lisbon, portugal - Semester at Sea

LISBON, PORTUGAL
Arrive: 0800 Wednesday, 19 September
Onboard: 2300 Friday, 21 September
Brief Overview: During the Age of
Discovery, the Portuguese people took
to the sea and colonized much of
Africa and South America between
1325 and 1700. The country’s rugged
coastline, scenic views and city
monuments remind visitors of this
nautical heritage. The maze-like
narrow streets and alleys of the
Alfama area of Lisbon is a perfect
place to the start a city-wide
Scavenger Hunt that will lead to the
discover of many amazing sights,
including the Jeronimos Monastery in
Belem. Visitors to Lisbon will quickly
notice that the Portuguese “canvas”
of choice for centuries has been tile
painting. Beautiful murals adorn the sides of common buildings, churches and museums alike. The
traditional music of Fado can be heard and enjoyed in restaurants and clubs at night. Nature lovers will enjoy
bird watching at the Tagus Bird Santuary, exploring the lush gardens at Nation’s Park, Buçaco (overnight),
and the very modern Oceanarium. Soccer enthusiasts will enjoy a visit to the Benfica Stadium and a taste of
typical Portuguese cuisine.
Out of town: The southern beaches of the Algarve are alluring and invite visitors to soak up the sun or to try
their hand at fishing. Also, consider the nearby destination of Sintra, a favorite retreat of Lord Byron, and the
Palace of Pena. If you want to go a little deeper into the country, head to the lovely Oporto Valley.The Roman
Ruins at Conimbrigada were highly praised by previous SAS visitors.
Suggested short-cuts to simple planning:
Register for the following “bundles” of trips based on your interests.
Art and Architecture:
Day 1: LIS04 The Art of Tile Painting
Day 2: LIS25 Ancient & Modern Art in Lisbon
Cultural highlights:
Day 1: LIS02 Discover Lisbon
Day 1: LIS03 Alfama Alleys Scavenger Hunt
Day 2: LIS26 Gothic to Renaissance
Day 3: LIS38 Sintra Mysteries & Queluz Palace
Taste of Portugal:
Day 1: LIS06 Fado & Folklore Dinner
Day 1: LIS01 Oporto & Duoro Valley (overnight)
Day 2: LIS30 Cooking Experience
Nightlife:
Day 1: LIS06 Fado & Folklore Dinner
Day 2: LIS32 Equestrian Show & Dinner
Action/Adventure:
Day 2-3: LIS24-36 Lisbon & Caparica Beach
Day 1-3: LIS05-28-29-39 Segway Tour
OVERNIGHT TRIPS MUST BE BOOKED BY JULY 8. Any overnight registrations received after JULY 8 will be subject to
availability and price increases.
Day 1: Wednesday, September 19
IMPORTANT: If you registered in one of the following courses, you have a field lab on this day.
Do not make any other travel plans as this is a designated class day in port for your course:
ARCH 3500
Looking at Cities: Studies in Urban Form and Character with Professor Boeschenstein
ARTH 3559
New Course in the History of Art: Europe and the Colonies, 1492-1945 with Professor Silver
SEMS 2500-101
LIS01
The Economic History of Globalization with Professor White
OPORTO & DOURO VALLEY
Oporto, the economic and cultural
capital of northern Portugal, is a city
with ancient origins that gave its name
to the entire country. Its architectural
heritage and enviable position near
the mouth of the River Douro have
made it an UNESCO World Heritage
site.
Portugal, and the spectacular winding gorge of the Douro Valley, is the most
beautiful of all. Enjoy a leisurely tour through this magnificent countryside
speckled with granite houses and wrought iron balconies to Portugal’s wine
country.
2 Days/1 Night
STANDARD PRICE
Early Booking
Adult
$505.00
$450.00
Child
TIME
$252.50
$225.00
Date
Time
September 19
0830
Return September 20
MEALS INCLUDED
2 Lunches
1 Breakfast
1700
Depart
ITINERARY
Day 1: (L)
Your comfortable coach will take you to visit Oporto. Enjoy a panoramic tour of the city passing
the scenic Douro River mouth, called “Foz”, the Clérigos tower and the City Hall located at
Avenida dos Aliados. At Vila Nova de Gaia, you will have the opportunity to visit one of the
wineries that produces the world-famous port and learn about its production. The discovery of
Port wine dates from the 17th century when British merchants keen to build up trade with
Portugal fortified the wine of Douro with brandy to prevent it from turning sour while in transit.
It was found that the stronger and sweeter the wine, the better flavor it acquired. Over the
years, methods of maturing and blending were refined and continue today in the port lodges.
You will continue to Vila Real, where you will have some time to stroll around. From here it is a quick drive to Peso da Regua.
The wine valleys of the Douro and its tributaries provide some of the most spectacular scenery in Portugal. Your last stop of
the day will be at Quinta da Pacheca where you will take guided tour.
Day 2: (B, L)
After breakfast you will board a Douro cruise for a four hour river tour of the Douro Valley. You will then board your coach at
Castelo de Paiva to return to Lisbon.
Reminder: No passenger is permitted to bring wine aboard the ship, not even as a gift.
OVERNIGHT TRIPS MUST BE BOOKED BY JULY 8. Any overnight registrations received after JULY 8 will be subject to
availability and price increases.
LIS02
DISCOVER LISBON – CITY ORIENTATION
Half-day
Lisbon is a city that inspires poetry and
creates its own mythology; Camões, in
his great Portuguese epic The Lusiadas,
described it as "Princess of the
World…before whom even the Ocean
Bows." You will head to the Belém area
where you will star by visiting the
Jeronimos Monastery. This monument
was built in the 16th century to
commemorate Vasco da Gama's
successful return from India. Continue to the interesting Maritime Museum, just
next door. This important museum celebrates Portugal's domination of the seas
and houses model ships from the Age of Discovery onward.
STANDARD PRICE
Early Booking
Adult
$70.00
$60.00
Child
TIME
$35.00
$30.00
Date
Time
September 19
0900
Return September 19
MEALS INCLUDED
1300
Depart
snack
Stop for a break at Confeitaria Nacional to taste de famous Pastel de Belém.
Just across the way are the Belém Tower and the Monument to Discoveries. The first
was built in 1515 as a fortress to guard the entrance to Lisbon's harbor, it was the
starting point for many of the voyages of discovery, and for the sailors it was the last
sight of their homeland. The Monument to Discoveries was built in 1960 to
commemorate the 500th anniversary of the death of Prince Henry the Navigator. It
depicts a three-sailed ship ready to depart.
** Please Note that knees and shoulders must be covered for the Monastery visit **
LIS03
ALFAMA ALLEYS SCAVENGER HUNT & CITY ORIENTATION
“Immerse” yourself in the most typical
of Lisbon quarters. On foot and by
tram, discover the multicultural
heritage of the quarter in its alleys,
narrow streets, hundreds of years old
houses, the emblematic Castle of
Saint George and many other hidden
places.
Half-day
STANDARD PRICE
Early Booking
Adult
$80.00
$70.00
Child
TIME
$40.00
$35.00
Date
Time
September 19
0930
Return September 19
MEALS INCLUDED
None
1300
Depart
Participants will be given a briefing and general rules will be distributed, along
with road books, team numbering and pocket money. The “Alfama Peddy Paper” Scavenger Hunt takes place in the historic
center of Lisbon and will take participants to its most interesting points, of which we would highlight: the Castelo de S. Jorge,
Largo das Portas do Sol and Largo da Graça, the typical old quarters of the Bairro de Alfama, and the Largo do Chafariz de
Dentro, etc… The tasks to be accomplished will enhance the program in different ways. To achieve this, we have divided them
into the following general categories: Observation quizzes, local thematic quizzes, and tram trip, tasting a regional drink (cherry
brandy), shopping for typical products (sardines), and photos (optional). Come on you own or gather a team onboard and we
will crown the winners at the end.
OVERNIGHT TRIPS MUST BE BOOKED BY JULY 8. Any overnight registrations received after JULY 8 will be subject to
availability and price increases.
LIS04
THE ART OF TILES PAINTING
Many countries display their heritage in
museums. Portugal's national treasures are
colorful, hand-painted tiles – azulejos – that
adorn homes, buildings, palaces, churches
and even subway stations. Dating from the
15th century, the blue and white or multicolored tiles are a storybook of the country’s
artistic provenance from former times to
present day.
Half-day
STANDARD PRICE
Early Booking
Adult
$55.00
$50.00
Child
TIME
$27.50
$25.00
Date
Time
September 19
1400
Return September 19
MEALS INCLUDED
None
1800
Depart
Enjoy a panoramic drive of the city centre on the way towards Alfama District. Stop at Portas do Sol Belvedere from where you
will view the typical façades of this old part of the city and its winding lanes and anarchic stairways. Just aside is the Ricardo
Espírito Santo Foundation, home of the Higher School of Decorative Arts Museum and the Institute of Arts and Crafts. Guests
will get in touch with local art and craft and see artisans specialized in leather carving, book binding, gold leaf making,
antiques and tile painting. You are invited to learn how to paint the historic tiles by participating in an unforgettable workshop.
There will be also time to visit the private collection offered to the nation by Ricardo Espírito Santo Silva, banker and art
collector.
LIS05
SEGWAY TOUR – GROUP A
2 ½ hours
In this tour you will have the thrilling
STANDARD PRICE
Early Booking
experience of riding a segway while
Adult
$70.00
$60.00
discovering Lisbon’s ancient historical
Child
$35.00
$30.00
quarters. Walk or drive to the starting point
TIME
located in downtown, where an experienced
Date
Time
monitor will brief you how to ride a segway.
Depart September 19
1700
It moves by responding to simple body
Return
September
19
1930
movements and soon feels like a natural
MEALS
INCLUDED
extension of your body. Your ride will
None
take you through Alfama’s narrow and labyrinth like streets, steps, archways and
belvederes. You will get in touch with Lisbon’s authentic old way of life.
NOTE: Minimum age: 16 years
Minimum weight: 100
Maximum weight: 260
LIS06
FADO & FOLKLORE DINNER
Portugal’s most famous musical form is the
Fado (“fate”) which is strongly influenced by
the country’s overseas explorations. The
essence of Fado is Saudade, “to miss”,
which is carried by a lyrical and sentimental
expression of a singer accompanied by the
Portuguese guitar. You will take a panoramic
drive before attending a music and dance
performance at a well-known restaurant.
Evening
STANDARD PRICE
Early Booking
Adult
$110.00
$95.00
Child
TIME
$55.00
$47.50
Date
Time
September 19
1930
Return September 19
MEALS INCLUDED
Dinner
2300
Depart
Pateo de Alfama and Tram Ride
Alfama is the oldest quarter of Lisbon and where the best Fado houses are located. We
suggest a tram tour the Estrela quarter to the Portas do Sol Viewpoint. From there it is a
short walk to Patea de Alfama, a restaurant full of history and charm.
After the show, return to ship or try a disco or a bar on Ave 24 de Julho or in the Docas.
Return to the ship at your own expense.
OVERNIGHT TRIPS MUST BE BOOKED BY JULY 8. Any overnight registrations received after JULY 8 will be subject to
availability and price increases.
Day 2: Thursday, September 20
LIS20
COIMBRA, ROMAN RUINS AT CONIMBRIGA, & BUÇACO
The Roman Ruins of Conimbriga, situated on a triangular spur bordered by two
deep and narrow valleys, are among the finest in the Iberian Peninsula.
Conimbriga was Celtic city in the Iron Age. The present ruins, however, are those
of a Roman town situated on either side of an important road which connected
Lisbon and Braga; it was founded in the first century and remained prosperous
over a long period. Buçaco National Park is the country’s most revered woodland
and the site of Napoleon’s first significant defeat during the Peninsular War. Over
700 species of trees, many of them introduced from other countries, flourish
through the forest. The royal palace stands in the heart of the forest, now a hotel
and summer retreat for royalty.
2 Days/1 Night
STANDARD PRICE
Early Booking
Adult
$274.00
$241.00
Child
TIME
$137.00
$121.00
Date
Time
September 20
0830
Return September 21
MEALS INCLUDED
2 Lunches
1 Dinner
1 Breakfast
1700
Depart
ITINERARY
Day 1: (L, D)
Drive by air-conditioned motorcoach to Coimbra to visit the city and local university. Enjoy
lunch at a local restaurant and then proceed to Buçaco National Park, crowning the
northernmost peak of the Serra do Bussaco. In the majestic forest stands the royal palace
of Buçaco built in the 19th century. Milestones and memorials of the victory won over the
Napoleonic army are the Obelisk and Military Museum.
Day 2: (B, L)
After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Conimbriga to explore
the Roman ruins. Proceed to Nazaré for lunch at a local restaurant. Travel to Sitio, a belvedere
built on the edge of the cliff overlooking the sea from a height of 361 feet and offering a fine
view of the lower town and the beach. Continue to Óbidos, completely enclosed by lofty
medieval walls. This is a small town with whitewashed houses brightened by colorful
bougainvillea flowers. The massively towered castle has now been converted in to an elegant
pousada. In the mid-afternoon, depart for the return journey to Lisbon.
LIS21
ALGARVE BEACHES & FISHING (optional as LIS22)
Leave Lisbon for Algarve, famous for its temperate climate and sandy beaches.
ITINERARY
Day 1: (L, D)
Travel past the cultivated and picturesque Algarve countryside toward Silves, the
former capital of the Moorish province of Algarve. The city retains a proper
character and an interesting historical center. Visit the Moorish Castle and enjoy
the views from the town. Then head north into the foothills of the Serra de
Monchique, a mountain range covered with cork, chestnut and eucalyptus trees.
2 Days/1 Night
STANDARD PRICE
Early Booking
Adult
$325.00
$309.00
Child
TIME
$162.50
$154.50
Date
Time
September 20
0830
Return September 21
MEALS INCLUDED
1 Lunch
1 Dinner
1 Breakfast
1700
Depart
From here you will go to Alvor, famous for its deluxe and private resorts where
you will enjoy some time to relax and have lunch at a restaurant. From here you
will be driven to Lagos, where you will stay overnight. Visit the historical town of Lagos with its sturdy medieval walls that testify
its importance in the 15th century when shipyards built the caravels. Reminders of the past can be seen around every corner,
including the site of Europe’s first slave market and the ornately gilded Chapel of Saint Anthony. Drive to the Hotel for dinner.
Day 2: (B)
Spend the day relaxing on the beach or deep sea fishing.
OVERNIGHT TRIPS MUST BE BOOKED BY JULY 8. Any overnight registrations received after JULY 8 will be subject to
availability and price increases.
LIS22
ALGARVE DEEP SEA FISHING – OPTIONAL only w/LIS21
Algarve is considered one of the best big game fishing places in the world due to
the influence of the warm currents of the Mediterranean Sea. The temperature
breaks created when bodies of warm and cool water are pushed up against each
other also attract bait and big fish. The natural habitat of several types of sharks
(Blue Shark, Hammerhead Shark, Mako) and you can find others species such as
Blue Marlin, White Marlin, Swordfish, Tuna, Dourados, Bonitos, and others.
TBD
STANDARD PRICE
Early Booking
Adult
$94.00
$89.00
Child
TIME
$47.00
$44.50
Date
Depart
Time
September 21
Return September 21
MEALS INCLUDED
None
LIS23
AQUEDUCT TOUR
2 Days/1 Night
ITINERARY
Day 1: (L, D)
This excursion will give you the chance to to take a close look at the Water
Museum located near the old wall of the Convento dos Barbadinhos, where, in
1884, the first elevated steam station was built to distribute water from the
Aqueduto de Alviela for use in Lisboa. The Water Museum explains this rare and
complex 18th century water supply system, a space that was awarded the Council
of Europe Museum Prize in 1990. It maintains the atmosphere of an industrial
installation from the 19th century and has various exhibition rooms and steam
machines. This museum shows visitors a considerable amount of the history of
how water was supplied to Lisbon. You will then departure towards the region of
Alentejo, characterized by flat landscapes sprinkled with yellow wheat fields.
STANDARD PRICE
Early Booking
Adult
$302.00
$289.00
Child
TIME
$151.00
$144.50
Date
Time
September 20
0830
Return September 21
MEALS INCLUDED
2 Lunch
1 Dinner
1 Breakfast
1700
Depart
You’ll visit the walled city of Evora, shaped by its Roman and Moorish
occupations which during the Middle Ages, and one of the most dynamic
cities in the Portuguese Kingdom. The city of Evora, a living museum
itself, has retained most of its splendor and has been classified by
UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. On your arrival to Evora you will enjoy
lunch at a traditional restaurant. After lunch, enjoy a guided visit passing
by its narrow alleys the Roman Temple of Diana with its Corinthian
columns; the Cathedral of Santa Maria; and at Sao Francisco Church
where you’ll visit the very interesting Ossuary Chapel, whose walls are
covered with thousands of human bones and skulls. You will then have
some free time for personal activities.
Day 2: (B, L)
After breakfast at the Hotel depart in the direction of Elvas. This is one of the greatest and most heavily fortified frontier towns
in Europe, with military fortifications that are among the most sophisticated and best preserved in the continent.
Lying outside the city walls is the city's most famous sight, the towering Amoreira Aqueduct, that is 7km (4.5miles) in length
that took over 100 years to complete. With a total of 843 arches, and at places rising to over 30m (100ft), it still supplies
water to the city. Continue towards Reguengos de Monsaraz. The small size of this national monument of schist and lime
reveals such architectural and cultural coherence that it transports us back to the Middle Ages. You will visit the charming
village of Monsaraz and after lunch return back to Lisbon.
OVERNIGHT TRIPS MUST BE BOOKED BY JULY 8. Any overnight registrations received after JULY 8 will be subject to
availability and price increases.
LIS24
LISBON & CAPARICA BEACH BY BIKE – GROUP A
Get out of the city with us, but don't
forget to pack you sunscreen and
bathing suit. Prepare yourself for
one of the best beach days you
have ever had.
Get
to
know
the Southern banks of the Tagus with
over 30 kms of sandy beaches.
Explore some amazing locations from the most traditional fishing villages to
the hottest club beaches in the area.
LIS25
ANCIENT & MODERN ARTS IN LISBON
Half-day
STANDARD PRICE
Early Booking
Adult
$65.00
$55.00
Child
TIME
$32.50
$27.50
Date
Time
September 20
0830
Return September 20
MEALS INCLUDED
None
1330
Depart
Half-day
The origin of the National Museum of
STANDARD PRICE
Early Booking
Ancient Art goes back to the Retrospective
Adult
$60.00
$50.00
Exhibition of Ornamental Portuguese and
Child
$30.00
$25.00
Spanish Art that took place in 1882. The
TIME
collection of the most important museum in
Date
Time
the country was basically derived from
Depart September 20
0930
the very large artistic spoils coming from
Return
September
20
1400
the many convents and monasteries
MEALS INCLUDED
abolished by the liberal law of 1834 and
None
later enriched with acquisitions from
the national palaces after the monarchy and generous donations. It has
remarkable collections of Portuguese and foreign painting from the 12th to 19th centuries, sculpture from the 12th to 18th
centuries, gold and silver work from the 12th to 18th centuries, drawings from the 15th to 18th centuries, European prints
from the 16th to 19th centuries, Portuguese and foreign ceramics, tapestry, textiles and furniture with a focus on IndoPortuguese style. The painting starts with a master piece: the polyptic of Saint Vicent by the royal painter Nuno Gonçalves of
the 15th century. In this section, you’ll see an ensemble of Portuguese Flemish painting for altars from the same period.
The Goldsmith collection is the most representative in Portugal. The museum has around 2000 religious and civil pieces going
from the 12th to the 21th century. The most representative pieces are the monstrance, crosses and reliquaries as well as
the tableware of the House Germain. Most of the pieces show precious stones from Orient and Brazil. The furniture changes
according to the tastes of our monarchs and the influence from Europe. Also here it was used the exotic woods from Brazil and
the Orient.
The pieces from India, as the porcelains from the 16th century and the folding screens named Namban, where the Portuguese
were represented by the Japanese in the 16th (unique in the world) are a must. The collection of ceramic shows us
the different factories in Portugal (Viana do Castelo, Factory of Rato, Factory of Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia, Coimbra, Caldas
da Rainha and Estremoz). The tour ends with the visit of the church belonging to an old convent that burned and gave its
ground to the museum. It was decorated with glazed tiles and gilded carved wood.
The Centre of Modern Art, whose acquisitions program began at the end of the 1950’s, contains the most representative
Portuguese 20th artists, as well as some foreign artists with whom the former were acquainted, dating mostly up to the 1950’s.
Our visit will include names as Almada Negreiros, Mário Eloy, Amadeu de Souza Cardoso, Mário Cesariny, Paula Rego, Eduardo
Viana and Maria Helene Vieira da Silva.
Lisbon is linked with the heroic deeds of the Portuguese maritime exploration, in the 15th and 16th centuries. This was
the Age of Discoveries and the Golden Era of Portugal, transforming Lisbon into the opulent centre of a vast empire.
OVERNIGHT TRIPS MUST BE BOOKED BY JULY 8. Any overnight registrations received after JULY 8 will be subject to
availability and price increases.
LIS26
GOTHIC TO RENAISSANCE: RELIGIOUS & MILITARY ORDERS
Full-day
En route to Alcobaça you’ll have
STANDARD PRICE
Early Booking
the chance to see the outer
Adult
$130.00
$115.00
bounds of Lisbon and hear
Child
$65.00
$57.50
information
on
Portugal’s
TIME
economy, history, gastronomy
Date
Time
and traditions applied to the
Depart September 20
0830
region of Estremadura were
Return September 20
1700
you’ll find the villages of
MEALS INCLUDED
Alcobaça and Batalha. You’ll get
Lunch
to know what was the
Portuguese Reconquest (1st Dynasty of Portugal) as well as the meaning of
the religious and military Orders in that Campaign. The Monastery of Santa Maria de Alcobaça was founded in 1153 by
the Cistercian Order to fulfill a pledge made by King Afonso Henriques, 1st King of Portugal, when he conquered Santarém
from the Moors. The church is the first and largest work of Portuguese primitive gothic. In the transept you’ll find two master
pieces of Portuguese gothic sculpture: the tomb of King Pedro I and the tomb of Inês de Castro. These two Gothic tombs,
dating from around 1360, bear evidences of the tragic love story of their occupants. In the monastery find out the importance
of the Cister Order in Portugal, its responsibility in the development of Alcobaça area and the foundation of one of the first
Portuguese public Schools in Portugal. This monastery its World Heritage of UNESCO since it is one of the most important
Abbeys in Europe concerning its architecture and maintenance. The Monastery also shows the different areas added between
the 14th and the 18th century.
The Monastery of Santa Maria da Victoria in Batalha was built in the 14th century to commemorate the victory of the Battle of
Aljubarrota against the Spanish. It meant the beginning of the second Dynasty of Portugal by King John I, father of Henry the
Navigator. The monastery is the example of the flamboyant gothic in Portugal already in the last period of this art. The main
doorway is a true example of religious sculpture. Find the tombs of the royal family, a master piece concerning gothic
sculpture in Portugal. In the same pantheon is the tomb of Henry the Navigator. Find the gothic cloister with the tomb of the
unknown soldier always protected by two soldiers and at the end admire the unfinished chapels, pantheon of King Duarte.
The monastery is World Heritage of UNESCO since 1983 and has the most important assemble of medieval stain glass
windows (15th century) in Portugal.
Drive to Aljubarrota Interpretation Center for an interactive visit about the Portuguese to Spanish. Enjoy a break for lunch at
the Center restaurant before continuing to Tomar where you’ll know more about the role of the Templar in Portugal and of
the Military Order of Christ. The first was extinguished in 1312 in France and the Order of Christ received part of its goods and
Horsemen. It’s with this Order that Portugal set sail for the Portuguese Discoveries. Find out why there is a Synagoge in Tomar
when more than 90% are Christians in Portugal. The Tour Guide will inform you on the history, gastronomy and culture of this
city.
Visit the Convent of Christ founded by the military Order of Christ inside the Templar’s castle (1160). See the octagonal
Templar church and the Manueline decoration in the window of the Chapter Room (1510). The Convent was enlarged until the
17th century and the big cloister is the finest example of the Portuguese Renaissance art. In its assemble, the Convent has
examples of the Romanesque, Gothic and Manueline, of the Portuguese Discoveries period, of the Renaissance, the
Mannerism and Baroque art expressions. Returning to the ship guests will pass through the region of Ribatejo known for
the bull and horse breading as well as bullfighting. Ribatejo is also much known for its rural economy and its relation to
the river Tagus, which has a very important Natural Park, actually it’s one of the most important bird-nesting places in Europe.
OVERNIGHT TRIPS MUST BE BOOKED BY JULY 8. Any overnight registrations received after JULY 8 will be subject to
availability and price increases.
LIS27
BENFICA STADIUM & GASTRONOMY
Depart from the pier in direction to
Benfica, from your bus you will view
Lisbon’s
12th
century
aqueduct.
Continue to “Estádio da Luz" situated in
Benfica. This Stadium has capacity for
65.400 people and it belongs to Benfica
Football Club founded in 1904. Benfica
Club has entered the Guinness Book of
Records in 2006 as being the club with
more members in the world with a total of 161 million in and outside Portugal.
Benfica’s glorious history includes 2 Champions League Cup and 31 National
League trophies.
Half-day
STANDARD PRICE
Early Booking
Adult
$95.00
$85.00
Child
TIME
$47.50
$42.50
Date
Time
September 20
1330
Return September 20
MEALS INCLUDED
1700
Depart
Lunch
Visit the dressing rooms and the VIP’s stadium areas as well as the recycle center. Afterwards you will have free time for
shopping at the Benfica store where you can find all sort of merchandise. Victoria the Benfica’s eagle mascot may be
welcoming you when you visit the grass or at the store (not guaranteed).
Before the drive back to ship you enjoy a buffet lunch based on delicious Portuguese Gastronomy while you can view the
stadium, just in front.
LIS28
SEGWAY TOUR – GROUP B
2 ½ hours
In this tour you will have the trilling
STANDARD PRICE
Early Booking
experience of riding a segway whistle
Adult
$70.00
$60.00
discovering Lisbon’s ancient historical
Child
$35.00
$30.00
quarters. Walk or drive to the starting point
TIME
located in downtown, where an experienced
Date
Time
monitor will brief you how easy is to ride a
Depart
September
20
0930
segway. It moves by responding to simple
Return September 20
1200
body movements and soon feels like a
MEALS INCLUDED
natural extension of your body. Your ride will
None
take you through Alfama’s narrow and labyrinth like streets, steps, archways and
belvederes. You will get in touch with Lisbon authentic old way of life.
NOTE: Minimum age: 16 years
Minimum weight: 100
Maximum weight: 260
LIS29
SEGWAY TOUR – GROUP C
2 ½ hours
In this tour you will have the trilling
STANDARD PRICE
Early Booking
experience of riding a segway whistle
Adult
$70.00
$60.00
discovering Lisbon’s ancient historical
Child
$35.00
$30.00
quarters. Walk or drive to the starting point
TIME
located in downtown, where an experienced
Date
Time
monitor will brief you how easy is to ride a
Depart September 20
1230
segway. It moves by responding to simple
Return
September
20
1500
body movements and soon feels like a
MEALS
INCLUDED
natural extension of your body. Your ride will
None
take you through Alfama’s narrow and labyrinth like streets, steps, archways and
belvederes. You will get in touch with Lisbon authentic old way of life.
NOTE: Minimum age: 16 years
Minimum weight: 100
Maximum weight: 260
OVERNIGHT TRIPS MUST BE BOOKED BY JULY 8. Any overnight registrations received after JULY 8 will be subject to
availability and price increases.
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COOKING EXPERIENCE
3 ½ hours
It is through gastronomy that
one may discover the most genuine
characteristics
of
a
country.
Experience the
Portuguese
way
around the table, at a workshop with
a fully equipped kitchen, where you
will first taste some appetizers. This
means, a glass of wine, traditional
bread, Portuguese country sausages,
cheese and olive oil.
STANDARD PRICE
Early Booking
Adult
$110.00
$95.00
Child
TIME
$55.00
$47.50
Date
Time
September 20
1100
Return September 20
MEALS INCLUDED
1430
Depart
Lunch
After this introduction you will get down to business as you prepare the starters, the main course and dessert. Everything in
this workshop will relate to Portuguese traditional gastronomy, some of it sharing century old recipes created at monasteries.
The workshop will end at the table, where you will have the chance to savor all the delicacies you have cooked.
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SINTRA & PENA NATIONAL PARK
Full-day
On this tour you will be driven along Sintra
STANDARD PRICE
Early Booking
National Protected Forest area along twisted
Adult
$110.00
$95.00
and narrow streets that will connect you to a
Child
$55.00
$47.50
mysterious world. Visit the Pena Palace
TIME
situated in Pena Park a stretch of rambling
Date
Time
woodland, with a scattering of lakes and
Depart September 20
0900
follies. The Palace is also associated to
Return
September
20
1630
the Portuguese Discoveries built from an
MEALS
INCLUDED
original convent that was built to
Lunch
celebrate the first sight of Vasco da Gama’s returning fleet. Enjoy some time to
stroll around its surroundings before heading the Romantic village of Sintra recognized as a UNESCO world heritage site since
1995. Enjoy some time on your own before the drive to a local restaurant to enjoy a typical Portuguese meal.
After lunch continue in the direction to Cascais a beach and resort town, on the way admire the coastal views over the Atlantic
Ocean including the famous windy Guincho beach. Cascais and Estoril have received many noble families from European
countries during the Second World War, and still keep the manor houses from that time. Time permitting, you can enjoy a stroll
along the pedestrian area from Cascais to Estoril. Your bus will pick you up on the way and then return to Lisbon and ship.
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MORGADO LUSITANO – EQUESTRIAN SHOW & DINNER
Located in surrounding countryside of Lisbon,
the Morgado Lusitano is a place to see and
experience Portuguese Classical Riding and
Dressage at its best. You will be visiting a
rural property with beautiful and well trained
Lusitanos horses, skilful riders and trainers.
Upon arrival at the Quinta da Portela you can
delight in the tranquillity of the place and the
splendid views over the Tagus River.
Evening
STANDARD PRICE
Early Booking
Adult
$115.00
$105.00
Child
TIME
$57.50
$52.50
Date
Time
September 20
1800
Return September 20
MEALS INCLUDED
2230
Depart
Dinner
The equestrian show will be performed by experience riders some of them being
proeminant figures of the Portuguese School of Equestrian Art. Enjoy the glamour of the 18th century customs style and learn
nearly every movement used in both competion and classical dressage. Shoulderin, half pass, pirouette, counter canter, tempi
changes, “piaffe” passage among others are some of the riding performances.
OVERNIGHT TRIPS MUST BE BOOKED BY JULY 8. Any overnight registrations received after JULY 8 will be subject to
availability and price increases.
Day 3: Friday, September 21
LIS33
BIRDWATCHING IN TAGUS ESTUARY NATURAL RESERVE
Half-day
Meet the group and start this nature tour
STANDARD PRICE
Early Booking
to Eastern Lisbon to Tagus estuary home
Adult
$110.00
$95.00
of more than 250 species. Portugal is not
Child
$55.00
$47.50
only one of Europe’s great beauties, it is
TIME
also the keeper of one of Europe’s
Date
Time
splendid secrets— its rich habitat and
Depart September 21
0800
relatively small population make Portugal
Return
September
21
1230
a magnificent location for bird watching.
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The Tagus estuary area is considered a
None
Ramsar wetland site of international importance, and includes a wide Special
Protection Zone (ZPE) and a Nature Reserve (RNET), of over 14.000 hectares,
specifically created to protect wintering, passage and breeding populations of aquatic birds.
You will be able to observe a quite extraordinary range of birds, from Flamingo to Black-shouldered Kite and Squacco Heron to
Little Bustard. Nature seems especially close here, because of the unique age-old relationship between agriculture and
the land. Enormous, powerful black bulls abound, lazing under cork oaks, while the ecological balance created over centuries
has ensured a wide biodiversity. The range of lichens on cork is both unique and remarkable. Many wild mammals
are common, especially the Egyptian mongoose, which is regularly seen, moving in family groups. The places visited include
special habitats: intertidal mudflats, salt marshes, salt pans, rice fields, reed beds, cork oak woodlands and wide steppelike pastures.
LIS34
COIMBRA & STUDENT REPUBLIC
Coimbra, also known as the city
of Students, is beautifully
situated on a hillside. Many
poets, inspsired by the romantic
setting, have immortalized the
charm of Portugal’s first capital
and have helped to make it a
centre of fine arts and letters.
Full-day
STANDARD PRICE
Early Booking
Adult
$135.00
$120.00
Child
TIME
$67.50
$60.00
Date
Time
September 21
0830
Return September 21
MEALS INCLUDED
Lunch
1730
Depart
During your walking tour, you will visit the University of Coimbra, founded in 1290
and permanetely established in the buildings of the medieval royal palace in the 1537. See the univerisity’s famous biblioteca
and the Sala dos Capelos, originally the king’s throne room but used today for important university ceremonies.
As Setember is the start of a new academic year, you will likely see students on the streets with their traditional black caps,
directed by the university’s bell tower, nicknamed “the Goat.” You will also have an opportunity to see student houses or
Republics.
Cotinue your walking tour through the old town for a glimpse of the new cathedral and a visit to the old. Continue through the
old door of the Arab Medina and hear the fado (traditional music) played by the shops in the area. Along Sophia Street, you will
see pastry shops, restaurants and shops occupying some of the oldest buildings in Coimbra before reaching the Holy Cross
Church.
Have lunch at a local eatery and enjoy some free time before heading back to Lisbon.
OVERNIGHT TRIPS MUST BE BOOKED BY JULY 8. Any overnight registrations received after JULY 8 will be subject to
availability and price increases.
LIS35
WATER MUSEUM & AQUEDUCT
Enjoy a guided tour of three integral sites of Lisbon’s complex 18th century water
system. The Water Museum takes visitors through the history of how water was
supplied to Lisbon and maintains the atmosphere of an industrial installation
from the 19th century with its various exhibition rooms and steam machines.
Half-day
STANDARD PRICE
Early Booking
Adult
$44.00
$39.00
Child
TIME
$22.00
$19.50
Date
Time
The Lisbon Aqueduct was built in 1746 to bring clean drinking water into the city.
Depart September 21
0900
Its inaugural stone was laid at the Mae de Aqua reservoir (Mother of Water); the
Return
September
21
1300
cool stone chamber of which, with its floating platform, is often used for art
MEALS INCLUDED
exhibitions. The aqueduct is composed of 109 stone arches, which were the
None
tallest in the world when the aqueduct was built. The highlights of the aqueduct
are 14 arches which cross the Alcantara Valley, the tallest of which is 65m (213ft) with a span of 29m (95ft). While all 58km
(36 miles) of the aqueduct cannot be seen at once, the best view can be had from the Campolide train station.
LIS36
LISBON & CAPARICA BEACH BY BIKE – GROUP B
Get out of the city with us, but don't forget to
pack you sunscreen and bathing suit.
Prepare yourself for one of the best beach days
you have ever had. Get to know the Southern
banks of the Tagus with over 30 kms of sandy
beaches. Explore some amazing locations from
the most traditional fishing villages to
the hottest club beaches in the area.
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Half-day
STANDARD PRICE
Early Booking
Adult
$65.00
$55.00
Child
TIME
$32.50
$27.50
Date
Time
September 21
0800
Return September 21
MEALS INCLUDED
None
1300
Depart
LISBON OCEANARIUM
Half-day
Our
tour
begins
with
a
drive through the centre of Lisbon.
Enjoy a photo stop at Edward VII
Park from where you can view all
the downtown, Saint Georges
Castle and Tagus River.
STANDARD PRICE
Early Booking
Adult
$60.00
$50.00
Child
TIME
$30.00
$25.00
Depart
Date
Time
September 21
0930
Return September 21
1330
We then travel outside the city to
MEALS
INCLUDED
the site of the EXPO 98, the last
None
World Exhibition held in the 20th
century, to visit the main attraction here, the spectacular Oceanarium. Designed by American architect Peter Chermayeff, it is
the largest Oceanarium in Europe, and features sea life found in the world’s greatest oceans. There are four environments
recreating the coastal habitats of the Antarctic, Pacific, Indian and Atlantic Oceans. The Oceanarium also houses an extensive
collection of over 15,000 creatures representing more than 200 different species, including sharks, which hold a particular
fascination for visitors of all ages. We will also see an immense decorative azulejo design, which consists of 54,000 handpainted tiles portraying elements of marine fauna.
Following our visit to the Oceanarium, we will have some free time to either explore Nation’s Park, or visit the Vasco da Gama
shopping mall to browse for souvenirs or enjoy a relaxing drink on the terrace (at own expense).
OVERNIGHT TRIPS MUST BE BOOKED BY JULY 8. Any overnight registrations received after JULY 8 will be subject to
availability and price increases.
LIS38
SINTRA MYSTERIES TOUR & QUELUZ PALACE
Half-day
On this tour participants will learn about
STANDARD PRICE
Early Booking
Portuguese literature and Sintra village, a
Adult
$65.00
$55.00
UNESCO site since 1995, which was a
Child
$32.50
$27.50
favorite location for writers and poets in
TIME
general Lord Byron, Alfred Tennyson, Hans
Date
Time
Christian Andersen, Isaac Bashevis Singer Depart September 21
TBD
nobel Prize of Literature. You will also learn
Return
September
21
TBD
about one of the most celebrated
MEALS
Portuguese writers, Eça de Queirós born in
None
1845, considered the father of modern novelism in Portugal, with his caricatures
of Portuguese society. In the late 19th century, he wrote “Mistérios da Estrada de Sintra” in cooperation with a fellow writer. It
was first published as a series of anonymous letters centered in a plot of mystery and intrigue that takes place between Lisbon
and Sintra. “Os Maias”, considered by most as Queirós’ masterpiece, combining a perplexing theme with a satirical portrayal of
Portuguese society (mostly aristocracy). “A Cidade e as Serras”, focuses on the differences between city and countryside,
describing the bustle life in Paris and the quiet life in Tormes (his hometown).
Start the walking tour, following the steps of characters in “Os Maias”, on their way
through the idyllic town. The walking tour will start near Sintra’s National, Palace, from
where one can also admire the Moorish Castle firmly located at the top of a hill. From
the Palace’s Square, one will proceed upwards, heading to Quinta da Regaleira. This
Quinta once owned by a wealthy Portuguese, combine’s neo-Gothic, Romanic and neoManueline influences. From here the walk will continue to Lawrence’s hotel, the first
hotel in the Iberian Peninsula and ending at Seteais built in the 18th century by a
Dutch consul and nowadays a deluxe hotel.
Before returning to Lisbon, there will a pause for a pastry tasting at Lawrence’s Hotel as well as some leisure time to stroll
around the charming alleys of Sintra.
Leave Sintra and head toward Queluz, the site chosen for the royal residence at the end of the 18 th century. Queluz Palace is
known for its 17th and 18th century decoration. The pieces displayed in the palace and the gardens and facades showing a
French influence, will give you a good idea of court life during those times. Return to the ship.
LIS39
SEGWAY TOUR – GROUP D
2 ½ hours
In this tour you will have the trilling
STANDARD PRICE
Early Booking
experience of riding a segway whistle
Adult
$70.00
$60.00
discovering Lisbon’s ancient historical
Child
$35.00
$30.00
quarters. Walk or drive to the starting point
TIME
located in downtown, where an experienced
Date
Time
monitor will brief you how easy is to ride a
Depart
September
21
0930
segway. It moves by responding to simple
Return September 21
1200
body movements and soon feels like a
MEALS
INCLUDED
natural extension of your body. Your ride will
None
take you through Alfama’s narrow and labyrinth like streets, steps, archways and
belvederes. You will get in touch with Lisbon authentic old way of life.
NOTE: Minimum age: 16 years
Minimum weight: 100
Maximum weight: 260
OVERNIGHT TRIPS MUST BE BOOKED BY JULY 8. Any overnight registrations received after JULY 8 will be subject to
availability and price increases.