Accompanying Persons' Programme

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Insurance

The organisers cannot be held responsible for the loss of or damage to any person or property, or for additional expenses resulting from any changes, whatever their cause.

It is recommended that participants arrange their health and travel insurance.

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Before the Conference

TOUR OF SINTRA & CASCAIS

November 04
Pick up: 08:30h
Drop Off: 18:00h
Group Size: Minimum 10 pax up to 19 pax
Price: 102€/pax

Starting from Lisbon, we will discover one of the greatest treasures that the wonderfultown of Sintra has to offer: Quinta da Regaleira, a unique place of cultural and naturalbeauty.

Enjoy some free time in Sintra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to explore the historiccentre at your own pace. Take the opportunity to taste the famous Travesseiros deSintra pastries at the iconic Café Paris.

Lunch will be at your leisure, allowing you to choose from the many restaurants andcafés available in Sintra according to your preferences. As a suggestion, werecommend Adega do Saloio, a typically Portuguese venue renowned for its traditionalPortuguese cuisine.

During the afternoon, visit the colourful Pena Palace, one of the most emblematicsymbols of Sintra and one of the finest examples of European Romanticism.

The tour continues to Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of continental Europe,offering panoramic views over Guincho and Boca do Inferno, before ending with freetime in Cascais.

What is included:

  • Pick up and drop point at SUD Terraza
  • Official tour guide (English tour)
  • Ticket Entrance to Quinta da Regaleira
  • Ticket Entrance to Pena Palace

TOUR OF BELÉM & AJUDA

November 05
Pick up: 09:15h
Drop Off: 18:00h
Group Size: Minimum 10 pax up to 19 pax
Price: 110€/pax

Embark on a tour of Lisbon and discover some of the city's most iconic landmarks.

Begin with a visit to the impressive Ajuda National Palace, the last official residence ofthe Portuguese royal family, followed by the National Coach Museum in Belém, hometo one of the world's finest collections of royal carriages.

Lunch will be at your leisure, giving you the flexibility to choose a restaurant accordingto your preferences. As a suggestion, we recommend Doca de Santo, a popularriverside restaurant offering a pleasant setting and a varied menu.

During your time in Belém, you will also have the opportunity to admire the iconicBelém Tower and the Monument to the Discoveries, two of Portugal’s most symboliclandmarks.

In the afternoon, visit the magnificent Jerónimos Monastery, a UNESCO WorldHeritage Site.

You may also choose to stop at the famous Pastéis de Belém bakery to taste itstraditional pastries. The tour concludes with some free time to enjoy the atmosphereof Belém and the beautiful Praça do Império Gardens.

What is included:

  • Pick up and drop in SUD Lisboa
  • Official tour guide (English tour)
  • Ticket Entrance to Ajuda National Palace
  • Ticket Entrance to National CoachMuseum
  • Ticket Entrance to Jerónimos Monastery

TOUR LISBOA CENTRO HISTÓRICO

November 04
Pick up: 08:30h
Drop Off: 18:00h
Group Size: Minimum 10 pax up to 19 pax
Price: 95€/pax

Discover the historic heart of Lisbon on a journey through culture, history, andstunning viewpoints.

Begin with a visit to São Jorge Castle, followed by the historic Alfama district and theviewpoints of Portas do Sol and Santa Luzia, offering beautiful views over the city andthe Tagus River.

Continue to the National Pantheon before enjoying some free time for lunch. Lunch willbe at your leisure. As a suggestion, we recommend Casa do Bacalhau, a traditionalPortuguese restaurant known for its local cuisine.

In the afternoon, visit the Fado Museum and, if you wish, stop at the famous CasaPortuguesa do Pastel de Bacalhau, where you may taste the iconic codfish pastry.

The tour then continues through the elegant Baixa-Chiado district, passing by theSanta Justa Lift, Rossio Square, and Lisbon’s historic downtown streets, before endingat Terreiro do Paço and Cais do Sodré.

What is included:

  • Pick up and drop in SUD Lisboa
  • Official tour guide (English tour)
  • Ticket Entrance to São Jorge Castle
  • Ticket Entrance to National Pantheon
  • Ticket Entrance to Fado Museum