Sports Travel Experience Designed Especially for Illinois Youth Soccer Association

Soccer in Lisbon March 21 - March 29, 2020 ITINERARY OVERVIEW

DAY 1 DEPART CHICAGO DAY 2 ARRIVE LISBON AREA (7 NIGHTS) DAY 3 LISBON & ATTEND PROFESSIONAL MATCH DAY 4 EXCURSION TO SINTRA & FIRST INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLY DAY 5 STADIUM TOUR & SECOND INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLY DAY 6 TRAINING SESSION & SPORTING CP ACADEMY DAY 7 TRAINING SESSION & LISBON DAY 8 THIRD INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLY & BEACH TIME DAY 9 DEPART LISBON ITINERARY Football is by far the most popular sport in Portugal and is played by more youth than any other sport. Portugal's national team is among the top-rated teams in both Europe and the world and compete in World Cup and Euro Cup competitions regularly. The Primeira Liga is the top Portuguese football league with the top 16 teams competing, including Benefica, Sporting Lisbon and FC Porto. Portugal has produced many talented players, including Ronaldo and Figo. Educational Tour/Visit Cultural Experience Festival/Performance/Workshop Tour Services Recreational Activity LEAP Enrichment Match/Training Session DAY 1 Saturday, 21 March 2020 Relax and enjoy our scheduled flight from Chicago Ohare to Lisbon, Portugal * Please note that the final itinerary may be slightly different from this program. The final itinerary will be determined based on the size of the group, any adjustments that are required (such as adding additional matches), and the final schedule of the matches. (If additional matches are required, then some sightseeing content will be replaced by the additional matches needed.)

DAY 2 Sunday, 22 March 2020 Our 24-hour Tour Director will meet us at the airport and remain with us until our final airport departure. We will have use of a private coach and driver, while touring for the next seven days. Lisbon is a charming capital city with a rich cultural heritage. The city is a striking mix of old and new, whose laid back pace welcomes visitors to this European capital. For the next seven evenings we will enjoy our Lisbon area hotel. While here breakfast and dinner (or lunch based on the final schedule) will be included at the hotel each day. TRAINING SESSION Participate in a Training Session at a local field in the Lisbon area. The training session will be led by your own coaching staff and is designed to prepare the team for upcoming friendly matches. (Training sessions may be in the morning, afternoon or evening and will be determined by the final hotel location, field availability, and the schedule of activities for the day.) This evening we will enjoy dinner in the hotel restaurant.

DAY 3 Monday, 23 March 2020 This morning we will enjoy breakfast at the hotel. TRAINING SESSION Participate in a Training Session at a local field in the Lisbon area. The training session will be led by your own coaching staff and is designed to prepare the team for upcoming friendly matches. (Training sessions may be in the morning, afternoon or evening and will be determined by the final hotel location, field availability, and the schedule of activities for the day.) LISBON WALKING TOUR Enjoy a Walking Tour and explore the riverfront Praco do Comercio, Lisbon’s most famous and popular square. View the Equestrian Statue of Dom Jose and walk through the city’s Alfama area, the old-fashioned residential neighborhood that survived the earthquake of 1755. CASTLE OF SAO JORGE Explore the Castle of Sao Jorge, the nucleus of the original city, inhabited by the Phoenicians and subsequently by every other conquering culture.

1 DAY 3 Monday, 23 March 2020 ATTEND PROFESSIONAL MATCH Attend a professional soccer match in the Lisbon area featuring teams from the top leagues. Seeing the top talent in the world in person would itself be an unforgettable experience, but add the passionate crowds signing, cheering and chanting and you will enter an atmosphere that can only be understood through personal experience. (Excel Programs will secure tickets for the group after time of booking and upon release of the official schedule. Due to scheduling your final itinerary may need to be adjusted to accommodate attending a match.) This evening we will enjoy dinner in the hotel restaurant.

DAY 4 Tuesday, 24 March 2020 This morning we will enjoy breakfast at the hotel. LIGHT TRAINING SESSION We will participate in a Training Session at a local field. The training session will be led by your own coaching staff and is designed to prepare the team for upcoming friendly matches. (Training sessions may be in the morning, afternoon or evening and will be determined by the final hotel location, field availability, and the schedule of activities for the day.) Today we will travel to nearby Sintra. At only half an hour from Lisbon, the beautiful town of Sintra is dotted with historic palaces and surrounded by wooded hills. The town which was once the favourite summer residence of the Kings of Portugal, has been internationally acclaimed by poets and artists over the years and was declared a UNESCO world heritage site for its Cultural Landscape in 1995. PALACE OF PENA Visit the spectacular Palace of Peña, built in the 19th century as King Ferdinand’s summer home. King Ferdinand loved art, nature and new inventions, which is reflected in the interior of this enchanting palace that is filled with oddities from all over the world. Explore the park that surrounds the palace. You will have some free time to explore the area. FIRST FRIENDLY MATCH Play an International Friendly Match against a local club or academy team in the Barcelona area. The team will meet and compete against athletes of similar ages and skill levels, and have the opportunity to make friends for life. (The teams you will play will be selected after time of booking and will be based on the specific skill level and requirements of your team. We have contacts at every level and take great pride in finding the perfect fit for each friendly match.) This evening we will enjoy dinner in the hotel restaurant.

DAY 5 Wednesday, 25 March 2020 This morning we will enjoy breakfast at the hotel. LIGHT TRAINING SESSION We will participate in a Training Session at a local field. The training session will be led by your own coaching staff and is designed to prepare the team for upcoming friendly matches. (Training sessions may be in the morning, afternoon or evening and will be determined by the final hotel location, field availability, and the schedule of activities for the day.) BENEFICA - ESTADIO DA LUZ TOUR Take a guided tour of Estadio da Luz, home to Benfica. The stadium reflects the greatness of its host club and is the biggest and most modern sports venue in Portugal. Since its inauguration, the stadium has received over 11 million spectators and countless matches and events. During our tour we will travel through the Cathedral of a thousand emotions. Highlights of our tour will include the Dressing Rooms, the Presidential Tribune VIP area, the Press Conference Room, the Players' Tunnel, the Pitch and Bench, and the Eagle Vitoria, Benfica's mascot and symbol, which flies around the stadium and presents an awe-inspiring sight and a unique moment for all fans. Our tour concludes as we travel back in time through the Benfica Museum, featuring memorabilia form its storied history. You will be given free time to wander through the museum.

2 DAY 5 Wednesday, 25 March 2020 SECOND FRIENDLY MATCH Play an International Friendly Match against a local club or academy team in the Barcelona area. The team will meet and compete against athletes of similar ages and skill levels, and have the opportunity to make friends for life. (The teams you will play will be selected after time of booking and will be based on the specific skill level and requirements of your team. We have contacts at every level and take great pride in finding the perfect fit for each friendly match.) This evening we will enjoy dinner in the hotel restaurant.

DAY 6 Thursday, 26 March 2020 This morning we will enjoy breakfast at the hotel. TRAINING SESSION We will participate in a Training Session at a local field. The training session will be led by your own coaching staff and is designed to prepare the team for upcoming friendly matches. (Training sessions may be in the morning, afternoon or evening and will be determined by the final hotel location, field availability, and the schedule of activities for the day.) You have free time to explore and shop in the area. SPORTING CP ACADEMY TOUR Take part in a Sporting CP Academy Tour. Take a walk through the training facilities and have access to the players' lounge. This evening we will enjoy dinner in the hotel restaurant.

DAY 7 Friday, 27 March 2020 This morning we will have breakfast at the hotel. TRAINING SESSION Participate in a Training Session at a local field in the Barcelona area. The training session will be led by your own coaching staff and is designed to prepare the team for upcoming friendly matches. (Training sessions may be in the morning, afternoon or evening and will be determined by the final hotel location, field availability, and the schedule of activities for the day.) WALKING TOUR OF BELEM Take a Walking tour of Belem to explore Portugal’s former glory, expressed in the areas imposing and exuberant buildings. During our walk we will view the Praca do Imperio, the Archeological Museum, and the Palacio de Belem. MOSTEIRO DO JERONIMOS Tour the Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, a monastery ordered by Manuel the Fortunate to commemorate Vasco da Gama's voyage to India. The monastery is one of Portugal’s finest examples of Manueline architecture that combines flamboyant Gothic and Moorish influences with elements of the nascent Renaissance. The church features tombs of many of the great figures in Portuguese history, including Vasco da Gama. This evening we will enjoy dinner in the hotel restaurant.

DAY 8 Saturday, 28 March 2020 This morning we will have breakfast at the hotel. LIGHT TRAINING SESSION We will participate in a Training Session at a local field. The training session will be led by your own coaching staff and is designed to prepare the team for upcoming friendly matches. (Training sessions may be in the morning, afternoon or evening and will be determined by the final hotel location, field availability, and the schedule of activities for the day.) THIRD FRIENDLY MATCH Play an International Friendly Match against a local club or academy team in the Barcelona area. The team will meet and compete against athletes of similar ages and skill levels, and have the opportunity to make friends for life. (The teams you will play will be selected after time of booking and will be based on the specific skill level and requirements of your team. We have contacts at every level and take great pride in finding the perfect fit for each friendly match.)

3 DAY 8 Saturday, 28 March 2020 FREE TIME AT THE BEACH Spend some time relaxing on one of Lisbon's magnificent beaches. Enjoy the sand, sun and watch the surfers as you relax for the day. The beaches have numerous activities available for everyone to enjoy. This evening we will enjoy dinner in the hotel restaurant.

DAY 9 Sunday, 29 March 2020 This morning we will enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Our rewarding and enjoyable tour comes to an end as our Tour Director accompanies us to the airport on our final day.

4 Illinois Youth Soccer Association (52869-0-11)

24 + Participants $3,119 20 - 23 Participants $3,299

Tour Prices Guaranteed at Time of Enrollment!

Our Price Guarantee - Once you have enrolled to join the group, the prices shown for the relevant group size levels will not change, regardless of any subsequent rate fluctuations (for example, on visits to attractions, airline fuel/taxes or currency movements on overseas programs). **Final tour price will be determined by the total number of participants registered at 75 days prior to departure.

What is Included: Round trip airfare, including all airport taxes and fuel surcharges Accommodation in three star hotels in twin and triple rooms with private facilities guaranteed throughout Breakfast and dinner (or lunch) at the hotel daily (determined by the final sporting arrangements) WorldStrides Excel Sports Tour Director to accompany your group 24 hours a day from arrival to departure Transportation by private coach for transfers and touring, as required based on your itinerary Excursions, cultural activities, stadium tours and admissions as per your itinerary International Friendly Matches per your itinerary (Excel Sports is a FIFA approved match agent, holding the rights to arrange soccer matches between teams from different confederations and will provide full documentation of the sanctioned games) Training Sessions and/or Professional Coaching Clinics per your itinerary One professional soccer ticket (subject to travel dates and match schedule) Three free college credits for all high school students (earning credit is optional for each participant and post trip course work is required) Free Professional Development Points/Credits (35 points or equivalent) for any educators traveling with the group Manchester United Raffle Fundraiser - all proceeds earned go directly to the cost of the tour WorldStrides Excel Sports App - featuring itinerary, flight and hotel details, as well as instant messaging capabilities Financial assistance program through the Future Leaders of American Government (FLAG) Foundation (for qualifying participants) Payment plans to meet the needs of all participants - EZPay and our Advantage Payment Plan (APP), where participants can make equal installment payments up to six months after the trip USTOA Extensive Consumer Protection up to $1,000,000 in coverage for advance deposits through our USTOA membership Basic health insurance while on tour (including medical treatment on tour up to $7,500) and $50,000 of coverage for emergency evacuation Industry leading Professional Liability Insurance of $50,000,000 in coverage Exclusive 24-hour Doctors On-Call partnership with George Washington University Hospital This Does Not Include: Any items not mentioned above or in the detailed itinerary Single rooms for adults - available at a supplement of $50 per night Personal beverages with meals Laundry services on tour Public transport pass in capital or major cities Visas (if required) Tips and gratuities for the Tour Director and driver Any fees that might be imposed by the airlines at the airport for checked baggage, or any costs for the hire of, or transport of, equipment or gear Travel Insurance - we offer and encourage you to consider our comprehensive policy which includes health, property and cancellation coverage at a cost of $149 (available upon registration)

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