We loved our trip to Portugal. Pedro did a gr...
Portugal | Apr 14 - Apr 25, 2026

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Anita W.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Apr 26, 2026

We loved our trip to Portugal. Pedro did a great job of listening to our needs and planning an amazing Portugal experience for the four of us. Our drivers were exceptional. Carlos and Ricardo were especially informative, fun and flexible during our day long rides.
The boutique hotels were special. We feel in love with the Hotel Britania in Lisbon. This was a perfect place to begin our journey. We also loved the hotels in Lagos (beautiful view of ocean) and the Miragem in Cascais(lovely pool and spa). The breakfasts were delicious and the staffs at these hotels were friendly and helpful. The only hotel that disappointed us was the hotel in Porto, the Eurostar. This was not Pedro's fault as he had given us options and we chose to be on the river. This hotel was sterile feeling and not particularly welcoming.
The itinerary was perfect and we loved all places we visited. The tour guides, Silvia in Lisbon and Sarah in Porto, were excellent. Our day in the Douro Valley was magical and we are all still talking about the amazing food we had at our lunch at the winery.
We are home with amazing memories that will stay with us and loving the country and people of Portugal.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Britania Art Deco
Lisbon

This hotel is a real gem. The location was beautiful. The staff friendly and welcoming. The breakfasts delicious. We loved history and the art deco furnishings. One of the nicest boutique hotels we have ever stayed in.

Authenticity & Character
see above
Location
Staff
see above
Cleanliness & Comfort
Eurostars Porto Douro
Porto

While this hotel is right on the river, it feels very corporate and sterile in comparison to the other lovely hotels we stayed in while in Portugal.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Need to drive most places. Too far from town center.
Staff
Not welcoming at all in comparison to all the other places we stayed. Check in was rushed. Even charged extra for a bottle of water after the first day. Deck nice but glasses and plated from other guests left without being cleared away.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Everything! This was our choice since we wanted to be on the river and we made a mistake in asking to stay here.
Lagos Bay
Lagos

Wonderful staff. Very accommodating and friendly. Great location. Beautiful view. Delicious breakfasts.

Authenticity & Character
Very deceiving from entry. Once inside it is great. Nice, comfortable rooms with great views and lovely patios. So glad we stayed here.
Location
Right in the center of historical town. Walkable to everything.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Cascais Miragem
Cascais

We thought this was a wonderful hotel. All the comforts: great location, welcoming and friendly staff.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
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

Our day in the Douro Valley was absolutely magical. The winery we visited was the best wine tour we've ever been on, and the lunch there was incredible, probably one of the best meals of our trip. We had choices for our entrees, and all of them were accompanied by different wines. The scenery was beautiful, and our driver, Ricardo, made the experience even more enjoyable with his personal stories and history. It was a perfect day.

Lisbon's Historic Odyssey on a Private Walking Tour with Ginjinha & Pastel de Nata
Lisbon's Historic Odyssey on a Private Walking Tour with Ginjinha & Pastel de Nata
Lisbon

The private walking tour in Lisbon was fantastic. Sylvia, our guide, was very knowledgeable and provided us with so much information that was almost overwhelming—but in a good way. We almost rehired her for another tour because we wanted more. The tour was very well done, and trying Pastel de Nata was a highlight.

Local specialist: Pedro Luis
Pedro
Pedro Luis
Local specialist in Lisbon | Replied on May 01, 2026

Dear Anita,
Thank you so much for your kind words - I’m so happy to hear you had such a memorable trip.
It sounds like Portugal really worked its magic on you - exactly the kind of experience I aim to create!
Hope those memories (and flavors!) stay with you for a long time - and I would love to help you or your friends plan your next adventure to Portugal whenever you are ready.
Your friend in Portugal - Pedro