Lisbon, Portugal

from £299pp +1.8% BF

4 days

Lisbon

Duration: 4 days

A favourite of the UniLife team, Lisbon is a hidden gem of European travel, and perfect for students. The magnificent Belem Monastery, charming hilltop Castle and stunning day trip to Sintra are all highlights for visitors, and the rustic local food options are to die for, including some of the best seafood in Europe and the world famous ‘Pasteis de Belem’ – we highly recommend! 

The best part about Lisbon however, is the nighttime. This calm little city turns into the best advert for the European lifestyle, with hundreds of tiny bars popping up on street corners where people drink, socialise and relax, and some of the cheapest drink prices in any European capital. Start your night late and chilled, before heading to Bairro Alto to party until the early hours of the morning – this truly is one of the most underrated cities in Europe!

Itinerary

  • You’ll meet with your UniLife trip leaders at your chosen pick-up destination and head to the airport to catch your flight!
  • Once landed in Lisbon, proceed through passport control and hop on your airport transfers to the accommodation.
  • Our trip leaders will get you checked in and settled so you can make the most of your first evening in Lisbon. We have plenty of recommendations from our many trips here, which we’ll share on the group chat so you can start getting to know the city!
  • Discover the lay of the land with a private walking tour of the city, with the need-to-know History of the city and the best local food and drink recommendations.
  • Spend the afternoon relaxing or visiting the sights – this is a good time to visit the sophisticated Cascais area – an hour’s train away from the city with fantastic food and drink options available.
  • Our trip leaders will show you a taste of the nightlife, or a visit to 2 of Lisbon’s best clubs: K Urban Beach,  or Lust in Rio.
  • You’ll also have another chance to explore the city yourself and visit any sights or attractions that you really want to see. 
  • If you fancy something different, we recommend a day trip to Sintra: a beautiful hilltop castle with its own microclimate and spectacular views of the surrounding region. 
  • Join us in the evening with a special bar crawl, taking you round the coolest bars and best drinking spots in the city!
  • We’ll check out of the hostel and put your bags in luggage storage.
  • You’ll have a final chance to explore and see any sights you might have missed!
  • After meeting back at the hostel, you’ll hop on your transfers back to the airport and board your flight back the UK.
  • Once back, we’ll proceed through to the arrivals area, making the end of the trip. Until next time!

What's included?

Return Flights from London Airport

Return Flights from London Airport

EU Airport Transfers Only

EU Airport Transfers Only

Hostel accommodation

Hostel accommodation

Trained UniLife Trip Leader

Trained UniLife Trip Leader

Advice on what to do while you're there

Advice on what to do while you're there

Bar Crawl

Bar Crawl

Optional Add-ons

Optional Add-ons

  • Lisbon Oceanarium Ticket
  • Sintra Castle Entry
Not Included

Not Included

Breakfast or Other Meals
UK Airport Transfers
Large Cabin Bag
City Tax

Frequently Asked Questions

The standard ticket will include a small, under-seat bag with maximum dimensions of 40 x 30 x 20 cm. You can purchase an additional cabin bag with maximum dimensions of 55 x 40 x 23 cm as an add-on to your ticket.


Please note, you will only be able to purchase a cabin bag until the deposit deadline date. After this date, you will only be able to purchase additional baggage at the airport.


We reserve the right to issue you a refund for the cost of the cabin bag in the instance the airline has sold out of cabin bag spaces.

The Currency used in Lisbon is the Euro.

Having some cash is always useful on your trip, but not essential. The majority of establishments will accept card payments. Digital Bank cards such as Monzo, Revolut or Starling are particularly useful as they have low currency exchange charges.

Travel insurance is not included as standard in our ticket costs unless specified in the trip inclusions of your trip page. We highly recommend that you purchase travel insurance for your trip to avoid additional costs in the instance of an accident.


You can purchase travel insurance as an add-on during the checkout process. We use Endsleigh Insurance to provide insurance. More information can be found here – https://unilifeuk.com/advice/travel-insurance/

The city tax rate in Lisbon is €2 per night.

City tax is not included in your trip ticket and is payable to your trip leaders once you arrive via contactless or card payment. 

If you have purchased add-ons, You will be provided the necessary information and your ticket prior to arrival at your destination. If for any reason the activity gets cancelled, or is unable to run, you will receive a full refund of the add-on within 14 days of being notified.

If you are an international student, you may require a visa to travel with us. This is the participants’ responsibility and UniLife will not be held responsible or liable in any way in the instance that participants cannot travel because they do have the relevant visa required.


We will not provide refunds if participants fail to obtain a visa. Please visit this page to find out more information about visas – https://unilifeuk.com/advice/1060/


We are happy to provide you with a personalised visa letter to support your application. Please e-mail contact@unilifeuk.com to request a visa letter.

We require full passport details at least 4 weeks before the date of departure. You can add your passport details by logging in and following this link: https://unilifeuk.com/passport-details/


We require all passports to have a minimum of 6 months validity from the date of travel. Please check your passport validity before you purchase a ticket. If you do require a new passport, this generally takes 6-8 weeks. However, fast-track services are available. Please ensure that you apply for a new passport in a timely manner to prevent any delays or disruption to your travel.

Your rooming preferences are recorded via the passport information section of your account. Please ensure you fill this out as soon as possible. We try our best to accommodate all requests, however are unable to in some cases.


We will always prioritise single-gender rooming requests over other preferences, and will release these to the group shortly prior to departure.

Unfortunately, we can’t provide refunds of the trip deposit. However, If you can no longer attend the trip, it may be possible to sell your ticket to another participant, subject to the Airline or Ferry name change fees. Generally, this is £50 each way (£100 total for a return flight).


You can do this by contacting support@unilifeuk.com with your name, the trip you are travelling on, and full name, e-mail and phone number of the person taking your ticket. If you are struggling to find someone, we suggest asking your committee first.

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