Portugal Rugby Tour - 3 Nights
Experience a rugby tour to Lisbon, combining competitive rugby, professional coaching and time to explore the Portuguese capital. Across four days, teams will take part in a professional coaching session with a local coach and a friendly fixture against well-matched local opposition, while also having time for shopping and sightseeing in Lisbon. With comfortable accommodation in Costa da Caparica, organised transfers and plenty of time at leisure, this tour offers a balanced mix of rugby, city exploration and team time.
Full Itinerary (Example)
DAY 1:
- Depart from the UK to Lisbon, Portugal.
- Arrive in Lisbon, where you will be greeted by a local Smile representative.
- Transfer to TRYP Lisboa Caparica Mar (or similar).
- Enjoy lunch before transferring for a professional coaching session with a local coach.
- Dinner (self-arranged) at the accommodation before retiring for the evening.
DAY 2:
- Breakfast at the accommodation.
- Spend the day at leisure, with time for shopping and sightseeing in the city, and the option to watch a local sporting fixture (subject to dates).
- Dinner (self-arranged) at the accommodation before retiring for the evening.
DAY 3:
- Breakfast at the accommodation.
- Take to the field for a friendly fixture against a well-matched local team (MATCH DAY 1).
- Enjoy lunch after the match.
- Return to the accommodation for dinner (self-arranged) before retiring for the evening.
DAY 4:
- Breakfast at the accommodation.
- Enjoy the morning at leisure.
- Private transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK.
Package Includes
- Return flights, return airport and training transfers.
- 3 night's accommodation at TRYP Caparica Hotel (or a similar 4 star accommodation).
- X 1 pro-coaching training session and X 1 rugby fixture vs local team.
- X 3 breakfast at hotel, X 1 post match meal (refreshments during training session and fixture.
- Services of a local Smile representative in Portugal.
A minimum of 3 nights on Bed & Breakfast basis (additional nights are available on request).
A minimum of 40 players in multi-share (3 staff FOC in twin/single).
What our customers say about us
"A thoroughly enjoyable experience!!"
"Amazing experience for both staff and pupils. The standard of netball was spot on and challenged our girls at the right level. Organisation of the days was great, we got to experience the true culture of our destinations and were looked after very well. A thoroughly enjoyable experience!! Thank you!"
"Touring with Smile Group Travel earlier in the year was a massive part of our preparation"
"We had a fantastic season, winning the under-18 national T20 as well as getting to finals day for the under-15s.
"Touring with Smile Group Travel earlier in the year was a massive part of our preparation. We put a lot of planning into our tours to ensure our pupils not only get a fantastic experience but also get the top sporting preparation and challenge we want for, from our tours. Everything we try to do is to as high quality as possible for our pupils and Smile certainly help us to make that happen."
"Many memorable experiences."
“Smile has built some long-standing relationships on the island which facilitated many memorable experiences. Whether it was a medical matter or the opportunity to engage with some of the cricket legends, Smile’s hosts and organisers demonstrated a standard of excellence. We are looking forward to Smile-ing again!”