One of the best trips I’ve done…
This trip offered a mix of everything- beautiful scenery, lovely undulating walks through and around glorious countryside, vineyards, llevadas and small villages, wine tastings at some excellent local vineyards, excellent accommodation and good food.
Lina, our guide for the trip, was one of the very best. Thoroughly knowledgable and prepared for each day ( and ensuring we were too!) and always thinking about what little things or adjustments might make our days better, as well as being an absolutely lovely person. A guide can really make or break a trip - and Lina is definitely is the first category!
This trip was so good that despite the unusual June weather (so much rain for late June was not typical!) our group still had a really fantastic time.
The walks took us through vineyards, small villages, celtic ruins and forests away from the usual tourist routes. It was an amazing trip into an area of terraced hills which has been man made over the centuries. The weather was very warm and it was a delight to return to the comfortable and elegant casa where the food was delicious and generous.
A great trip to a beautiful part of the world with minor glitches only. All accommodation was excellent. Eating together and meeting other guests at Casa de Vilarinho de S. Romao was a plus.
