-Day 1
Day 2 Olá Lisbon
Meet your tour director and check into hotel
Details: Lisbon city walk
This port city was once the entrance point for exotic wares from the far-flung corners of Asia, Africa and the Americas. Get lost in the Alfama, a maze of streets where houses are so close together, you can spread your arms and touch the buildings on both sides of the street! Stroll along the cobblestone pedestrian malls and Lisbon's main street, the Avenida da Liberdade.
Day 3 Lisbon
Lisbon guided sightseeing tour Details: Mosteiro dos Jerónimos visit
Tour the Jerónimos Monastery, a monastery ordered by Manuel the Fortunate to commemorate Vasco da Gama's voyage to India. The monastery is one of Portugal’s finest examples of Manueline architecture that combines flamboyant Gothic and Moorish influences with elements of the nascent Renaissance. The church features tombs of many of the great figures in Portuguese history, including Vasco da Gama.
Details: Castelo de São Jorge visit
Explore the Castle of Sao Jorge, the nucleus of the original city, inhabited by the Phoenicians and subsequently by every other conquering culture.
Details: Lisbon choir performance
Potential venues include (but not limited to): Basilica dos Mártires, St. Dominic's International School, the Lisbon Coliseum, the Marques de Pombal Foundation, and the Theatre of the Spanish Institute of Lisbon - "Giner de los Rios". Subject to final confirmation.
Day 4 Lisbon
Details: Sintra, Cabo da Roca & Cascais excursion
Enjoy a full day excursion outside of Lisbon to explore the natural beauty and royal buildings of Sintra, the westernmost point of continental Europe at Cabo da Roca and the picturesque seaside town of Cascais.
Details: beaches of Cascais & Estoril
Take some time to relax and enjoy two of Portugal's most beautiful beaches. Visit Cascais and Estoril to take in some rays and meet the locals.
Details: Citadel of Cascais
Visit the luxury resort town of Cascais and see the citadel that once served as a summer home for the King of Spain in the 16th century.
Details: Boca do Inferno photo stop
Walk along the beach to see the Boca do Inferno. The Boca do Inferno, translating to the the Mouth of Hell, is a chasm located in the seaside cliffs close to the Portuguese city of Cascais, in the District of Lisbon. The seawater has access to the deep bottom of the chasm and vigorously strikes its rocky walls.
Day 5 Lisbon
Details: Óbidos and Batalha excursion
Óbidos is the classic Portuguese fortified town and is one of the most picturesque locations in Portugal. A small town amidst the hills of the Leiria area, Batalha only became a place of significance upon the building of its magnificent monastery, now honored with UNESCO World Heritage status.
Details: Explore Óbidos, Peniche and Batalha
Visit the working fishing port of Peniche, the pristine beaches of Lagoa de Obidos and even Europe's largest collection of Buddha statues at the Buddha Eden. Óbidos is a great base from which to explore this enthralling region, and the town is rapidly becoming a popular destination.
Details: Batalha choir performance
Potential venues include (but not limited to): the Monastery of Batalha, a UNESCO Heritage site built to commemorate the victory of the Portuguese over the Castilians at the battle of Aljubarrota in 1385. Subject to final confirmation.
Day 6 Lisbon
Details: Evora excursion
Évora is the capital of Alto Alentejo, a Roman city under Julius Caesar (Liberalitas Julia) and one of Portugal's finest and most delightful towns. It is a true open-air museum with a large number of wonderfully preserved monuments and buildings of public interest.
Details: Evora city walk
You will see 16th and 17th century houses, many with tile patios, cobblestoned and labyrinthine streets, squares with bubbling fountains and a profuse display of Moorish-inspired arches that help characterize the town. Your walk will be highlighted by the Praça do Giraldo, the city’s main square, the remains of the Roman Walls and the Roman Temple.
Details: Evora choir performance
Potential venues include (but not limited to): the Praça do Giraldo. Subject to final confirmation.
Day 7 Lisbon--Porto
Details: Travel to Porto
Porto is a coastal city in northwest Portugal known for its stately bridges and port wine production. In the medieval Ribeira (riverside district, narrow cobbled streets wind past merchants' houses and cafes. São Francisco Church is known for its lavish baroque interior with ornate gilded carvings. The palatial 19th-century Palácio de Bolsa, formerly a stock market, was built to impress potential European investors.
Details: Porto city walk
Take a walking tour of Porto, one of Portugal's most stunning cities. This city is off the coast of Portugal and is known for its colorful buildings. Be sure to look for the blue and white tiled buildings. Not just a bustling seaside city, Porto is also home to botanical gardens. This historic city has extravagant baroque churches with soaring bell towers.
Details: Torre dos Clérigos visit
Ascend the Torre dos Clerigos (Clerics' Tower), the tallest structure in Portugal when completed in 1763. As the main feature of the city's skyline, ships used it as a guide when coming into Cais da Ribeira. The top of the tower offers spectacular views of the city.
Details: Palacio do Bolsa guided visit
Tour the Palacio do Bolsa and see its grand Arabian Room which was inspired by Granada's Alhambra.
Day 8 Porto
Ribeira and Caves do Vinho do Porto walking tour
Cathedral Santíssimo Sacramento visit
Details: Porto choir performance
Potential venues include (but not limited to): the Casa da Música and the Universidade de Porto. Subject to final confirmation.
Day 9 Porto
Details: Coimbra excursion
The beautiful university city of Coimbra began as a Roman settlement. It was invaded by Germanic tribes and Moors before becoming the capital of the Kingdom of Portugal in the Middle Ages. As its political importance waned, it quickly grew as a cultural center due to its university, founded in 1290.
Details: Coimbra University visit
Enjoy a Walking Tour through the University of Coimbra, where highlights include: the Porta Pérrea; the Via Latina; the Sala dos Capelos, a portrait gallery of Portuguese kings; and the University Chapel, containing an 18th-century organ, 16th-century candelabra, 17th-century tiles, and a fine Manueline portal.
Details: University Library visit
Built between 1717 and 1728, the University Library is also known as the Baroque Library in honor of King John V (1707-1750), who sponsored its construction and whose portrait, made by Domenico Duprà (1725), dominates the ornate space.
Details: Santa Cruz Monastery
Visit the Santa Cruz Monastery, the burial place of the first two kings of Portugal.
Day 10 End tour
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Tour Includes:
- Round-trip airfare and other transportation described in the itinerary
- Accommodation in three- or four-star hotels in twin (or occasional triple) rooms with private facilities guaranteed throughout
- Plentiful daily breakfast to start the day energized and ready to go
- Appetizing, culturally representative, three-course dinner daily
- Full time, multilingual, WorldStrides tour director who is LEAP-trained in experiential education
- Local guide at sites and on city tours as described in the itinerary
- All of the venue arrangement fees and promotional costs for included concert performances
- LEAP! Learning through Exploration and Active Participation; trademarked immersive approach of learning by doing
- Entrances and transportation to sites and activities described in your itinerary
- Local guide and local bus driver tips; see note regarding other important tips
- Basic Medical, Dental, Emergency Evacuation Insurance during trip
- 24/7 On Tour Emergency Support
- Up to three college credits upon course completion (grades 9-12) or high school credit (grades 6-12)
- Note: Tour cost does not include airline-imposed baggage fees, costs for rental, transport of instruments or music stands, any passport or visa fees, or tips for the Tour Director or multi-day bus drivers. Optional excursions, optional pre-paid tips, or other customizations will be listed as separate line items in the total trip cost, if included.
- Note: On arrival day only dinner is provided; on departure day, only breakfast is provided
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