Portugal and Spain are more than a spot on a map or a backdrop for a social media post; they are formed by centuries of experience. Our tours are inspired by these stories of the past and the vibrant, modern life found throughout both countries. We move beyond the fleeting trends of influencers to focus on the enduring soul of the Iberian Peninsula, planting seeds of interest in the history that still breathes in every modern city and hidden village.
Portugal - first time - Before COVID we were headed for Lisbon to stay several nights before boarding ship. Because this was our first visit to Portugal, one of our close friends recommended that... read more we contact Greg. Greg offered to take over our stay in Lisbon. He took us to all the "must see" places as well as some out of the way 'local' places to get a flavor of the Portugese. Under his guidance and leadership we had a terrific overview and wouldn't hesitate to hire him again upon our return. We were so pleased to have contacted him and as a result enjoyed every minute of our stay, no muss no fuss. And now in addition to being an excellent tour guide, he owns a travel company "Spain and Portugal Vacations" and can arrange full vacation itineraries. We highly recommend Greg.
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Beyond Our Expectations - Gregory and his team delivered an extraordinary vacation that exceeded all our expectations.
From our very first conversation, their personalized service via phone and email gave us complete... read more confidence that every detail was being handled with expertise and care that took into account our interests - how he did this and was able to find something for everyone; 6 persons amazed everyone.
We travel extensively around the world, where cost is not the biggest concern but we also like to have things done professionally and can honestly say the level of thoughtful planning and attention to detail in this itinerary truly stood out.
We loved the luxury accommodations in the heart of each city, especially in Granada at the Palacio de los Patos in Granada and the Hotel Marquis of Riscal in the Rioja part of Spain.
Our itinerary had so many incredible highlights, including exploring the Alhambra in Granada, strolling through the historic neighborhoods of Seville, and tasting world-class wines in the Douro Valley.
The expert guides were exceptionally knowledgeable, bringing the rich history and culture of Spain and Portugal to life in ways that left us inspired.
We wouldn’t change a single thing! A huge thank you to Gregory and the entire team for creating such an unforgettable and seamless journey. We’ll definitely be trusting them with our future travels!
JulieReisert
A trip that lives on as top of our list! - My husband and I still remember, several years later, our 10-day trip through Portugal with Greg. It was our first private tour and solidified investment was well worth it. The... read more properties and personalities we met are embedded in our memory as are the scenes and relaxed ease of the vacation. By taking a private tour, our schedule was flexible and allowed for mini unexpected adventures. If we get to Spain, we will definitely let Greg arrange it.
The review only allowed me to enter 4/2021 but we went a few years earlier and stay in touch with Greg because of our admiration and his presence on social media.
Lee W
Great Experiences - Great trip. There's just too much rto see and do. I would suggest finding a restaurant with traditional Portuguese music (Fado) live performance.
Zath0203
