Portugal and Spain
Spain | Jul 2 - Jul 15, 2024

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Amy F.
Seattle, WA | Reviewed on Jul 16, 2024

Raquel did an amazing job organizing a trip that met all of our desires. Flawless transportation arrangements, wonderful hotel accommodations, guided tours. She found remote locations not travelled by most into the most beautiful places, esp the Picos de Europa national park in the Asturian mountains. Memorable to say the least! She kept to our budget overall, was responsive to inquiries leading up to the trip. My friend had used KimKim to travel to Europe with her wiener dog, and had such a wonderful experience she recommended them to me for my trip with my children to Portugal and Spain. No regrets!! Will definitely recommend them to anyone!!

Thank you Raquel and KimKim!!

Amy F., Montana

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Borges Chiado
Lisbon
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
The staff member checking us in was a bit rude. Maybe seemed more so as we were jet lagged and she seemed less than accommodating.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Legendary Porto Hotel
Porto
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Eurostars Araguaney
Santiago de Compostela
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Puebloastur Eco-Resort Wellness & Spa
Cofiño, Parres
Authenticity & Character
Outside absolutely beautiful, inside modern.
Location
The views were spectacular!! Location off of challenging narrow road for those driving if not used to this! Beautiful drive!!
Staff
Waiters seemed put off if we didn't finish our meals, offended? Lack of English skills may have interfered with communication. Came off a bit rude to us.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Soho BOutique Oviedo
Oviedo
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Catalonia Donosti
San Sebastián
Authenticity & Character
Fairly modern hotel. If expecting old world charm, may be a bit disappointed.
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Intur Palacio San Martin
Madrid
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Lisbon Petiscos & Wine Tour
Lisbon Petiscos & Wine Tour
Lisbon

Guide was very fun, energetic. Took us to great places in Lisbon to get a taste of the local cuisine. We were paired with a fun group of fellow Americans that enhanced the experience as well!

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Guided Tuk-Tuk Tour
Guided Tuk-Tuk Tour
Spain

Saw highlights of Lisbon that would have otherwise been hard to see with limited time in the city. Very friendly and knowledgable guide!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Get to know Porto by E-bike
Get to know Porto by E-bike
Porto

Flexible guide, originally booked for tour involving more hills. It was a very hot day and we opted to stay along the beach with tour thru largest park, etc. Very knowledgable guide, fun. Beautiful city. Wish we could have spent more time in Porto!

Quality of Experience
Guide, beauty of Porto.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Douro Valley Excursion with Wine & Olive Oil Tastings & River Cruise
Douro Valley Excursion with Wine & Olive Oil Tastings & River Cruise
Porto

A must do! Guide was super fun, knowledgable. Great wines, Ports in authentic locations. Wonderful lunch with a view! Duoro Valley extremely beautiful!!

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Pedro Sousa made this experience very fun!! Knowledgable, fun guide!! Good photographer of all clients!!
Transport
Privately Guided Visit of Santiago de Compostela
Privately Guided Visit of Santiago de Compostela
Santiago de Compostela

Guide very enthusiastic/ passionate about the city and it's history! Beautiful!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Discover Biarritz &. French Basque Country
Discover Biarritz &. French Basque Country
Spain

Saw alot of the Basque countryside, learned alot about it's history. Guide very knowledgable, fun. Gorgeous, wonderful food!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Day Excursion to Covadonga Lakes
Day Excursion to Covadonga Lakes
Spain

Amazing!! From the views to our guide, to a wonderful lunch!. The 3 mile hike was a must! Walked amongst all the cows with cow bells, the sound!!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
San Sebastian Pintxo Experience
San Sebastian Pintxo Experience
San Sebastián

Our guide, Esther, took us to the most amazing restaurants! Got to sample a wide variety of Pintxos, wines. She is very fun, knowledgable, made sure we had seats available for our excursion. Fun group of Australians enhanced our fun!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Raquel Aceituno
Raquel
Raquel Aceituno
Local specialist in Madrid | Replied on Jul 18, 2024

Hola Amy! Thank you so much for your detailed feedback and kind words 😍
It's amazing to hear you had a wonderful time with your family
I will pass your words onto to our local guides as they will be so happy to hear that they have contributed to a wonderful adventure. It was a real pleasure working with you making this possible and that it met your expectations 😊All the best , Raquel