Lisbon Tours and Trips

I found the itinerary great, varied and great food & wine. I loved the history of Portugal, the language and the places visited. I was concerned that there was at least one person on the trip not fully physically capable of the walking, steps, cobbles, etc.

We enjoyed all the stops; Elvas the least. The high energy flamenco experience was terrific. The restaurant for the welcome dinner was a bit disappointing—all others were great! La Sagrada Familia and Alhambra were highlights. Valencia was a great surprise. Really enjoyed the paella experience. I have 1,026 photos of wonderful places and memories.

It would be impossible to have a favorite…. As much as I loved seeing all the old city centers as well as walled cities, cathedrals and palaces, I really enjoyed meeting and getting to know all the other members in our group! Some were from the US and others from Australia and Korea. The dinners where we were all together are some of my favorite memories!

Good variety of restaurants & stops. Comfortable bus with legroom & plenty of comfort stops. Experienced bus driver keeping a clean bus & a smooth ride. Experienced & friendly tour guide sharing valuable information on locations and tour logistics. Upgraded hotels in city centers. Interesting itineraries & excursions with knowledgeable guides. Small group trips available.

This tour was packed with sights, sounds, and tastes of Portugal, as well as much history surrounding the castles, palaces, cathedrals, and towns. The main tour guide, Pascal, as well as the Local Specialists were most informative and helped to make this a most memorable adventure. As advised in the brochure, a lot of walking was required, and it was worth it! My favorite location was the Ponta de Piedade, the sea-shaped cliffs in the Algarve, even with the 190 steps.

The tour was amazing! Sarah our tour guide was fantastic she was informative, friendly and helpful. I would highly recommend Backroads. We would never travel with any other Tour Company but Backroads!