Lisbon City Add-On

A wonderful stay arranged by Inntravel. The hotel and walks were excellent, as well as the recommendations of where to eat. A lovely hotel in a charming city - would definitely visit again. 

[Palaces and Pathways of Sintra was] Our second holiday with Inntravel and again we thoroughly enjoyed it. Great hotels, lovely varied walks and excellent descriptions. May was a great time to see this area as there was an abundance of wild flowers and butterflies. The Lisbon City add on was well worthwhile and we also enjoyed an extra night in Cascais. There was a daily walking tour of Cascais from the railway station at 10.30 and plenty of shops/seafront/harbour to fill the rest of a day. Thanks again to all the staff at Inntravel for putting together such a memorable holiday. 

The Rota Vicentina was absolutely stunning. Dramatic cliffs, seastacks, sandy beaches, rocky coves, wildflowers and nesting storks - it had it all! At times it was like walking through a huge rock garden, there were so many flowers. We had a few days rain, (including some very heavy rain one day) but the walk was still beautiful on the rainy days. The walk accommodation was excellent - they were all very different, but each was characterful, comfortable and welcoming.

I would highly recommend the Hotel Solar do Castelo in Lisbon - a beautiful hotel in a perfect location with lovely staff and an excellent breakfast (also tea, coffee and cake available all day free of charge!) We had an amazing dinner at Chapito - exceptional food, service and beautful views. We also appreciated the tip about booking dinner in the castle restaurant and being able to explore the castle first, without entry charge - food here was good but not exceptional, but the view across the city was lovely. We also enjoyed the hop on/off boat trip between the city centre, MAAT and Belem - good value and a lovely way to see the city from the water.

INNTRAVEL NOTE: These customers combined our walk Along the Costa Vicentina with our Lisbon city add-on

We had a good few days across New Year. The Britania Hotel is a history story in itself. Lisbon was busy, but using a mixture of Metro, trams, ferries and walking, the city gives itself up to you. Fine weather helped. So many restaurants of all shapes and sizes, easy to get dinner out at very reasonable costs, without booking. Metro to Baixa-Chiado, and somewhere is bound to take your fancy in 10 minutes or less. Met helpful and friendly people. Fresh hot chestnuts from street sellers are great. Simple to use multiple use transport tickets. Highly recommended vibrant European city destination. Lots of history, sights and sounds. 

This was a memorable holiday, full of highlights. We would thoroughly recommend it, including the Lisbon add,on to anyone.

Another excellent Inntravel holiday. This was our first trip to Portugal and we would definitely return. Highlights were definitely the Hotel Britannia in Lisbon (beautiful hotel and great service) and Colina Flora in Pe De Serra. James and Aasta were amazing hosts and their guesthouse is a haven of peace and calm. James was excellent at recommending restaurants in the area and will drop you off and pick you up.  We would particularly recommend Sisudo in Almocageme. We enjoyed our time in Sintra and the evenings were particularly nice when the crowds were gone. We would recommend the restaurant Incomum which is not far from the station.  

INNTRAVEL NOTE: These customers added on a 2-night stay in Lisbon at the Hotel Britania, before doing the Palaces & Pathways of Sintra walking holiday.

We especially loved the walking along the coastline (once we got past Guincho Beach) and in the amazing forests. The palaces were spectacular, and while a couple were a bit crowded, it wasn't oppressive. Lots of steep walking, but worth every step! We loved our holiday and can't wait the chance to do another Inntravel walking holiday. We recommend your company frequently. Thank you!

We were a group of six friends in our 60s and we all thoroughly enjoyed the walk and all the accommodation provided.  The scenery is absolutely stunning and the walking paths and information are all easy to follow.  We were enchanted by the Portuguese who were all, without exception, very hospitable, kind and helpful.  Most of the staff spoke very good English. All the hotels were of a good standard but the Casa do Visconde de Chanceleiros is a gem. In every hotel the breakfasts were excellent, with a good choice and a hot option cooked to order. We would definitely recommend the 'Valley of Gold' to anyone interested in seeing this area of Portugal. We also really enjoyed Porto, which is a fascinating city and we should probably have had an extra day there.  We also added a three-night stay in Lisbon on to our trip and again that was a wonderful city, full of history and a great soul. 

This was our first experience of arranging travel through Inntravel and our first organised walking holiday.  Inntravel's arrangements, the documentation provided and accommodation options all exceeded our expectations. We were able to see more and do more than we could possibly have arranged by ourselves while the 'insider' tips on things to see and do and places to eat (partly provided by other Inntravel clients) were an added bonus.  An unexpected pleasure was criss-crossing paths (at overnight accommodation) with other Inntravel clients and sharing stories with them. We are already thinking about 'where next with Inntravel?'  Our number one tip for other guests is to follow the "side-bar" recommendations from other Inntravel travellers around extra nights or add-ons; these are always very good advice.

We enjoyed traveling in and learning about a culture that is very different from our own. The people we met were all very welcoming and interesting and patiently answered our many questions. They seemed happy to tell us about their country, culture and religion. I think it is helpful to remember that traveling in Morocco is different from traveling in Europe and there are some challenges but that is what makes travel interesting. 

The hiking is not in wilderness as you pass through many small villages and there are farm animals rather than wild animals but it is a wonderful opportunity to learn about people who have lived in and off of this land for thousands of years. We learned as much about the people and their culture and history as about natural history. We did enjoy seeing some owls, which our eagle-eyed guide pointed out to us and we saw three snakes and a fox. It was also fun to be around farm animals all the time - donkeys, mules, goats, sheep, chickens, and an occasional cow.

A couple of the hikes were challenging due to the elevation gain and warmer weather than we are used to so it is important to take plenty water. I was also very glad that I had my hiking poles.

The visit to the desert and riding the camels was a highlight. We also enjoyed visiting the various historic sites and I especially enjoyed the potters in Tamegroute. The guide was excellent and I was glad to visit a store where I could browse and buy what I wanted without the hassle of negotiating. 

We also enjoyed our first trip to Portugal and wish we had more time there. Porto and Lisbon were very walkable if you are able to walk up and down steep sidewalks. The history was interesting and we enjoyed learning about and drinking a variety of ports. Chanceleiros would be a lovely place to just relax and enjoy the beautiful grounds and countryside.

This was our second walking holiday with Inntravel and we enjoyed it even more than our first one in Provence. We liked the variety of walks. Our favourite ones were through forest where there was ample chance to have some shade. All accommodation was good. The Convent was the most beautiful and peaceful. Our hosts at Colina Flora were amazing and their breakfast and picnic were unequaled, especially for people on a gluten free diet. Tips and lifts to restaurants here were very much appreciated  by us. We booked an extra night in Sintra so that we could visit the palaces at a more leisurely pace. When visiting Monserrate Palace please note there is a cafe but it only serves pastries (nothing GF!). Pena Palace and Capuchos convent are definitely worth a visit as is the Moorish Castle. We had a 3rd night in Sintra and 2 nights in Lisbon which made it a very nice holiday of 2 halves, walking and sightseeing. We highly recommend this holiday.