Overview
Experience the passion-filled soccer tradition of Portugal, where national team pride is deeply ingrained in the country’s spirit. Your players will train with professionals in exclusive coaching clinics, compete against local teams, attend a professional soccer match, and enjoy private tours of Estádio da Luz and Estádio do Dragão. They’ll explore the stunning coastal cities of Lisbon and Porto, strolling cobblestone streets and visiting historical landmarks like Castelo de São Jorge, Porto Cathedral, and Palácio da Bolsa.
Itinerary
Day 1
Overnight flight to Portugal (Lisbon)
Day 2
Arrive in Lisbon
Meet your Tour Director
Your 24-hour Tour Director will meet you at the airport and remain with your group until your final airport departure.
Welcome meeting and orientation
Training session led by your own coaching staff
Participate in a training session at a local field in the area.
Dinner
Day 3
Training session led by your own coaching staff
Participate in a training session at a local field in the area.
Lisbon city walk
Rossio Square, Chiado quarter, Alfama quarter
Castelo de São Jorge visit
Explore Castelo de São Jorge, the historic heart of Lisbon and the city's birthplace. Once home to the Phoenicians and later various conquerors, this iconic castle reveals Lisbon's rich past.
Attend professional soccer match
Experience a professional soccer match like never before as you chant and cheer alongside passionate fans and watch world-famous, international players go cleat to cleat on the field.
Dinner
Day 4
Estádio da Luz guided visit
Take a guided tour of Estádio da Luz, home to Benfica. This iconic stadium reflects the greatness of its host club and stands as the largest and most modern sports venue in Portugal. Since its inauguration, it has hosted over 11 million spectators and countless matches and events.
Friendly soccer match
Play an international friendly match against a local club or academy team. The team will meet and compete against athletes of similar ages and skill levels, and have the opportunity to make friends for life.
Dinner
Day 5
Professional coaching clinic
Participate in this special clinic with a guest coach, player, or instructor. The clinic is designed exclusively for your team and to enhance your skills in the areas identified by your coaching staff.
Dinner
Day 6
Travel to Porto
Porto is a coastal city in northwest Portugal, renowned for its stately bridges and port wine production. In the medieval Ribeira district, narrow cobbled streets wind past merchants' houses and cafés. São Francisco Church is famous for its lavish Baroque interior adorned with ornate gilded carvings. The palatial 19th-century Palácio da Bolsa, formerly a stock exchange, was built to impress potential European investors.
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.
Friendly soccer match
Play an international friendly match against a local club or academy team. The team will meet and compete against athletes of similar ages and skill levels, and have the opportunity to make friends for life.
Dinner
Day 7
Estádio do Dragão guided visit
Tour of the home of Futebol Clube do Porto, one of Portugal’s top football clubs. Opened on November 16, 2003, this impressive stadium has a capacity of 50,035 spectators. Don’t miss the chance to visit the club’s museum, showcasing its rich history and achievements.
Friendly soccer match
Play an international friendly match against a local club or academy team. The team will meet and compete against athletes of similar ages and skill levels, and have the opportunity to make friends for life.
Dinner
Day 8
Porto Cathedral visit
The Porto Cathedral is the city’s most important religious landmark and has been declared a National Monument. Construction began in the 12th century, but the cathedral has been rebuilt and renovated numerous times over the centuries. While predominantly Baroque in style, its façade and nave are Romanesque, and its cloister and one of its chapels reflect Gothic design.
Palácio da Bolsa guided visit
Tour the Palácio da Bolsa and marvel at its grand Arabian Room, inspired by the Alhambra in Granada.
Free time at the beach
Dinner
Day 9
End tour
Already Included
Transportation to & from your destination
Hotel accommodations
Admissions to top attractions (details in itinerary)
Meals (unless otherwise noted on your itinerary)
WorldAssist staff members available 24/7/365 should your group need extra help
Free high school credit for students who choose to complete WorldStrides free online coursework post-program
Guided sightseeing tours & city walks (details in itinerary)
WorldStrides Tour Director: A dynamic destination expert who makes learning come to life by leading your group's activities and discussions
Dedicated team practice time (details in itinerary)
Tickets to local games/matches (details in itinerary)
Scenes from Lisbon and Porto
Health & Safety
Additional health and safety measures may be available within your respective destination. Refer to your program-specific materials for complete details.
Financial Assistance
Financial Assistance
WorldStrides provides over $2.5 million in financial assistance each year to thousands of families. Families with annual adjusted gross incomes of less than $85,000 may qualify. One simple call to Customer Service and you’ll know how much may be available for your trip even before signing up. Please note: financial assistance is given on a first-come, first-served basis.
Payment Plans
Advantage Payment Plan
At program sign-up you can opt to pay in full, or break up the cost of your trip with the Advantage Payment Plan. This plan allows you to pay a small initial deposit, then have your remaining payments spread out into affordable monthly amounts.
EZPay
We offer an EZPay option, which is a simple way to pay for your WorldStrides program by scheduling hassle-free, automatic drafts from your checking account. With EZPay, you'll never be late or miss an installment.
Fundraising Tools
Our easy-to-use tools put students in the driver's seat of their own fundraising efforts. Students can send e-cards, share links on social media, and even send out printed letters through WorldStrides' Gift of Education program. In one click friends and family members can make a direct donation to the trip - with 100% of the money raised going to offset their trip price. Thousands of students pay for their entire trip each year through the Gift of Education.
Also, WorldStrides makes program-specific scholarships available as well as other scholarship resources. Ask your Account Manager for more information about scholarships and fundraising tools.