A Great Way to See Portugal
Portugal | Mar 10 - Mar 17, 2023

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Paul Z.
Yarmouth, MA | Reviewed on Mar 23, 2023

We were very pleased with the trip planning and support Pedro provided us prior and during our recent trip to Portugal. We had an excellent experience in Portugal and found most of the itinerary interesting and fun. Most importantly our guides and drivers were all 5 stars++. Communication among all was excellent.

We stayed in Lisbon at the Tivoli a truly first-class hotel with a beautiful lobby and attentive well-trained staff. Our guide in Lisbon was Ricardo who showed us the beautiful city and took us to a number of spots for a better understanding of the city and what it has to offer. He made some very good recommendations as to other places to visit and shop.

Our only disappointment in Lisbon was the Fado performance. The food and wine were terrible and the performance okay. If this is something of interest to you, we suggest finding a restaurant with a good meal, and going to a Fado performance afterwards. There seemed to be a number of places offering this type of music.

Our trips to Sintra and back/forth to Porto were excellently guided by our driver Eduardo. We cannot say enough good things about him. He was knowledgeable, offered excellent suggestions as to things to see and do, and even made lunch reservations for us at places we had our best meals at.

In Porto we had a super guide in Tereza who showed us the city and provided the Gastronomic Tour. We enjoyed some decent food and a very good wine and port tasting. She also made suggestions as to other sites and shopping. With a tour, lunch and wine tasting, we skipped the Port tasting, and chose to explore the city. Our disappointment in Porto was the hotel Pestana Porto. It is understaffed, and a somewhat tired hotel. The location while having beautiful river views, is in a very touristy area with many bars and restaurants that produce noise well into the night.

Our tour of the Douro Valley was excellent. Our driver Luis has and encyclopedic knowledge of the area, and wineries. Our lunch, winery tour and tasting at Pacheca was very good and we had a wonderful day.

Lastly, in Cascasi, we stayed at Pestana Cascais which was a unique experience. The hotel is well run and was very enjoyable. Cascasi was a fun last stop at a beach resort prior to heading home.

We were very pleased with KimKim and Adventure Portugal and would highly recommend Pedro and team.

Hotel Reviews
Tivoli Avenida Liberdade Lisboa—A Leading Hotel of the World
Lisbon

Excellent in every way. The hotel is well staffed and they are well trained. The food was good to great and our entire experience there was 5 stars.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Like staying on the 5th Avenue of Lisbon.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Pestana Vintage Porto Hotel & World Heritage Site
Porto

Disappointing. Our room was tired, and the hotel is understaffed, and need training. While the location has beautiful views it is nearby restaurants and bars and very loud. Lastly, getting in and out of the hotel is a challenge given cars cannot pull up to the hotel but must park a block away.

Authenticity & Character
Odd decor for a hotel in the Historic District
Location
Staff
They tried, and high marks to Bruno who was juggling the front desk and playing bellman.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Pestana Cidadela Cascais
Cascais

We were able to stay in the historic castle part of the hotel. This was a unique experience. The staff is plentiful and well trained. Food was good and the location is beautiful.

Authenticity & Character
Nice use of the historic buildings.
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Lisbon's Historic Odyssey Walk
Lisbon's Historic Odyssey Walk
Lisbon

Ricardo was excellent.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Immerse Yourself in the Portuguese Culture by Experiencing a Fado Dinner
Immerse Yourself in the Portuguese Culture by Experiencing a Fado Dinner
Lisbon

Terrible food and wine.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Unveil the Fairytale Villa of Sintra with a Private Driver Service
Unveil the Fairytale Villa of Sintra with a Private Driver Service
Portugal

An amazing place well worth the visit.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Eduardo is a great drive and guide.
Transport
Exploring Porto's Rich History on an Exclusive Gastronomic Tour Through Time
Exploring Porto's Rich History on an Exclusive Gastronomic Tour Through Time
Porto

Tereza was fantastic and we greatly enjoyed her company and knowledge.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Seamless Discovery - The Ultimate Douro Valley Experience with Private Driver Service from Porto
Seamless Discovery - The Ultimate Douro Valley Experience with Private Driver Service from Porto
Portugal

An excellent day. Luis was a super guide/driver.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Scenic Voyage along the Douro River aboard an Exclusive Boat
Scenic Voyage along the Douro River aboard an Exclusive Boat
Portugal

We had a beautiful spring day and we had a smaller private boat. Our driver was friendly and knowledgeable. It is an hour ride which was just perfect.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Indulge in Elegance on a Guided Winery Tour Infused with Tastings and a Delicious Lunch
Indulge in Elegance on a Guided Winery Tour Infused with Tastings and a Delicious Lunch
Portugal

One of the highlights of our trip.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Pedro Luis
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Pedro Luis
Local specialist in Lisbon | Replied on Mar 23, 2023

Hey Paul,
Thank you for your message and feedback!
I am very happy to hear that you really enjoyed your time in Portugal and that you would highly recommend us.
We would love to welcome your friends and family in the future and we will make sure to revisit the unit in Porto.
Thank you once again,
Your friend in Portugal - Pedro