Every year the same thing happens: what do you give your mother, father, uncles, grandparents and, worst of all, your better half? We can help: how about one of these Christmas experiences?
If you haven’t managed to find anything so far, it’s never too late: here’s a list of ideas for experiences you can share with these people, friends or family. We’re sure they ‘ll be much happier and thrilled with the surprise.
Better than anything material you can offer, these experiences will delight those who receive them.
Best of all, most of them can be enjoyed together.
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Culture and concert tickets
There’s no more exciting experience than going to the theater to see a concert by your favorite band, or even enjoying several of the most famous music festivals in the summer.
That’s why the first of our suggestions has to be to offer tickets for these types of shows.
These are our suggestions for a different Christmas gift, whether you choose theater, comedy or shows, immersive cultural experiences, or concerts and festivals.
Now you just have to choose one, one of each, or all of them!
Candlelight concert
Among the cultural experiences we have yet to suggest, the famous Candlelight concerts are at the top of our list.
And it’s easy to see why we love them, just imagine yourself in an idyllic place in Lisbon, almost in the dark, surrounded by candles and listening to some of the most incredible and iconic Christmas songs in their classical music versions.
All you have to do is book your tickets for the remaining concerts this year, or use a gift card for the next season of these concerts.
Cheops Horizon – Journey to Ancient Egypt
The pyramids of Egypt come to Lisbon via the innovative Cheops Horizon, an immersive and revolutionary expedition that takes you back to the golden age of ancient Egypt. Using virtual reality technology, you can move freely through the Great Pyramid of Giza, explore forbidden corridors and unravel the mysteries of the Queen’s Chamber. This intimate and educational experience was developed in collaboration with Egyptologist Peter der Manuelian from Harvard University. It’s a journey into the past that has already been experienced by more than two million people.
“Climbing the 25 de Abril Bridge
Take it easy! You’ll have the help of people who specialize in this type of climbing at Escala 25, a place under our bridge where you can climb a 12-metre-high wall. Are you ready to this challenge?
Seeing the Christmas lights from a bus
There’s no doubt that the real value of a gift is shown by the happiness we see in the person receiving it.
And a trip to see the Christmas lights from a double-decker bus over three meters high can make anyone very happy.
If you know someone who would be very happy with an experience like this, offer them this trip to see the Christmas lights in Lisbon.
Amália and Fado
If you know someone who idolizes the queen of Fado, Amália Rodrigues, then a visit to this diva’s House-Museum will leave them speechless, having received “the best present ever”.
However, there is much more to discover about our queen and our main musical genre in Lisbon.
Go to a Michelin-starred restaurant
This is one of those experiences for couples that will literally make your better half’ s mouth water.
What’s more, Lisbon already has a worthy list of restaurants with at least one Michelin star, which allows you to choose which type of menu to go for, whether it’s more gourmet or even more vegetarian.
Dinosaurs and the Marine World
Of course, we weren’t going to forget the little ones. After all, choosing a gift or one of these Christmas experiences for a child isn’t easy either. So, because we’re talking about experiences, we ‘re going to give you two suggestions :
- The first is a trip to the Jurassic world of dinosaurs, with a trip to Lourinhã, where the Dino Park.
- The second will take you to the depths of the oceans, more specifically to the Lisbon Oceanarium, where everyone will get to know more than 500 species that inhabit our seas.
Travel, an experience of a lifetime
Whether in Portugal or abroad, traveling is synonymous with an experience of a lifetime.
And although this article is about experiences you can enjoy in the city of Lisbon, we’re sure you won’t take us wrong if we suggest one of these getaways just over an hour from the capital.
It’s only because we’re sure it will be an unforgettable gift!
Helicopter ride
Finally, we leave you with the ultimate helicopter ride, one of the most exciting excursions you can offer to those with the spirit of adventure running through their veins. I’m sure you have someone in your family like that!
It will undoubtedly be one of the most incredible Christmas presents you can give! What could be more exciting than a helicopter ride to see the city?
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