2025 Trip Plans

Looking to the Future in 2025

As we look to the future, we remain committed to our original vision and want to continue offering unique basketball travel experiences without the hassle and struggle of planning it yourself! Our goal is to reach more players and share our passion for the game. We believe that through basketball, we can bring people together and create lasting memories. 

Eurobasket Tours is more than just a travel agency, we are a community of professional basketball enthusiasts who love to explore and learn. We invite you to join us on our next tour and experience the magic of basketball overseas! Together, we can discover new places, meet new people, and celebrate the sport we love.

2025 Portugal (Time frame May / June)

Please see below the projected itinerary for the 2025 trip plan to Portugal! The Portugal trip is one of our favorites as we explore two breathtaking cities with a coastal stop on the Atlantic Ocean's Camino de Santiago! This trip plan is not set in stone as weather and other factors may move things around. 

Price: Starting at $3,750. The variation in price depends on the departing location of the tour. Flights can vary from city to city with NYC and Toronto trip plans guaranteed at $3,750.

Price Includes: Roundtrip airfare, hotels, ground transportation, Breakfast, all Group Tourism / sightseeing / activities, and all basketball related activities. 

Not Included: Lunch and Dinner, Travel Insurance, Baggage, Activities and transportation outside the trip plan, souvenirs, and gifts. 

Women's 2024 May Trip to Portugal (Eurobasket Black)

Men's 2024 May Trip to Portugal (Eurobasket Black)

Day 1:

Depart the United States for Portugal. Flight plans, schedules, and airport locations will be discussed with your trip leader months in advance before the trip. Estimated flight time 10-12 hours (with layover).

Day 2: 

Arrive in the capital city of Lisbon, Portugal! The hotel will be located in the Cascais Beach region of Lisbon. Travelers will set out to explore the old city of Cascais seeing their narrow streets, walking roads with shops and markets, and historic architecture with Fort Walls and Lighthouses. 

In the evening we will go to the historic Sport Lisboa Benfica Playoff Game. Benfica is the most historic team in Portugal and each May, they are making their run through the Portuguese postseason toward a LPB Championship. They have won 30 total championships and 10 out of the last 15 years. 

Day 3: 

We will enter the city center of Lisbon and spend a full day exploring the hills and sights. Travelers will have the freedom to explore at their own pace as the city is built on a series of hills. The city districts of Chiado, Bairro Alto, Baixa, and Rossio are some of the favorites for past travelers.

Travelers looking to catch the views from Elevador de Santa Justa (Elevated walkway) or Castelo de Sao Jorge (Castle) will have assistance with tickets / entrance. Dont forget to check out Pink Street or Time Out Market, the local spot for bars, pubs, and Portuguese culinary experiences!

Day 4:

Travelers will head to the Historic City of Sintra! Sintra is world known for its architecture palaces, castles, and town square! Rumor has it that the water and air quality enhance creativity which attracts authors around the world to come and stay! J.K. Rowling was even a resident as she was writing the Harry Potter Series.

Travelers will have tickets to enter the Pena Palace and Moorish Castle. The palace and castle date back to the 15th century of Portuguese history. The Palace is the former royal home for Portuguese leaders, while the Castle sits across the hill as the protection quarters of the palace. The views from the castle walls are priceless!

Travelers will then have a chance to roam around the Sintra town square, grab a bite to eat, before venturing back to the hotel area. A short basketball practice will take place in preparation for the games to come. 

Day 5:

The day will begin with transportation from Lisbon in the south to the 2nd biggest city Porto in the north. The bus will take approximately 3.5-4 hours to reach Porto where we will stay in nearby Povoa de Varzim. 

Povoa de Varzim is a beach city along the Atlantic Coast and along the Christian pilgrimage "The Camino de Santiago". The city contains a casino, 2 miles of sand beaches, and our basketball headquarters at the gym of CD Povoa. CD Povoa finished as the 7th best team in Portugal and will be our first opponent that evening.

Day 6:

The first half of the day will be a rest day from the action packed schedule we have had thus far. Travelers can rest and relax on the beach before heading to Porto City Center in the afternoon. Travelers will be able to freely roam the city for a couple hours before heading to play our game against Vasco da Gama. 

Vasco da Gama finished in 4th place in the Portuguese 2nd division. There gym and club is one of the oldest in Portugal located less than 10 minutes from the city center. 

Day 7:

This basketball off day will feature our full tour day in the city of Porto! We will begin in the North of the city and make our way toward the river. Our first stop will be at the Livaria Lello, one of the most famous book stores in the world! The spiral staircase in the store is one of the most photographed landmarks in Portugal.

As we get closer to crossing the Ponte Luis I Bridge overlooking the hills and river coast, we will see historic sites like the Porto Cathedral and the Calem Wine Sellars. Travelers will have the choice of taking the wine tasting tour of Calem or taking a river cruise along the Rio Douro. 

Following the chosen activity, travelers can stroll along the riverbend bar hopping throughout the various bars and pubs before returning back to Povoa de Varzim for the night. 

Day 8:

Will start with a morning shootaround at the CD Povoa gymnasium in preparation for the evening game. 

The game will be against Galitos-Aveiro, a 2nd Division team located about 1.5 hours from Povoa de Varzim. We will depart in the early afternoon to allow time to explore the city of Aveiro before the game. With the game and travel this will be the only activity for the day.

Day 9:

Our final full day on the trip will feature a shootaround in the morning and a game against Maia Basket in the evening. Maia finished 1st in the 2nd division of the Portuguese league last season. The game is located 35 minutes away from Povoa allowing travelers a chance to choose their final day activity.

The options include staying on the Beach in Povoa, go shopping at the Outlets in Vila do Conde, or returning to Porto for a short stay. Any traveler going to Porto will be on a time restriction to ensure that all parties make it back in time for the bus departure to Maia.

Day 10:

Depart Porto for the United States. The end to an incredible trip!

The Chance to Play Pro:

Meeting with professional teams and coaches is a part of our tours. These interactions provide a unique perspective that no one else in our industry can provide.  Getting to interact with professional teams, players, and their staff will give our players the chance to potentially play professionally.  This unique caveat gives our players a greater chance to be seen by professional clubs while still being able to explore different cultures and histories.  These meetings often inspire players to pursue the professional game more thoroughly and to this day many of our fomer players are still playing overseas!