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The Wedding Website of Gretchen Halterman and Geoff Turcich

Flight

Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)

Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) is the largest airport in Portugal. There are direct flights from major hubs on TAP Air Portugal, United, Delta and American. Travel credit card points are also a great option to use when booking flights! Once in Europe flights are more affordable so don't be afraid to look into flights to different countries in Europe and you can fly to Lisbon from there! Feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions at all regarding flights.

Travel Note

Transportation

The venue is in Sintra, a beautiful and quaint town about 30 minutes outside of Lisbon. We want to provide as many options as possible with accommodations depending on what our guests are looking for in their stay. More details on our "FAQ" tab on where to stay. We recommend staying in Lisbon on Thursday night and moving up to Sintra on Friday for the weekend! We will provide transportation to pick up and drop off everyone at a central point in Sintra and Lisbon. Uber and trains are also a popular and affordable option around Lisbon area for those looking to do more exploring.

Travel Note

Where to Stay

Sintra: Sintra is a beautiful, quaint, fairytale-like town located in the rolling hills west of Lisbon. It has many palaces scattered around which can be toured and explored as well as cute restaurants and shops. It is a quiet town with minimal nightlife, but gorgeous views. The Wedding Celebration Saturday will take place at Quinta da Bella Vista which is tucked away within Sintra. If you choose to stay in Sintra on Friday and Saturday night to be closer to the festivities, we recommend you stay at the Hotel NH Sintra Centro to be walking distance from the town, Penha Longa or Tivoli Palácio de Seteais for a more resort style experience, or an Airbnb. If you are getting to town before the wedding we recommend a few days in Lisbon before you move up to Sintra as it is a small neighborhood and a couple of days in Sintra is plenty. We will have transportation for pick up and drop off at a central point in Sintra on the wedding night. Lisbon: Lisbon is a major city with lots to see and do and plenty of nightlife. We will have buses organized to and from a central point in Lisbon (approximately 35 min. ride) to the venue on Saturday for guests who are staying in the city. We have put the hotels we would recommend under the "Travel" tab but feel free to book a hotel/airbnb within your budget but we recommend staying in the Principe Real neighborhood. Cascais: If you are looking for more of a beach stay rather than a city stay, Cascais is calling your name! Cascais is a seaside town outside of Lisbon and is about 30 minutes from the venue in Sintra and a 30 minute drive to the welcome party. It is more of a relaxed vibe with plenty of hotels and restaurants.

Hotel

Hotel NH Sintra Centro

Praça da República, Sintra, Lisboa 2710-616, Portugal
 

Hotel in downtown Sintra that is walking distance to the town with shops and restaurants. Distance to Airpot: 26 min Distance to Wedding Venue: 15 min Distance to Welcome Party: 30 min Distance to Sunset Sail: 30-40 min (Traffic Dependent)

Hotel

Tivoli Palácio de Seteais

8 Rua Barbosa du Bocage, Sintra, Lisboa 2710-517, Portugal
 

5 Star Hotel very close to the wedding venue in Sintra. Not walking distance to downtown Sintra but a good option for those looking for a nice hotel to lay out by the pool! Distance to Wedding Venue: Road is one way (2 min to get to venue and 20 min to get back) Distance to Welcome Party: 30 min Distance to Sunset Sail: 30-40 min (Traffic Dependent)

Hotel

Penha Longa Resort

Sintra, Lisboa 2714-511, Portugal
 

Penha Longa is beautiful Marriott resort located in Sintra. The resort includes a 27-hole golf course ranked as one of the top 30 courses in Europe, multiple restaurants, pools, and activities. The resort is not walking distance from the Sintra town or palaces, but if you are looking for a spot to rest and relax in Sintra then this is the perfect place! This resort also allows the use of Marriott points for booking. Distance to Airport: 26 min Distance to Wedding Venue: 20 min Distance to Welcome Party: 25 min Distance to Sunset Sail: 30-40 min (Traffic Dependent)

Hotel

Memmo Príncipe Real

56 Rua Dom Pedro V, Lisboa, Lisboa 1250-094, Portugal
 

Memmo Príncipe Real is a five-star contemporary boutique hotel in the fashionable district of Príncipe Real in Lisbon. It is a Marriott property, however can not be booked with points. Distance to Airport: 12 min Distance to Wedding Venue: 30 min Distance to Welcome Party: 12 min Distance to Sunset Sail: 15 min

Hotel

Brown's | Avenue Hotel

48 Rua Rodrigues Sampaio, Lisboa, Lisboa 1150-281, Portugal
 

Located on the outskirts of the iconic Avenida da Liberdade, a few minutes away from the historic city centre, Brown’s | Avenue is located in a modern construction building with minimalistic details. In its interior, the space combines comfort and luxury with a modern design. Distance to Airport: 20 min Distance to Wedding Venue: 35 min Distance to Welcome Party: 15 min

Hotel

Memmo Alfama Hotel Lisboa

27 Travessa Merceeiras, Lisboa, Lisboa 1100-348, Portugal
 

Adults Only Hotel-Tucked away down a quiet alley, the Memmo Alfama is a minimalistic chic hotel with an incredible view of the Alfalma neighborhood. The outdoor bar near the pool is an amazing place to enjoy a drink or a relaxing afternoon. The rooms and closets are not very spacious, but the location and amenities are lovely! Distance to Airport: 20 min Distance to Wedding Venue: 35 min Distance to Welcome Party: 20 min

House Or Rental

Airbnb

Airbnb is a great alternative to traditional hotels with plenty of availability in Lisbon, Cascais, and Sintra.

Hotel

Hotel Albatroz Cascais

100 Rua Frederico Arouca, Cascais, Lisboa 2750-353, Portugal
 

If you are looking for more of a beach stay than a city stay, Cascais is calling your name! Cascais is a seaside town outside of Lisbon and is about 30 minutes from the venue in Sintra. Distance to Airport: 28 min Distance to Wedding Venue: 30 min Distance to Welcome Party: 30 min

Hotel

The Pergola Boutique Hotel | Cascais

13 Avenida Valbom, Cascais, Lisboa 2750-508, Portugal
 

A boutique hotel in a centenary family house, in Cascais. With 15 private rooms and a homemade organic breakfast always included. Very charming yet affordable option close to the sea! Distance to Airport: 35 min Distance to Wedding Venue: 25 min Distance to Welcome Party: 30 min

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