Fantastic trip of a lifetime!
Portugal | Aug 28 - Sep 3, 2023

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Nikita B.
Edison, NJ | Reviewed on Sep 08, 2023

Carmen is FANTASTIC! My sister and I had so much fun on our Portugal trip. The excursions she had planned for us were phenomenal. All the guides were friendly and experts in their field which gave us a well-rounded experience. Carmen also checked on us from time to time via text messages and answered all our questions with patience and kindness. She was also able to make a last-minute change in our itinerary and handled it efficiently. All the hotels we stayed at were gorgeous and the staff were super helpful.

Hotel Reviews
Lisboa Prata Boutique Hotel
Lisboa

Central location with amazing history in the hotel itself. The staff is super helpful and kind. Loved the breakfast and the concept that it doesn't have specific timings like other hotels. You just let the staff know when to expect you in the mornings for breakfast and what you want, and they handle the rest.

Authenticity & Character
The archeological floor in the hotel is very nice- don't miss out!
Location
Very quick walk from the town center and right next to lot of good restaurants.
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Évora Olive Hotel
Evora

Comfy and spacious rooms. Walking distance from must see attractions of Evora. There is a pool (ice cold so beware!) and free parking in the underground section which is very convenient. Staff was very nice and accommodating.

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Marina Rio
Lagos

Convenient location, very walkable to number of activities. Extremely clean and spacious rooms. Staff is super friendly and helpful. Make sure to get a room facing the Marina!

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Activity Reviews
 Lisbon Roots, Food & Cultural Walk
Lisbon Roots, Food & Cultural Walk
Portugal

one word--- AMAZING!!! Our guide, Sophia was fantastic, she gave us insides of the history and introduced us to amazing food. It is a walking tour so make sure you have comfortable footwear and water.

Quality of Experience
Food
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Go West to Belém TukTuk Tour
Go West to Belém TukTuk Tour
Lisbon

Very fun and a must do in Lisbon! Our guide was funny and very informative.

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Fado Dinner Experience
Fado Dinner Experience
Lisbon

Fantastic food and atmosphere. Great evening spent with authentic Fado. Must do!

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Food
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Private Day Excursion: Sintra, Cascais & Estoril
Private Day Excursion: Sintra, Cascais & Estoril
Portugal

Get ready for a full day! it is a must do. Our guide Bernard was kind, patient and very knowledgeable. The transport vehicle is comfortable and even has Wi-Fi. 10/10 recommend!

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Privately Guided Visit of Évora
Privately Guided Visit of Évora
Portugal

Very informative tour of Evora! a must do. The chapel of bones is a must see. Beautiful town with lots of Gothic and Roman history.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Walking tour so make sure you have good shoes.
Algarve Kayaking Trip to Benagil Caves
Algarve Kayaking Trip to Benagil Caves
Portugal

A must do fun activity on the water!! Benagil Caves is magnificent. The guides Patrick and Sam were great. If you can't kayak don't worry you have a small lesson before going out on the water and there are always two guides with the group. The tour guides give you a brief history of the caves and how they were formed. They take you to other smaller caves as well, that's what sets this tour apart from the rest.

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Local specialist: Carmen Herranz
Carmen
Carmen Herranz
Local specialist in Madrid, Spain | Replied on Sep 08, 2023

Hi Nikita!
I am so happy to receive your detailed review! All your kind words are much appreciated, and I will pass to all in the Espríitu Travel team, the guides and all that we work alongside. It was such a pleasure working with you and Ankita on this special trip!

I wish you can visit us in the future to discover new destinations, such as the North of Spain, Morocco or Italy :)

Warmest regards,
Carmen