Penn State Brandywine Lisbon 2024

  • TOUR

    Code: 6369 Type: Land & Air
  • DESTINATION

    Lisbon
  • STAY

    Days: 8 days Nights: 6 nights
  • Dates

    Departure: Friday March 1st, 2024 Return: Friday March 8th, 2024
  • Price

    From: $2875 Deposit: $500 Final Payment Date: 01/10/2024
  • BROCHURE

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DAY 1 - Departure

Friday March 1st, 2024

Departure from Newark, NJ for an overnight flight to Lisbon with TAP Portugal.
Flight # 202 leaves Newark  at 5:40  PM. Check-in at TAP counter by 2:30 PM

DAY 2 - Lisbon

Saturday March 2nd, 2024

Arrive in Lisbon at 5:25 am. 

Meet your local assistant. 

Enjoy a half day sightseeing tour of 4 hours: 

City tour with guide including view of Belem Tower, Jeronimo Monastery, Monument to the Discoveries, Alcantara district, Barrio Alto, Rossio Plaza, Baixa district, Praca de Commercio, Alfama oldest district and Castelo San Jorge. 

After the city tour, transfer to Hotel AVANI , Avenida Liberdades: Check-in for 6 hights.  

City tax included. Full breakfast included daily

 

DAY 3 - Lisbon

Sunday March 3rd, 2024 | B

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. 

Today, you will have a full day guided tour  to Sintra and Cascais:  

8 hour guide and coach services; entrance to Pena Palace.

Cascais is a coastal town and a municipality in Portugal, 30 kilometres (19 miles) west of Lisbon. It is a cosmopolitan suburb of the Portuguese capital and one of the richest municipalities in Portugal. 

The Pena National Palace is like a sacred jewel that crowns the Serra de Sintra. The surrounding park, in tune with the palace’s fairy-like character, awakens emotions of mystery and discovery. In its corners, the eyes are lost in charm.

After your full guided tour, return to your hotel. 

 

Overnight at Hotel Avani

DAY 4 - Lisbon

Monday March 4th, 2024 | B

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. 

You will receive a travel pass for unlimited public transportation for the duration of 4 days. 

  • Day for academic studies. 

Overnight at Hotel Avani

DAY 5 - Lisbon

Tuesday March 5th, 2024 | B

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. 

  • Travel pass for unlimited public transportation
  • Day for academic studies 

Overnight at Hotel Avani

DAY 6 - Lisbon

Wednesday March 6th, 2024 | B

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. 

  • Travel pass for unlimited public transportation
  • Day for academic studies 

Overnight at Hotel Avani

DAY 7 - Lisbon

Thursday March 7th, 2024 | B

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. 

  • Travel pass for unlimited public transportation
  • Day for academic studies 
  • Dinner and Fado show

Overnight at Hotel Avani

DAY 8 - Return

Friday March 8th, 2024 | B

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. 

After breakfast, check out and leave your luggage at the storage room in the front desk. 

You will spend the day at leisure. 

In the late afternoon, transfer to the airport for your return flight home.

Flight TP# 203 leaves Lisbon  at 6:50 PM, and arrives Newark  at  10:10 PM

Services Included

  • Flight: international flight between Newark airport 
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle between Brandywine and Newark airport 
  • Six nights hotel accommodations 
  • Daily breakfast & 1 dinner 
  • English speaking local guides for city tours
  • All visits with entrance fees as per itinerary
  • Deluxe motorcoach for transfers and sightseeing

 

Services Not Included

  • Excess baggage fees at the airport
  • Single room supplement + $590
  • Passport and visa fees. Passport must be valid for 6-months after return date 
  • Optional travel insurance in case of trip cancellation or delays 
  • Additional excursions or activities not mentioned in itinerary or reserved in advance
  • Transportation except where noted in the itinerary
  • Tips for drivers and guides 
  • Upgrade to hotel accommodations and activities 
  • Cost of personal items: phone, drinks, souvenirs, laundry, etc. 
  • Any services not listed above as “included”

 

Hotel Details

Avani Avenida Liberdade 

Arrival date: March 2, 2024 – stay 6 nights

Address: R. Júlio César Machado 7 9, 1250-135 Lisboa, Portugal
Phone: +351 21 359 1000

A 2-minute walk from the closest subway station, this contemporary hotel is a 12-minute walk from Rossio Square and 2 km from the 11th-century São Jorge Castle.

Warm rooms with garden views feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and Nespresso machines, as well as minibars and in-room safes.. Room service is available.

A trendy restaurant/bar serves Mediterranean and Japanese cuisine. Other amenities include a sleek lounge, plus a gym, a sauna and an outdoor pool with sunloungers.

Price Info

Trip price in twin room: $2875

Single supplement  +$590

Final payment date: Wednesday, January 10, 2024

AIR SCHEDULE

DateAirlineOriginDestinationDeparture timeArrival time
Friday, March 1, 2024TP 202
NewarkLisbon5:40 PM5:25 AM + 1
Friday, March 8, 2024TP 203LisbonNewark
6:50 PM10:10 PM

Terms and Conditions

Celestial Voyagers Terms and Conditions relate to specific contracts with various suppliers. The policies and regulations below must be strictly enforced.

Payment Schedule

A deposit of $500 is due upon registration.

When registration is made within 60 days prior to departure the full amount of the trip is due

Final payment date: Wednesday, January 10, 2024

Cancellations

All changes and cancellations must be provided in writing. The following penalties apply with the number of days prior to departure: 

  • $150 if cancellation is received between now and December 1, 2023 
  • $350 if cancellation is received between December 02, 2023 and  January 09, 2024 
  • 50% of the total trip cost between January 10, 2024  and  January 22, 2024 
  • 100% of the total trip cost after January 23, 2024 or in case of no-show
  • Name changes $150 – subject to airline’s approval

 

Travel Insurance

We advise all travelers to purchase travel insurance in case of any unforeseen circumstances and if you are no longer able to travel. We offer the following insurance policies through Allianz Travel Insurance: Basic, Classic, and Classic with cancel anytime. Prices vary with age and amount insured.

Click on the link below for more details:

Payment Methods

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  1. Online: During your registration, you can submit your payment by e-check or by credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover & American Express). There is a 3% service fee for all online payments. To avoid this fee, you can mail a check or money order.
  2. Phone: We accept credit card & e-check payments by phone. Credit card payments incur a 3% service fee but there is no service fee for e-checks.
  3. Post Mail: You could also mail a paper check or a money order. Checks should be made payable to “Celestial Voyagers” and mailed to the address in the “Contact Us” section.
  4. Payment via Zelle

 

Additional Information

Passports and Visas

Passport

Most countries require that a passport be valid for six months beyond the completion of a trip. If your passport expires before September 8, 2024, you must apply to renew your passport.

Visa

If you are not a US citizen please check with the Portugal Consulate Office or a visa agency for the latest requirements. You will also need a re-entry permit to return to the USA

For more information talk to:

Gineth is in charge of the Operations Department, supervising ticketing and travel planning. With over twelve years of experience in the travel industry, Gineth has exceptional leadership experience, and her passion for travel has contributed to her successful career.