Portugal Tours in November 2025

I will leave you what we said in notes to our tour guide and driver on this tour: Dear Sonia, Both of us wish to extend our heartfelt thanks for the unforgettable tour experience you provided. Your depth of knowledge, passion, and enthusiasm truly enhanced our travel experience, making it not only informative but also incredibly enjoyable. From the moment we met, it was clear that you are not just a guide but a storyteller with a profound connection to the places we visited. Your insights into the history, culture, and hidden gems of each location brought everything to life in a way that no guidebook ever could. Your ability to weave facts with engaging anecdotes kept us captivated and eager to learn more. Your patience and attention to detail ensured that every aspect of our trip was seamless and stress free. Whether it was answering our myriad of questions, offering personalised recommendations, or ensuring we were comfortable, your dedication did not go unnoticed. Thanks to you, we not only saw the sights but truly experienced the heart and soul of each place we visited. This journey has left us with cherished memories and a deeper appreciation for the world around us and especially Portugal. Thank you once again for your exceptional guidance and for making our trip an enriching and memorable adventure. Warm regards, Bruce and Jacqui Hayward Dear Mellow, Thank you for your exceptional service during our journey. Your professionalism, skill, and friendly demeanour made our trip not only safe but also incredibly enjoyable. Your punctuality, knowledge of the route, and attention to passenger comfort were greatly appreciated. You went above and beyond to ensure we had a smooth and pleasant experience, and your efforts did not go unnoticed. It's not often we find a driver who truly enhances the travel experience, and for that, we're extremely grateful. Thank you for making our journey memorable and stress-free. Warm regards, Bruce and Jacqui Hayward Caro Mellow, Obrigado pelo seu serviço excecional durante a nossa viagem. Seu profissionalismo, habilidade e comportamento amigável tornaram a nossa viagem não só segura, mas também incrivelmente agradável. Sua pontualidade, conhecimento da rota e atenção ao conforto dos passageiros foram muito apreciados. Você foi acima e além para garantir que tivéssemos uma experiência suave e agradável, e seus esforços não passaram despercebidos. Não é sempre que encontramos um motorista que realmente melhore a experiência de viagem e, por isso, somos extremamente gratos. Obrigado por tornar a nossa viagem memorável e sem stress. Atenciosamente, Bruce e Jacqui Hayward

We had an incredible time. Portugal and Spain were both amazing with interesting history, stunning scenery, great people and awesome food. The G Adventures tour was the perfect itinerary, with comfortable and clean accommodation and a good balance of group/solo time. The highlight was our incredible CEO Vanesa, who made the experience effortless and fun.

Impressive tour. Most of the hotels top notch, most of the included attractions/activities definitely worth visiting. Tour leader, Mercedes, very friendly and knowledgeable. Jorge, our driver, definitely knows the roads and how to drive them. This tour lived up to my high expectations and I would not hesitate to recommend it to anyone interested in the south of Spain. Highlights were Toledo and it's magnificent cathedral, all of Cordoba including our most wonderful hotel, the Alhambra in Granada, the Flamenco Show in Sevilla, the Portuguese hilltop village of Monsaraz and our castle stay in Estremoz. I did not take in the olive oil tasting in Ubeda as it did not interest me so wandered the delightful town instead. Also passed on the visit to the pig farm as I do not eat pork. More than half our group opted out of this so maybe it should be revisited as an attraction, perhaps replaced with a trip to the Gruta de La Maravillas caves instead, which I understand are fabulous. Another suggestion. As many people do not eat pork, and as it was the only meat option at most of the included dinners, perhaps meals with chicken could be substituted for pork in some of these included dinners. All in all, a trip to remember forever.

Fabulous, relaxing walking holiday - a great variety of habitats - different scenery and flora everyday, enhanced by the enthusiasm for nature of our guide Joao. Local bars for Poncha, a variety of swimming spots, great food and friendly hotels.... topped only by the wonderful group of people sharing the experience with me. Joao was a perfect guide - organised, polite, humorous, and knowledgeable - he made the trip - thank you so much x

The only improvement I would suggest is more detail about the daily walks in terms of degree of difficulty and more specifics on ascent and descent. Also more clarity on what parts of the trail, can be avoided. On the day 1 walk, there is a reference to a spot that is close to a sharp drop in the trail with no guardrail. The trip notes say this can be avoided. In fact, the only way to avoid this spot is to not join the walk at all.

My holiday in Madeira was nothing short of exhilarating. The atmosphere was exciting and vibrant, making every moment memorable. I thoroughly enjoyed walking around the island, discovering its hidden gems and stunning landscapes. The diverse trails and breathtaking views made each walk an adventure. The blend of nature, culture, and the warm hospitality of the locals truly made my trip unforgettable. 🌿🌺