Price (tour and dinner): 75€ per person.
Please contact the Conference secretariat to book your seat.
Please note: The tour itinerary is subject to changes in case of impossibility to stop in some places due to restrictions imposed by local authorities.
The Social Event will be on October 25, starting at 15:30. We will depart from the conference venue. It will include a visit by bus to some of the best-known locations of Lisbon followed by a traditional Portuguese dinner. For this visit is advisable to use comfortable shoes and clothes.
Lisbon is the capital of Portugal, and one of the oldest European cities. This city enchants visitors with its authenticity, rich history, and forward-thinking innovation. It has been recognized as the Europe’s Leading City Destination 2025 and World’s Leading City Break Destination 2024, World’s Leading Heritage City Destination 2024 and Europe’s Leading City Destination 2024 by the World Travel Awards.
Throughout this tour, you will have the opportunity to experience the many facets of Lisbon, from its contemporary architectural landmarks to its historic neighbourhoods and monumental riverside heritage, gaining a memorable introduction to the Portuguese capital.
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The tour will begin in Parque das Nações, Lisbon’s modern waterfront district, developed for Expo ’98. Travelling along Avenida Dom João II, participants will admire the striking contemporary architecture and urban landscape of this vibrant area, including the iconic Vasco da Gama Tower, the Gare do Oriente railway and transport station, designed by Santiago Calatrava, and the renowned Lisbon Oceanarium, one of Europe’s leading aquariums. The panoramic drive will also reveal other highlights of the district, with its landscaped gardens, public art, modern buildings and spectacular views over the Tagus River.
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The tour then continues westwards along the riverfront towards Santa Apolónia, offering glimpses of Lisbon’s historic waterfront and the contrast between the city’s modern developments and its traditional urban landscape. Upon reaching Alfama, Lisbon’s oldest and most atmospheric neighbourhood, participants will enjoy a short-guided walking tour through its narrow, winding streets and traditional quarters. This brief stop provides an opportunity to experience the authentic character of old Lisbon, with its colourful façades, historic architecture and distinctive atmosphere, closely associated with the city’s traditional Fado music.
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Then we will continue to Belém. Belém is one of Lisbon’s most historic and picturesque districts, located along the northern bank of the Tagus River. Rich in maritime heritage, Belém was the launching point for many of Portugal’s great explorers during the Age of Discoveries in the 15th and 16th centuries. Here you will have the opportunity to see the Padrão dos Descobrimentos (Monument to the Discoveries) – a striking modern monument celebrating Portugal’s explorers, shaped like a ship’s prow and overlooking the river and the Mosteiro dos Jerónimos (Jerónimos Monastery) a proclaimed a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1983. This magnificent Manueline-style monastery was built to honour Vasco da Gama’s voyage to India. It houses his tomb and is a masterpiece of Portuguese architecture. On the monastery’s imposing façade, extending for about three hundred meters, stands the Church’s richly decorated South Portal boasting images of Portugal’s Patron Saint, St. Michael the Archangel (on top) and Our Lady of Belém (at the centre).
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Throughout the tour, participants will discover the many facets of Lisbon, from its contemporary architectural landmarks to its historic neighbourhoods and monumental riverside heritage, gaining a memorable introduction to the Portuguese capital.
You will have the opportunity to taste “Pastel de Belém” considered as the best Pastrie in the world, according to Taste Atlas – Best Rated Pastries in the World.
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At the end of our visit, we will enjoy some Portuguese typical gastronomy!