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Jeffrey & Janhavi, USA, December 2017

“Dear João, Our time in Portugal was totally Magical. We continue to bask in the glow of our memories. You and Portugal Trails added to our enjoyment of the country. There are so many memories to recall and thank you for your contribution. After 25 hours of travel time, it was so nice to be picked up at the airport and taken to our hotel. On both ends of the trip, the gentlemen who escorted us were friendly and informative. Your gift bag was such a nice touch. We look forward to tasting the gift of the Port very soon. And Thank You! again for purchasing the water for us. I know you made a special trip for us and at that point in our trip, we were very grateful to have what we needed and not have to go shopping. At the Hotel do Chiado, we were given the best room in the house. It was on the top floor and overlooked a street that was decorated with Christmas Lights. Here is a picture from our balcony: It was so delightful to look out upon this street each evening. In both Lisbon and Porto, the walking tour guides were both delightful and we were so glad to have them. We learned so much about Portugal from both of them. Each of them really added to our enjoyment of seeing and understanding the country. They also provided insight into the thinking and culture of the people within the country. Oh, and the Fado music and dinner was very enjoyable. We saw three different singers that night and each of their interpretations of the music was very good. And by the way, the food and the wine in Portugal was SO.O.O.O.O delicious. Even in the smallest restaurant, we were given good food and very good wine. It seemed the people of Portugal have great pride in their offerings. We were so grateful for the GPS. We couldn’t have gotten around without it. At one point, on our way to Navarre, it took us through the loveliest country road. It was so nice to see the farms that people tend and the soil that they work with. There was one, hilltop hotel we stayed at, I think it was the one at Guimaraes, where the decor of the room was so beautiful, I nearly cried when I saw it. There was such peace there. We loved touring the quieter roads of the country while in the in the Eastern mountains and enjoyed the vineyards of the Allentejo. Also, we enjoyed our tours at Churchill Port Cellar and the wine tour at Herded de Esporao. We learned so much at each of these tours and were treated well in both places. In fact, we were treated very well in all the places we went. While in Evora over the Christmas holiday, the front desk called around and found us restaurants to eat at. One of them, a very small place, was exceptionally good. Throughout our trip it seemed that all the restaurants were especially good, even the smallest ones. As I look through the Trail Guide provided by you, I realize there are so many things we didn’t see. The driver who took us to the airport said: “You didn’t see it all, so you will have to come back. See you next time.” I can’t say Thank You! enough for the gracious, thoughtful and thorough ways you took care of us on our first tour of Portugal. Your service made the trip easy, unique and memorable for us. We loved it. The people at your help line were very helpful and knowledgeable on the two occasions when we called. I will post a positive review on your website which you are welcome to quote. I have already posted a recommendation for Portugal Trails on Facebook, and will continue to recommend your service to friends and colleagues. Sincerely, Jeff & Janhavi”

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  • A solution for travelers who are looking for an affordable but still good quality tour. Our hand-picked basic accommodations are 3 star hotels or similar.


    Paying more than standard for better accommodation services to make sure you absolutely have a comfortable trip. You will stay in very good accommodation (4 star, some 3 star high end).


    Mostly first-class hotels, with impeccable services with personal care (5 star hotels, Pousadas, mixed with very charming rural accommodation in smaller towns where high end hotels might not be available). Perfect choice for having great value for money!



  • You will pick up the rental car at the nearest desk on the first day that you will be driving. You should return it on the second last day at the nearest desk to your hotel. With the rental car you have the freedom of choice of how much to do and see each of the travelling days, allowing you to access some of the hidden gems along the way between each location. We will also book transfers from the airport to the hotel on the day of your arrival and from the hotel to the airport on the day of your departure.


    Our English Speaking private driver will pick you up at your Hotel, tour with you, and take you back to your hotel. Our driver will ensure you have what you need to make the most of your time. You will be driven on an Air conditioned and very comfortable luxury vehicle. The driver would be at your service about 8 hours per day, within the kilometers and itinerary set. We will also book transfers from the airport to the hotel on the day of your arrival and from the hotel to the airport on the day of your departure.The private driver service costs around 400 Euros to 500 Euros per day. The final price will be calculated based on your specific itinerary.


    Our English Speaking private driver will pick you up at the train stations and take you to the hotels and vice versa (where service is needed or available). Where there are no trains available, buses will be used as an alternative. We will also book transfers from the airport to the hotel on the day of your arrival and from the hotel to the airport on the day of your departure.


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