Impeccable service on our first trip to Portugal
Portugal | Jul 26 - Aug 4, 2025

Joanna
Joanna W.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Aug 06, 2025

I was truly impressed by the level of constant communication and attention to detail that Joao provided to our family for our trip. This was our first trip to Portugal. Beginning with the early planning and itinerary, I could tell this was going to be a professional and customized adventure. The excursions we went on, the wine tastings, the top notch hotels, the restaurant recommendations — all were excellent. We felt our family mattered again from the regular check-ins each day and availability. I would highly recommend this team. As long as other teams in different parts of the world would be as good as Joao, Diana, drivers Ricardo and Carlos…I would gladly return to Kim Kim and Across Portugal.

Hotel Reviews
Eurostars Porto Douro
Porto

Nice hotel, great buffet. Staff was friendly although one was a bit serious.

Authenticity & Character
Like more boutique hotels
Location
Close enough to the city center while remaining just far away enough for a nice quiet stay.
Staff
Can’t remember names. Most very nice
Cleanliness & Comfort
Bathroom very nice. Views of river pwere great
Belmar Spa & Beach Resort
Lagos

Really loved this hotel. Had I known how great it would be I would probably have preferred to stay longer here than in Lisbon.

Authenticity & Character
Loved the resort feel
Location
Great access to beach
Staff
Everyone accommodating and friendly
Cleanliness & Comfort
The bed was the only thing that wasn’t that comfortable but loved the apartment
Hotel Lisboa Plaza
Lisbon

Very nice classic hotel. I wasn’t as impressed as other hotels though and maybe it was because it was an older hotel. Would have preferred a hotel with a pool even if a small one.

Authenticity & Character
Felt like I was in downtown Lisbon, classic
Location
Close walking distance to downtown
Staff
Very accommodating, professional and friendly
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very nice although our room had a slight musty smell
Activity Reviews
Porto's Historic Odyssey on a Private Walking Tour
Porto's Historic Odyssey on a Private Walking Tour
Porto

Our guide Sara was super knowledgeable and took us to so many great places on the walking tour. Had we not done this, probably would not have ventured to all these parts.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Knowledgeable, nice, punctual
Transport
We just walked.
The Flavors of Port Wine - Sip & Discover
The Flavors of Port Wine - Sip & Discover
Porto

Learned a lot about the making of port wine. We were with many people though and when checking in they said we would have a cheese and maybe chocolate pairings but since we’re lumped with many others we were waiting for this. I had to ask and they finally brought us some cheeses.

Quality of Experience
Nice tour
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Didn’t seem to know/remember we had tastings.
Transport
Seamless Discovery - The Ultimate Douro Valley Experience with Private Driver Service
Seamless Discovery - The Ultimate Douro Valley Experience with Private Driver Service
Portugal

We loved this trip - the scenery, river boat trip and visit to Pacheca. Highly recommend.

Quality of Experience
Excellent overall
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our driver Ricardo was always amazing from the start. He was patient, stopped at places etc. all excursion staff excellent as well.
Transport
Pick up from hotel and dropped us off same place. Always reliable.
Private Douro River Escape: 1-Hour Exclusive Cruise
Private Douro River Escape: 1-Hour Exclusive Cruise
Portugal

Really fun boat tour with amazing views!

Quality of Experience
Private with wine to sip
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Friendly and knowledgeable
Transport
Ricardo always was great
Local specialist: João Branco
João
João Branco
Local specialist in Lisbon | Replied on Aug 06, 2025

Dear Joanna,

Thank you so much for your kind words. It was truly a pleasure to help plan your family’s first trip to Portugal! I’m thrilled to hear that everything from the itinerary to the daily experiences made the journey so special for you.

I’ll be sure to share your feedback with Diana, Ricardo, and Carlos as they’ll be so happy to hear it. We’d love to welcome you back anytime, and I hope your future travels with KimKim are just as memorable.
Your friend in Portugal - João