EUROPE
It looks like you are visiting from Australia or New Zealand, would you like to go to the Australian Worldstrides site?
Yes, go to worldstrides.com.au No, stay on worldstrides.com
Meet your Tour Director and check into hotel
Welcome meeting and orientation
Training session led by your coaching staffParticipate in a training session at a local field in the area.
Dinner
Participate in a training session at a local field in the area.
Lisbon city walkThis 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 out 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.
Castelo de Sao Jorge visitExplore the Castle of Sao Jorge, the nucleus of the original city inhabited by the Phoenicians and subsequently by every other conquering culture.
Attend a professional soccer matchAttend a professional soccer match featuring teams from the top leagues. Seeing the top talent in the world in person would itself be an unforgettable experience, but add the passionate crowds singing, cheering, and chanting, and you will enter an atmosphere that can only be understood through personal experience.
Dinner
Take a guided tour of Estadio da Luz, home to Benfica. The stadium reflects the greatness of its host club and is the biggest and most modern sports venue in Portugal. Since its inauguration, the stadium has hosted over 11 million spectators and countless matches and events.
Friendly matchPlay an international friendly match against a local club or academy team. Your team will meet and compete against athletes of similar ages and skill levels and have the opportunity to make friends for life.
Dinner
Participate in a special coaching clinic with a guest coach, player or instructor. The clinic will be designed exclusively for the team and to enhance skills in areas identified by the coaching staff. Take a walk through the training facilities and have access to the players' lounge.
Dinner
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.
Porto city walkTake a walking tour of Porto, one of Portugal's most stunning cities. This city is located off the coast of Portugal and is known for its colorful buildings. Not just a bustling seaside city, Porto is also home to botanical gardens and extravagant baroque churches with soaring bell towers. Ascend the Torre dos Clerigos (Clerics' Tower), which became the tallest structure in Portugal when completed in 1763. 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.
Friendly matchPlay an international friendly match against a local club or academy team. Your team will meet and compete against athletes of similar ages and skill levels and have the opportunity to make friends for life.
Dinner
Tour Dragon's Stadium, home to Futebol Clube do Porto, one of the best clubs in Portugal. The stadium was inaugurated on November 16, 2003 and has the capacity to hold 50,035 spectators. You can also visit the Museum of the Club.
Friendly matchPlay an international friendly match against a local club or academy team. Your team will meet and compete against athletes of similar ages and skill levels and have the opportunity to make friends for life.
Dinner
The Porto Cathedral is the most important religious edifice in the city and has been declared a National Monument. The construction of the Cathedral began during the twelfth century, but it was rebuilt and renovated numerous times throughout the centuries. The temple is predominantly Baroque in style, although its façade and the nave are Romanesque and its cloister and one of the chapels are Gothic in style.
Palacio do Bolsa guided visitTour the Palacio do Bolsa and see its grand Arabian Room which was inspired by Granada's Alhambra.
Free time at the beachSpend some time relaxing on one of Porto's magnificent beaches. Enjoy the sun and watch the surfers as you relax for the day. The beaches have numerous activities available for everyone to enjoy.
Dinner
Class is in session. And, by that, of course we mean the endless lessons that travel brings. So, no matter if you’re out trotting the globe or at home planning your next trip, adventure is never far! These must-read blog posts open a world of learning through inspirational travel stories, destination spotlights, classroom resources, and other buzzworthy news.
Portugal is quickly becoming a popular destination for travelers. With colorful cities like Lisbon and Porto, more than 400 miles of scenic coastline, and a rich history, it’s easy to see why travel...
An archipelago of nine islands that extend for 370 miles in the middle of the North Atlantic Ocean, 900+ miles east from Lisbon? What is this? It’s the Azores, home to some of the most stunning scen...
The possibilities are endless when it comes to the sandwich. As simple – or as decadent – as you make it, this portable powerhouse of a food has had a long history. Our current idea of the...
