A Five-Star Experience: Wonders of Portugal: Culture, Coastlines & Islands
Portugal
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Apr 15 - Apr 24, 2026
The Portugal trip was everything that we'd hoped for. Each excursion/tour was special: the Porto wine/food walking tour was great fun, and our guide was very knowledgeable. Fatima was spiritual and beautiful. The castles, the parks, the serene mountain cities, the winery tours, the caves viewed from the catamaran, the all-day Monchique mountainside tour, the train to Lisbon. I was especially impressed with our guide, JP, on the all-day Monchique tour. He was fun, highly familiar with the flora and fauna of each area, and offered us stunning views and grand experiences.
All of our drivers were on time and helpful. Anita and KimKim were available as needed and very helpful. We complained a bit that the kayak-to-the-caves excursion became unavailable, but that was actually a gift in disguise. We actually preferred our beautiful catamaran/cave experience with 13 passengers and 6 crew members and observed the kayakers paddling hard and furious against the winds and waves. We uttered grateful words at how things turned out and loved the catamaran vs kayak experience.
The photos and comments that I posted daily on Facebook resulted in several of my traveling friends contacting me to know which travel company we worked with. I was happy to name KimKim and expound on the excellence of their work.
Thank you for everything; our trip was memorable.
Activity Reviews
Highly Recommended Great Guide Fascinating information Well organized SMALL GROUP - this was a huge benefit. We saw large groups parading down the streets behind a guide with an high-flying flag. No thank you. In small group tours, one gets to meet and enjoy others in the group. In small groups you can hear the guide and ask questions as they arise. It was all very enjoyable.
Relaxing river cruise with winetasting Breath-taking heights and winding roads Beautiful wineries and food Highly recommended
This was so much fun. We enjoyed a catamaran with just 13 guests and 6 crew members. The vista was beautiful, the food and drinks were excellent (I even tried the sardines). And the staff was extremely accommodating and fun.
