School Pro Training Football Tour to Benfica

On your next school football tour, why not visit one of the biggest and most well-established names in world football? Visit SL Benfica at their beautiful training ground in Lisbon and learn from the best in the sport and one of Portugal's 'Big Three' clubs.

Experience the ultimate football adventure in Lisbon with exclusive access to one of Europe's greatest clubs. Train twice under the expert guidance of Benfica's academy coaches, developing your skills the same way Portugal's stars do. Go behind-the-scenes at the Estadio da Luz with a full stadium and museum tour, then feel the electric atmosphere as you attend a live fixture.

Put your skills to the test at Footlab, the world's first football performance park, and enjoy a change of pace with a visit to the spectacular Lisbon Oceanarium, one of the largest in Europe. A perfect mix of elite football and unforgettable experiences.

Suggested Itinerary

Day 1

Morning

Meet at the airport and board your flight to Lisbon, Portugal's vibrant capital city.

Afternoon

On arrival, clear customs and meet your local bilingual representative, who'll accompany you throughout your trip to provide support, guidance and local insight.

Board your private coach for a transfer to your accommodation.

Check in, unpack and take some time to settle into your rooms.

Evening

Evening meal at accommodation.

Day 2

Morning

Breakfast at accommodation.

Travel to Sport Lisboa e Benfica, one of Europe's most successful football clubs.

Meet and greet with a club representative, who'll welcome the group and introduce the facilities.

Take part in your first professional Benfica training session, led by academy coaches.

Afternoon

Catch your breath and take a break before stepping back onto the pitch for your second Benfica pro training session, building on skills and drills from the morning.

Enjoy a self-guided tour of the Estadio da Luz, see behind the scenes and find out more about this iconic club.

Visit the Benfica Museum, which tells the story of the club through trophies, memorabilia and interactive displays.

Finish off with a visit to the club shop.

Evening

Evening meal at accommodation.

Head out (using public transport) for a relaxed evening of mini golf, adding a fun, social twist to the day.

Day 3

Morning

Breakfast at accommodation.

Travel to Footblab, the world's first indoor high-tech football performance park.

The group will be split into smaller teams, rotating around a series of cutting-edge training zones.

Test your accuracy with precision shooting games, measure your speed and agility in timed sprint lanes, and challenge your ball control in skills-based obstacle courses.

Compete in friendly head-to-head matches in indoor 5-a-side arenas, with performance stats displayed instantly on big screens.

Enjoy a mix of fun, competition and professional-style data tracking - giving every player a chance to shine.

Afternoon

Head to the Lisbon Oceanarium, one of the largest in Europe, with over 8,000 marine animals from across the globe - explore immersive exhibits ranging from the icy Antarctic to vibrant tropical reefs.

Evening

Take to the pitch for a fixture against a local Portuguese club, putting your training into practice in a competitive match setting.

Return to accommodation for a late dinner and post-match recovery.

Day 4

Morning

Breakfast at accommodation.

Depending on your flight time, enjoy your last couple of hours in Lisbon to browse local shops and pick up souvenirs - from football scarves and shirts to Portuguese tiles and sweet treats like pastéis de nata.

Bid farewell to your local representative, who has been with you throughout the trip.

Afternoon

Private coach transfer to the airport.

Check in for your return flight and head home with unforgettable memories of your Portuguese football adventure.

Evening

Arrive back in UK

Return flights from the UK to Lisbon (including hold luggage)
3 nights' half-board accommodation
All in-resort coach transfers
1 friendly fixture per team
2 pro-training sessions with Benfica Academy coaches
Access to world-class training facilities at Ciaxa Futebol Campus
Self-guided Estadio da Luz stadium tour
Bilingual tour representative throughout
Free staff place ratio 1:8
Detailed information pack
Itinerary planning service
Vamoos travel app - giving you access
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Accommodation

Hotel Costa da Caparica

Hotel Costa da Caparica is a 4 star hotel, just 20 mins from Lisbon city center. With sun all year-round, beautiful views of the sea and overlooking the longest beach in the Lisbon area, this is the perfect stay for anyone.The hotel has a total of 353 guest rooms. Groups are generally accommodated in twins rooms and group leaders in singles or twins.The 2 restaurants at Hotel Costa da Caparica offer buffet meals and à la carte menus respectively.

Excursions

Estadio da Luz Tour

The home of Benfica, the Estàdio da Luz is also known as ‘a catedral (the cathedral) by supporters.

Football Match Tickets Lisbon

Watch either Benfica or Sporting Lisbon in action to make your school sports tour to Lisbon truly unforgettable.

Surf Lessons

It’s not often that a capital city offers the opportunity to learn to surf, but Lisbon is famous for its waves.

Supporting you every step of the way

Creating your perfect sports tour

Your quote will be put together by an experienced Tour Adviser who’ll be an expert in school sports tours and will know the destination really well too. They’ll work with you to create a tour to suit your group’s needs and meet your tour objectives.

Launching your tour to parents and students

The next step is to get your tour approved and then get students signed up to it. Our ‘Trip Launch Pack’ will help you with this step. Here you’ll find loads of resources (all free to download) designed to make your life easier at this crucial point in the planning process.

After you’ve booked

Once you’ve booked, your dedicated Itinerary Coordinator will start working on the finer details. They’ll make sure your itinerary makes the most of your time and they’ll take on most of the admin tasks for your tour (making the whole process a lot less stressful for you).

Support while you’re away

While you’re out on tour, we’ll be at the end of the phone 24 hours a day to provide support should you need it. We’ll also send you a final info pack before you go and you’ll be able to access all your tour documents via the free Vamoos app.

After your trip

When you return from your sports tour, we’ll ask you to complete a detailed feedback survey, which helps us continue to improve the service we offer. And we can start planning your next tour too, so you can give parents plenty of time to pay for it (and so it’s less stressful for you).