Incredible Portugal and Spain Trip!!
Portugal | Apr 27 - May 4, 2025

Samantha
Samantha K.
Coney Island, NY | Reviewed on May 07, 2025

Our trip to Portugal and Spain was incredible!! Marisa perfectly balanced the quality of each experience with the cost -- she found hotels that were both centrally-located and affordable, as well as tours that matched our desired interests in each city. We expressed to Marisa that we wanted to explore the local cuisine in each city, and she did an incredible job finding tours and shows that did exactly that! Marisa was also super responsive during the planning process and made it possible for us to plan this trip with only a few weeks notice. We are so grateful to Marisa for putting together our perfect trip!!

Hotel Reviews
AVANI Avenida da Liberdade
Lisbon

Excellent hotel!! It was centrally located in the shopping district and a quick 5-10 minute walk from most restaurants and the park. It was clean and had a very comfortable bed. Highly recommend!

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H10 Corregidor Boutique Hotel
Sevilla

Excellent hotel!! The location was absolutely perfect for exploring all of Seville. The bed was comfortable (though it was two twin beds pushed together, rather than one queen bed), and the hotel was very clean. Highly recommend!

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Cascade Wellness Resort
Lagos

Beautiful resort!! The hotel was clean, and the bed was super comfortable. The two pools were beautiful and perfect for lounging in the afternoon. The location was perfect -- it was a 15-minute walk to the beach (as most hotels are in Lagos), and a 30-minute walk from the downtown area (which was accessible via these peaceful walkways that connect to the piers and overlook the cliffs). Highly recommend!!

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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

Incredible tour of Sintra and the surrounding area of Lisbon! Our driver was super knowledgeable about both Lisbon and Sintra, and he knew all of the best spots to take us throughout the day. In addition to our tour of Sintra, he took us to a fantastic seafood restaurant for lunch that overlooked the ocean, as well as took us to a nearby beach town to walk around. We were able to see so much more than we anticipated!! Highly recommend this tour!!

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Lisbon's Historic Odyssey on a Private Walking Tour & Tastings
Lisbon's Historic Odyssey on a Private Walking Tour & Tastings
Lisbon

Great tour to learn more about Lisbon through a fairly quick walking tour. The tour ended with a short wine and cheese tasting that was lovely as well.

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Premium Dinner Accompanied by Authentic Fado Performance
Premium Dinner Accompanied by Authentic Fado Performance
Lisbon

Wonderful dinner and Fado experience!! It was the perfect blend of high-quality Portuguese food with the traditional Fado music experience.

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Flamenco Show in Seville
Flamenco Show in Seville
Seville

Great way to experience an authentic Flamenco show!

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Savor the Flavors of Seville: An Authentic Tapas Tour
Savor the Flavors of Seville: An Authentic Tapas Tour
Seville

Absolutely amazing tapas tour!! Our guide, Fernando, was super knowledgeable about Seville and made this tour so much fun! We were able to enjoy so many different tapas and wine tastings, as well as explore many restaurants that we otherwise would not have known about. Highly recommend!!

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Local specialist: Marisa Agulhas
Marisa
Marisa Agulhas
Local specialist in Lisbon | Replied on May 07, 2025

Dear Samantha,

Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m so glad to hear that you had such an amazing time in Portugal and Spain! It was a pleasure working with you to plan your trip, and I’m thrilled that everything - from the accommodations to experiences - was exactly what you were looking for.

It’s always my goal to create memorable and seamless trips, and I’m so happy it all came together for you. Obrigado!!
Your Friend in Portugal - Marisa