Portugal FAQs​
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1. When is the best time of year to visit Portugal?​
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Any time of year is a great time of year to travel to Portugal. Typically for youth soccer teams, the best time of year to travel is during school breaks such as Spring Break, Summer Break, Fall Break, and Christmas Break.
2. What cities in Portugal are the best to visit for soccer teams?
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The best city in Portugal to visit with a soccer team are Lisbon and Porto. These cities are home to teams that are amongst the best and most famous in the world. Lisbon and Porto offer the best overall package of competitive games and fantastic cultural sightseeing. However, Premier International Tours can offer other customizable tours to additional destinations in Portugal.
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3. How much does it cost to go to Portugal?
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The package price per person to visit Portugal starts at $1,600.00, but can change depending on the time of year the team travels, what airport the teams use, what location in Portugal they are staying, sightseeing choices, and more.
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4. What’s included in the price of a tour to Portugal?
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Included in the package price for a tour to Portugal is round-trip airfare, 3 or 4-star hotel accommodation, sporting program, breakfast, lunch, and dinner, full-time exclusive coach bus, full-time bilingual tour guide, and airport transfers in Portugal.
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5. What kind of sightseeing can my team do in Portugal?
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The best cities in Portugal to visit with a soccer are Lisbon and Porto. In Lisbon, your team can experience top soccer venues with guided tours at Estádio da Luz (home of SL Benfica), José Alvalade Stadium (Sporting CP), and the Benfica Cosme Damião Museum, all offering behind-the-scenes access and insight into Portuguese football heritage. Additionally, other sightseeing options include the resort town of Sintra, Jeronimo Monastery, the Tower of Belém, and Sao Jorge Castle. In Porto, your team can visit the impressive Estádio do Dragão stadium with its rich museum dedicated to FC Porto's history, enjoy the winding paths and sports fields at the expansive Parque da Cidade do Porto, and ascend the Porto Bridge Climb for stunning views over the Douro River. Additional highlights include the historic Clérigos Church with its tall bell tower, and the medieval Muralhas Fernandinas do Porto city walls.
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6. What kind of soccer program will my team have on a trip to Portugal?
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Included in the tour package are 3 friendly games against local teams of similar level to your team. Additionally, we can arrange tickets for professional games, a tour of a professional stadium, field space for a training session with your coach, and training sessions with coaches from professional clubs.