Accommodations

We will be staying in three different 4-5-star hotels throughout our trip:

If you would like to add extra nights before/after the dates of the getaway, please let us know!

Pickleball

We will set up temporary pickleball courts for our daily use. There will be daily instructional clinics, open play, time for play-with-the-pros, and a pro exhibition!

We welcome guests of any and all skill levels. We will match you with other players so that you are playing with guests at your approximate skill level.

If you would like to register for this trip but you have a partner or roommate who does not play pickleball, please let us know at info@pickleballgetaways.com; you will be eligible for a discount for the guest who will not participate in the pickleball activities.

Pros & Coaches

The daily clinics with our pros have a premium ratio of students-to-coaches so that you receive lots of individual feedback! A hand-picked, skilled team will lead these clinics, providing a wide variety of knowledge and experience. Our team is typically made up of professional players, retired players, and/or experienced instructors.

The coaches on this trip have not been announced yet, but you can check out our Guest Pros page to see who often make appearances on our getaways. Some of our pros may offer private lessons, depending on their personal preference.

Pricing

Single Occupancy: $5,290
Double Occupancy: $8,960 ($4,480 per person)

You can make a $1,200 Initial Deposit to reserve a single occupancy or $1,800 to reserve a double occupancy. You need only place one Initial Deposit for your entire double occupancy. Your initial deposit will be deducted from your grand total.

After placing your Initial Deposit, the remainder will be due by February 20th, 2025. The process of placing your final deposit will be exactly the same as placing your initial deposit.

Transportation

You should fly into and out of the Lisbon International Airport (LIS). Ground transportation will be provided!

You should fly in on June 21st and fly out on June 30th. The exact timing of your flights on these days does not matter, but we recommend flying in a little earlier in the day on June 21st so that you can attend our welcome dinner that evening.

We will collect your flight information prior to the trip to arrange your ground transportation to/from the airport. If your arrival is delayed for some reason, your shuttle will wait for you. You will find your driver waiting in the passenger pickup area, holding a sign that says “Pickleball Getaways”. To find the meeting point, all you need to do is collect your bags and head towards the exit!

Itinerary

We have more than just pickleball planned! You will have the chance to explore some of the best parts of Portugal on this trip.

Day 1

– Arrival to Lisbon International Airport (LIS)

– Check in to the Dolce Campo Real

– Welcome dinner at the Dolce Campo Real

Day 2

– Breakfast buffet

– Pickleball clinic

The rest of the day is yours! You could keep playing pickleball, visit a grocery store for snacks, relax at the resort, taxi to Lison, etc.
We recommend taxiing into Torres Vedras for an authentic dinner in the evening – and invite other guests along if you’d like! Torres Vedras is 15 minutes away and has several great restaurant options, including Taberno Napoleao, Pateo do Faustino, Midi, and Adega do Santos. Here are a few great Portuguese dishes to try: charcuterie appetizers, octopus, sea bass, bull tail, black pork, and cod.

Day 3

– Breakfast buffet

– Pickleball clinic

– 11:30am: Departure to Lisbon
We will meet in the lobby at 11:15am. The drive to Lisbon will take approximately 1 hour.
We will see the Jeronimos Monastery (built in the Manueline style), the Tower of Belém, the Monument to the Discoveries, the Magdalene district, the Alfama district, and downtown Lisbon (also known as Baixa). Our tour guide will provide descriptions of each of these sights, so that you have an enriching history experience in addition to the beautiful views and architecture.
There will be two hours of free time for you to eat lunch wherever you choose – there will be plenty of restaurant options! We will also have a tasting of the famous Pastel de Natal, a delicious Portuguese pastry. We will return to the Dolce Campo Real in the evening. If you would prefer to stay in Lisbon for dinner, you can taxi/Uber back to the resort.
Make sure to bring lots of water, sun protection (sunglasses, hat, sunscreen, etc), fully charged devices, and comfortable walking shoes. You can leave things that you do not want to carry around (like extra water bottles) on the bus.

Day 4

– Breakfast buffet

– Pickleball clinic

– 11:30am: Departure to Sintra
We will meet in the lobby at 11:15am. The drive to Sintra will take a little under an hour. At 12pm, we will stop at a winery for a wine tasting and tapas. We will continue to Sintra for sightseeing and free time to eat, and then we will reconvene to visit the Quinta da Regaleira Palace together. We will return to the Dolce Campo Real around dinnertime.

Day 5

– Breakfast buffet

– Pickleball clinic

– Check out of the Dolce Campo Real

– 12pm: Departure to Guimaraes
We will meet in the lobby at 11:45am. Please leave extra time to check out! We will stop at Bacalhoa Buddha Garden with time for lunch and a tour and arrive to Guimaraes around dinnertime.

– Check in to the Open Village Sports Hotel

– Welcome dinner
There will be a selection of starters, a buffet, and non-alcoholic drinks included.

Day 6

– Breakfast buffet

– Pickleball clinic

– The afternoon is free time for whatever you would like to do!

– 5:30pm: Departure to Guimaraes
We will meet in the lobby at 5:15pm. We will have a walking tour of the medieval city of Guimaraes, followed by free time for dinner. At 9:30pm, we will return to the Open Village Sports Hotel.

Day 7

– Breakfast buffet

– Pickleball clinic

– 12pm: Departure to Porto
We will meet in the lobby at 11:45am. Once we arrive in Porto, you will have free time to explore and eat lunch. We will reconvene for a walking tour of Porto, visiting the Luis I Bridge, the river Douro, Porto’s riverside area, the Palácio de Bolsa, the Saint Francis Church, and Porto Central Station.
At 6:30pm, we will return to our bus for transfer to dinner and an authentic Fado show! At 9:30pm, we will return to the Open Village Sports Hotel.

Day 8

– Breakfast buffet

– Pickleball clinic

– 11:30am: Departure to Douro Valley
We will meet in the lobby at 11:15am and arrive at Douro Valley at approximately 1pm. We will have a group lunch paired with wine, along with a visit to a winery. We’ll then enjoy an hour-long boat ride together on Douro River – the water is peaceful and the boats move slowly. We will return to the Open Village Sports Hotel around dinnertime.

Day 9

– Breakfast buffet

– Pickleball clinic

– Check out of the Open Village Sports Hotel

– 11:30am: Departure to Lisbon
We will meet in the lobby at 11:15am. We will stop in Aveiro, where you will have free time for lunch, and arrive in Lisbon in the evening.

– Check in to the Altis Grand

– 7:30pm: Farewell dinner at Clara Jardim
We will meet at the lobby at 7:15pm. The farewell dinner at Clara Jardim includes beer and wine.

Day 10

– Breakfast buffet

– Check out of the Altis Grand

– Departure to Lisbon International Airport (LIS)
We will arrange ground your transportation to the airport.

What’s Included

• Comfortably decorated, spacious, fully equipped room
• Breakfast and some other meals
• Instructional pickleball clinics from our team of coaches
• Ground transportation to and from the airport
• A private bus and English-speaking tour guide

Not Included

• Airfare
• Most lunches and dinners
• Your pickleball paddle!

Additional Information

• Check with your bank to see which debit/credit cards you should use in Portugal – some cards have foreign transaction fees. If you like to have cash on hand, you can withdraw Euros from a local ATM.
• You will not need a Visa
• You will need a passport
• You will need a European outlet adapter – plugs from the US will not work! You can find these on Amazon.
• The hotels will offer laundry services for a fee
• You will need to sign a participation waiver and health waiver before the trip

Cancellation Policy

Initial Deposit is non-refundable.

If canceling 91 days or more before the trip: 50% refund of total amount paid

If canceling 61 days or more before the trip: 30% refund of total amount paid

If canceling 60 days or less before the trip: No refund