We spent 8 wonderful days in Portugal. It was...
Portugal | Oct 8 - Oct 15, 2026

Judy
Judy G.
Seattle, WA | Reviewed on Oct 22, 2026

We spent 8 wonderful days in Portugal. It was enjoyable learning about Porto and the history of the city. Our tour of the port winery Sandeman was very interesting and the Port wine was very good. We visited the Douro Valley and the rolling hills of the vineyards were beautiful. We had a wonderful lunch and wine tasting was delicious.
The second part of our trip was in Lisbon. We had a great walking tour and learned more history. We saw some amazing surfers at the beach and also went to the magical city of Sintra. Thank you João for arranging this great trip in Portugal.

Hotel Review
Hotel Britania Art Deco
Lisbon
Activity Reviews
Porto's Historic Odyssey on a Private Walking Tour
Porto's Historic Odyssey on a Private Walking Tour
Porto

We enjoyed this city tour. We learned a lot about Porto's history.

Seamless Discovery - The Ultimate Douro Valley Experience with Private Driver Service
Seamless Discovery - The Ultimate Douro Valley Experience with Private Driver Service
Portugal

This was a great day! The Douro Valley is beautiful. We enjoyed our wine tasting experience.

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

This was a great day! The lunch was delicious. And after lunch we enjoyed having our personal wine with regular and port wines.

Quality of Experience
The Flavors of Port Wine - Sip & Discover
The Flavors of Port Wine - Sip & Discover
Porto

We enjoyed the tour of the winery. I knew nothing about port wine and enjoyed the wine tasting along with the cheese board we had with it.

Quality of Experience
The extra cheese board was a great addition.
Immerse Yourself in the Portuguese Culture by Experiencing a Fado Dinner
Immerse Yourself in the Portuguese Culture by Experiencing a Fado Dinner
Portugal

We weren't really sure if we would enjoy this but I'm glad we went. The food was fine. Not the best but not bad either. I enjoyed watching and listening to the music.

Local specialist: João Branco
João
João Branco
Local specialist in Lisbon | Replied on Oct 26, 2026
Dear Judy, Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience. It truly means a lot to me. I’m delighted to hear that you enjoyed both Porto and Lisbon, and that highlights such as the Sandeman visit, the Douro Valley, Sintra, and the walking tours made your trip special. Portugal has so much history, culture, and beauty to offer, and I’m glad you were able to experience so many different sides of it. It was a pleasure helping plan your journey, and I... Read more

Dear Judy,

Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience. It truly means a lot to me.

I’m delighted to hear that you enjoyed both Porto and Lisbon, and that highlights such as the Sandeman visit, the Douro Valley, Sintra, and the walking tours made your trip special. Portugal has so much history, culture, and beauty to offer, and I’m glad you were able to experience so many different sides of it.

It was a pleasure helping plan your journey, and I hope the wonderful memories of Portugal stay with you for many years to come. We would love to welcome you back someday, as there is still so much more to discover!

Thank you again for traveling with us.

Your friend in Portugal - João