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For each tour there is a detailed description of what is, or isn’t, included on our site www.goldtravel.pt. Obviously we can adapt each tour to your specific preferences and needs. According to our values we want to guarantee clarity about what is included in each tour. One of our primary objectives is to give the maximum possible satisfaction in a completely carefree environment.
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We like to be as clear as possible and that’s why we explain that our Gold Travel guide is also the driver. This guide/driver will share relevant knowledge and information during all of the time he’s driving you during your tour. However, many times, it isn’t possible for the guide to be with you you on your visit to the inside of the monuments/museums. This happens for two important factors:
- Parking the vehicle close to the places you’ll visit is sometimes very difficult and time consuming. That’s why we opt for dropping you off as close to the monument as possible, sharing relevant information and focusing on the main points of interest while still inside the vehicle. The guide will also help you regarding the purchase of entrance fees so that you won’t have to wait in line. While our clients explore everything at their own pace, the guide will wait on the vehicle as close as possible. This way we believe you’ll save precious time of your travel, sparing you from losing time with logistic problems like parking the vehicle. That way we’ll save your time and greatly increase your comfort, something particularly relevant during very hot or rainy days.
- Although Portugal is an incredibly safe country, when we also carry our client’s luggage, we avoid leaving the vehicle parked with the client’s belongings inside without the presence of the guide/driver.
Given its flexibility, appealing value for money and the large number of places visited during one day, this tour model of a guide/driver is the selected one by the vast majority of our clients and we have a close to 100% client satisfaction.
Of course that we offer personalised and tailor-made services. In case you want to be accompanied in 100% of your time in the monuments and museums, we can give you the option of being accompanied by 2 members of our team. In that case there will be a driver and a guide that will be at your service to go along with you during all your visits.
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In some monuments our clients can enjoy, for an appealing price, the services of specialised local guides that will take you to discover monuments of great historic and cultural richness like, for example, the Convent of Christ and Knight Templars Castle in Tomar or the Joanine Library in Coimbra. The main advantage of this guided tours is that local specialised guides can share very detailed information about each place.
The use of audio-guides is also a great complement given the detailed info it conveys (there are increasingly more places that offer this service). -
Only when it is mentioned in the program. When included, meals are always served in traditional and typical restaurants, all of them selected in order to guarantee excellent quality.
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Yes. We are fully insured:
- Liability insurance
- Personal Accident Insurance
- Travel Insurance
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Our tours are designed and designed so that you can know Portugal in an unforgettable way (culture, gastronomy, sites and landscapes). We seek to constantly improve our programs and experiences with the collaboration of local partners, to ensure that you will enjoy unique moments during your trip to Portugal.
Travelling with our knowledgeable trained guides, in the convenience, luxury and safety of our modern fleet, Mercedes V, Mercedes E or Mercedes S you will discover a Portugal made up of places, people and traditions not often seen by the casual tourist.
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There are two main differences. Firstly, our private tours are carefully adapted to your preferences and requirements. Our guide’s attention is focused on you, and as well as itinerary, schedule and accommodation (on overnight tours), they can make any other changes according to your specific interest or needs.
Secondly, our modern mid-sized people carriers, as well as being fully equipped to ensure your comfort and safety, also allow us to explore places that larger organised tours do not always reach, with your guide right next to you.
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Yes. We can organise the exact tour/experience you require, using our special knowledge of Portugal and Spain and our wide network of contacts. All you have to do is let us know what you want and we will surely exceed your expectations.
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Yes, of course. The maximum of 7 is mentioned because it is the maximum capacity of our vehicles. In cases like these, and in order to ensure maximum comfort & attention, we will use 2 vans. Please send us an email with your needs and we?ll send our prices immediately.
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Our guides are carefully chosen for their relevant experience and then trained to give premium service. They know how to make you feel welcome, are highly knowledgeable about the places we visit and will do everything to make your experience relaxed, fun and enriching.
Gold Travel guides are dedicated making each client feel not only completely satisfied and happy to return, but also like a friend. With our guides you will live unforgettable experiences travelling around Portugal!
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There is no minimum age limit. For under-13s, we ask that you let us know when you reserve, so that we can provide the necessary safety equipment according to local law and to ensure maximum safety.
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Yes. We are a licensed Travel Agency (RNAVT nº 6295/2016), Tourist Animation Agency (RNAAT nº 218/13) and a Road Transport Permit (nº111813). This accreditation can be checked any time at “Turismo de Portugal” or through its agencies around the world. Of course the best proof of our quality is the feedback given by our customers.
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This depends on the climate of your home country. If you come from a colder country you will probably need less warm clothing. On the other hand those from warmer countries may find they need more layers. In Portugal there is some difference in temperature between Lisbon and Oporto, where it is usually colder. South of Lisbon (Alentejo and Algarve) temperatures are usually even higher.
More generally we advise that you wear comfortable clothes and shoes and bring some protection against rain. If you visit between November and March be prepared for lower temperatures (minimums 8-11ºC). Don?t forget that Portugal has 850 kms of coastline so bring your bathing costume. See below for average temperatures and rainfall in Lisbon and Oporto (North).
