Lisbon, Portugal

The Ultimate Lisbon Experience

Session Dates

Fall: September 25-27, 2026

The Ultimate Lisbon Experience
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Itinerary

Requirements:

  • Minimum age 18
  • Open to API and non API students

Deadline to Purchase: TBD

Starting Price: $849
Visa Required: No

Questions about this program? Send email to [email protected]

About

Step into the soul of Portugal, where rich history meets breathtaking landscapes! Start your journey with a guided walking tour through Lisbon’s buzzing downtown and historic Alfama district, capped off with epic views from Castelo de São Jorge. At night, dive into local culture with a traditional Portuguese dinner and live Fado music. Next, escape to the fairytale town of Sintra to explore the mysterious Quinta da Regaleira. Then enjoy free time to roam the charming streets and grab lunch wherever adventure takes you. Afterward, head to the dramatic cliffs of Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of Europe, before returning to Lisbon for a night to explore on your own. End your trip in iconic Belém, where you’ll visit the grand Mosteiro dos Jerónimos, the Torre de Belém, and taste the world-famous Pastel de Belém.

Please note: Travel to and from Lisbon is not included—you are responsible for arranging your own means of transportation to and from the city. A minimum of 5 students is required for this excursion to take place.

What’s Included

  • 2-night hotel stay
  • Daily breakfast at the hotel
  • Guided walking tour of Alfama and Downtown Lisbon
  • Visit to Castelo de São Jorge
  • Welcome dinner with traditional Fado music (location TBD)
  • Self-guided tour of Quinta da Regaleira in Sintra
  • Bus trip to Cabo da Roca – the westernmost point of continental Europe
  • Free time in Lisbon
  • Walking tour of Belém
  • Entrance ticket to Mosteiro dos Jerónimos
  • Pastel de Belém tasting

All itinerary details are subject to change. Final information will be provided by your on-site Resident Director approximately 2 weeks before the program begins, in the form of a final packet.

Dates

Fall: September 25-27, 2026

  • Arrival: By 2:00 PM on September 25 (meet the group at the hotel – location TBD)
  • Departure: Late afternoon on September 27 (you are responsible for transportation back to the airport)

Pricing

Starting at $849

Purchase Deadline: TBD

Learn About This Location

  • Undiscovered gem of Western Europe
  • Incredible weather
  • Easy access to a stunning coast, lined with beautiful sandy beaches
  • Lisbon is a fascinating mix of old European charm and a modern, cosmopolitan atmosphere
  • Rich history, impressive architecture, excellent museums and art galleries, and exceptional cuisine
The Ultimate Lisbon Experience

Schedule

Arrival: Arrival into final destination before 2:00 PM

Itinerary

DAY ACTIVITY
Friday Arrival into final destination before 2:00 PM
3 pm Meeting your RD at hotel for Check-in at hotel Ibis Marques de Pombal
4:15 pm Meeting at Hotel lobby for Lisbon Downtown and Alfama Walking Tour
6:30 pm Visit to Castelo de São Jorge
7:30 pm Welcome dinner with Fado live music (2nd meeting point for late arrivals: 7:15 outside the restaurant. Students who arrive late can check-in on their own)
10:30 pm End of Dinner and Free time
Saturday
7:30 am Breakfast available at Hotel
8:30 am Meeting at hotel lobby and take private transport to Sintra
9:30 am Visit to Quinta da Regaleira (on own, PDF guide will be provided)
11:30 pm End of visit to Quinta da Regaleira and free time for lunch and to explore Sintra (pdf guide will be provided)
3:30 pm Meeting at Volta do Duche and take private Bus to Cabo da Roca “Westernmost point of continental Europe”
5:30 pm Return to Lisbon
6:30 pm Arrival in Lisbon and free time to explore
Sunday
7:30 am Breakfast available at Hotel
8:30 am Meeting at Hotel Lobby for check out and leave luggage at Hotel
8:45 am Take public transport to Belem area for walking tour
9:45 am Belem walking Tour including entrance to Mosteiro dos Jerónimos and tasting Pastel de Belem “Belem custard tart”
1:30 pm End of Visit to Belem and free time to explore
Return on own to Hotel to pick up luggage and end of trip
DAY ACTIVITY
Friday Arrival into final destination before 2:00 PM
3 pm Meeting your RD at hotel for Check-in at hotel Ibis Marques de Pombal
4:15 pm Meeting at Hotel lobby for Lisbon Downtown and Alfama Walking Tour
6:30 pm Visit to Castelo de São Jorge
7:30 pm Welcome dinner with Fado live music (2nd meeting point for late arrivals: 7:15 outside the restaurant. Students who arrive late can check-in on their own)
10:30 pm End of Dinner and Free time
Saturday
7:30 am Breakfast available at Hotel
8:30 am Meeting at hotel lobby and take private transport to Sintra
9:30 am Visit to Quinta da Regaleira (on own, PDF guide will be provided)
11:30 pm End of visit to Quinta da Regaleira and free time for lunch and to explore Sintra (pdf guide will be provided)
3:30 pm Meeting at Volta do Duche and take private Bus to Cabo da Roca “Westernmost point of continental Europe”
5:30 pm Return to Lisbon
6:30 pm Arrival in Lisbon and free time to explore
Sunday
7:30 am Breakfast available at Hotel
8:30 am Meeting at Hotel Lobby for check out and leave luggage at Hotel
8:45 am Take public transport to Belem area for walking tour
9:45 am Belem walking Tour including entrance to Mosteiro dos Jerónimos and tasting Pastel de Belem “Belem custard tart”
1:30 pm End of Visit to Belem and free time to explore
Return on own to Hotel to pick up luggage and end of trip