Portugal Tours in June 2027

Very good overview of Portugal. However, would have liked to spend more time in Lisbon. Would have appreciated if there was a local guide to show the Alfama district, the castle and explore the local food scene.

The countryside is beautiful as are the little villages. I would like to have spent longer in the smaller towns and villages than in the cities. there were a lot of churches and palaces and religious sites - and the history around these was excellent. Perhaps a variation from these eg : visiting smaller family run businesses and enterprises and coastal areas adds more depth to the culture of the country today and how people live - which interests me.

I found this trip to be a perfect pace. Our tour allowed us to spend 2 days in some cities. The director was knowledgable. He was concerned about people with dietary restrictions and made sure where we ate know about the allergies. I will definitely use this company for future trips.

Great holiday, good walks - some fairly demanding, some easy, and always wonderful views. Our guide was very knowledgeable and informative and fun and introduced us to lots of cultural nuances that we would otherwise have missed. The accommodation was good but a bit 'corporate' - i.e. we could have been anywhere in the world, I would have preferred a more authentic and local feel. we were introduced to local cuisine, which was interesting, but not to everyone's taste! Overall very enjoyable and efficiently run.

Excellent trip which covers a lot of ground in a week. Leader Joao was knowledgeable about all aspects of Madeira and catered for all the group’s needs well. Hotels were comfortable and recommendations for eating out were spot on. Walks were about right in terms of length and challenge. I’d rate them moderate +.

Our hard working tour leader Tania looked out for us and did her best to make this holiday an amazing experience for everyone. She has a skill to pivot and adjust the itinerary around weather conditions and the hiking ability of the group to help everyone enjoy as much as possible. She had a great rapport with everyone she dealt with and a tremendous amount of enthusiasm, knowledge and love of the Azores. Trust the guide--she knows what she's doing!.. I felt like I was traveling not only with a tour guide but a friend as well. The Azores are unspoiled and beautiful! Don't miss this opportunity to be there. Thank you Tania and Explore for this amazing experience that I will always remember!