| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisbon | 11 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 20 | 16 | 14 |
| London | 6 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 10 | 7 |
Below is an information overview. The conditions of entry, as well as the political and health situation, can change anywhere in the world at any time. We therefore recommend checking the website of the Foreign Office (www.gov.uk) before your departure.
Most westerly point of the European continent and the Iberian Peninsula
Parliamentary Republic
Lisbon (Lisboa)
Predominantly Roman Catholic
Portuguese
Atlantic and Mediterranean climate
Electricity in Portugal is supplied at a voltage of 220 / 400 V and in the form of alternating current with a frequency of 50 Hertz. An adapter is required.
The time in Portugal is Central European Time (CET) – 2 with summer / winter time changes. Throughout the year there is no time difference to the United Kingdom.
To make phone calls to the UK, pre-dial 0044 (+44). To make phone calls from the UK to Portugal, pre-dial 00351 (+351).
If you are planning to travel to an EU country you must meet the Schengen area rules. Your passport must be:
You can travel to countries in the Schengen area for up to 90 days in any 180-day period without a visa. Check your passport is stamped if you enter or exit the Schengen area through Portugal as a visitor. Border guards will use passport stamps to check you are complying with the 90-day visa-free limit for short stays in the Schengen area. If relevant entry or exit stamps are not in your passport, border guards will presume that you have overstayed your visa-free limit. Nationals of other countries are advised to inquire at the Portuguese Embassy about the entry requirements applicable to them.
From 12 October 2025, the European Union’s new Entry/Exit System (EES) will begin. When travelling into and out of the Schengen area, for short stays, you may need to:
EES may take each passenger a few extra minutes to complete so be prepared to wait longer than usual at the border once the system starts.
For more information, please visit: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/pub
Nationals of other countries are advised to enquire at the Embassy of Portugal about the entry requirements applicable to them. Whilst we endeavour to provide guidance where necessary, we can not be responsible for any problems encountered (whether at any point of entry or elsewhere) in the event that passport and visa requirements are not satisfied. For more information, please visit https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/.
Your expert tour guides will be able to provide you with detailed information about the country, people, history, culture etc., and offer advice and assistance for organising your trip. They can also help with room allocation and look forward to welcoming you with initial information. Here you will find out all you need to know and useful information about the trip. We have put together a varied programme including numerous highlights, enabling you to experience the culture and diversity of landscape that Portugal has to offer, and learn all about the country and its people.
Although your trip already includes a comprehensive package, you also have the option of choosing added extras. We recommend booking the following packages:
Gourmet package: The package includes 7× tasty evening meals in buffet or menu form: only £199* per person.
Explorer package: The package includes the 3 fascinating excursions ‘City tour of Lisbon incl. entry to the Monastery of the Hieronymites (World Heritage)’, ‘Guided tour incl. entry to Coimbra University (World Heritage)’ and ‘Breathtaking Douro boat trip & visit to a winery in Porto incl. wine tasting’: only £179* per person.
* Please note: the Explorer package can only be booked up to 15 days before arrival. The Gourmet package can only be booked in advance and on site on the first day.
A state tourist tax of up to € 4 (approx. £ 3.50) per room/night (as of September 2025) is payable locally.
The currency is the Euro. Exchange rate (as at September 2025): 1 GBP = 1.15 EUR; 1 EUR = 0.87 GBP.
Purchases can be paid for in cash and using the most popular credit cards. This payment system is typical in Portuguese shops; the symbols of credit cards accepted are usually displayed at the entrance to shops. ID cards are required when paying by credit card. Travellers’ cheques (in USD or Euro) can also be cashed in banks. It is also possible to withdraw cash from ATMs using EC / Maestro cards but high fees may be charged by the respective bank.
There are a number of products which have entry or exit limitations in Portugal from outside the European Union, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein. These include cultural goods, wild fauna and flora and products derived from these, vegetables and plant products, weapons and ammunition, medicines, tobacco and alcoholic beverages. Likewise, in the case of tobacco and alcoholic beverages, the amount must be declared and the corresponding taxes must be paid if you are carrying the following amounts or more: 200 cigarettes, 100 cigarillos, 50 cigars, 250 grams of tobacco, 1 litre of alcoholic beverages with a strength of more than 22%, 2 litres of alcoholic beverages with a strength of less than 22%, 4 litres of wine and 16 litres of beer. You can only carry the medicines you need, and they must be accompanied by a copy of the prescription or medical report.
Cash and other similar means of payment: If you are taking cash or pay-to-cash cheques in euros or other currencies, or prepaid cards not linked to a bank account and/or certain gold items, or a combination thereof, totalling an amount equal to or exceeding 10,000 EUR (approx. 8,500 GBP) into or out of Portugal, you must fill out a Declaration (in person or electronically) and present at Customs on departure or entry.
Souvenirs and gifts: Your purchases should not exceed 430 EUR (approx. 375 GBP) per person if you are travelling by sea or air. You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.
(Umbruch) More detailed customs information on importing goods can be obtained from the embassy of your destination country. Only there will you receive legally binding information.
Important: If you are travelling to Great Britain from outside the UK, your personal allowances mean you can bring in a certain amount of goods without paying tax or duty. If you go over your allowances you must declare all your goods and pay tax and duty on all the goods in that category. Please inform yourself about the current customs regulations: www.gov.uk/bringing-goods-into-uk-personal-use/arriving-in-Great-Britain.
Crime: Vigilance should be exercised regarding pickpockets and petty crime in larger tourist centres in particular. The number of pickpocket thefts has significantly increased in recent months. In Lisbon, the historical trams are traditionally affected to a particular degree. As for any holiday trip, the rule is to only ever carry what is absolutely necessary when out for a walk or on an excursion. Large amounts of cash and original identification documents should always be deposited in the hotel safe. If necessary, only carry secure credit cards (protected by PIN) on your person. Take photocopies of your documents with you when you travel. Alternatively, you can save the files on a private e-mail account, enabling them to be accessed wherever you are in the world. You should try to steer clear of large groups of people and keep an eye on your valuables at tourist spots, airports, including in the security area, railway stations, the metro, buses etc. Keep your valuables close to your body.
Pepper spray is covered by the Weapons Act in Portugal; possession is only authorised for holders of a cat. E firearms licence. Violations usually result in criminal charges.
At least 8 weeks before your trip, check the latest country-specific health advice from the National Travel Health Network and Centre (NaTHNaC – https://travelhealthpro.org.uk/countries) on the Travel HealthPro website. Each country-specific page has information on vaccine recommendations, any current health risks or outbreaks, and factsheets with information on staying healthy abroad.
The quality of medical care is generally satisfactory. In Portugal, anyone with state insurance in the UK is entitled to medical treatment – where urgently necessary – by doctors, dentists, hospitals etc. registered with the foreign statutory health insurance association.
It is strongly recommended to take out international health insurance with the option of medical repatriation to the UK.
Customers must ensure that they are in good physical and mental health in line with the trip in question. Customers must enquire about the physical mobility and psychological autonomy required for this trip.
All information is subject to change/Last updated: September 2025
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