Pedro made Portugal come alive!
Portugal | Sep 16 - Sep 28, 2025

Susan
Susan C.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Sep 30, 2025

Pedro’ s attention to details and timely communications made for planning the itinerary and the day to day adventures in Portugal a joy! I loved the charm and friendliness of the Heritage Avenida Liberdade hotel in Lisbon and the elegant pampering at the Miragem in Cascais. Our walking tour guide in Lisbon, Margarita , was outstanding ! Our driver for the Sintra day and travels to Porto, Pepe, was absolutely the best. Ricardo, our driver to the Douro Valley and to Cascais was a close second. They both were incredibly knowledgeable about their country and so personable and fun! The highlights of the 12day trip for me were exploring the charming different villages and neighborhoods by wandering many miles in Lisbon and Porto, the Douro Valley’s incredible beauty and Obidos, Sintra and Cascais for their differences and charm. Exploring San Miguel in the Azores for a few days was also beautiful and the weather fantastic- next time there I might do private drivers as well . Pedro put together an amazing trip and I would highly recommend him- he deserves 5 + stars in my book. All the guides and drivers said they love working with him and I concur!

Hotel Reviews
Heritage Avenida Liberdade
Lisboa
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Cascais Miragem
Cascais
Location
I’m
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
NH Collection Porto Batalha
Porto
Location
Cleanliness & Comfort
Octant Ponta Delgada
Ponta Delgada, Portugal

Mirrors every where we’re a bit much

Location
Staff
A bit curt!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
The Flavors of Port Wine - Sip & Discover
The Flavors of Port Wine - Sip & Discover
Porto
Unveil the Fairytale Villa of Sintra with a Private Driver Service
Unveil the Fairytale Villa of Sintra with a Private Driver Service
Portugal

Crowded but beautiful

Guides, Drivers and Staff
lol
Lisbon's Historic Odyssey on a Private Walking Tour & Tastings
Lisbon's Historic Odyssey on a Private Walking Tour & Tastings
Lisbon
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Porto's Historic Odyssey on a Private Walking Tour
Porto's Historic Odyssey on a Private Walking Tour
Porto

Tour guide Sarah was did not pay attention to our slow pace

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

Don’t miss this trip

Quality of Experience
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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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
Quality of Experience
Uncover Ponta Delgada's Charms on a Private Guided Walking Tour
Uncover Ponta Delgada's Charms on a Private Guided Walking Tour
São Miguel Island
Local specialist: Pedro Luis
Pedro
Pedro Luis
Local specialist in Lisbon | Replied on Oct 01, 2025
Hey Susan,
Thank you so much for your thoughtful and detailed feedback! :)
It was truly a pleasure helping you plan your journey through Portugal and the Azores. I’m delighted to hear that you enjoyed the charm of Lisbon and Porto, the elegance of Cascais, and the natural beauty of the Douro Valley and San Miguel.
Exploring Portugal on foot is such a special way to truly connect with the culture and neighborhoods, and I’m glad those wandering days became some of your highlights. For your next...
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Hey Susan,
Thank you so much for your thoughtful and detailed feedback! :)
It was truly a pleasure helping you plan your journey through Portugal and the Azores. I’m delighted to hear that you enjoyed the charm of Lisbon and Porto, the elegance of Cascais, and the natural beauty of the Douro Valley and San Miguel.
Exploring Portugal on foot is such a special way to truly connect with the culture and neighborhoods, and I’m glad those wandering days became some of your highlights. For your next visit, we can absolutely arrange private drivers in the Azores to give you an even more seamless experience.
Thank you again for your generous recommendation and for trusting me with your travel plans.
Your friend in Portugal - Pedro