Trip Review to Northern Italy and Portugal
Italy | Sep 18 - Sep 28, 2025

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Jim W.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Oct 05, 2025

The trip was fantastic and a big shout out to Beatriz on her coordination of the trip. Every guide and driver was always on time and did a great job during our visits to Northern Italy and Portugal. The hike in the Dolomites and the guided tour to the Douro Valley were two of the highlights of the trip. The choice of the hotels set up by Beatriz were perfect as well. Based on our experience with KimKim, I have recommended them to friends/family and we are working with KimKim on another trip in 2026.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Figl
Bolzano

The hotel was a great location and the staff was outstanding. Great breakfast. The one minor issue, the temperatures outside were warm and the hotel rooms just did not cool down and the rooms stayed warm for all of our traveling party, even during sleeping hours.

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Hotel Villa Malpensa
Vizzola Ticino

Vey nice hotel and recommend it if you need a hotel close to the airport.

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The Editory Garden Porto Hotel
Porto

The hotel was very nice and we would recommend it to others . Staff was very professional and breakfast was excellent.

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Dear Lisbon - Gallery House
Lisbon

The staff at this hotel was some of nicest people of any hotel we stayed at and would go out of their way to assist you. The rooms and beds were very nice. Breakfast was excellent as well.

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Location
Overall location was fine but for most activities in Lisbon it took 20+ minutes to get to many of the main areas and restaurants.
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Activity Reviews
Bolzano Street Food Experience
Bolzano Street Food Experience
Italy

Really enjoyed our guide and it was a great way to kick off our visit to Bolzano.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Culinary Highlights of Porto: Food Delights & Bolhão Market
Culinary Highlights of Porto: Food Delights & Bolhão Market
Porto

Our guide was excellent and recommend it to everyone visiting Porto.

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Food
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Secret Porto Walking Experience
Secret Porto Walking Experience
Porto

Our guide was excellent and we learned a lot about Porto and its history.

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Day Excursion to Douro Valley:  Wine Tasting & River Cruise
Day Excursion to Douro Valley: Wine Tasting & River Cruise
Porto

One of our highlights of the trip was the visit to the Douro Valley. Our guide did an outstanding job and always was making sure our experience was 1st class.

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Transport
Get to Know Lisbon with a Local
Get to Know Lisbon with a Local
Lisbon

Very informative tour and our guide did an excellent job. We learned a lot about the history of Lisbon and would recommend it to others.

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Dinner with Locals at a Local Home
Dinner with Locals at a Local Home
Lisbon

Our host did a very nice job and the food she prepared was excellent!

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Local specialist: Beatriz De Pablo Rocha
Beatriz
Beatriz De Pablo Rocha
Local specialist in Madrid | Replied on Oct 06, 2025

Hi Jim! Thanks so much for your kind note and the review! I’m really glad to hear the trip went so well and that you enjoyed everything we put together. It was such a pleasure working with you and helping plan a trip that felt just right. Wishing you a great KimKim trip next year! Best regards, Bea.