Stop, See and Taste the Sights on the Way! - We arranged with Touch Tour for a pick up from our hotel in Porto and drive to Lisbon. On the way we asked to stop and visit Aveiro and Nazaré. Carla was our driver for the day. She was prompt at picking us up and loaded our luggage into her vehicle. Our first stop was Aveiro. She chose a boat for us to ride the canals and view the fishing village. Good way to quickly see and learn about the area. She then drove through the area of Costa Nova do Prado to show us the resort area known for the colorful striped houses that used to store fishermen’s equipment. After this, Carla suggested a restaurant for lunch that served suckling roasted pig, since we discussed how much we enjoyed the pork we ate while we were in Porto. The restaurant was a great authentic Portuguese restaurant filled with locals all eating the same excellent suckling pig, served with freshly made potato chips and salad. We then drove to Nazare to walk along the cliffs and see the ocean and beach front and lighthouse. Carla then drove us to our hotel in Lisbon. Our day with Carla was great. She was an excellent driver, and cared about our needs.

Máximo Santos thank you for making such a memorable trip - Here is the revised Instagram caption: Maximo Santos was the epitome of first-class service. Not only is he well-versed in Portuguese history, but he is also charming and considerate in managing any mobility considerations. All of his recommendations were spot-on, from the Moliceiro tour in Aveiro to the Coimbra University, Royal Palace to the Chapel, and a late lunch at Chapa 7 near Fatima. Thank you for making our trip so memorable, and we look forward to crossing paths in the near future.

Our favorite part of the trip... - We went on our trip as a family of four and left feeling like we had just met another member of our family in Portugal. Having Antonio (Maximo) with us in Portugal for three days was a blessing that we will always hold close to our hearts. Antonio went out of his way each and every day to make sure that my children were happy, that I was accommodated as a vegan and that we were all enjoying our time. He provided so much history, knowledge and warmth throughout our time in Portugal. All of the people that he came in contact with along with way knew him and obviously loved him. We felt like we were so well taken care of throughout our time with Antonio. If you are looking to explore the areas between Lisbon and Porto, this is the way to do it. The "touristy" factor is removed and you feel like you are with a great friend embracing everything wonderful that Portugal has to offer.

Pleasant and informative drive from Porto to Lisbon . - Antonio was a good driver. He was patient and thoughtful of Linda’s leg injury (several days earlier). We enjoyed the boat ride Aveiro, and he took us to a bakery for delicious treats. He knew of a nice place in Coimbra for lunch.

Comfortable and convenient transfer to Lisbon - Private transfer is definitely a good choice for us. We have a chance to visit 2 beautiful places along the way to Lisbon. Time is flexible too.

Adventures through Portugal - Tiago, our driver, was very polite, accommodating and helpful. We went to Aveiro where he left us at the pier for a boat ride through the canals. Later he showed us where to buy Ovosmoles and the fish market. We road around the city and headed on to Coimbra. We specially liked the Palacio Real site within the University. Coimbra's University is the 4th oldest university in the world. We left Coimbra a little earlier, as we requested, since we wanted a short visit to Fatima before arriving in Lisbon. The trip was wonderful and uneventful. Thank you Tiago!!!