FAQs

Attire Guidelines
- Comfortable travel clothes: Casual, loose-fitting clothing and comfortable walking shoes. You may want to pack an additional layer, such as a sweatshirt, for the flight.
- Smart casual attire: Slacks or dark jeans with a polo, button-down shirt or sweater for men; dress, skirt, slacks or coordinated separates for women. A jacket, wrap or sweater is recommended.
- Tour casual attire: Jeans or comfortable pants with a layered top, jacket and comfortable walking shoes. If visiting a church, dress modestly and cover your shoulders.
Credit Cards & Currency
- Major credit cards are accepted at most shops, hotels and restaurants. Make sure your cards are valid for at least 30 days after you return home and activate them before traveling. Some establishments may require a minimum purchase or may not accept certain cards, so it is best to bring more than one.
- If you have not traveled recently, consider notifying your credit card company that you will be traveling to Lisbon. Credit card companies may place a hold on a card if activity does not follow your usual spending profile.
- The Euro is Lisbon’s official currency. For up-to-date exchange rates, use this currency converter.
- U.S. dollars are not generally accepted in Lisbon. Although major credit and debit cards are widely accepted, carrying some euros is recommended for smaller purchases. Euros can also be withdrawn from ATMs; check with your bank before traveling to confirm international access and any applicable fees. When paying by card or withdrawing cash, select euros rather than U.S. dollars to avoid potentially unfavorable currency-conversion rates.
Destination Tips
- Have the hotel phone number and address with you when you leave to explore the area.
- Bring photocopies of your ATM and credit cards. In case of loss, replacement will be easier.
- Leave passport and travel documents in your room’s safe. Only carry a copy of your passport with you.
Drinking Water
A change in drinking water anywhere in the world can cause stomach distress. We recommend drinking bottled water when you travel.
Expenses
Personal items such as room incidentals, laundry, phone calls, movie rentals, mini-bar consumption and activities not sponsored by Coburn Supply will be at your own expense.
Gratuities and Taxes
Tips and taxes for all services outlined in the itinerary have been prepaid for you. Tips for optional sightseeing, additional meals, and other services rendered should be handled on an individual basis.
Health Insurance
Check with your health insurance provider to make sure they cover medical expenses in Lisbon. Any treatments received while abroad must be paid for at the time of treatment and filed with your insurance company when you return home.
- Coburn Supply has provided each qualifier and guest with a Travelex Travel Policy. This does not offer trip cancellation coverage, but it can provide reimbursement for emergency medical and dental treatment, out-of-pocket expenses due to travel delay or interruption, baggage delay/loss expenses and more. To make a claim, email Zurich Travel Claims Administration at support@zurichtravelclaims.com or call 800-501-4781 (7:30 am - 7 pm CST, Mon - Fri), and reference your confirmation of coverage, which contains the plan information needed to start the process.*
- *The product descriptions provided here are only brief summaries and may be changed without notice. The full coverage terms and details, including limitations and exclusions, are contained in the insurance policy. For plan and coverage questions, please contact Travelex at 1-888-574-7026 or email at 360group@travelexinsurance.com and reference location number 22-0339. Travelex Insurance Services, Inc. CA Agency License #0D10209. Insurance coverages underwritten by individual member companies of Zurich in North America, including Zurich American Insurance Company (NAIC #16535, state of domicile: New York), 1299 Zurich Way, Schaumburg, IL 60196. Certain coverages not available in all states.
Hosted Events
- Welcome Reception and Dinner on October 22
- Farewell Reception on October 26
Meal Allowance
A per person meal allowance (in check form) is included in your travel documents package, arriving approximately two weeks prior to departure.
Medical Information
Please advise Coburn Supply Travel Headquarters of any medical conditions that may require special attention or treatment, if not already noted in your registration. Bring a copy of any prescriptions you are taking and pack your prescription medicine in your carry-on luggage. We suggest you bring an extra supply in case of an unforeseen emergency. Do not pack medication in your checked luggage.
Name Badges
Upon arrival at the hotel, please stop by the Coburn Supply Hospitality Desk to pick up your name badge. Before leaving your room each day, double-check that you have it with you, as name badges are required at all Coburn Supply sponsored functions.
Special Dietary Requests
We are happy to help you with special dietary requests (i.e. vegetarian meals, etc.) and any other special needs. Please contact Coburn Supply Travel Headquarters if you did not note your request during registration.
Time Comparison
Lisbon is in the Western European Time Zone and observes Daylight Saving Time. Please note that clocks in Lisbon will be turned back one hour on Sunday, October 25.
- October 21-24
  - Eastern Daylight Time: Noon
  - Central Daylight Time: 11 am
  - Central European Daylight Time: 5 pm
- October 25-28
  - Eastern Daylight Time: Noon
  - Central Daylight Time: 11 am
  - Central European Daylight Time: 4 pm
U.S. Customs and Immigration
You will pass through Customs in the first U.S. city upon your return. You are allowed duty-free purchases of $800 per person, so be sure to keep receipts for everything you buy. Duty-free purchases are only duty-free in the country where they're purchased. Since they're still subject to U.S. Customs duty, they should be included in your list of purchases. We recommend packing your purchases in your carry-on for easy inspection upon your return. You can find more information here.
VAT Tax Refund
A Value Added Tax (VAT) is included in the retail price of each item you might choose to buy in Lisbon. As a foreign visitor, you are entitled to a refund of this tax. The required minimum purchase necessary for a refund in Lisbon is 50 Euros per store purchase. The proper form must be requested from and filled out at each participating store.
- You must bring each form, receipt and purchased item to the last departing city in the European Union. If you are post-extending your travel, have your form(s) stamped by Customs prior to departure. Do not pack your purchases in your checked luggage.
- Depending on airport procedures, your refund may be obtained through the bank at the airport, or, once back in the U.S., you may mail back your completed form(s) for a credit card refund.
Your Coburn Supply Travel Hosts
- Chris & Katie Bilello
- Darin & Jeannine Coker
- Matt & Tracy Hebert
- Kevin & Shawn King
- Paul & Debbie Lee
- Don & Suzanne Maloney
- Michael & Tiffany Maloney
- Patrick & Amy Maloney
- Rick & Becky McKinley
- Kennady Porter
- Jade Respess
- Darren & Jennifer Tramel
Your Coburn Supply Travel Headquarters Travel Staff
We look forward to meeting you and assisting you in any way possible. We'll be available throughout your travel experience at the Coburn Supply Hospitality Desk:
- Michelle Elliott
- Alison Gavitt
- Ashley Glade
- Iris Huisman

Lisbon Forecast

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