What a terrific trip. We had beautiful weath...
Portugal
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Oct 2 - Oct 15, 2025
What a terrific trip. We had beautiful weather and a great itinerary. Pedro and his team had a very detailed schedule and the avenues to communicate worked extremely well. We had some mixed results with the guides. Our city guide in Lisbon on the second day was a little indifferent and unfortunately, the scheduled guide in Eveora had a sickness and we had a replacement who we were disappointed with. The drivers were excellent with kudos to Carlos, Ricardo and Ivo!
The accomodations were nice with the Miragem in Cascais being the best. I would rate after that one, Porto, Lisbon, Lagos and then Evora.
Driving the 2nd week worked well with only a little confusion leaving the car rental at the airport. Highlights include the 2 boat rides. Winery in Porto was OK, but, the second winery with lunch was excellent.
Thank you for all your assistance!
Hotel Reviews
Nice hotel with helpful staff
Great location
Smaller hotel with parking that was confusing. Very nice staff.
Beautiful setting, but, looking a little tired. Needs some TLC
Incredible views and very nice accommodations
Activity Reviews
We had lunch there as we drove back. Didn't know it was the same that we had for dinner the last night in Cascais. No one was at the restuarant and our we thought it was closed. Our uber dropped us off a quarter mile passed.
The Private Douro River Escape was a highlight of the trip. The boat ride provided picturesque views and was truly enjoyable. I'd highly recommend it to anyone visiting the area.
The Exclusive Panoramic Boat Tour to the Ponta da Piedade Caves was fantastic. The views of the caves were impressive, and the whole experience was a major highlight of the trip.
Visiting the Pena Palace was a great experience despite it being crowded. The views from the palace were breathtaking. The guide, while knowledgeable, wasn't as personable, which slightly affected the experience.
Dear Fred,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share such thoughtful feedback.
I am delighter to hear the trip went so smoothly overall, with great weather, a well-paced itinerary, and top-notch drivers.
I hope we get the chance to plan your next adventure soon - with everything fine-tuned just the way you like it!
Your friend in Portugal - Pedro