Tour overview
Play at exceptional sporting facilities and let us tailor your school rugby tour to Portugal with unforgettable excursions to discover landmarks and cultural culinary delights.
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of customers said their tour was ‘outstanding or good’
Looking for a multi-sport tour?
If you are looking to create a sports tour for more than one sport at your school, our team can help you tailor the ultimate experience to Portugal.
What our customers say about us
We know we craft incredible school rugby tours to Portugal, but it’s better to hear it from the people who have travelled with usu2026
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Edwin Doran provided an excellent service. The organisation of the tour was very efficient and simple. They were also very flexible with the itinerary and open to suggestions, which allowed us to create a bespoke experience.
Ravens Wood School
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An excellent tour which was extremely well organised and questions answered at every available opportunity. The Itinerary was changed to suit our needs and added to the experience.
Wootton Upper
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The service provided was excellent and very professional throughout. We did not experience any problems and everything was dealt with by the tour operator.
Carrick Academy
Rugby in Portugal is growing and clubs offer a fantastic welcome for visiting sides of all ages. Consider visiting for the Portugal Rugby Festival, now one of the largest in Europe.
Edwin Doran started operating in 1974 with rugby tours, and it is still our number one sport. No other operator offers a wider range of school and rugby league tours. We have in-depth knowledge and understand the sport’s mindset.
Our rugby specialists have all been on tour at some stage and we have reliable contacts in a diverse choice of destinations, from the most popular to those off the beaten track. For the dedicated rugby player, there’s nothing more life-affirming than finding on-pitch combat with formidable opponents while discovering another culture overseas.
Support and safety
From the minute you choose to book one of our school rugby tours to Portugal, we provide all the support you need, helping you promote your tour, obtain travel insurance and conduct risk assessments. This is in addition to offering round-the-clock assistance while you’re away.
We require that all accommodation, transport and excursion suppliers meet our high safety standards, and all of our tours are fully bonded by IATA, ABTA and ATOL, protecting your group against unforeseen events.
Event pricing
Typically, school rugby tours to Portugal cost:
£800 – £1,200 / person
* All of our tours are tailored. Prices will differ depending on duration of tour, number of touring party size, number of sports tailored, number of free places and selection of excursions.
Unforgettable excursions
Perfectly matched fixtures, beautiful beaches, surfing lessons, a tour of Benfica Stadium Estádio da Luz, shopping and leisure activities at the Colombo Centre.
Lisbon half-day city tour
See the modern city’s open squares, the old Moorish quarter, and the UNESCO heritage Belem Tower.
Benfica Stadium tour
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the Estadio da Luz, home of Benfica FC, and visit the excellent museum.
Surf Clinic, Carcavelos Beach
Visit the vast sandy stretch of Carcavelos Beach for a morning surfing lesson in the Atlantic Ocean.
Colombo Centre
Visit over 400 shops, 60 restaurants and 8 cinemas, this is the largest indoor shopping centre in Lisbon
Accommodation
Air-conditioned, four-star, tourist-class hotels ensure the quality expected on a sports tour and the comfort required after a tough fixture!
We have a selection of hotels to suit all budgets and requirements
We have a selection of hotels to suit all budgets and requirements
Speak to our team of sports tour specialists to discuss accommodation options for your school
Speak to our team of sports tour specialists to discuss accommodation options for your school.
Tailored rugby tours for your group.
All of our [Portugal sports tours](/sports-tours-portugal/) are tailored to meet the specific requirements of your group. [Speak to us](/contact-us/) to build your perfect itinerary
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