12 May 2025
Reviews
Our private tour with Ricardo from Maia Tours was exceptional. From the moment my sister and I got in the car, Ricardo regaled us with information and history of the regions we were visiting. During our tour Ricardo often checked to make sure we were comfortable. We did the Douro Valley Tour with wine tastings at Quinta da Pacheca, an elite Portuguese wine producer with some of the best wines of the region. The wine tastings were great and we were able place our orders and tour the grounds which are breathtaking.
We then went to lunch at Quinta do Barrilário. It was a personalized experience in a new five star hotel owned by the Pacheca group. The hotel and restaurant overlook the Douro River with gorgeous views of the valley. The food was amazing and we got a quick tour of the hotel which we would love to return to. Great experience!
The next day we headed to Lisbon with stops at Fatima and Obidos. Again, Ricardo planned the day perfectly and got us to Lisbon safely. Portugal is a must to visit. The country is beautiful and the people are warm, friendly, and more than happy to share their love of country with foreigners. We will be back!