Experience Portugal Travel
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We design tailor-made travel experiences for you, to discover the best that Portugal has to give: cultural, gastronomical and traditional experiences. Cultural tourism for all kind of travelers!
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Leander, TX1,108 contributions
Apr 2022
We had the most amazing trip through Portugal thanks to Zicasso putting us in contact with Filomena Bras and the entire crew at Experience Portugal. Our trip was just what we enjoy doing. As a background we are in our mid-70s, but we like to be active meaning we enjoy moderate hikes, food walking tours, cooking classes/demonstrations, local music, some private tours and some group tours while visiting normal tourist areas and having time allowing us to wander around the cities and towns so we can meet the people, sample local cuisine and do a little shopping. Portugal offers mountains, rivers, beaches, large cities and smaller towns. Filomena listened to our likes and dislikes and developed the perfect tour. We like to visit a country for at least a couple weeks which allowed us to visit Portugal from the northern border to the southern coastline. We do not like the night here and a night there just to say we were in a specific area. We love being places for 3 to 4 nights so we can enjoy the area. The Portuguese are most accommodating with most speaking some if not perfect English (we did manage to find one hole in the wall restaurant were NO English was spoken but we ended up with a great grilled fish dinner and a very good wine – perfect for us). Everywhere we visited the areas were very clean, we drank the tap water with no ill effects, and we ate local fruits, salads and vegetables again with no problems. The food was universally great many times we opted to eat at the same restaurant as the tour guides, not fancy but great food! The selection of hotels from Porto in the north to Lagos on the southern coastline were very nice with very good breakfasts, very comfortable rooms, great locations and very good WiFi connectivity. We felt perfectly safe wherever we wandered as a matter of fact we slept with the patio doors open at night to enjoy the coolness of the night breezes. Every driver and tour company arrived if not exactly on time a little early. The Experience Portugal team put together a complete itinerary with an app (TripPlans App) which allowed us to verify pick-up location and directions, hotels, tour operators and times as well as a description of the planned tour/visit. In addition to the Trip Plans App the use of the WhatApp app allowed us to contact the Experience Portugal team and they responded almost immediately when we had a question. Additionally, they recommended local attractions that we might enjoy and food suggestions we needed to sample in each location. Filomena kept us busy but also allowed some free time for us to Experience things on our own. We have had the good fortune to visit Asia, various Caribbean Islands, Mexico, parts of Europe, Northern Africa, South America and of course the USA. This Portugal Tour put together by Filomena at Experience Portugal may well have been our best trip to date. We highly recommend their services and are sure you will not be disappointed.
Written May 8, 2022
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David N
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Oct 2021 • Couples
If you are visiting Portugal for the first time I highly recommend for you to utilize Filomena and her team at Experience Portugal Travel. She provided a first class personalized itinerary from arrival to our departure. We have used travel agents in the past to help us with our itineraries but hands down she is the best!
Communication was excellent from the planning stages and throughout our stay. Our excursions she booked were all with top notch guides. We were a little hesitant to rent a car to get around the country but she included a preprogrammed GPS and portable WiFi that made it seamless. She went above and beyond to accommodate us when we needed to make last minute changes.
I can’t thank her enough for making our trip to Portugal truly an amazing vacation filled with a lifetime of memories. We will not hesitate to reach out and utilize Experience Portugal Travel on our return trip. Thank you Filomena and a big shout out to our driver Jorge who was equally amazing.
Communication was excellent from the planning stages and throughout our stay. Our excursions she booked were all with top notch guides. We were a little hesitant to rent a car to get around the country but she included a preprogrammed GPS and portable WiFi that made it seamless. She went above and beyond to accommodate us when we needed to make last minute changes.
I can’t thank her enough for making our trip to Portugal truly an amazing vacation filled with a lifetime of memories. We will not hesitate to reach out and utilize Experience Portugal Travel on our return trip. Thank you Filomena and a big shout out to our driver Jorge who was equally amazing.
Written November 15, 2021
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mikewolfrealtor
Sydney, Australia1,267 contributions
Mar 2023
We were pleased to have been linked up with Experience Portugal for our family vacation to Portugal this past month
Experience Portugal was phenomenal in knowledge, service, communication, and overall experience
Knowledge relative to restaurants to go to, for the activities, especially taking into account our young ones, and setting up activities that would be great for the entire family. The guides that we were set up with were fantastic and knowledgeable of statistics, history, and everything that gave us a really good sense of the country, the culture, the food, and the people
Overall Service experience was attentive; The hotels that we were set up with were amazing in terms of accommodations and service attention to detail. The travel agency service in terms of their guides, transfers, etc. were always on time, attentive to our needs, ready to change and modify our plans if we requested (if we were running behind, or if we wanted to swap an activity or reservation, etc.)
Communication was always on point. We have been planning this trip for over a year before we went. I had a litany of questions, and all of them are always attended to efficiently and thoroughly. While on/during our trip. We had a messaging service and text availability that was there for us ensuring that our needs or questions were addressed. Even during a very early morning departure as we were needing to be picked up for a 7 o’clock in the morning exit from the hotel, at 5:00 AM, Our guides were informing us of a flight delay, and scheduling our pick up at a later time - they were always on point.
Our overall experience ended up top notch on all levels. Experience Portugal set us up with accommodations, tours, rental car, restaurants, everything. We traveled as far north as a Porto and the Douro Valley, and all the way down south to the Algarve and everything in between
They were there for us each step of the way. They met us when we arrived, and also as we departed, ensuring that we were not inconvenienced with regard to security checkpoints, airport lines, etc. We felt impeccably cared for through and through
Thank you especially to Philomena and George and also to Ricardo and all of the others that made our family trip a great one to remember.
We would absolutely and thoroughly encourage them as your travel agent for anything Portugal related. Our experience, and our trip would not nearly have been the same without them, sitting our trip up and being there for us during our trip
Muito obrigado!
Experience Portugal was phenomenal in knowledge, service, communication, and overall experience
Knowledge relative to restaurants to go to, for the activities, especially taking into account our young ones, and setting up activities that would be great for the entire family. The guides that we were set up with were fantastic and knowledgeable of statistics, history, and everything that gave us a really good sense of the country, the culture, the food, and the people
Overall Service experience was attentive; The hotels that we were set up with were amazing in terms of accommodations and service attention to detail. The travel agency service in terms of their guides, transfers, etc. were always on time, attentive to our needs, ready to change and modify our plans if we requested (if we were running behind, or if we wanted to swap an activity or reservation, etc.)
Communication was always on point. We have been planning this trip for over a year before we went. I had a litany of questions, and all of them are always attended to efficiently and thoroughly. While on/during our trip. We had a messaging service and text availability that was there for us ensuring that our needs or questions were addressed. Even during a very early morning departure as we were needing to be picked up for a 7 o’clock in the morning exit from the hotel, at 5:00 AM, Our guides were informing us of a flight delay, and scheduling our pick up at a later time - they were always on point.
Our overall experience ended up top notch on all levels. Experience Portugal set us up with accommodations, tours, rental car, restaurants, everything. We traveled as far north as a Porto and the Douro Valley, and all the way down south to the Algarve and everything in between
They were there for us each step of the way. They met us when we arrived, and also as we departed, ensuring that we were not inconvenienced with regard to security checkpoints, airport lines, etc. We felt impeccably cared for through and through
Thank you especially to Philomena and George and also to Ricardo and all of the others that made our family trip a great one to remember.
We would absolutely and thoroughly encourage them as your travel agent for anything Portugal related. Our experience, and our trip would not nearly have been the same without them, sitting our trip up and being there for us during our trip
Muito obrigado!
Written April 10, 2023
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PSChangs
Alexandria, VA55 contributions
Sep 2021 • Couples
I cannot express my depth of gratitude to Filomena and Experience Portugal for the patience, kindness, and thoroughness in the trip planning process. My husband and I originally scheduled our vacation for May 2020, then postponed several times due to the pandemic. Filomena prioritized our safety first, allowing us to rebook only when we felt comfortable and continually keeping us informed of changing guidelines.
Filomena built a detailed itinerary that perfectly suited our travel style, balancing city/nature and activity/leisure. The attention to detail not only helped our trip run smoothly, but provided peace of mind. We LOVED our trip and cannot thank Experience Portugal enough. When we return, we know who to contact.
Filomena built a detailed itinerary that perfectly suited our travel style, balancing city/nature and activity/leisure. The attention to detail not only helped our trip run smoothly, but provided peace of mind. We LOVED our trip and cannot thank Experience Portugal enough. When we return, we know who to contact.
Written September 15, 2021
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Collin E
1 contribution
May 2022
Filomena, Jorge, and Experience Portugal Travel overall provided an excellent and worry free experience from before we landed in Portugal to the moment we left. They were incredibly responsive and helped personalize our itinerary from the start, making sure we were able to do everything we wanted to in our time there, as well as unique trips and ideas we would have never thought of otherwise! Once we arrived we were picked up and didn't have to worry about cars, transportation, scheduling, or coordinating again, everything was taken care of with professionalism and speed. Even down to providing a Wifi hotspot for us to use on our travels Anytime we had a question or concern, they were available to help make sure everything was clear. As someone with gluten allergies, we felt very comfortable with their services, as they checked everywhere ahead of time to ensure we would have gluten free meals, and confirmed with chefs and restaurants in the moment as well. All of the guides and drivers they arranged where terrific, personable, and very helpful. And of course they found us great lodging in the hearts of both Porto and Lisbon, which made planned events and our own explorations very convenient. All in all, this is a professional service who will go above and beyond to make sure you are well satisfied with your trip to Portugal, and we will certainly be working with them when we go back!
Written June 16, 2022
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Erick V
1 contribution
May 2023 • Couples
Filomena and her team provided an exceptionally high level of service. They worked with us to shape and build an itinerary that was optimal for us. They were patient as we iterated and changed this itinerary multiple times, including up to two weeks before we travelled. They worked in 'one of a kind' experiences that we never would have found without them. And the quality of their team brought it all to life while we were in country resulting in a holiday that blew us away and exceeded our lofty expectations. Would recommend Experience Portugal to anyone considering a trip to that beautiful country. We've worked with many boutique travel operators to create private tours before and Experience Portugal ranks with the best based on our experience.
Written May 11, 2023
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Stewart L
7 contributions
Mar 2023
Filomena and George are absolutely top notch and we recommend them unequivocally. They provided thoughtful interaction and guidance at the planning stage, including presenting options within our requested budget but also leading us where to splurge. Pre-trip they remained in close contact and always responsive. From the moment we arrived until our departure, they were accessible, on top of everything (coordinating access to our apartment when our tour ran late) and ready to help. The drivers and tour guides with whom they partner were on-time, extremely knowledgeable, friendly and enthusiastic. The lodgings they chose were perfectly located, spacious, modern and well-appointed. We had an amazing time with 2 adults and 2 college students, and are greatly appreciative to George and Filomena for their excellent work.
Written March 28, 2023
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Boilers95
San Jose, CA22 contributions
Jun 2021 • Family
I traveled to Portugal and Seville, Spain with my family of five and I couldn’t be happier with the tremendous level of pre-departure support tailoring my trip to the needs of my family, including my elderly mother. The range of activities and suggestions and support was amazing. The attention to developing a personal relationship was also above and beyond my expectations. This included Assisting us with pre-departure Covid paperwork over the phone while checking in at San Francisco, and meeting us at the airport in Lisbon. Last but not least, Filomena also went way above and beyond by picking us up for our return flight to America at 3:30 in the morning and seeing us off safely. Her love for her country, its culture and welcoming visitors to experience the rich history, food and people of her homeland was not only more than I could have asked for but very endearing as well. Thank you so much for making our trip truly memorable!
Written June 27, 2021
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oleary910
Woodstock, IL5 contributions
Oct 2022
This was by far the best planned out vacation we have ever had. Filomena and George took care of everything. The GPS in the car was the winner that was pre-programmed to our itinerary along with the hotspot. They included everything that we wanted as well as things we didn't know we wanted. They also arranged for private tours with the best tour guides. I can't begin to say enough how terrific this trip was since we never took a planned vacation before. You will not be disappointed. I highly recommend to anyone planning a trip to Portugal.
Written October 31, 2022
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Passport27586734257
1 contribution
Oct 2024 • Couples
My husband and I just returned from a wonderful trip to Portugal. I found Experience Travel Portugal through Zicasso and I could not be happier. Filomena Bras is probably the best travel agent I've ever used. She was attentive to our desires, patient while we build our itinerary, helpful in suggesting things to do and flexible on any changes we made. She even met us at the airport when we landed in Lisbon to make sure our phone worked and gave us the "lay of the land". I loved that the itinerary was loaded in the Trip Plans App which had our schedules, train tickets, hotel info, etc right there. I was even able to communicate with Filomena by text through the app. Filomena made our trip a success and I would use her again!
Written October 16, 2024
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Hi Mandi, where did you stay? I am planning my 50th and would love any feedback.
Written September 11, 2022
Hello
We are 2 experienced women travelers (both are over 65 years old but are in excellent health and able to walk 4-5 miles per day) who will be in Lisbon starting May30 when we arrive on a cruise from Barcelona and are looking for a travel agency to develop a tour for us starting May 30, 2019 and ending June 6,2019. Please prepare an itinerary that you would suggest that might include Lisbon, Porto, perhaps the Azores, and other locations that would be of interest. We would be interested in Jewish Heritage, some hiking or other adventures as well as standard tourist sites along the way. We would like prices for both self drive from place to place and having a driver/English speaking guide. We prefer small boutique hotels over large luxury hotels. We will require one room queen or double bed with bath/toilet.
Please provide a suggested itinerary with costs that include guides, hotels, entrance fees to tourist sites, etc.
Thank you and we look forward to hearing back from you.
Written July 3, 2018
You could try Experience Portugal Travel.
They arranged a self drive tour for us in April-May 2018 and were very helpful.
John H
Written July 4, 2018
hi, my husband and i are planning to rent a car and travel through portugal for 2 weeks, any suggestions....hotels etc
Written April 11, 2017
Hello
In 2 weeks you can see a lot of the country and renting a car is a smart choice.
If you want to include a little time on the beach, I would say starting the trip heading south to Algarve, sending 1/2 days there, and then start driving north, visiting Évora, Tomar, Douro Valley, Porto. Then, after visiting this amazing city, start returning Lisboa, stopping at Coimbra, Batalha and Óbidos. While staying in Lisboa, drop off the rental car and visit the city. Also, you really should do a day trip to Sintra, but for that day, I don't recommend using a rental car (go on a guided tour).
If you need a proposal for this itinerary, please contact us through our website.
Have a great day!
Written April 12, 2017
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