International Performance

Our Portugal Student Tour is a unique experience for student groups & the perfect background for an unforgettable educational trip in Europe. In the landmarks of Lisbon, Evora and Algarve, Portugal’s personality comes into focus.

Here is one of our highlighted sample itineraries.

Day 1

• Overnight flight.
• Meals on plane.

Day 2 Arrive Lisbon (D)

• Arrival at Lisbon’s International airport, where your tour escort will meet you.
• Transfer to your hotel.
• Today enjoy a guided city tour of Lisbon where you will discover the old City, its monuments (Rossio Square, Comércio Square, Marquês de Pombal Square, historical quarters) and drive along the riverside to admire Black Horse Square, crossing the Bridge over Tagus River.
• Group dinner and overnight Lisbon.

Day 3 Performance #1 Lisbon (B,D)

• After breakfast visit of Belem quarter to see the Tower constructed between 1515 and 1519 in the middle of the Tagus.
• Next is Jerónimos Monastery for a guided tour of the church, Dom Manuel undertook to build this magnificent Hieronymite monastery which is considered to be the jewel of Manueline Art.
• You will see the Igreja de Santa Maria and the cloisters.
• You will walk to the 52 m Monument to the Discoveries, it represents the bow of a ship with the prince pointing the way to a crowd of important figures.
• Possible school exchange.
• Possible afternoon/ evening concert – In collaboration with the US Embassy in Lisbon. For example in the Belem Cultural Center, aula magna or the Palazio Voz, a building with beautiful rooms with frescos and chandeliers which is used for cultural presentations.
• Dinner and overnight in Lisbon.

Day 4 Sintra – Cascais – Estoril (B,D)

• In the morning, you will leave Lisbon first for Sintra –primarily known because of the Pena Palace (Palácio de Pena), built in the 19th century in an eclectic style by the Portuguese king-consort Dom Fernando II.
• The town of Sintra itself boasts the medieval Sintra National Palace and several 19th century estates.
• Sintra and its surrounding mountains (Serra de Sintra) are classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Continue the day with a visit of Boca do Inferno (Hell’s Mouth) to see the spectacular look out point with a small daily Handcrafts Market.
• Afternoon visits of Cascais, a fishing port of age old tradition and a bustling holiday resort.
• After Cascais you will continue to Estoril, it lies on the cornice road linking Lisbon and Cascais.
• It is a pleasant location facing Cascais Bay, its park of tropical and exotic plants, trees, palm lined avenues, beaches of fine sand.
• You also should not miss the beautiful Parish Church (Assunção Church).
• Back to Lisbon for dinner and overnight.

Day 5 Performance #2 Lisbon – Coimbra (B,D)

• Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.
• You will first visit the Music museum, located in a rather unexpected venue, namely, the Alto dos Moinhos metro station, filling two floors of the west wing of the station.
• The collection of instruments is one of the most prized in Europe, since it is one of the widest and most varied on the continent, comprising rarities and unique pieces from all corners of the world.
• Afterwards board your coach and transfer to Coimbra. Stop in Batalha to visit the Monastery and lunch on your own.
• Late afternoon continue to Coimbra – Upon arrival visit of the music conservatory of Coimbra.
• Evening concert with local ensemble at the auditorio of the conservatory of Coimbra, or at the Teatro Gil Vicente or similar.
• Group dinner and overnight Coimbra.

Day 6 Coimbra – Porto (B,D)

• Morning guided tour of the University of Coimbra followed by some free time in Coimbra on your own.
• Afternoon transfer to Porto and driving via the Douro River including stops and breathtaking views and landscapes.
• Upon arrival check/in. Group dinner and overnight Porto.

Day 7 Performance #3 Porto (B,D)

• Morning enjoy guided tour of Porto passing the Cathedral, the Soa Fransisco Church and much more.
• Some free time and lunch on own in Porto.
• Afternoon or evening joint performance at the Casa de Artes, Auditorio Municipal or Casa de Musica (small hall – subject to availability).
• Possible collaboration with Teclarte Music school, the Espirito de music foundation or the Escola das Artes.
• Group dinner and overnight Porto.

Day 8 Porto – Leiria – Lisbon (B,D)

• Following breakfast, check out of your hotel, load your luggage on the coach and travel back to Lisbon.
• Along the way make a stop in Leiria where you will visit the medieval Castle from where you will have a beautiful view over the city.
• Lunch on your own in Leiria.
• Travel further to Lisbon and have the rest of the afternoon at leisure for individual sightseeing or last minute souvenir shopping.
• Farewell dinner and overnight in Lisbon.

Day 9 Departure (B)

• Morning departure to the airport for flight back home.