Laure and Mark, USA, September 2016

“Hi Cristina, Mark wrote you a great review on trip advisor, but I also wanted you to know what a wonderful trip we had! You worked with us in planning the best trip we have ever been on! We enjoyed all the different places that we visited from Lisboa and Sintra and Oporto, to the castle villages and vineyards. We really loved staying at all of the Pestana properties. Our favorite one was the monastery in Guimaraes. We loved the building, the food, the grounds and the pool! The one in Belmont was amazing also and the Casa outside of Évora. We loved driving along the the Douro river valley and visiting the little villages and towns. We also loved the southern most point of Sagresh and it’s beautiful cliffs and gorgeous views of the ocean. We met many wonderful people of your country and heard their stories about their lives and their pride and stories of Portugal. The Chocolatier, Laura, in Castelo de Vide; the tour guide at Pacheco Vineyard, Rubin, a college student who gave us a tour of the church Santa Maria de Viseu, who later joined us for dinner; one of the employees at the Casa named Marta; a sheep herder up in the high mountains near Seia, and a cafe owner in Viseu who wouldn’t charge me for my salad because he didn’t have all the ingredients to make it just right; and the list goes on and on….. Of all the traveling we did, I would have to say that it was only the last day that was difficult. It was too much to drive 3 hours from the south into Lisbon, go to the hotel, return the rental car, pack and them get to the Fado dinner. We just couldn’t do it all and hated to miss the dinner, but we had heard it went on late into the night and we had to get up at 6 to get to our plane on time. We have told many people about Portugal Trails and what a good service you offer. We hope to come back again one day as we love your country and would like to visit some of the areas we didn’t get to explore. Again, thank you for all your help! In Gratitude, Laure and Mark Frank”

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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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