North Portugal

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fátima, Nazaré e Óbidos

Fátima, Nazaré and Óbidos: the religion and story nature

“The Lady of Fátima & the Miracle of the Sun”. . .
The story behind Fátima is very thrilling and thought-provoking.
Do you want to know?
Do you know who the Virgin Mary is, right? But have you heard about the Miracle of Fátima or the Miracle of the Sun? October 13, 1917 marked the last Maria apparition in Fatima, and the day in which thousands of people bore witness to the miracle of the dancing sun; a miracle that not only proved the validity of the Fatima Marian apparitions.
Visit the Sanctuary and its energy. Listen all the story tells and meet the locals, the place where the catholic celebrations are taking over. Allow you to feel the energy of this incredible peaceful place and placement.
This tour will be followed by a visit to nature connection in Nazaré city and beach. A place with old local traditions takes place, such as typical clothes, local foodies and a unique Atlantic Ocean view visited by surfers and people from all over the world.
Visit these two incredible spots in Portugal!

Full Itinerary

– Meeting point in Lisbon
– Visit the Fátima Sanctuary and listen about its happenings and stories
– Visit the new church of Fátima
– A walking tour through the local markets with a visit at the wax museum
– Drive from Fátima to Nazaré
– Lunch at the best fish local restaurant
– Visit the local fisherman’s, ladies, know about their costumes, habits, history and life stories
– Relax and enjoy a view at the Nazaré eye view beach point
– Calm walk near the Nazaré beach
– Visit the Medieval Castle Walls and streets in Óbidos and taste the local cherry licor ‘Ginginha’.
– Return back to your hotel

Transportation: Sedan

In the Private Tour we are going to use a Car or Van, depending on your needs and require, with 3 to 4 seats, very comfortable, clean and air conditioned.

If you want a specific car model or a 8 px seat van for a group of people, or even only an extra driver (don’t need to waste time on parking), just contact me for details and a quotation.

Travelers per tour

4 pax (pls inquiry for more people)

Duration

8 hours

Activity level

Moderate

Price

since 95,00€

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Starting time

8am-10am

Meeting Point

Airport, cruise port, hotel

Conditions

Car & walking tour

What's included?

Private guide / Private transportation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Douro Valley

Landscapes breathtaking in the enchanted Valley

The Douro Valley could as easily be called the enchanted valley, such is the beauty and magic that its landscapes offer.
In this tour I’ll show you this enchanted place, filled with breathtaking natural landscapes that interact with the men’s capacity to transform this rough land, into one of the most divine nectars in the world: Porto Wine.
While appreciating the gorgeous eye-view points as we call it “vistas”, cheers a P. Wine at the best local Vineyard and taste the tasty local food spot.
In 1756 Douro was created and nowadays is ranked as first demarcated wine region in the world; last but not the least in 2001 would also be considered a World Heritage Site.
Sharing the beautiful riverside setting overlooked by vast vineyards carved in terraces on the slopes of the steep hills, the landscape offers you soothes the senses and allows us to contemplate one of the most picturesque and scenic views in Europe.
Let me share with you the unforgettable Valley, considered one of the country’s crowned jewels.

Full Itinerary

– Pick-up at the Hotel
– Drive to Peso da Régua city at Douro Valley
– Stop for visiting the Miradouro (Panoramic Sightseeing over the Douro River)
– Welcome for a visit to a Quinta (Wine Estate) and learn all wine process and taste its Port Wine
– Drive from Peso da Régua to Pinhão Village through Road N-222 (Find out why it’s considered one of the best roads of the world)
– Lunch a local gastronomy or enjoy a gourmet experience at the Michelin star award restaurant near the river
– Visit to the historical and beautiful train station of Pinhão Village
– Enjoy a magnifique Rabelo boat trip for 1 hour through the Douro River
– Enjoy another Port Wine Tasting at one of the best Quintas & Vineyards in Douro Valley
– Stop at a new panoramic sightseeing over the Douro River
– Traveling back to your hotel

Transportation: Sedan

In the Private Tour we are going to use a Car or Van, depending on your needs and require, with 3 to 4 seats, very comfortable, clean and air conditioned.

If you want a specific car model or a 8 px seat van for a group of people, or even only an extra driver (don’t need to waste time on parking), just contact me for details and a quotation.

Travelers per tour

4 pax (pls inquiry for more people)

Duration

8 hours

Activity level

Moderate

Price

since 95,00€

}

Starting time

8am

Meeting Point

Airport, cruise port, hotel

Conditions

Car tour

What's included?

Private guide / Private transportation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Porto

Experience the city charm in an informal tour!

Let me share my beautiful city and locals’ hospitality!
Let’s appreciate together one of the most eclectic destinations in Europe with its diverse architecture: Medieval, Art Nouveau, Romanic, Baroque, surrounded by the Douro river and the Atlantic Ocean.
We’ll visit in a relaxed way the best Porto monuments and viewpoints while we taste some local snacks and take you a few memorable photos as a souvenir.

I’ll drive you by car through the river seaside at “Foz”.
We’ll lunch the best fish in my favorite cosy restaurant and learn why Matosinhos city is the fisherman’s beach for surfers.
We’ll taste our expresso at the best Porto beach terrace and enjoy a unique view and chill with the Atlantic Ocean.
Back to the city center we’ll feel the city center energy at the emblematic Ribeira Square near the river and we’ll have a pleasure toast and snacks at my Porto Wine Cellar election.
If we want as a plus, we can end our wonderful day with a dinner live show at the oldest house of Fado Music.

Full Itinerary

– Meet the Lions Fountain at Gomes Teixeira Square and its symbology
– Learn about the twins Carmo and Carmelitas Church
– Visit from outside the Lello Bookshop its architecture
– Inside visit the Clérigos Church and outside Tower
– Visit the Aliados and Liberty Square
– Learn about the beauty of the S. Bento Train Station
– Visit the Porto Cathedral
– Walk at the Luis I bridge
– Appreciate the Serra do Pilar Monastery and its city sight views
– Drive from Vila Nova de Gaia to the other river side, Porto
– Lunch the best fish and seafood
– Visit the gorgeous and elegant Stock Exchange Market Palace
– We will driving through the Douro river coast
– We’ll make a relaxing stop at the best Porto Beach Terrace
– We’ll stop for a walking near the Matosinhos Beach
– Panoramic view along the Atlantic ocean and the Douro River side tour with stop for a photo shooting spot

Transportation: Sedan

In the Private Tour we are going to use a Car or Van, depending on your needs and require, with 3 to 4 seats, very comfortable, clean and air conditioned.

If you want a specific car model or a 8 px seat van for a group of people, or even only an extra driver (don’t need to waste time on parking), just contact me for details and a quotation.

Travelers per tour

4 pax (pls inquiry for more people)

Duration

8 hours

Activity level

Moderate

Price

since 95,00€

}

Starting time

9am-10am

Meeting Point

Airport, cruise port, hotel

Conditions

Car & walking tour

What's included?

Private guide / Private transportation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The best of Porto

Discover The Best of Porto – Walking Tour

Discover the Porto must-sees all in a few hours or a day.
This is the best way to discover Porto attractions and all the most important hidden Gems in the city but also to share in a unique way other spots apart from the city center.
Porto is more than the downtown scene and typical tourist spots.
Join me in a unique drive tour where the Douro River meets the Atlantic Ocean, my special place for a sunset view with you. Launch the best fish with a Douro white wine in a family local restaurant followed by a walk at the beach.
You’ll be pleased with a photo shoot just for you if you want and share with you the most typical food in Porto.

Full Itinerary

– Meet the Lions Fountain at Gomes Teixeira Square and its symbology
– Learn about the twins Carmo and Carmelitas Church
– Walking tour inside the Clérigos Church and Tower
– Stop at Allies Avenue and Liberty Square
– Visit inside the S. Bento Train Station
– Visit the Sé, the Porto Cathedral from outside
– We’ll walk at through the Luis I bridge and enjoy the city landscape
– Stop to appreciate the Serra do Pilar Monastery and its city sight views
– If tickets available, visit the gorgeous and elegant Stock Exchange Market Palace
– Relax and enjoy a view at the best Porto Beach Terrace
– Walk near the Matosinhos Beach
– Lunch at the best fish local restaurant
– Boat trip in Douro River or Tasting in a Port Wine Lodge
– Return back to your Hotel

Transportation: Sedan

In the Private Tour we are going to use a Car or Van, depending on your needs and require, with 3 to 4 seats, very comfortable, clean and air conditioned.

If you want a specific car model or a 8 px seat van for a group of people, or even only an extra driver (don’t need to waste time on parking), just contact me for details and a quotation.

Travelers per tour

4 pax (pls inquiry for more people)

Duration

4 hours

Activity level

Moderate

Price

since 95,00€

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Times

11am to 13 pm

Meeting Point

Airport, cruise port, hotel

Conditions

Walking tour

What's included?

Private guide / Private transportation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Braga & Guimarães

Medieval Atmosphere – History & Wine tasting

Discover and Guimarães, the charming and historic city, regarded as the birthplace of Portugal, known as “The Cradle of Portugal”.
Fall in love with this medieval place where everything starts. Appreciate the famous unique historic center – UNESCO World Heritage.
Visit the palace from the beginning of the 1420s, where Afonso, Count of Barcelos, lived. He was the illegitimate son of John I and his line would occupy this imposing Burgundian-style residence for the next 200 years.
Feel Braga city, the third largest city of Portugal is one of the most important Portuguese cities and one of the oldest Christian cities in the world (with more than 2. 000 years of history).
The Roman legacy is another of the attractive factors of Braga, often called ‘Portuguese Rome’, due to its origin in the Roman city of Bracara Augusta.
Discover is a city of huge beauty and rich heritage, which combines tradition with innovation, the memory of the youth, creativity to conservatism. Welcome to share these two Gems of Minho.

Full Itinerary

Guimarães:
– Meeting at any place in Porto
– We’ll drive to Guimarães city
– We’ll make a visit at the Guimarães Main Castle
– Enjoy a beautiful view in and outside the Palace of the Dukes of Braganza
– We would do a walking tour through the Historical Center city, Unesco World Heritage Site
– We’ll make a walk visit at the Toural Square, one of the most central and important city squares
– Visit the Nossa Senhora da Oliveira Square
– We will make a walking tour inside the Nossa Senhora da Oliveira Church

 

Braga:
– We’ll visit Bom Jesus Sanctuary
– Appreciate walking tour through the Historic City Center
– Stop at the Porta Nova Arch (city door)
– We will do a walking tour through the Ancient Episcopal Palace & appreciate the Santa Barbara Garden (sightseeing)
– We’ll go for a visit at the Braga Castle (sightseeing)
– We’ll entry for a visit at the Cathedral of Braga

Transportation: Sedan

In the Private Tour we are going to use a Car or Van, depending on your needs and require, with 3 to 4 seats, very comfortable, clean and air conditioned.

If you want a specific car model or a 8 px seat van for a group of people, or even only an extra driver (don’t need to waste time on parking), just contact me for details and a quotation.

Travelers per tour

4 pax (pls inquiry for more people)

Duration

8 hours

Activity level

Moderate

Price

since 95,00€

}

Starting time

8am-10am

Meeting Point

Airport, cruise port, hotel

Conditions

Car & walking tour

What's included?

Private guide / Private transportation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Aveiro

The Venice of Portugal

The called ‘Portuguese Venice’ is a charm.
Aveiro has beautiful beaches, typic buildings, great seafood restaurants and very pleasant river and sea sidewalks.
One of the postcards of Portugal, are the city colourful houses in Costa Nova, the beach area of the city. As the story goes, fishermen who lived in this region began to paint their homes so that they could be recognised from afar when they were returning from a trip from the high seas. The city center with the typical boats and canals are the perfect scenario for photos that have everything to rock your soul.
Take a ride in a moliceiro through the canals of Aveiro. Among the points of interest that the moliceiros pass through are the historic Art Nouveau buildings.
Visit the salt flats in Aveiro, as the salt is one of the most famous in the world. And production there is quite old, even older than the country itself. It’s a more than ideal place to get to know a salt pan.
Finally we’ll try the fresh seafood and the sweeties you’ll not forget.

Full Itinerary

– Pick up in Lisbon and drive to Aveiro
– Visit the Vista Alegre Porcelain & Crystal Museum
– Traveling in a moliceiro boat through the city canals
– Photographing the houses in Costa Nova
– Enjoy the Aveiro beach view
– Take the Art Nouveau route in a walk through the city
– Eat the famous Ovos Moles and other local sweeties
– Lunch daily fresh seafood or fish
– Stroll through the historic center of Aveiro
–  Return to your hotel in Lisbon

Transportation: Sedan

In the Private Tour we are going to use a Car or Van, depending on your needs and require, with 3 to 4 seats, very comfortable, clean and air conditioned.

If you want a specific car model or a 8 px seat van for a group of people, or even only an extra driver (don’t need to waste time on parking), just contact me for details and a quotation.

Travelers per tour

4 pax (pls inquiry for more people)

Duration

8 hours

Activity level

Moderate

Price

since 95,00€

}

Starting time

8am

Meeting Point

Airport, cruise port, hotel

Conditions

Walking tour

What's included?

Private guide / Private transportation