The most magical vacation!
Portugal | Jul 1 - Jul 9, 2023

Carrie
Carrie N.
Mamaroneck, NY | Reviewed on Jul 10, 2023

Our family of 4 visited Portugal for 9 days to celebrate my husband and I 20th wedding anniversary and our advisor Joao planned THE MOST INCREDIBLE AND MAGICAL trip for us!
They customized our trip to for our family, the thoughtfulness and attention to detail was above and beyond! We felt like royalty with the amount of care, communication and thoughtfulness! Joao checked in with us a few times a day, he had our itinerary printed and sent to us via WhatsApp, he left a welcome gift at our first hotel with all things special to Portugal!

Activity Reviews
Unveil the Fairytale Villa of Sintra with a Private Driver Service
Unveil the Fairytale Villa of Sintra with a Private Driver Service
Portugal

This place was magical! Joao had us visit in the morning, and he had suggestions to visit in Sintra! I would t change a thing about this day!

Quality of Experience
Our driver Rui was an added bonus
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Cannot say enough great things about our driver Rui! He was knowledgeable and stayed with us to make sure we were settled before he left us to explore!
Transport
Lisbon's Historic Odyssey Walk
Lisbon's Historic Odyssey Walk
Lisbon

This was an amazing tour! Our guide Rita was so incredibly knowledgeable and shared so much of the history culture and food. She took us all over and we learned so much! Definitely a highlight of our trip!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Porto's Historic Odyssey on a Private Walking Tour
Porto's Historic Odyssey on a Private Walking Tour
Porto

Our guide Sara was amazing! She taught us so much about the history of this city, the cathedrals, the past conflicts of the kings! She taught us about the food and took us to a few of her favorite places! Highly recommend Sara!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Private Cruise in the Picturesque city of Porto
Private Cruise in the Picturesque city of Porto
Porto

This was an incredible night! The staff were so helpful, kind, and knowledgeable! They pointed out interesting and popular areas in Porto! And treated us to amazing wine!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Bike Tour in the Douro Valley
Bike Tour in the Douro Valley
Douro Valley

This was an amazing adventure! Pictures won't do this place justice! We rode all the way to the top to a small little village where we were able to get refreshments and ice cream which was perfect for the hot day! The Douro valley is magical!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Douro Valley Vineyard Delightful Lunch Experience
Douro Valley Vineyard Delightful Lunch Experience
Portugal

Magical Magical Magical!! Reta, the owner and her staff were amazing! This 200year old vineyard/ farm was so charming and special! The lunch was amazing and delicious and the wines we got to sample were also amazing! We ate lunch in the wine cellar and it was so intimate and special! They gave us a private tour of the vineyard and explained how the wine is made from vine to finish We cannot say enough great things about this day trip and experience!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Panoramic Boat to the Ponta da Piedade Grottoes
Panoramic Boat to the Ponta da Piedade Grottoes
Portugal

Perfect day to see the Algarves from the ocean!

Quality of Experience
The guides were hilarious and knowledgeable and made the experiment so fun!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
They were so fun!
Transport
Local specialist: João Branco
João
João Branco
Local specialist in Lisbon | Replied on Jul 16, 2023

Hello Carrie!
What a lovely feedback!!
I am super happy to know you had an amazing time with your family in Portugal!!! WOW :)
Those photos are incredible I have to say!
Thank you for allowing us to share what Portugal has to offer - it was an amazing journey!
Obrigado,
João & Across Portugal Team