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Play pickleball every day in Portugal, with 12+ hours of instruction from our top coaches! Portugal is a beautiful Western European country with many years of history ingrained in its society, creating an enriching experience for all who visit. Come explore all that Portugal has to offer! You will stay at 4-5-star hotels and sightsee with a private, English-speaking tour guide!

Portugal is a friendly, clean, organized country, and it is one of the safest in Europe. It has a winning combination of scenic cities, rich culture, delectable cuisines, natural beauty, and welcoming inhabitants.

The trip will include visits to Lisbon, Porto, Sintra, Douro Valley, Guimaraes, Aveiro, Óbidos, historical sites, wineries, and much more!

We will set up temporary pickleball courts for our daily use. There will be instructional clinics, observed play time, minigames, and open play.

Pricing Information

Single Occupancy: $5,290

Double Occupancy (two guests in one room): $8,960 ($4,480 per person)

You can make a $1,200 initial deposit to reserve a single room, or a $1,800 initial deposit to reserve a double room. Please note that only one $1,800 deposit is necessary to reserve a double room for two guests. These initial deposits will be deducted from your grand total (listed above).

After placing your initial deposit, your full payment is due by January 25th, 2024.

Guests who will not participate in the pickleball events are eligible for a $750 discount. Use the discount code NONPB750 on your initial deposit to redeem this. Please note that using this discount code will remove a guest from the pickleball clinics, and they might not be able to reregister for the clinics if spaces sell out.

Included: 9 nights and 10 days of accommodations in 4-5-star hotels, breakfast, 4 dinners, 2 lunches, 1 wine tasting, Fado show, tours with private guide, private driver and bus, 12+ hours of pickleball instruction, court access, and 24/7 assistance in English.

Not included: airfare, and most lunches and dinners.

Our Team

The pros on this trip are TBD. To see who might be there, check out this link: Guest Pros

There will be a designated Trip Coordinator on the trip, to keep everyone on track and resolve any questions or issues our guests might run into.

We welcome guests of any and all skill levels! We will match you with other players so that you are playing with guests at your approximate skill level. This getaway is limited to 32 players, so it will sell out quickly!

If you would like to register for this trip, but you have a partner or roommate who does not play pickleball, please let us know at pickleballgetaways@gmail.com. You will be eligible for a discount for the guest who will not participate in the pickleball events.

Lodgings

We will be staying in three different 4-5 star hotels throughout our trip:

• Dolce Campo Real

• Open Village Sports Hotel

• Altis Grand or Iberostar Lisboa (TBD)

If you have booked this trip and you would like to add extra nights before/after the dates of the getaway, please let us know! We would be happy to add extra nights to your booking.

Transportation

You should fly into the Lisbon Airport (LIS) on May 25th, and out of the same airport on June 3rd. For your arrival flight, please note that you might have to fly out on May 24th in order to arrive on May 25th.

We will provide the ground transportation to and from the airport! Before the trip, we will send you an email with a form where you can enter your flight information - based on these details, we will set up ground transportation.

If you book extra nights (see the previous section), we will still provide ground transportation to/from the airport.

Additional Information

• You will need:

  • your passport

  • an EU outlet adapter (available on Amazon)

  • your pickleball paddle!

• Recommended:

  • a portable charger for longer tour days

  • travel insurance—for this trip or any other trip you take! We do not have a specific recommendation for travel insurance; this is up to you.

  • 50-200 Euros to have on hand. We recommend withdrawing Euros from an ATM once you arrive. Euros will be useful for street souvenirs, cash-only shops, tips, etc.

• You will not need:

  • a Visa

  • a Covid test or vaccine

• Tips are not expected by drivers/servers/staff in Europe. If you would like to tip, though, 5%-10% on your bill or a few Euros is the typical tipping range.

• The weather is usually in the 65-75-degree range during May and June.

Itinerary

Arrival Day (May 25th)

Arrival to Lisbon Airport

We will have ground transportation waiting for you! Just past the baggage claim area, there is an exit hallway. This hallway joins the secure airport area to the general airport area, so all travelers must pass through it – you can’t miss it! Once you collect your bags and reach the end of the hallway, you will see a group of drivers holding up signs to collect their passengers. Your driver and tour guide will be holding a sign that says “Pickleball Getaways”! If you cannot find them, contact your Trip Coordinator.

Check in to the Dolce Campo Real

Get settled in, explore the resort, and rest up from jet lag!

Welcome dinner at the Dolce Campo Real

There will be a welcome dinner in the evening so that you can meet the other guests and our team. A selection of starters, a buffet, and non-alcoholic drinks will be included.

Day 2 (May 26th)

Breakfast buffet in the morning

8:30am-10am: Pickleball Clinic

The rest of the day is yours! Here are some things you could do:

• Keep playing pickleball!

• There is a large grocery store nearby, if you would like to pick up snacks, water bottles, etc. The front desk can call a taxi for you.

• Relax and enjoy the resort’s amenities. There is a gym, indoor pool, outdoor pool, spa, restaurant, and more.

• Taxi to Lisbon to explore.

We recommend taxiing into Torres Vedras for dinner in the evening – and invite other guests along if you’d like! You also could get dinner at the resort, if you prefer. Torres Vedras is ~15 minutes away and has several great restaurant options, including Taberno Napoleao, Pateo do Faustino, Midi, and Adega do Santos. These restaurants open around 6:30pm-7:30pm – their exact hours are online – and they will likely get crowded a little later in the evening. Here are a few great Portuguese dishes to try: charcuterie appetizers, octopus, sea bass, bull tail, black pork, and cod.

Day 3 (May 27th)

Breakfast buffet in the morning

8:30am-10am: Pickleball Clinic

11:30am: Departure to Lisbon

We will meet in the lobby at 11:15am, to ensure we leave on time. The drive to Lisbon will take approximately 1 hour.

We will see the Jeronimos Monastery (built in the Manueline style), the Tower of Belém, the Monument to the Discoveries, the Magdalene district, the Alfama district, and downtown Lisbon (also known as Baixa). Our tour guide will provide descriptions of each of these sights, so that you have an enriching history experience in addition to the beautiful views and architecture.

There will be two hours of free time for you to eat lunch wherever you choose – there will be plenty of restaurant options! We will also have a tasting of the famous Pastel de Natal, a delicious Portuguese pastry. We will return to the Dolce Campo Real in the evening. If you would prefer to stay in Lisbon for dinner, you will just need to taxi/Uber back to the resort.

Make sure to bring lots of water, sun protection (sunglasses, hat, sunscreen, etc), fully charged devices, and comfortable walking shoes. You can leave things that you do not want to carry around (like extra water bottles) on the bus.

Day 4 (May 28th)

Breakfast buffet in the morning

8:30am-10am: Pickleball Clinic

11:30am: Departure to Sintra

We will meet in the lobby at 11:15am. The drive to Sintra will take a little under an hour.

At 12pm, we will stop at a winery for a wine tasting and tapas. We will continue to Sintra for sightseeing and free time to eat. At 3:30pm, we will reconvene to visit the Quinta da Regaleira Palace. At 5:30pm, we will return to the Dolce Campo Real.

Day 5 (May 29th)

Breakfast buffet in the morning

8:30am-10am: Pickleball Clinic

Check out of Dolce Campo Real

12pm: Departure to Guimaraes

We will meet in the lobby at 11:45am. Please leave extra time to check out.

At 12:30pm, we will stop at Bacalhoa Buddha Garden with time for lunch and a tour. We will also stop by Obidos, a medieval castle, for sightseeing.

At 3:30pm we will resume our drive to Guimaraes, arriving at around 6:30pm.

Check in to the Open Village Sports Hotel

Welcome dinner

There will be a selection of starters, a buffet, and non-alcoholic drinks included.

Day 6 (May 30th)

Breakfast buffet in the morning

9am-10:30am: Pickleball Clinic

The afternoon is free time for whatever you would like to do!

5:30pm: Departure to Guimaraes

We will meet in the lobby at 5:15pm.

We will have a walking tour of the medieval city of Guimaraes, followed by free time for dinner. At 9:30pm, we will return to the Open Village Sports Hotel. If you would prefer to stay in Guimaraes longer, you will just need to taxi/Uber back to the hotel.

Day 7 (May 31st)

Breakfast buffet in the morning

8:30am-10am: Pickleball Clinic

12pm: Departure to Porto

We will meet in the lobby at 11:45am. We will arrive in Porto at approximately 1pm, and then you will have free time to explore and eat lunch. At 3:30pm, we will reconvene for a walking tour of Porto. We will see the Luis I Bridge, the river Douro, Porto’s riverside area, the Palácio de Bolsa, the Saint Francis Church, and Porto Central Station. At 6:30pm, we will return to our bus for transfer to dinner and a Fado show. At 9:30pm, we will return to the Open Village Sports Hotel.

Day 8 (June 1st)

Breakfast buffet in the morning

8:30am-10am: Pickleball Clinic

11:30am: Departure to Douro Valley

We will meet in the lobby at 11:15am and arrive at Douro Valley at approximately 1pm. We will have a group lunch paired with wine, along with a visit to a winery afterwards. At 4pm, we will go on a 1-hour boat ride on Douro River – the views here are stunning. At 5pm, we will return to the Open Village Sports Hotel (estimated arrival at 6:30pm).

Day 9 (June 2nd)

Breakfast buffet in the morning

8:30am-10am: Pickleball Clinic

Check out of the Open Village Sports Hotel

11:30am: Departure to Lisbon

We will meet in the lobby at 11:15am. The first stop will be at 1pm in Aveiro, where you will have free time for lunch. At 3pm we will continue our drive to Lisbon (estimated arrival at 5:30pm).

Check in to the Altis Grand or Iberostar Lisbon (TBD)

7:30pm: Farewell dinner at Clara Jardim

We will meet at the lobby at 7:15pm, and arrive at Clara Jardim at 8pm. The farewell dinner includes beer and wine. We will return to our hotel in Lisbon at 10:30pm.

Departure Day (June 3rd)

Breakfast buffet in the morning

Departure to Lisbon airport (LIS)

We will arrange ground transportation to the Lisbon airport for you, depending on when your flight is.

Cancellation Policy

The Initial Deposit is non-refundable.

If you are canceling 91 days or more before the trip: 50% refund of total deposit

If you are canceling 61 days or more before the trip: 30% refund of total deposit

If you are canceling 60 days or less before the trip: No refund