Everything you need to explore with confidence
Day by Day Itinerary
A plan built around your dates, interests, and pace, so each day feels full without feeling rushed.
Designed PDF Itinerary
Your daily plans, recommendations, and key trip details in one clean guide you can save, print, and open offline.
Interactive Travel App
Your itinerary in the Travefy app, with activities, places, and travel details organized in one spot on your phone.
Custom Google Maps
Personal maps with the attractions, restaurants, viewpoints, and hidden spots we recommend, ready to navigate from.
Handpicked Restaurants and Experiences
Food, culture, and activities chosen to match what you enjoy, based on firsthand knowledge and real research.
Local Guides and Providers
Access to our network of trusted guides and tour operators, from private island tours to outdoor adventures.
Transportation and Logistics
Clear advice on rental cars, private drivers, taxis, and getting around, so you are not figuring it out after you land.
Weather Ready Planning
Weather in the Azores can change fast. Your plan includes seasonal notes and backup options so a cloudy day never wastes your trip.
Local Insights and Tips
Lesser known places, local customs, timing, and what to expect, so the trip is easier and feels more authentic.
Support During Your Trip
Questions come up once you are on the island. You can reach me while you travel for quick advice, plan changes, or a last minute recommendation.
From first conversation to arrival
A simple process that starts with getting to know you and ends with a trip that is ready to go.
Free Consultation
Reach out by email, text, phone, or video call and tell us about your dates, interests, and budget. There is no obligation. It is just a chance to see if we are a good fit.
We Design Your Trip
Once you decide to move forward, we take everything from our conversation and build your plan, balancing the places you have to see with a few you would never find on your own.
We Coordinate Local Experiences
Where it makes sense, we help arrange tours, private guides, and transportation through our local connections. Any extra costs are always shared with you up front.
Receive Your Itinerary
You get your PDF itinerary, your Travefy app, custom maps, and travel guidance. When the trip starts, all that is left is to enjoy it.
Personal planning, without the travel agency
Portugal With Mateus is a custom trip planning service, not a full service travel agency. You get the personal attention of a planner and the freedom to book things your own way.
What We Handle
- Building your personalized itinerary and recommendations
- Researching attractions, restaurants, and local experiences
- Destination advice and transportation guidance
- Connecting you with trusted local guides and providers
- Coordinating select tours, transport, and experiences when available
- Organizing everything into your PDF and Travefy itinerary
What You Book
- Flights
- Accommodations
- Rental cars
- Other travel services, unless arranged through us
We give you clear guidance and recommendations on all of these, so you can book the options that work best for you.
What travelers are saying
At a reasonable cost, we received an excellent personalized itinerary and guide to São Miguel. Thank you for making our trip stress free! Hats off to Julio as well. He was an excellent guide and went above and beyond for us.TracySão Miguel traveler
This company made our itinerary seamless. I did not have to worry or stress the whole time, which is what a vacation should be. We are going again with Portugal With Mateus. São Miguel is a gem!AnonymousSão Miguel traveler
They catered to my sleeping schedule and my nightlife. We did multiple excursions, including the beach, a boat day, the jeep tour through the mountains, and the famous White Party.AnonymousSão Miguel traveler
What You Get That a Travel Blog Cannot Give You
A Plan Built Around You
Your itinerary is not a template with your name on it. It is built from scratch around your dates, your pace, and what you actually care about, so every day on the island feels intentional.
Knowledge That Comes From Family Roots
São Miguel is where my family is from. The spots I include in your plan are ones I know personally, not places pulled from a listicle or a quick Google search.
Restaurant and Experience Picks You Can Trust
The restaurants and experiences in your itinerary are handpicked from genuine knowledge of what is worth your time on the island, so you are never wasting a meal or a day.