Above and beyond!!
Portugal
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May 19 - May 28, 2024
Wow! What an incredible trip from planning stages through the the last hours. Pedro spent a lot of time going back and forth via email and phone to ensure the trip was planned perfectly for our likes and our budget. He was beyond accommodating, extremely responsive and made it so easy!
All of our drivers were fantastic from the moment we got from the airport to Lisbon. What a beautiful city and we very much enjoyed our walking tour and the wine and cheese after. Fantastic way to see the city and learn about history/culture. On our third day we went to Sintra and explored the castle. Just the outside because we heard that’s the best part and it was very busy. So unbelievable and not to miss!! Now the town itself we didn’t spend much time in because of the crowds honestly. So many other great things to do and since we had a private driver he took us to small towns around the coast up to a great view to see Lisbon across the water. Carlos, our driver, went above and beyond to ensure we had a great day. One thing I forgot to mention is how great it was to get Pedro’s daily updates and texts. Even if we wanted to move something around a bit in terms of timing he made it happen without any worries. So quick to accommodate. And the restaurant recommendations were great too!!
On our way up to Porto we stopped in Obidos which is an absolute must see!! Honestly I would have stayed there for a night it was so adorable. We went also to Nazaré but no waves the day we were there. Porto was beautiful but much busier to us than Lisbon. But maybe because it was closer to the weekend. Our walking tour was good, not our fav part. But the meal they’re known for Fransisina at the place recommend was amazing!! We also loved Honest Greens there if you like healthy food,
Our trip to the Douro Valley was wonderful with a boat tour and the most amazing lunch at the winery. We did a port tour in Porto, but maybe I’d recommend if possible doing it in the valley instead. We had a lots of wine with our meal, so just couldn’t drink anymore 😂 A ton of eating and drinking for sure throughout the trip. The food is wonderful!!
We picked up our rental car very early the next day bd so glad we did. It only took us 4 1/2 hour to get to the Alagarve and we were enjoying the views and sun by 12:15. If you go to Portugal it’s a must!! Very beautiful and relaxing. Our boat tour through the grottoes was unbelievable. And our meal at Luca’s Rooftop recommended by Pedro was a highlight too! We loved walking from our hotel - Cascades along the coast and also stopped in small towns on our way back to Lisbon/Cascais. We had lunch at this amazing place where you were in the middle of a rock formation. Look up The Bodega or The Doll. Wow so awesome!!
We didn’t get to spend much time in Cascais, but definitely would recommend a night and a day or two. So quaint and we had an amazing last meal at a place we stumbled upon that’s Italian and it was worth the hour wait for sure.
On our way back to the airport we forgot to give our daughter’s their passports as we were going home and they were staying in Europe! What could have been a disaster was quickly rectified by Pedro and the driver drove back and hand delivered them to our girls. Above and beyond!!! Just like the service and our entire trip. I would highly recommend Pedro, Luis and Marisa to help plan your trip to Portugal. You will not regret it. The culture, people, sights, food —all of it—amazing! I’ve been all around the world and this is one of my fav places with a great first experience with Kim Kim! Will def use the service again!
Hotel Reviews
Clean, centrally located, great beds and AC.
Great location and very large space! Not America 5 stars but excellent. Would have liked more pool service like a resort in US to bring drinks, food, etc but really nice.
Activity Reviews
Must have the king prawns! Great service and view!
Sara was just ok, our tour guide. Personalities didn’t mesh as good.
Don’t miss!!!
Wow! Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that your trip was incredible from start to finish.
It is fantastic to know that you enjoyed your time in Lisbon, Sintra, and the various other locations, and that our drivers, especially Carlos, made your experience memorable. We are glad our daily updates and restaurant recommendations added to your enjoyment.
We are also pleased that we could assist with your daughters' passports and ensure everything... Read more