Honeymoon in Portugal & Tenerife

Oct 31 – Nov 4, 2024: Lisbon (4 nights)

• Palacio Principe Real

Nov 4 – 8, 2024: Tenerife (4 nights)

• The Ritz-Carlton Tenerife, Abama

Nov 8 – 11, 2024: Seixo (3 nights)

• Areias do Seixo

Nov 11, 2024: Departure

If you need any assistance while you are traveling, or if you would like to make any changes, reservations or cancellations during your time away you can contact the following who will be your local contacts during your trip:

DESTINATION

Portugal:

• Local Contact: will be provided | will be provided

Tenerife:

• Airport Transfers: Ritz Carlton Abama Front Desk | +34 922 126 000
  
• Mount Teide Guide: will be provided | +34 617849770

Scenset

• Your Curator: will be provided
  
• Your Traveler Relations Rep: will be provided
  
• Scenset Emergency Line: +1 (415) 941-0027

Important: Due to the time difference, for small day-to-day things like touring and dining reservations - or emergencies that need immediate assistance - it will be most efficient for you to use the local contacts as they are in the same time zone as you.

WhatsApp: If you don’t have WhatsApp on your phone, we strongly encourage downloading it for free as it makes contacting our local team easier.

In early November, Lisbon typically has mild temperatures and moderate rainfall. The city enjoys around 5-6 hours of sunshine per day, with a mix of sunny and rainy days. Tenerife experiences mild and pleasant weather, with average high temperatures around 73°F, occasional rainfall, and comfortable conditions for outdoor activities.

In October, Tenerife typically enjoys mild and pleasant weather, making it a great time to visit. Temperatures generally range from 22°C to 27°C during the day, with cooler nights. The southern parts of the island tend to be sunnier and drier, while the northern parts might see a bit more cloud cover and the occasional light rain.

• US passport holders do not require a tourist visa for Portugal.
  
• US passport holders do not require a tourist visa for Spain.

These guidelines are for reference only. Scenset holds no responsibility for travel restrictions. Travelers are responsible for ensuring the right documentation to travel.

The baggage allowance for your TAP Portugal flights is as follows:

• 1 x 23kg (50lbs) checked baggage per person
  
• 1 x 10kg (22lbs) carry on baggage per person (55L X 40W X 25H)

Here are some of our packing recommendations for your trip to Portugal:

• Clothing: Opt for lightweight and breathable clothing for daytime. Include a light jacket or sweater for cooler evenings. Layers are advisable.
  
• Comfortable Footwear: Essential for walking on cobbled streets or touring sites.
  
• Swimwear: Make sure to pack your swimsuit.
  
• Sun Protection: Sunglasses, a hat, and sunscreen are must-haves.
  
• Evening Attire: Pack a smart-casual outfit for dining out or nightlife.
  
• 🔌 Electrical Adapters: Portugal uses the Europlug (Type C) and the Schuko (Type F) plugs.
  
• Day Bag: A small backpack or crossbody bag is handy for carrying essentials like water, sunscreen, and your camera while exploring.

Here are some helpful Portuguese phrases for your travels:

• 👋 Olá (oh-LAH) - Hello
  
• 🌞 Bom dia (bong DEE-ah) - Good morning
  
• 🌅 Boa tarde (BO-ah TAR-deh) - Good afternoon
  
• 🌚 Boa noite (BO-ah NOY-teh) - Good evening/Good night
  
• 🙏 Por favor (por fa-VOR) - Please
  
• 🤗 Obrigado (if you're male) / Obrigada (if you're female) (oh-bree-GAH-doo/dah) - Thank you
  
• 👍Sim (seem) - Yes
  
• 👎Não (now) - No
  
• 🍻 Saúde! (sow-OO-deh) - Cheers! (Literally means "health")

Plugs: In Portugal, the standard plug type is Type F, which has two round pins and an additional grounding pin in the middle. Type C plugs, which have two round pins without the grounding pin, are also commonly used. An adapter will be needed to plug devices into the outlets.

Voltage: The electrical voltage is 230 volts, and the frequency is 50 Hz. In the US, the voltage is 120 volts, and the frequency is 60 Hz. Therefore, a converter or adapter will be needed to use electrical appliances from the US in Portugal. It's important to note that not all converters are the same, and the correct one must be chosen for the specific appliances being used.

The currency in Portugal is Euros.

• Cash is predominantly used in Portugal, and cards are also widely accepted. However, despite being a modern EU country, cards are not accepted everywhere. It is highly advised to carry cash with you.

Tipping is always appreciated, though not obligatory. For drivers, we generally suggest a tip depending on the transfer duration. For guides, we recommend a tip for half-day experiences or a tip for full-day experiences.

We have put together this Destination Guide for you, full of unique insights and ways to get excited before you travel, such as:

• Spotify playlists
  
• Dishes to try
  
• Helpful phrases
  
• Packing guide
  
• Tipping guides
  
• And more!

Find Scenset's Guide to Spain here.

Meet your driver in the arrivals area of the airport, after clearing customs. Upon meeting your driver, you will be transferred to your accommodation.

• Meeting time: midday
  
• Meeting point: Arrivals hall
  
• Duration: 30 minutes
  
• Contact: If you have any problems, or can't locate your driver, please call will be provided

Booked by Scenset.

Check in to your accommodation.

Enjoy this afternoon relaxing or exploring Lisbon at your own pace.

Lisbon is a vibrant city full of culture, history, and stunning views. Here’s are our recommendations of how to spend your time at leisure:

• Wander through the narrow streets of the Alfama District, Lisbon’s oldest neighborhood. Don’t miss the viewpoints like Miradouro de Santa Luzia and the São Jorge Castle for stunning cityscapes.
  
• Explore the Belém District, including Belém Tower (Torre de Belém), a UNESCO World Heritage site offering history and views over the river, and Jerónimos Monastery, another UNESCO site, known for its stunning Manueline architecture.
  
• Try Pastéis de Belém, the famous custard tarts at the bakery where this Portuguese delicacy originated.
  
• Take the Tram 28 - hop on the classic Tram 28 for a ride through some of Lisbon’s most charming neighborhoods, including Graça, Alfama, and Baixa.
  
• Visit the LX Factory, a creative hub full of quirky shops, art galleries, cafes, and restaurants in a former industrial complex.
  
• Stroll through Baixa and Rossio, Lisbon’s downtown area home to Praça do Comércio, a grand square by the river, and Rossio Square, one of the city's liveliest spots.
  
• Climb the Elevador de Santa Justa - the historic elevator offers stunning views of the city and connects downtown Baixa with the hilltop Bairro Alto.
  
• Spend your evening exploring the vibrant neighborhoods of Bairro Alto & Chiado, known for their nightlife, restaurants, and Fado music performances.
  
• Visit Time Out Market, a must-visit for food lovers! Sample local and international dishes from some of Lisbon’s best chefs all in one place.

This is a recommendation only.

• Solar dos Presuntos: A high-end Portuguese restaurant with an amazing fish and seafood menu, but also some meats, serving in family-style.
  
• O Faia: A traditional restaurant where you can experience Fado music, a UNESCO-protected type of singing and performing that is quintessentially Portuguese.
  
• Should you wish to dine in a Michelin-star restaurant Eleven, and Alma are wonderful choices.
  
• Insólito: this is Lisbon's best-kept secret, a paradise of serendipity with a view.
  
• If you are looking for international cuisine, Zambeze is an East African restaurant that will not disappoint
  
• Oficio Lisboa: serves traditional Portuguese dishes but served up with a modern twist.
  
• Cervejaria Ramiro: renowned for its exquisite seafood, particularly the fresh crab and prawns. First made popular after a visit from a renowned chef.
  
• Monte Mar: known for its variety and quality of seafood.
  
• 100 Maneiras: a contemporary restaurant offering a creative menu with distinct Portuguese flavors.
  
• Café No Chiado: delight in an urban atmosphere from the XIX century, paired with traditional Portuguese tapas.

This is a recommendation only.

Here are some of our favourite cocktail & rooftop bars:

• Red Frog Speakeasy Bar: tucked away in the Cais do Sodré district, this speakeasy-style bar offers an extensive cocktail menu and a cozy, intimate atmosphere.
  
• Park Bar: perched on top of a parking garage in Bairro Alto, Park Bar offers stunning views of the city along with delicious cocktails. It's a great spot to watch the sunset.
  
• Cinco Lounge: located in the Príncipe Real neighborhood, Cinco Lounge is a chic cocktail bar known for its expertly crafted drinks and elegant ambiance.

This is a recommendation only.

• 1 x Dream Bath Room
  
• Breakfast included
  
• Confirmation number: will be provided

Booked by scenset.

Today is All Saints' Day, a public holiday in Portugal.

Today learn the ropes of Portuguese cuisine. Following the instruction of a local chef you will prepare your own traditional meal, using only the best local ingredients and special techniques. You will eat your creation for lunch.

In the afternoon, your driver will transfer you back to your hotel.

• Meeting time: Late morning
  
• Meeting point: Hotel lobby
  
• Class start time: Morning
  
• Duration: 4 hours
  
• Cooking class: will be provided
  
• Contact: If you have any problems, or can't locate your driver, please call will be provided | will be provided

Booked by Scenset.

• 1 x Dream Bath Room
  
• Breakfast included
  
• Confirmation number will be provided

Booked by a user.

With your expert guide, private transfer to Sintra for the day. This charming town in the foothills of the Serra de Sintra has long been a favorite destination of Portuguese royalty, and it’s known for its many whimsical palaces, churches, and villas – including the Palácio Nacional de Sintra and the magical garden of Quinta da Regaleira.

After the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel in the late afternoon.

• Meeting time: Late morning
  
• Meeting point: Hotel lobby
  
• Duration: Approximately 7 hours, this is a full day tour
  
• Your Guide: will be provided
  
• Contact: If you have any problems, or can't locate your driver, please call will be provided

Booked by Scenset.

• 1 x Dream Bath Room
  
• Breakfast included
  
• Confirmation number: will be provided

Booked by a user.

Meet your driver in the hotel lobby and enjoy an E-bike tour. You'll pass by the Atlantic Ocean and a few of Lisbon's most iconic spots outside of the city center, including the Alcantara River, the Torre de Belem, and the Monasterio Jeronimos. Take a pitstop at one of the most renowned pastry shops to try the pasteis de nata!

After the bike tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel.

• Meeting time: Early afternoon
  
• Meeting point: Hotel lobby
  
• Tour start time: Early afternoon
  
• Duration: 3 hours
  
• Contact: If you have any problems, or can't locate your driver, please call will be provided

Booked by Scenset.

• 1 x Dream Bath Room
  
• Breakfast included
  
• Confirmation number will be provided

Booked by a scenset.

You'll be picked up from your hotel and taken in private transfer to the airport in time to catch your flight out to Tenerife.

• Meeting time: In the morning
  
• Meeting point: Hotel lobby
  
• Duration: Approximately half an hour, depending on traffic
  
• Contact: If you have any problems, or can't locate your driver, please call will be provided

Booked by Scenset.

• Ticket
  
• Ticket

Upon arrival in Tenerife, meet your driver for a private transfer to your beachside hotel. Your driver will have a "Ritz-Carlton, Abama" sign with your name on it.

• Meeting time: In the afternoon
  
• Meeting place: Arrivals Hall C (turn right at the arrivals area)
  
• Duration: Approximately 30 minutes
  
• Contact: If you have any issues, or can't locate your driver, please call your hotel on +34 922 126 000.

Booked By Scenset

Check into your accommodation.

Please enjoy a credit to be put towards food, beverages and spa treatments during your stay.

• 1x Citadel Deluxe Ocean View Room
  
• Breakfast included
  
• Confirmation number: will be provided

Booked by a Scenset.

If you wish to swim, please make sure to bring swimwear and a towel.

Enjoy an excursion to watch whales and dolphins in their natural habitat, aboard your own private catamaran. November to February is usually the best whale-watching season in Tenerife, when you can spot many species of whales and dolphins. The reason for this is that in the summer, there is less food available to these cetaceans due to the increasing sea temperature and most of the species migrate to the poles.

You will also stop for swimming and snorkeling. After the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel.

• Meeting time: Morning
  
• Meeting point: In front of the hotel (just outside the main lobby)
  
• Drive time: About 30 minutes
  
• Tour start time: Late morning
  
• Tour duration: 3 hours
  
• Inclusions: Drinks, snacks, snorkeling masks
  
• Contact: If you have any problems, or can't locate your driver, please call will be provided

Booked by scenset.

• 1x Citadel Deluxe Ocean View Room
  
• Breakfast included
  
• Confirmation number will be provided

Booked by Scenset.

Please make sure you bring warm clothes for this experience, as it will be cold during the evening. We recommend trainers, long trousers and a jacket.

Meet your driver at your hotel for your tour to Mount Teide National Park. Mount Teide is the tallest peak in Spain, and this active volcano reigns over the landscape of Tenerife. The surrounding area is a national park and full of volcanic wonders. You'll drive to the highest point accessible by car, and from there your guide will personalize your experience based on your preferences. You'll explore the national park and learn about what makes this area so unique. You'll then head to a beautiful spot to watch the sunset.

After sunset, in the early evening, your guide will take you to meet your next guide, who will begin your stargazing experience.

• Meeting time: 4pm
  
• Meeting point: In front of the hotel (just outside the main lobby)
  
• Duration: Around 4 hours
  
• Your Guide: will be provided | +34 617849770
  
• Contact: If you have any problems, or can't locate your driver, please call +34 617 83 87 74

Booked by Scenset.

Before you begin your stargazing experience, you will have toured a good part of Teide National Park and, from some impressive viewing point you will have seen a sunset that will remain in your memory for many years to come. In the dying light, the volcanic landscape takes on colors and hues of the utmost beauty. The spectacular Las Cañadas caldera (one of the biggest volcanic calderas in the world with a perimeter of 45 km) spreads out before your eyes. In its center stands Mount Teide, an immense stratovolcano, rising to 3,718 m. Everywhere you look, you will see all kinds of lava deposits clothing large areas of the caldera, the product of eruptions stretching back over thousands of years.

After the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel.

• Meeting time: Around 7:45pm - 8pm. Your guide will coordinate this for you
  
• Meeting point: Your guide will coordinate this for you
  
• Duration: Around 3-4 hours (this is flexible)
  
• Contact: If you have any problems, or can't locate your driver, please call will be provided

Booked by scenset.

• 1x Citadel Deluxe Ocean View Room
  
• Breakfast included
  
• Confirmation number will be provided

Booked by Scenset.

Consider spending some time luxuriating in the Ritz-Carlton spa so you head back home feeling completely rejuvenated.

Find the spa menu here. If you need any appointments made, we're happy to make those for you.

Recommended by Scenset—nothing has been booked.

Some of the best beaches you may wish to visit are:

• Playa del Duque is a tranquil beach in Costa Adeje perfect for relaxing and sunbathing. Hire one of the many sunloungers and enjoy the soft breeze drifting in from the sea. And if you're hungry there's a beach bar close by. Or you can amble along the promenade, where you can find plenty of bars, restaurants and boutiques - 11 min drive from the hotel.
  
• Playa Jardin is an urban strip of sand that lives up to its name, as it is surrounded by incredibly beautiful flora, including palm trees and cacti. Such an exotic combination became a reality thanks to the vision of Cesar Manrique, who dreamed of creating a beautiful man-made coastline - 1hr 10min drive from hotel.
  
• Playa de las Vistas is one of the most popular beaches for it's sand and facilities; there are also shops nearby - 17 min drive from the hotel.
  
• Los Gigantes is a secluded resort located in the western part of the Tenerife island. Be prepared to be blown away by the incredible, untouched nature of this place. The resort is famous for its giant cliff formations that reach over 800 meters - 25 min drive from the hotel.
  
• Playa del Bollullo is one of the furthest and most remote beaches in Tenerife, but it can be reached relatively easily using a footpath from Puerto de la Cruz. Playa del Bollullo offers an exciting and delightful opportunity to step onto the black volcanic sand for which Tenerife‘s beaches are famous - 1hr 25min drive from hotel.
  
• Playa de las Americas is the most famous beach in Tenerife. It is a man-made, big, clean, well-equipped beach with sun beds and umbrellas ready to meet guests from all different corners of the world. The coastline of Playa de las Americas appears very natural, and it is a popular place for people who enjoy doing all kinds of sports, ranging from surfing to volleyball and basketball - 12 min drive from hotel.
  
• Playa La Caleta is one of Tenerife’s seaside jewels since it offers visitors an opportunity to spend a quiet time under the burning sun on this idyllic tiny beach away from humanity - 4 min drive from hotel.

• 1x Citadel Deluxe Ocean View Room
  
• Breakfast included

Booked by Scenset.

After breakfast and check out, you'll be picked up for a private transfer to the airport for your flight out.

• Meeting time: Around midday
  
• Meeting place: Hotel lobby
  
• Duration: 30 minutes
  
• Contact: If you have any issues, or can't locate your driver, please speak to your hotel front desk

Booked By Scenset

• A ticket
  
• Another ticket

Meet your driver for a private transfer for the ride to your coastal retreat.

• Meeting time: Late afternoon
  
• Meeting point: Arrivals hall
  
• Duration: 1 hour
  
• Contact: If you have any problems, or can't locate your driver, please call will be provided

Booked by Scenset.

Check in to your accommodation.

• 1x Tree Room
  
• Breakfast included

Booked by someone.

Óbidos is a charming medieval town in Portugal that captivates visitors with its well-preserved architecture, cobblestone streets, and historic city walls. Enclosed within ancient fortifications, Óbidos boasts a picturesque setting with whitewashed houses adorned with vibrant bougainvillaea and traditional azulejo tiles. The town's rich history is palpable, with landmarks like the imposing Óbidos Castle and the stunning Church of Santa Maria. It offers a unique blend of history, culture, and picturesque scenery that makes it a delightful destination for travelers.

Obidos is about 50 minutes from your hotel.

This is a recommended activity by Scenset—nothing has been booked. If you'd like to organize transportation or a guided tour, let us know.

Head out to the nearby dunes with a bottle of wine and a delicious picnic meal packed by the hotel chef. Nothing says honeymoon like a romantic picnic while you watch the sun slowly dip into the horizon of the Atlantic Ocean.

*Kindly note that this experience is dependant on weather conditions.

• Meeting time: At a time of your choice during the afternoon. Please let the front desk know the day before
  
• Meeting point: Hotel lobby
  
• Please confirm your food choices with Guest Services before 6pm the day before. Guest Services contact number: 120
  
• Contact: If you have any problems, please speak to the hotel front desk directly or call Guest Services on 120.

Booked by Scenset

• 1x Tree Room
  
• Breakfast included

Booked by someone.

Meet the gardener who can show you around the impressive vegetable garden. You can go fishing and the chef will cook your catch, or simply relax in the spa (which has a wide range of treatments from rose facials to cocoa scrubs). There is also a dry sauna and Turkish bath.

Bikes are available to ride down to the beach where you’ll find a restaurant. Evenings see guests gather around the campfire with the owner playing the guitar, with their partner offering wine and song as the night comes in.

Recommended by Scenset

The food, based on the pillars of local, organic, fresh, seasonal and made with love, has a strong vegetarian slant. The menu draws on produce from the kitchen garden but fish and meat are present in dishes such as fried cuttlefish with oysters and lemon rice, and roasted suckling pig with peppers and orange. The products are used according to seasonality, mostly are Portuguese and many locally sourced.

Recommended by Scenset. A reservation can be made, but dinner is paid for on-site.

• 1x Tree Room
  
• Breakfast included

Booked by a guest.

You'll be picked up from your hotel and taken to the airport for your international flight home.

• Meeting time: Early morning
  
• Meeting point: Hotel lobby
  
• Duration: 1 hour
  
• Contact: If you have any problems, or can't locate your driver, please call will be provided

Booked by Scenset.