Lisbon, Portugal, is a city rich in culture, history, and vibrant soccer spirit, making it a perfect destination for an unforgettable team experience. Immerse yourself in the best of Lisbon's venues, soccer culture, and overall charm. Whether it’s visiting the famous stadiums of Benfica and Sporting or heading to the beach for surf lessons or the famous sites of the Belem Tower and surrounding neighborhoods of Alfama Portugal is your ideal travel location.
Your chance to be coached by some of the top Academy instructors at their own facilities.
From local club teams to professional academies and beyond, GSE will identify the right level of competition based on your coaches’ input so we can provide the best playing experience.
Watch live games between some of the top teams in the world and enjoy private tours of famous iconic stadiums!
From 4-star city center hotels to even University and College accommodations we have options to meet every budget. We can provide bed and breakfast or all-inclusive based on the needs of the group and your destination.
Our travel itinerary in Portugal offers you the chance to stay in Lisbon with a choice of hotel accommodation from city center to beach front. We also provide options for half board or all-inclusive based around your itinerary.
Your team will have the opportunity to play games against local teams, train at the academy facilities of Benfica or Sporting and visit some of the famous locations like Sintra, Belem, Cascais and even add live games boat trips or even surfing.
Depart from your local international airport landing in Lisbon the following day.
Arrive in Lisbon Airport and meet your GSE Staff and bilingual tour guide.
Afternoon practice session for the players then free time for lunch in lunch and orientation with your tour guide
Check into your hotel where you will have your first team dinner.
Breakfast in the hotel before heading out for the day.
Watch your first live game from Portugal’s Premeira league. With top Lisbon clubs Benfica and Sporting there are lots of opportunities for top fixtures!
Free time in Lisbon to explore in groups.
Depart for Sintra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site which and resort town in the foothills of Portugal’s Sintra mountains.
Take a guided tour through Sintra and its historic center before visiting the incredible Pena Palace and Castelo dos Mouros.
Play your 1st friendly against a local Portuguese team.
Training session for your team with a top coach from one of Lisbon’s famous clubs Sporting or Benfica at their training complex
Head to the beach for free time and learn to surf as you enjoy lessons with your own instructor! (Includes board rental and wetsuit)
Team dinner at a city center restaurant
Meet your professional guide at the hotel to take a tour of all of Lisbon’s historic sights.
Visit the cultural quarter of Belem, Marques do Pombal Square, the Tower Vasco da Gama and other famous locations then lunch on your own.
Play your 2nd friendly against a local Portuguese team.
Training session for your team with a top coach from one of Lisbon’s famous clubs Sporting or Benfica at their training complex
Guided tour of the Arrabida and fishing village of Sesimbra. Take a wine and food tasting tour then relax at Portinho de Arrabida Beach
Free time to relax before dinner.
Stadium tour Benfica’s famous Stadium of Light and visit to the club shop and museum.
Free time to visit Lisbon city center for any sights you missed!
Last evening meal in the city center.
Travel to the Airport for your return flight home.
Set up a call with one of our Experience Directors to go over the goals of your travel, where do you want to go, what are the best dates, what do you want to do when you get there? We will then plan your itinerary and set up a presentation with your group by video or in person. This is a great chance to discuss the schedule in more detail and highlight how Global Sports Experiences can ensure your international event meets everyone's expectations.
Once your group decides to go ahead with the event, we will send an email from our registration system containing a link to your own unique web page. This page contains additional information and instructions on how to complete the traveler registration process. This email will guide you through the necessary steps to ensure smooth and efficient registration for the event, allowing you to focus on preparing for an unforgettable experience.
We will continue to send out communications and information via your own unique registration page. As we get closer to your departure date, we will set up another meeting with the group to go over final preparations. This last meeting might include details on what to pack, accommodation, confirmed games, sightseeing events and much more. We will also provide details on the tour staff who will be managing the day-to-day events of your experience and will meet you on your arrival.
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