Guided Portugal Tours

What a great country Portugal is! We had a grand time visiting the many sites on this tour. The Portuguese people were very nice and we were able to witness many of the artisans at work, and enjoyed song, dance and local foods. The weather in May turned out to be pretty nice with a medium weight jacket being required only a couple of times in the evening or when the wind kicked up.

My favorite experience was in Lourdes, France.

We covered a lot of ground (Atlantic Ocean to the mountains, City to the small towns) and saw lots of wonderful things. Our Tour Guide Kathryn Kuypers and bus driver Fernando were SPECTACULAR!! Meals were nice, excursions fabulous (seeing the cliffs, vineyard and tile making stops and the cork making were great). Had some nice location specific guides that were great too. Hotels were nice, roomy, clean (except 1 location) and close to food or beverage pick up for meals not covered. Lagos was my favorite (The hotel was amazing: Vile Gale was my favorite and walking to the beach was so convenient). Go when it's cooler in the shoulder seasons.

We enjoyed everything from the itinerary to our guide, even the bus driver was very professional!

The tour was exceptional including the hotel with one exception. We were not aware that we needed to request a walk in shower but it worked. Our tour guide was also exceptional with no exceptions. She was delightful each day and explained the sights and the history of the country thoroughly. I would highly recommend this trip and guide. C.Mike Hickey

The religious rituals of the catholic church and the historical structures. I also enjoyed the locally made and crafted merchandise, especially in Portugal.

I travel a lot, but this tour was truly one of my favorites. Everything was thoughtfully planned down to the smallest details. The itinerary included some of the most beautiful towns and cities in Spain and Portugal, comfortable buses, an interesting cultural program, delicious local food and restaurants, live music, and amazing entertainment. The Flamenco show was especially unforgettable. The hotels were beautiful and located in the best areas, which made the whole experience even more enjoyable. A very special thank you goes to our guide, who was incredibly helpful, caring, and dedicated throughout the entire trip. He created such a friendly, fun, and relaxed atmosphere for all of us, and it made the journey even more memorable.

Enjoyed all the tours. Love the charming countryside and the beautiful sea coasts. Experience the taste of all kinds of fresh seafood and enjoy shopping especially items that are made out of cork.

Loved the food, the hotels, the people The tour manager was excellent. Loved Cordoba.

Portugal is beautiful, we added an extension to Madeira, which was the Icing on the Cake! Beautiful Island! Our Tour Manager, Jose was top notch.

Wonderful experience. Elena was the best tour manager we have ever had in over 40 years of touring. Accommodations were very good and centrally located in Spain. The friendships developed we’re exceptional. I would recommend this your tour to everyone. The quality of the food was very good.

We visited all the shrines and Holy sites that we went on the pilgramage to experience. Our hotels were in walking distance for most of the sites.

The trip was excellent from start to finish - few things stood out: The pace. I'll admit I went in skeptical. I was braced for the herded-through-a-place feeling that's hard to shake on group tours, and instead found an itinerary that genuinely breathed. Free time in Porto, an afternoon at leisure in the Alentejo, a full day in Lisbon — there was structure, but never crowding. That balance is hard to design and easy to under-deliver on, and Collette nailed it. The access. This is the piece I'm hardest to convince on, and it's where the trip surprised me most. The home-hosted dinner outside Porto, the olive press in Marvão, the Alter do Chão stud farm, the fado evening on our last night in Lisbon — none of that exists without years of relationship-building on the ground. I couldn't have arranged any of it from my laptop, and I understood that intellectually before I left. I understand it differently now. The inclusions and logistics. Sixteen meals, every transfer, every entrance — flawlessly executed. The hotels were thoughtfully chosen — Monverde in the Douro especially was a standout. And I have to call out our tour guide specifically. He was, hands down, the best part of the trip. His knowledge of Portugal — the history, the regions, the food, the small details — was exceptional, but what made him remarkable was the way he held the group. Twenty people is a real act of stewardship, and he made it look effortless. He read the room constantly, gave us the right amount of context without overdoing it, and managed the rhythm of long days with grace and humor. He's a tremendous ambassador for Collette and for Portugal.

Cork factory. Amazing to see where cork comes from & how it is manufactured. Also, items that are made out of cork.

I wish our tour manager was more knowledgeable and/or shared his knowledge about the country, its vegetation, buildings, etc , while on the bus rides between venues. Otherwise, the trip was well planned and spectacular!

Trolley ride in Lisbon.

I enjoyed the variety of locations from city, beach, and mountain top. Touring some of Portugals industry like, cork, wine, olive oil, and sardines was good. Tour guide and drivers were all very helpful and knowledgeable to answer questions.

All trips planned to each different city were amazing. The architecture was beautiful and the cathedral’s were breathtaking.

It was beautiful and full of history The hotel bathroom floors were slippery and dangerous

Enjoy it all But we would like stay longer at each destination to fast moving but still had a great time ‼️‍❤️‍