European trips · Portugal

Lisbon

From £299pp4 days

The ideal student destination and a favourite of the Unilife team...

Lisbon, Portugal 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!

Trip Highlights

Belém Monastery

São Jorge Castle

Sintra

Itinerary

Day1

Day 1

Travel day

Please note, this is a sample itinerary. No activities are included unless specified in the ‘What’s Included’ section.

  • 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!
Day2

Day 2

Free day

A day of free time to explore the city how you like! Here are some recommendations:

  • 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.

In the evening meet your Trip Leaders for an Bar Crawl visiting Lisbon’s hotspots!

Day3

Day 3

Free day

Here are some things we recommend to do with your free time:

  • 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!
Day4

Day 4

Home
  • 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?

Included in Your Ticket tap an item for more

Not Included

  • Breakfast or Other Meals
  • UK Airport Transfers
  • Large Cabin Bag
  • City Tax
  • Any Ticket or Activity Not Specified Above

Only what is listed as included is covered by your ticket and our health and safety policy.

Included in your ticket

Return Flights from London Airport

Return flights with the group. Your boarding passes land in your account the day before you fly.

Optional Extras

Add these at checkout or from your account later.

  • Lisbon Oceanarium Ticket
  • Sintra Castle Entry

Where You'll Be

BarsHotelHighlightsFood

Lisbon

Click on a map marker to find out more.

What Students Thought of This Trip 6 reviews

★★★★★

"AMAZING, WOULD RECOMMEND! My society has used UniLife for the last 2 years to organise our annual abroad trips, they've been amazing every time. They have always been professional and always found us the best deals. 45 of us has just recently came back from Lisbon, with Dan and Ema being our trip leaders."

Noah, February 2026
★★★★★

"Lisbon was such an incredible trip! We had so much fun while it was also extremely informative. Seeing the city was Truely amazing. Out trip leader, Dominika, was also so helpful and led our trip extremely well!"

George, March 2024
★★★★★

"Lauren was such an angel in lisbon with us she was able to set us up with some fantastic days out and made sure everything was a breeze. She fitted in so well with the group and was so competent that I would not be able to have asked for anyone better. I would 10000% recommend Lauren as a unilife representative!!!"

Ellen, March 2026
★★★★★

"Unilife organised our uni of leeds history soceity trip to Lisbon and we all had an incredible time. Dominika was a fantastic trip leader, it was her first ever trip as a leader yet she did a stellar job."

Kyan, March 2024
★★★★★

"Had such a great trip to Lisbon with UniLife this week! Maia & Emelie were such incredible trip leaders, they worked so well together and really meshed well with our group. Would highly recommend them as a pair."

Lauren, April 2024
★★★★★

"I had the best trip to Lisbon with HistSoc, my standouts would definitely be the bar crawl and the walking tour!"

Ellie, March 2024

Get a quote

Tell us about your group and we will come back with a price for Lisbon. Can't find a destination you're looking for? Get in touch and we can support your travel needs!

from £299pp
+1.8% BF
Get a quote
Copied

Why Travel With Unilife?

Unforgettable Experiences

Unforgettable Experiences

We're committed to making sure you and your group have the trip of a lifetime, working with you to help create memories and throwbacks that will last for years to come.

Expert Advice

Expert Advice

Our team is bustling with ex-committee members, Union officers and travelling fanatics, so we know a thing or two about student trips and the best advice to make your trip phenomenal.

Great Value

Great Value

We know that living on a student budget can be challenging, so we’re dedicated to finding you the best deals, meaning you can enjoy yourself without worrying about breaking the bank.