Trip to Sintra and Cascais

Hello travelers!

Have you always dreamed of being the princess of your own castle? Or you really think you should had born a king? We give you the opportunity to spend some time in a palace like the ones you only see in the movies, fall in love in the most romantic gardens you’ll ever see, and run out of breath with natural landscapes. Sounds good, doesn’t it? But we still have more… We are going to walk along the wonderful beaches of our coast and party hard in our capital city!

Get ready for a weekend with endless amounts of Portuguese charm and join us at:
 

TRIP TO SINTRA AND CASCAIS

Saturday and Sunday, 28th-29th April

You’ll get the chance to visit one of the 7 wonders of Portugal, Palácio da Pena, and Quinta da Regaleira, a property classified as world heritage by UNESCO and known for the beautiful garden and amazing architecture of the 20th century. Between rocks and hills, you’ll find Castelo dos Mouros that has a stunning view of Sintra and, finally, come see the westernmost point of continental Europe, Cabo da Roca, known as the place “Where the land ends and the sea begins.”

What are you waiting for? Run to the office, get your tickets and start living the dream!

PROGRAM

Saturday, 28th April

7h30 - Meeting point at Reitoria

11h30 - Arrival in Sintra and free time for lunch

14h00 - Visit to Castelo dos Mouros

16h00 - Visit to Palácio da Pena

19h00 - Departure from Sintra to Lisbon

20h00 - Check in at the Hans Brinker Hostel

22h00 - Dinner @Santa Rita Restaurant

00h00 - Botellón and party with ESN Lisbon

Sunday, 29th April

9h30 - Check out from the hostel

10h30 - Visit to Cascais

11h00 - Visit to Cabo da Roca

12h00 - Free time to lunch

14h30 - Visit to Quinta da Regaleira

16h30 - Departure to Porto

21h00 - Arrival in Porto

What's included?

• Transportation
• Accommodation (Towels included)
• Dinner on Saturday @Santa Rita Restaurant
• Sunday Breakfast
• Visit to Castelo dos Mouros, Palácio da Pena and Quinta da Regaleira

What do you need to bring?

• Comfortable shoes
• Your ESNcard
• Your European Health Insurance Card or similar

Price: 75€  (55€ for the first 20 reservations of UP students)

Note:  The University of Porto will support us on this trip with the funds of the European Union for the Erasmus programme. For that reason, Erasmus students studying in University of Porto will get a 20€ discount (discounts limited to the first 20 reservations). To get the discount, just show us a document that proves you are in Erasmus Studies programme in University of Porto. Other programs like "Erasmus Mundus" or “Erasmus Internship” are not covered by these funds.

Registrations: at the ESN Office, starting on Monday, 9th of April. Limited places available. Refunds are available until 1 week before the trip.

See you there!

Your friends,

ESN Porto