Portugal 2023
Sept 16 – Sept 28
Travel Trivia:
Although Portugal belongs to Europe and is part of the European Union, the Madeira archipelago is situated in the African continent and the Azores archipelago is located in the American continent.
Trip Info & Tips
Flight to Lisbon
On September 16th we will be flying United Airlines to Dulles Airport and then flight UA 942 directly to Lisbon. This is an overnight flight and we will arrive at 10:35 am on September 17th. Scott and Anna will be flying from London to Lisbon and their British Airways flight BA0500 lands at 10:15 am.
Travel Tip:
VAT and Refunds – In the EU (European Union) the value added tax rate in Portugal is 23%. VAT is only refundable on purchases that exceed a total of €50 per invoice (net of tax) and which are not being purchased for commercial purposes or for resale. When you leave the European Union, you must be able to show that you are taking the goods with you in your personal baggage.
Get Travel Apps before you leave
Apps are great tools to have when traveling around cities in Portugal. So you might want to get some travel apps if you don’t already have them. Check out some travel apps we recommend.
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Travel Tip:
Currency in the Portugal is the Euro. You can get Euros from the bank ahead of time or you can exchange at the airport.
Things to Pack!
- Small shopping bag.
- Take tupperware with snacks. Can use to carry fragile souvenirs home.
- Electrical converter.
- Euros
- Bring Passport and All Travel Documents.
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Travel Trivia:
Lisbon is older than Rome and among the oldest cities in Europe. Lisbon has been a Portuguese city since 1147, but its history predates Portugal by a couple of thousand years. Archaeological finds dating back to 1200 BC reveal that the Phoenicians had settlements across what is now Lisbon, meaning Lisbon has been continuously inhabited for over 3,000 years.