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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
Tour Europe's smallest capital, a port city that was once the entrance point for exotic wares from the far-flung corners of Asia, Africa, and the Americas. Now the city has a new vibrancy, with the opening of a new railway hub and the contrast of brash new modern buildings and restored medieval façades. Get lost in the Alfama, a maze of streets where houses are so close together, you can spread your arms out and touch buildings on both sides of the street. Stroll the cobblestone pedestrian malls and Lisbon's main street, the Avenida da Liberdade. Get your portrait done by one of the sidewalk artists. See the new bridge, Ponte Vasco da Gama (built for Expo '98), which spans the Tagus River. Shop for handcrafts—Lisbon remains one of the best places to buy hand-made goods from around the world, including embroidery, ceramics, silver, and tiles.
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.
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
Only half an hour from Lisbon, the beautiful town of Sintra is dotted with historic palaces and surrounded by wooded hills. The town, which was once the favorite summer residence of the Kings of Portugal, has been internationally acclaimed by poets and artists over the years and was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its cultural landscape in 1995. Visit the spectacular Palace of Peña, built in the 19th century as King Ferdinand’s summer home. King Ferdinand loved art, nature, and new inventions, which is reflected in the interior of this enchanting palace that is filled with oddities from all over the world. Explore the park that surrounds the palace.
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.
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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
Participate in a training session at a local field in the area.
Walking tour of BelemTake a Walking tour of Belem to explore Portugal’s former glory, expressed in the areas imposing and exuberant buildings. During our walk we will view the Praca do Imperio, the Archeological Museum, and the Palacio de Belem.
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Play 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.
Free time at the beachSpend some time relaxing on one of Lisbon'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.
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