Eight days in Portugal
Portugal
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Nov 18 - Nov 25, 2025
We had a wonderful journey through central Portugal. Our guide, Joao was helpful and personable. He managed to massage our available days into an interesting and active, yet relaxing itinerary. His hotel choices and transportation facilitation really made the trip easy. He is a font of local knowledge, and his command of Portuguese history, geography and culture made our trip even more rewarding. He was always ready to help with suggestions on WhatsApp when not available in person. We will surely reconnect with him on our next visit to Portugal.
Hotel Reviews
The location of this hotel is outstanding. There were two issues, one was a noise problem due to the city's scheduling of the holiday festivities around the hotel, I talked to the owner about it and he was very apologetic but there was nothing he could have done to fix it. The other issue was the construction going on in the lobby but it did not really inconvenience us. The breakfast buffet was fine, the room was well appointed and had nice views.
Stay here if you can, it's excellent. Staff were very helpful, room was cleand and cozy and the location was perfect for exploring the old town.
Great location, we did not have a view but it didn't matter, we spent the whole time exploring the lovely town. The breakfast was super.
This hotel was very comfortable and quiet. We had an interior room looking out on a plain courtyard. We were only there for a night because it was our last night and we had to transfer to the airport early so we missed breakfast, but the staff provided a nice breakfast in a bag to go. I loved this neighborhood, and would definitely stay here again.
Activity Review
Fascinating property. We enjoyed the tour and it was a good introduction to Portugal's Antejo wine region.
Thanks Ed! I had a great time with you too.
Hope to see you soon in the Bay Area :)