who kept themselves available 24hrs, and responded to all our questions/concerns very quickly. The accomodation chosen for us was comfortable, stylish and very central to what we were interested in. All the transport including car hire, private drivers, train and transfers were organized ahead of time, we had amazing guides hand picked for our adventures, so knowledgeable, patient and friendly. Our highlight was a trip to Sintra from Lisbon, we loved our guide Pedro who was happy to accommodate our interests and suggest options, all our guides were amazing with my 10yr old and elderly mum. We also really enjoyed our brief stay in Seville Spain, and the activities picked by Marisa, as well as a Flemenco show/dinner suggested by her colleague.
The level of Marisas availability, attention to detail and communication blew us away, I 100% recommend booking with her and KimKim for a seamless, interesting and fun experience!

Hotel Reviews
Vila Galé Lagos
Lagos

Great place to stay with kids, amazing pool, activities, and right across the road from the ocean! Comfortable beds, large rooms, lovely house keeping ladies. We loved the Italian restaurant by the pool, friendly waiters and delicious food.

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Location
Tucked out the way, but convenient to most things
Cleanliness & Comfort
Lovely linen, comfy beds, nice outlook, clean bathroom, housekeepers went thr extra mile
Pousada Palacio De Estoi—Monument Hotel & SLH
Faro
Authenticity & Character
Beautiful historical palace, oozing with character and class
Location
Staff
Friendly staff, courteous and accommodating
Cleanliness & Comfort
PortoBay Hotel Teatro
Porto

Loved this hotel, welcoming, comfortable and enjoyed the personal touches the staff made to make us feel valued. Great location, comfy beds and beautiful linen.

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NH Collection Sevilla
Seville
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Hotel Lisboa Plaza
Lisboa
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Activity Reviews
Panoramic Boat to the Ponta da Piedade Grottoes
Panoramic Boat to the Ponta da Piedade Grottoes
Portugal

Great captain and guide on board, kept us safe on a choppy sea, but also made sure we got value for money. Friendly, English speaking and fun

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Lisbon's Historic Odyssey Walk
Lisbon's Historic Odyssey Walk
Lisbon
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Tickets to Lello Bookshop
Tickets to Lello Bookshop
Porto
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Discovering Belém's Charm on a Tuk-Tuk Ride
Discovering Belém's Charm on a Tuk-Tuk Ride
Lisbon
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Unveil the Fairytale Villa of Sintra with a Private Driver Service
Unveil the Fairytale Villa of Sintra with a Private Driver Service
Portugal

We loved this day out, Pepe our driver was so friendly, knowledgeable patient and respectful. We were in safe hands, he was able to offer a range of activities, recommended places for lunch and extra spots of interests to suit our group. Loved Sintra!

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Pepe was amazing, so great with my 10yr old and elderly mother. v Very patient, knowledgeable and accommodating to our interests/needs
Transport
Very nice van, new Mercedes
Local specialist: Marisa Agulhas
Marisa
Marisa Agulhas
Local specialist in Lisbon | Replied on Jun 17, 2024

Dear Andrea,
Thank you so much for your kind words on our service and on your overall experience.
I am super happy to know you had a great time with your family :)
Thank you once again for your trust - Obrigado!!
Your Friend in Portugal - Marisa

Our "Portugal Awaits" vacation was amazing!
Portugal | May 17 - May 27, 2024

Phil
Phil R.
Pelham, AL | Reviewed on May 31, 2024
Our "Portugal Awaits" vacation was amazing thanks to all the detailed planning by Marisa. All services provided, including transportation, hotel locations and suggested places of interest, were extraordinary. Our drivers for the two all day excursions spoke excellent English, were extremely engaging and gave us additional insight into the Portuguese culture. Both shared recommendations for restaurants that turned about to be culinary adventures. The walking tour and Tuk-Tuk guides were... Read more

Our "Portugal Awaits" vacation was amazing thanks to all the detailed planning by Marisa. All services provided, including transportation, hotel locations and suggested places of interest, were extraordinary. Our drivers for the two all day excursions spoke excellent English, were extremely engaging and gave us additional insight into the Portuguese culture. Both shared recommendations for restaurants that turned about to be culinary adventures. The walking tour and Tuk-Tuk guides were very friendly and made Portuguese history entertaining.
Home Cooking Lisbon was first class fun! The instructor, Ines, made us feel comfortable while cooking dishes foreign to us and the results were delicious!
We greatly appreciated Marisa's advice not to have a rental car, but utilize train transportation which provided a more relaxing and pleasurable experience.

Hotel Reviews
PortoBay Marquês
Lisbon
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NH Hotel Porto Jardim
Porto
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Local specialist: Marisa Agulhas
Marisa
Marisa Agulhas
Local specialist in Lisbon | Replied on May 31, 2024

Dear Phil,
I am so happy to know that you had a wonderful experience with your family in my beautiful country - it was a pleasure to have you here!
Looking forward to welcome your family and friends in Portugal again in the future.
Your friend in Portugal - Marisa

Had the most memorable time
Portugal | Oct 22 - Oct 31, 2023

ALAKANANDA
ALAKANANDA D.
India | Reviewed on May 26, 2024

Had the most memorable time

Local specialist: Marisa Agulhas
Marisa
Marisa Agulhas
Local specialist in Lisbon | Replied on May 31, 2024

Dear Alakananda,
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review! I am thrilled to hear you had a memorable time while in Portugal!
Thank you once again for the support.
Your friend in Portugal - Marisa

Marisa was incredible to work with!
Portugal | Apr 23 - May 3, 2024

Madison
Madison T.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on May 05, 2024
Marisa was incredible to work with! We really appreciated how thoughtfully and intentionally she planned our stays at three different hotels across the island. She recommended delicious restaurants and beautiful hotels. Also, she quickly rescheduled one of our excursions at the last minute due to my screw-up. Marisa and her team sent a bottle of champagne and dessert to our hotel room after dinner on our anniversary! I couldn't recommend her more. Thank you so much, Marisa! Read more

Marisa was incredible to work with! We really appreciated how thoughtfully and intentionally she planned our stays at three different hotels across the island. She recommended delicious restaurants and beautiful hotels. Also, she quickly rescheduled one of our excursions at the last minute due to my screw-up. Marisa and her team sent a bottle of champagne and dessert to our hotel room after dinner on our anniversary! I couldn't recommend her more. Thank you so much, Marisa!

Hotel Reviews
Caloura Hotel Resort

The front desk staff was not friendly or welcoming, and the hotel was very hot, humid, and outdated. However, the views were beautiful.

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Octant Ponta Delgada
Ponta Delgada

I LOVED this hotel! Beautiful modern interiors, Class A amenities, friendly staff, gorgeous views, large and comfortable rooms, delicious food and wine, etc. We enjoyed getting drinks at the rooftop bar by the pool and had a great experience at the luxury spa. 12/10 would recommend.

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Terra Nostra Garden Hotel
Furnas
Authenticity & Character
Location
The hotel backs up to the Parque Terra Nostra and all hotel guests have free access to visit the park and hot springs. It was beautiful!
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
To Eat Suggestion:  Santa Barbara Eco Resort
To Eat Suggestion: Santa Barbara Eco Resort
Portugal

The food was phenomenal

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To Eat Suggestion:  Tã Gente
To Eat Suggestion: Tã Gente
Portugal

Good food and fun drinks with outdoor seating downtown.

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Exploring the Majesty of the Seas on a Group Whale Watching Experience
Exploring the Majesty of the Seas on a Group Whale Watching Experience
Portugal

So glad we booked a whale watching trip! We saw dolphins, orcas, and 3 giant Sei whales. So cool!

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Local specialist: Marisa Agulhas
Marisa
Marisa Agulhas
Local specialist in Lisbon | Replied on May 06, 2024

Hello Madison,

Thank you so much for your kind words and time to share your experience while in Portugal.
I really hope you have the chance to come to our Mainland and celebrate another special anniversary with us!!

Thank you so much :)
Your friend in Portugal - Marisa

All the guides were knowledgeable and wonderf...
Portugal | Dec 23 - Jan 1, 2024

gurdarshan
gurdarshan s.
Canada | Reviewed on Jan 03, 2024
All the guides were knowledgeable and wonderful people. People of Portugal are very polite helpful. We were able to visit most of the historical places. Happy to visit Portugal History revisited Read more

All the guides were knowledgeable and wonderful people. People of Portugal are very polite helpful. We were able to visit most of the historical places. Happy to visit Portugal

History revisited

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Britania Art Deco
Lisboa

Best hotel for mature and laidback people. Best location and relaxing

Authenticity & Character
Vintage decor
Location
In heart of Lisbon and so far from any kind of traffic
Staff
Very sweet people
Cleanliness & Comfort
Yes
Porto Royal Bridges Hotel
Porto

If someone is looking for modern and stylish space in heart of porto. New concept. Best use of every inch of space

Authenticity & Character
Architecture
Location
You can walk to all and everything
Staff
Young and dynamic
Cleanliness & Comfort
It’s for young people. Mature people should avoid this hotel due to small size of rooms
Cascais Miragem
Cascais - Portugal

Great hotel at great location. We walked every night to have our dinner in downtown. Super market is very near. Train station is very close.

Authenticity & Character
The building and view. Classic room with very impressive balcony
Location
Every thing is so near
Staff
Very elegant
Cleanliness & Comfort
Clean and always smelling so fresh and natural
Activity Reviews
Lisbon's Historic Odyssey Walk
Lisbon's Historic Odyssey Walk
Lisbon

Great.

Quality of Experience
Very humble and kind people
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Well dressed knowledgeable elegant
Transport
Punctuality
Porto's Historic Odyssey on a Private Walking Tour
Porto's Historic Odyssey on a Private Walking Tour
Porto

It was very detailed

Quality of Experience
The guide
Transport
Private Cruise in the Picturesque city of Porto
Private Cruise in the Picturesque city of Porto
Porto

It was very pleasant and exciting

Quality of Experience
Karina and jorge
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Sincerity
Transport
Clean and high quality
Unraveling the Timeless Charms of Braga and Guimarães on a Tailored Expedition with a Private Driver
Unraveling the Timeless Charms of Braga and Guimarães on a Tailored Expedition with a Private Driver
Porto

Lot of history. If you are visiting Portugal please take few history lessons

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Unveil the Fairytale Villa of Sintra with a Private Driver Service
Unveil the Fairytale Villa of Sintra with a Private Driver Service
Portugal
Quality of Experience
Eduardo
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Marisa Agulhas
Marisa
Marisa Agulhas
Local specialist in Lisbon | Replied on Jan 04, 2024

Dear Gurdarshan, thank you so much for your kind feedback.
I am really happy to know that you had a good time in Portugal!
It was great to have you and Harmanderjit traveling with us.
Thank you so much - Marisa & Across Portugal Team

Our trip to Portugal was an experience of a lifetime!
Portugal | Nov 11 - Nov 19, 2023

Matt
Matt B.
Canada | Reviewed on Nov 22, 2023
Our trip to Portugal was an experience of a lifetime! We began in Lisbon and stayed at the Hotel Britania - a magnificent hotel. Our contact Marisa helped us to get an upgrade to this spot and it was so beautiful and historic. Located downtown just off Liberty it was perfect for us to get acclimated to Lisbon and the city. Highlights of Lisbon were definitely the Fado performance, a truly unique mix of food, music and ambiance. We did a day trip to Sintra and took in the beauty of the... Read more

Our trip to Portugal was an experience of a lifetime!

We began in Lisbon and stayed at the Hotel Britania - a magnificent hotel. Our contact Marisa helped us to get an upgrade to this spot and it was so beautiful and historic. Located downtown just off Liberty it was perfect for us to get acclimated to Lisbon and the city.

Highlights of Lisbon were definitely the Fado performance, a truly unique mix of food, music and ambiance. We did a day trip to Sintra and took in the beauty of the mountain and castles. We also quite enjoyed our walking tour with Pedro who taught us about the history of Lisbon and gave us some tips on how to get around the city, also ensured we were set with the appropriate train details to get to Sintra

We then visited Porto and our driver Pepe was incredibly helpful and nice. He taught us a lot about the different stops we made along the way and gave some tips about what we could do in Porto. He provided amazing recommendations for restaurants and the sight/view from Nazare was breathtaking.

The highlight of our time in Porto was a trip to Douro Valley, our tour guide Jao was also fantastic and knew so much about the region and it's history. Douro Valley is a must see, absolutely incredible - we did a river tour and also visited Pacheca Winery for a delicious meal and wine tasting.

We then had a couple days in Cascais to enjoy some leisure, our hotel was right by the downtown area and made it very easy to check out local shops and restaurants.

Overall our experience was made by the people. This was the first time we used KimKim and will definitely do so again. Marisa and Jao were available at all times - as an example we misplaced our tickets to one of the tours and they were able to send them to us immediately. The overall kindness was apparent and the drivers/tour guides they connected us with were top notch.

Thanks for making this trip unique, fun, safe and magical!

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Vila Galé Cascais
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Hotel Britania Art Deco
Lisboa
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Porto Royal Bridges Hotel
Porto
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Lisbon Walking Tour + Delicious Portuguese Flavours
Lisbon Walking Tour + Delicious Portuguese Flavours
Lisbon
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Discovering Belém's Charm on a Tuk-Tuk Ride
Discovering Belém's Charm on a Tuk-Tuk Ride
Lisbon
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Guided Walking Tour to Sintra + Tickets to the Pena Palace
Guided Walking Tour to Sintra + Tickets to the Pena Palace
Portugal
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Immerse Yourself in the Portuguese Culture by Experiencing a Fado Dinner
Immerse Yourself in the Portuguese Culture by Experiencing a Fado Dinner
Lisbon
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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Porto's Historic Odyssey on a Private Walking Tour
Porto's Historic Odyssey on a Private Walking Tour
Porto
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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Tickets to Lello Bookshop
Tickets to Lello Bookshop
Porto
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The Flavors of Port Wine - Sip & Discover
The Flavors of Port Wine - Sip & Discover
Porto
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Seamless Discovery - The Ultimate Douro Valley Experience with Private Driver Service from Porto
Seamless Discovery - The Ultimate Douro Valley Experience with Private Driver Service from Porto
Portugal
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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Scenic Voyage along the Douro River aboard an Exclusive Boat
Scenic Voyage along the Douro River aboard an Exclusive Boat
Portugal
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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Indulge in Elegance on a Guided Winery Tour Infused with Tastings and a Delicious Lunch
Indulge in Elegance on a Guided Winery Tour Infused with Tastings and a Delicious Lunch
Portugal
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Local specialist: Marisa Agulhas
Marisa
Marisa Agulhas
Local specialist in Lisbon | Replied on Nov 22, 2023

Hello Matt!

I am so happy to know that you had an "experience of a lifetime" - we work everyday to achieve this :)
Your feedback means a looooot.

Thank you once again for your trust - Obrigado!!
Your friend in Portugal - Marisa