The Little Orange - Boutique DMC
Portugal, Madeira & Azores
The Little Orange is the story of two best friends, João and António, from Portugal, who have decided to offer you the best of their country.
Descended from an aristocratic family for António, and CEO of one of the most important communication agencies in Portugal for João, they open doors normally closed to the public thanks to their privileged access!
To make your stay in Portugal outstanding and unique, The Little Orange has brought its Boutique DMC to life with the bold idea of offering the most personal experience possible, where even a 'classic' will always have something new!
Thanks to the privileged access of João and António and their close-knit, expert team, with in-depth knowledge of their country and extensive experience in the DMC world, rediscover Portugal organized from A to Z with complete peace of mind.
Furthermore, Little Orange also offers a portfolio of carefully selected villas and private estates in all regions of Portugal, including the Azores.
Discover our page dedicated to The Little Orange Villas in our Elite Collection.
Why 'Little Orange'?
In the 16th century, the Portuguese brought sweet oranges to Europe and, in many dialects such as Greek, Italian and Arabic, oranges are still called by a derivative of the name "Portugal". António and João want Portugal to be their "Little Orange" for the small group of people who visit them.
The Little Orange - Boutique DMC / DESCRIPTION
Portugal, Madeira & Azores
With its strong Portuguese roots, The Little Orange team, based in Lisbon, offers experiences throughout Portugal:
PORTO & NORTH OF THE COUNTRY
DOURO VALLEY
CENTRAL Portugal, a little-known region to discover
LISBON, COMPORTA & SURROUNDINGS
ALENTEJO
ALGARVE
MADEIRA & AZORES
Exclusive access & Tailor-made itineraries
With their exclusive network, the two founders João and António give you privileged access by opening doors that are normally closed !
Offering one of a kind experiences with local players, namely:
- Lunch with the Countess of Cadaval in her palace in Sintra.
- Spend an evening in the company of a renowned Fado artist, who will share his passion and introduce guests to his private circle of artist friends.
- Discover more about Portuguese gastronomy with a Master Class with Michelin-starred chefs such as Rui Paula.
- Visit a wine estate with Manuel, the owner of Quinta de Lagoalva. Passionate about wine, Manuel likes to share the history of this renowned estate with his visitors during a tour in a horse-drawn carriage.
To inspire you, The Little Orange offers experiences, many with privileged and special access, around the following four themes:
Wine & Food
History & Art
Adventure & Wellness
Traditions & Artisans
All the themes can be combined to create a unique trip, tailored to the customer's specific interests.
Please ask us for more details about these experiences and your bookings.
The Little Orange also offers small group trips for yoga retreats, gourmet breaks and corporate events.
Their commitment to quality and creativity enables them to design lavish and authentic programmes across Portugal. From spectacular activities to exclusive venues, they will meet the unique requirements of every desire.
Why choose The Little Orange ?
Why The Little Orange?
- A boutique DMC specializing in Luxury in Portugal, Madeira and the Azores.
- Two founders, one from the Portuguese aristocracy and the other CEO of Portugal's largest communication company. Offering authentic experiences with local players & Opening doors closed to the public.
- An experienced French General Manager.
- A close-knit, expert team with a travel designer dedicated to your project from first contact to on-site follow-up with the end customer.
- Tailor-made travel plans, carefully thought out in detail to meet and exceed the customer's expectations.
- A collection of carefully selected villas throughout Portugal, including the Azores.
Why Portugal?
- A huge diversity in a "small country", 6 hours by car from north to south and 3 hours from west to east.
- A fascinating and mesmerizing destination.
- A wealth of gastronomic delights and extraordinary wines.
Our travel concept offers you
- A travel designer dedicated to your project from first contact to personalised on-site follow-up with the end customer
- First project proposal sent within 24 hours
- Tailor-made, detailed itinerary proposal with quote sent within 3 to 5 days (online or in PDF and Word format on request)
- Breakdown available on request
- Secure payment with a 30% deposit at the time of booking and the balance up to 1 month before the day of arrival. Payment of commission online or via Onyx.
- Final itinerary available in French or English
- Personalised on-site follow-up with the customer
The Team
Discover the Lisbon-based team that will make all the difference!
The two founders of The Little Orange are António, from the north of Portugal, and João, from the south with strong roots in the Alentejo, who also happens to own two of the villas in the Collection.
They have created a close-knit team of 7 collaborators who are experts in their field, including Catarina, Madalena and Patricia, three travel designers with extensive experience in the DMC industry.
Léonor, from Porto, is a creative, adventurous person who heads up the product and marketing department. She's an expert explorer when it comes to unearthing the best experiences her country has to offer!
And to lead this fantastic team is Gaëtan, a Frenchman who has fallen in love with Lisbon, Gaëtan comes with 10 years experience in the DMC world and has travelled throughout the globe. A leader who also brings all his knowledge of the French and European markets to his team.
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