Portugal Family Travel Review: Lisbon, Sintra, Sagres, Caldeira Grande, Sao Miguel, Algarve, Kayaking, Fado, Private Tours

1. The tour tour of Sagres and the surrounding national park was awe-inspiring. Our guide was so knowledgeable and fun.
2. Our unbelievable private guided tour of the Caldeira Grande is a secret gem that provided a true highlight of our trip. It is a tough trek that is not for everyone, but the journey is well worth it to be the only ones in this unspoiled, gigantic reserve. Our guide's knowledge, demeanor and picnic were all incredible.
3. The hike and tour on Sao Miguel were really fantastic - our guide has tremendous energy and engagement.
4. The small tile "factory" of authentic tile making was awesome, as was our trip to the winery, the dolphin tour.
5. The jeep tour on Sao Miguel was really incredible - our guide really personalized it for us and what we could do and see.
6. Our tour of Lisbon and Sintra was great. We made the right selections of Queluz and Montseratte palaces. We had a  a great driver for our time in Lisbon.
7. The gastronomy day was really superb. It was fun to be at the market with our guide, then her incredible gardens at her home and cooking a great local meal.
8. We had great guides for canyoning. Just the right level of instruction and support for the right level of adventure.
9. The kayaking adventure was a lot of fun and perfect welcome to the Algarve. It was great to have such a private tour. Our guide was great.
10. The Fado was a great experience and meal.
Finally, all of the included meals were really good, and worry free. The hotels in Lisbon and Ponta Delgado were particularly great.