ALL SPOTS ARE TAKEN - We've managed to secure a larger bus to accommodate all interested parties (including late registrants until 9/22/26).

KINDLY NOTE: THIS IS THE CHOIR TOUR REGISTRATION.

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Please register only singers and chaperones ASAP as space is limited and registration closes 9/4/2026 -- a shadow tour option will likely be offered to family and friends as well, and you can let us know if you're interested in joining when registering singers.

The tour meeting is on Monday, August 31, 2026 at 5:30 pm in the choir room.

Singers (and approved chaperones): Join Mr. Derek Jamieson and singers from San Marino High School on the next international choir tour to Portugal: Cantar 2027.

The Air-Land option is a round-trip from LAX to Lisbon (LIS), with a connecting flight via Philadelphia (PHL) on American Airlines.

On Thursday, April 1, 2027, AA2498 is scheduled to depart at 7:00 am from LAX to PHL, then at 9:05 pm from PHL to LIS (AA0258), landing in Lisbon the next day, Friday, April 2, 2027, at 9:05 am

The group returns on Thursday, April 8, 2027, with a scheduled departure from LIS to PHL (AA0259) at 11:05 am, then continuing at 5:35 pm from PHL to LAX (AA1189), landing at 8:34 pm (04/08/27). Flight times are subject to change by American Airlines

We've secured group airfare for 60 travelers. Registration is first-come, first-served. We handle this process directly with Mr. Jamieson.

Our goal is to welcome all interested singers, but since pricing varies significantly with the number of participants, we appreciate your understanding and patience.

The Land-only choir tour starts at Lisbon airport and then continues to Porto.

You'll combine seeing major sights and sharing your talents with locals and visitors alike. Three concerts are planned throughout this performance tour. Lisbon is the second home-away-from-home base, plus a visit to Mafra, a hidden gem near Lisbon.

Singers traveling with a parent/guardian or extended family (not alone) may opt to arrive early or stay longer -- by choosing the Land-Only option. That option does not include flights. Group flights cannot be upgraded or changed; the airline assigns seats. If you prefer a specific seat, we recommend traveling land-only.

If there is significant interest (20 or more travelers) in flying together, we're happy to request additional airfare for alternative dates. Land-only travelers, please let us know your interest in group flights with your ideal dates in the notes section.

What's included

Accommodation

6 nights in carefully selected city-center hotels in Lisbon & Porto.

Inside Europe Host

A multi-lingual team member will be with your group from arrival to departure In Portugal, assisting with all logistics and also introducing everyone to this incredible destination.

Daily Breakfast, Dinner

Two meals per day are included: breakfast and usually dinner. We're foodies at Inside Europe and look forward to introducing our travelers to hearty local Portuguese fare.

Transportation

Modern coach and experienced bus drivers get everyone safely from one destination to the next -- unless it's easier and safe to walk (for example in the historic city centers )

Three Performances

Concerts are at the core of this performance tour and will be professionally organized and promoted. Three formal concerts and a likely exchange or mass participation are currently being planned.

Sightseeing + Entrances

Once the touring ensemble is confirmed, we'll plan the sightseeing around the performance opportunities. Entrance to major sites up to $50 per traveler are included in the tour cost.

Inside Europe App

What's not included

Transfer to/from LAX

Increases in Airfare A/L

$1,332 airfare with AA is the included cost for flights on the Air-Land A/L option for the from LAX to Lisbon and back for 60 travelers..

Increases in taxes

Local and international taxes are subject to change until ticketing. Any increase over the group airfare will be added to Air-Land travelers final tour cost.

Travel Insurance

Mandatory as required by SMHS Choirs, to include Trip Cancellation

Tips of suggested $85

Tips will go directly to the host, local guides and bus drivers assisting you in Portugal. This money is to be brought in cash on the tour.

Personal Services

Drinks, Porterage Snacks, Souvenirs,

Special Dietary Needs

Travelers with a very limited diet or specific needs (gluten-free, vegan, etc.) may need to pay a nominal fee to accommodate their dietary needs at all or some eateries when eating with the group

Professional Photos

$/Euro Fluctuation

Pricing is based on the following exchange 1 Euro = $1.15. If the exchange rate fluctuates by +/- 2 percent, pricing will adjusted in accordance.

Participant Fluctuation

Pricing is based on 45/80 participants. -- if the number is lower or higher, pricing will change accordingly due to shared transportation costs, gas, tolls, etc.

ETIAS Fee

ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorization System) application fee of estimated €20 if it is in effect at the time of travel.

Portugal's second city doesn't play second fiddle to anyone. Perched above the Douro River, Porto is a tumbling world of medieval streets, hand-painted azulejo-tiled facades, and the kind of soul that only centuries of trade, fishing, and fado can produce.

It's the birthplace of port wine, a UNESCO World Heritage center, and one of Europe's most coveted travel destinations right now. For a young choir, Porto also happens to be an extraordinary listening room: the city's churches and performance spaces carry sound beautifully, and the Vila Nova de Gaia riverfront at dusk is the kind of moment you won't easily forget.

In April, the jacaranda trees are just beginning to bloom, the Atlantic light is soft and luminous, and the tourist crowds of summer are still a comfortable distance away.