OSC DayTrippers is happy to announce that there is no trip fee for our Lisboa excursion! Itโs a pay as you go, self-empowering "I can do this on my own" tutorial on getting to and around Lisbon using only public transportation. PLUS, if you're a resident, you'll be taking advantage of free entry to one of 38 national museums -- just show your Titulo de Residencia.
Our Lisboa trip is meant for those who are unfamiliar with, or feel a bit intimidated by, taking public transport to and in Lisboa. if you're looking for ways to have a great, low cost day trip to the big city itโs the perfect no-stress solution! Your trepidation will melt away and youโll have the tools and knowledge to confidently go on your own in the future.
Generously led by volunteer host, Marta Holt (a former transportation planner, and public transportation enthusiastl), we will travel to and from Lisboa entirely by public transit - including train, ferry, subway, tram and bus - and will see lots of wonderful things along the way. We will come home via a different route than we came, just so you can experience a few route options to and from Lisbon.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAY
National Coach Museum (Museu Dos Coches) Home to one of the worldโs most remarkable collections of royal carriages, the museum offers visitors a glimpse into the splendor and elegance of European courts from the 17th to 19th centuries. The collection offers a unique window into the past, highlighting not only the technical innovation of carriage-making but also the cultural importance of these regal modes of transportation.
Petiscos Chineses for lunch (you pick, you pay). We have heard from OSC members that youโre missing authentic and excellent Chinese food, so here we go! Sounds like the dumplings are #1. Average price is 10 to 15โฌ per person. Check out the reviews: https://pt.restaurantguru.com/%E9%A3%9E%E9%B1%BCPetiscos-Chineses-Lisbon
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
On the day we travel, Marta will give us tutorials, as we go, on how we are navigating this trip and how to plan our own trips using Google Maps. She'll also show us how to read the Metro subway maps.
If you find that you want to return earlier than the rest of the group, Marta will help you plan your transit back to Setubal.
VERY IMPORTANT!!!!
BE SURE TO GET YOUR NAVEGANTE CARD BEFORE WE GO. YOU WILL RECEIVE INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO GET EITHER THE PERMANENT NAVEGANTE CARD OR AN OCCASIONAL NAVEGANTE CARD WHEN YOU SIGN UP.
What To Bring:
- Your resident card
- Your Navegante card
- Sunhat/Sunscreen
- Sturdy walking shoes
and your positive, can-do attitude
The first 8 persons who RSVP will be guaranteed a spot on the trip. If you don't make your reservation in time you can join a waitlist. Just email ljstorer@gmail.com and ask to be added.
IF YOU RSVP, ARE ADMITTED TO THE TRIP, AND THEN FIND YOU CAN'T GO, PLEASE LET US KNOW SO SOMEONE ON THE WAITLIST CAN TAKE YOUR SPOT.
