Guest Reviews

Thank you so much.  We had a WONDERFUL time on our tour.  I think the highlight was our stay at Quinta de la Rosa.  Amazing property with great accommodations. 

We also really enjoyed the view on our second day.

João was an amazing driver.

Thank you for everything - we had a great time!

We honestly cannot say enough amazing things about our driver, Francisco! He was truly our favorite part of the day and he made sure everyone on the tour had an amazing time! Please send him our kudos - he's our favorite! :)

The whole trip was amazing. We loved our room. The staff there told us we had the best room in the Quinta. We appreciated you being able to range that for us. 

My favorite moment was the sailboat ride, second was the cooking class. The tasting and tour at Quinta das Carvalhas was our favorite winery experience of the trip.
 
Helder was wonderful. We loved having him as our driver. He was always prepared, gave us the overview of the day, and always escorted us as we went about. He was truly fantastic. Super friendly and so thoughtful.
 
We really appreciate all your timely communications and willingness to do more. I have not worked with a travel agent in a long time. You set a gold standard.
 
We will be back! Maybe with friends.

We are back home from our travels. We had a wonderful time in the the Douro. There were several highlights. The cooking class with the countess was amazing! What a delightful experience. All of the restaurants were exceptional. The meal at Ventozelo was outstanding, some of the best food I have had on a vacation. All of the wineries were wonderful. The stay at De la Rosa was good, The rooms are quite basic but the views are the best!.Gabriel was a wonderful and kind driver. We felt very safe at all times. I think everyone really enjoyed the trip. 

We had a wonderful time yesterday, thank you so much for your help planning our trip to the Douro Valley! The picnic lunch was perfect. Our group enjoyed it so much that we decided not to go on our cruise - we didn’t want to leave the vineyard! 

Gabriel was amazing and took good care of us. 

Thank you again! 

Our group thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Herdade do Sobroso. We were made to feel very welcome, and the itinerary was excellent. The entire staff was extremely professional and helped us choose the venue that best suited our needs right from the start. We have absolutely no complaints; on the contrary, we were very satisfied with all the services provided. Thank you very much for the excellent organization!

My entire group had an outstanding time. Our guide was knowledgeable and took great care of us. 

Thank you for everything,

We enjoyed the trip very much.

Accommodation at Quinta da La Rosa was beautiful, such a scenic place to stay and the staff were wonderful and very attentive. The meal and wine included was good. I would recommend this being on the first night as the tasting and picnic day 2 is plentiful for one day. 

All wine tours and tastings were good and the picnic at Quinta da Roeda was plentiful and very tasty. The wine tasting day at Bomfim and then Roeda was a really enjoyable day in beautiful surroundings.
We actually booked a taxi so we did not have to worry about driving after doing the tasting and drinking wine with the picnic. This is the one thing I think you should add in on this day. The taxis are plentiful, accommodating and relatively cheap.

Your relationship and communication with all your partners must be strong as everyone was expecting us and everything was ready and ran smoothly.
Your communications from the beginning of our enquiry to the end of our trip has been good and clear.

Many thanks Barbara and I am sure one day we will be back to the Douro Valley.

Many thanks 
Bernadette and Mark

Our journey was completely flawless, earning a perfect 5-star rating across every single category. From the initial planning and excellent customization of the itinerary to the top-tier hotel accommodations, service, and cultural excursions, everything was handled beautifully.

There were so many magical moments on this tour. A standout highlight was the amazing lunch we shared with the family, staff, and guests from Denmark at Quinta de Nápoles. We also absolutely loved our lunch and overall experience at Casa Viscondes da Várzea. The gastronomy and wine activities were truly special.

When asked for suggestions to improve, we can only speak to how wonderful our experience was thanks to Gonçalo. He was an extraordinary driver and guide. At just 23 years old, he is incredibly knowledgeable, personable, and engaging. He is truly wise beyond his years, and we loved spending these 2 days with him! We highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a first-class experience in Portugal.

We are highly satisfied with everything, from the assistance during planning and conception of the itinerary, to the level of customization of the itinerary. 

Gabriel, our driver, was exeptional, very knowledgeble and professional. I would definetely request him again. There is absolutely nothing to improve upon. Everything about this journey was first-class, including the food, lodging, vehicle, and our driver. We highly recommend their services!

Our tour with Luis was absolutely phenomenal! Luis was fantastic and very educational, and was a very good driver.
 
Our highlight was definitely the lunch at the end of the tour at Quinta Nápoles. Pedro and the staff at Niepoort were so accommodating and welcoming. The food was amazing, and the atmosphere was perfect. That meal is definitely one of the highlights, not just of the tour, but of our entire trip to Portugal thus far.
  
Thank you again for coordinating everything! We would definitely use you and your company again the next time we visit the region.

We enjoyed both locations of the tour. The highlight was the beauty of the region, one of the most beautiful areas I’ve ever been to. I appreciated the direction and ease of your tours. 

We had a wonderful experience throughout the tour. The lunch in the vineyard was truly amazing and definitely one of the highlights of the day.

We were very happy with the service, everyone was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. Our driver, João, was great and contributed to a smooth and pleasant day.
 

The driver and boat tour + winery guide - all had exceptional knowledge, and were so welcoming and friendly. Food and wine were delicious.

I wanted to let you know that all the activities you arranged worked perfectly. Everywhere we went, people were expecting us and welcomed us warmly. We had the best tables at both lunches, and the wine and Port tours were excellent. The Ferreira tour and tasting, as well as the Douro River boat tour, ended up being private, which made the experience even more special.

We had a wonderful time following the itinerary you created for us. Thank you for making our trip truly memorable.

The tour was magnificent!
Our driver was exceptional, always on time, courteous, knowledgeable, and professional in every way.

Both winery visits were wonderful, each offering a unique experience. We loved the first one. Anna was fantastic, the lunch was delicious, and the property was beautiful. The second winery was also a real highlight.

Thank you for planning a wonderful and memorable trip for us. 

 

We had a wonderful trip to Portugal and truly enjoyed discovering your country. Our favorite experiences were at Quinta do Crasto and Countess Maria, both unforgettable moments in the stunning Douro Valley.

 

The entire day was fantastic! I’ll be recommending your services to our friends who are planning to visit Portugal next year. The highlight was the beautiful scenery and the fantastic picnic lunch, truly unforgettable. 
Thank you for planning a fantastic day! 
 

The tour was fantastic. The drivers were extremely professional, and everything ran smoothly from start to finish. The highlight was definitely the last day at Quinta de Seixo, although we thoroughly enjoyed every part of the experience.
 

I would say the highlight of our Portugal wine tour was the cruise on the beautifully restored wooden boat, taking in the stunning vineyards lining the Douro.
This experience gave us a unique perspective on the beauty of this wine-growing region. We were also blown away by the food at DOC. The creativity and skill in crafting such a wonderful meal were an absolute treat. The service was outstanding as well.
A truly memorable lunch in a very underrated and underexplored wine region of the world. We look forward to returning one day.
I would also like to thank you personally for your organization and suggestions for our trip. Absolutely brilliant!

While we loved everything, including the amazing meals, if we had to pick just one highlight, then it would be the lunch with the Contessa! Gabriel was a wonderful driver, and we could not have asked for more.