Braga, Portugal
Tours Delivered,
Since Jan 19, 2024
13.0
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Guide #61834
Hello there! I'm Timur, and my passion for Portugal runs deep. I'm a dedicated wine and food lover, traveler, and adventurer, always eager to connect as both a good listener and an effective communicator. My greatest joys include exploring new cultures, mastering different languages, savoring delicious food and exceptional wines, and sharing these experiences with others. I'm genuinely curious and enjoy learning from my guests' life stories, ready to converse on a wide range of topics. With over 15 years in hospitality, I truly enjoy working with guests and am committed to taking their experience to the next level. I possess extensive knowledge of local food and drink culture, history, and winemaking. My background also includes strong marketing expertise and proficiency in multiple languages: Portuguese, English (TEFL certified), Spanish, Italian, and French. As a certified wine educator (WSET L2), I'm always ready to share my knowledge. I've also successfully completed a First Aid course. I live by the Japanese philosophy of 'ichigo ichie' – embracing and giving my best to each unique encounter, as if it were the only one. I look forward to meeting you! *TEFL certified. *WSET certified (wine education program). *+15 years work experience in hospitality. *First Aid course. *Degree in Languages. *Degree in Marketing. *Agency License nº8636. *Drivers License.
Braga
Porto
Coimbra
Fatima
Aveiro
Lisbon

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36 reviews
Timur is an excellent guide and this tour is probably one of my most memorable of all vacations. We spent the afternoon at Guimaraes and toured the castle and the town. The area has a fascinating history and made our trip to Portugal very special to learn about a place so important to Portugal’s history. In the morning we visited a vineyard in the Minho region, one of...
Timur is an excellent guide. We were treated to a tour of an olive pressing facility with a wine tasting and olive oil tasting, a river cruise that provide great panoramic views of the terraced vineyards, and a second vineyard tour of the vines and production facility also with a wine tasting. Timur also arranged for an excellent lunch at a wonderful restaurant with top...
Timur was superb. He was friendly, pleasant, very well informed, and an excellent driver. It was our first time to the Douro Valley. Thanks to Timur, our day spent in the Valley was magical, a once in a lifetime experience. Thanks for a wonderful day, Timur. Roger
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June 2026Dear Roger, Thank you very much for your kind words. It was truly a pleasure to spend the day with you in the Douro Valley. I’m very happy to hear that you enjoyed the experience and that it became a memorable part of your trip to Portugal. Wishing you all the best and hopefully we’ll have the chance to meet again in the future. Warm regards, Timur
Timur was knowledgeable, friendly, and went out of his way to make sure we had an unforgettable day. He kept us on time, but we never felt rushed. We even stopped for local cherries on way back into Porto!