Portugal 21 Day Adventure
Portugal | Apr 17 - May 7, 2024

Greg
Greg H.
Seattle, WA | Reviewed on May 09, 2024

This was the first time we have traveled to Portugal and Spain and we wanted to have a very happy experience. We researched the Internet and various other travel documents and we found the tour company KimKim and how they focus on private tours that are tailor-made, and they use expertise and knowledge of people who actually live and work within the respective Countries. This was most important to us. A simple email initiated the process and we were delighted to make contact with Pedro our Portugal contact. Wow, how fun to have someone who listens, provides immediate responses and recommendations, and develops a plan that can be shared and discussed with travel companions. There were four people in our group and we all felt ownership in the travel plan that was developed. We booked a 21 day trip to Portugal that included a 3 day adventure to Seville, Spain.

Pedro and his working associates took the stress out of travel and provided us with opportunities to stay in Hotels that were centrally located, to have historical walking tours, to witness a Fado and Flamenco Dinner and Show, to have private wine tastings, to have Private Drivers that enabled us to visit wonderful locations throughout Portugal, to be on excursions of the Douro river and Lagos Grottos, and to have Portuguese foods at very nice restaurants. The weather was perfect and this really enhanced our trip of a lifetime!

Pedro always remained in constant communication with us using the electronic application called ‘WhatsApp’. This enabled us to always know the current plan; everything (and I do mean everything) was meticulously identified and always implemented to perfection. Our trip was a ‘5+ Star Day’ every day with many surprises along the way. Pedro made us feel welcome surprising us with a box of treats with a bottle of Port Wine at the hotel. Kind words were always expressed with immediate feedback which made every day special, and of course the use of knowledgeable people that really wanted to make our trip the best ever. Pedro and his associates did this to perfection!

Our Hotel accommodations were excellent. We stayed in Lisbon, Porto, Evora, Seville, and Lagos. Each stay included a very nice room, excellent breakfast, onsite bar and restaurant, and very professional staff.

Thank you goes to the many people we met along the way, who we now consider our Portugal Friends; private drivers, hotel staff, walking tour guides, Belem Tuk-Tuk driver, boat captains, and of course the wine tasting experts. A noteworthy ‘Job Well Done’ goes to Private Drivers Pepe and Helder; both really went out of their way to create lifetime memories. Also, a very special ‘Thank You and Job Well Done’ goes to Pedro, Joao, and their associated staff; YOU ARE THE BEST.

Your friends,
Greg & Nancy Hanson

Hotel Reviews
Corpo Santo Lisbon Historical Hotel
Lisboa

Perfect location with terrific hotel staff and accommodations.

Authenticity & Character
The best with character and charm
Location
Perfect location within easy walking distance major attractions
Staff
Very polite and most helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very clean and comfortable
PortoBay Hotel Teatro
Porto

Perfect location with terrific hotel staff and accommodations.

Authenticity & Character
Very nice
Location
Great location within walking distance to all key parts of the City
Staff
Polite, helpful, and knowledgeable
Cleanliness & Comfort
Clean room and very comfortable
Évora Olive Hotel
Evora

The best of Evora. Very nice and within walking distance of all key locations.

Authenticity & Character
The best of Evora
Location
Within walking distance of all key locations and restaurants
Staff
Polite and helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
The hotel is clean and comfortable. Great breakfast
H10 Casa de la Plata
Sevilla

Great location and within walking distance of key things to see and do

Authenticity & Character
Very nice with character
Location
Terrific location within walking distance of key things to see and do
Staff
Polite and helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
Clean and comfortable
Lagos Avenida Hotel
Lagos

Great location within walking distance of all key things to see and do

Authenticity & Character
Roof top bar was a great place to hangout and socialize with friends
Location
Within walking distance of restaurants, bars, and excursions
Staff
Polite and helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
Clean and comfortable
Tivoli Oriente Hotel
Lisbon

Great restaurant and close to the Lisbon Airport

Authenticity & Character
Very modern and terrific top floor bar
Location
Close to the Lisbon Airport
Staff
Polite and helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very clean and comfortable
Activity Reviews
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
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Lisbon's Historic Odyssey on a Private Walking Tour & Tastings
Lisbon's Historic Odyssey on a Private Walking Tour & Tastings
Lisbon
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

Simple amazing experience and dinner. A must do.

Quality of Experience
Amazing 5 Star experience
Food
Very good food and Wine.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Easy Taxi ride from Hotel
Transport
Easy Taxi ride from Hotel
Discovering Belém's Charm on a Tuk-Tuk Ride
Discovering Belém's Charm on a Tuk-Tuk Ride
Lisbon
Quality of Experience
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

Beautiful place with fast shuttle service from parking area

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Porto's Historic Odyssey on a Private Walking Tour
Porto's Historic Odyssey on a Private Walking Tour
Porto
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
The Flavors of Port Wine - Sip & Discover
The Flavors of Port Wine - Sip & Discover
Porto
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
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Step Back in Time with a Private Guided Tour of Évora and the Bones Chapel!
Step Back in Time with a Private Guided Tour of Évora and the Bones Chapel!
Évora
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Dinner with Flamenco Show in Seville
Dinner with Flamenco Show in Seville
Seville

Amazing. Great food with a terrific Flamenco Show

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
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

Exceptional experience

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
To Eat Suggestion: Tábua & Barro do Naldo
To Eat Suggestion: Tábua & Barro do Naldo
Évora
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Pedro Luis
Pedro
Pedro Luis
Local specialist in Lisbon | Replied on May 10, 2024

Dear Greg & Karen,
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review! I am thrilled to hear you had "5+ Star Day" every day while in Portugal! I had tons of fun putting together this fantastic trip.
Thank you once again for the support.
Your friend in Portugal - Pedro