economic prosperity, political success and prevailing
religious beliefs in Lisbon.
Portugal is the sunniest country of Europe with an average of 300 sunny days per year. Over the past 2 years, Portugal has been rewarded as the Best European Destination, the Friendliest Country in the world.
Portugal is a land of explorers. The Monument of the Discoveries built on the north bank of the Tagus River in 1960 to mark 500 years since the death of Henry the Navigator. With around 1000 km of coast, mostly sandy beaches, Portugal is a beach paradise. The most famous “made in Portugal” products are wine and cheese, ceramic tiles and cork accessories. Voted the World’s Best Golf Destination by the World Golf Awards for the fourth year in a row (between 2014 and 2017), Portugal has a wide range of golf courses suit different levels of difficulty.
Activities
Sculpture & Art in Lisbon
At the urban area of the capital, sculptural works are dispersed predominantly in the main development axes, conglomerating from south to north and in a coastal margin starting at Belém area - west, culminating in the Park of Nations, the east side, conceived and installed at the former EXPO'98, where national production coexists with international creations of considerable prestige.
City
Porto
Overlooking the Douro River, Porto is one of the most ancient European cities, stemming from the northern bank of the river during the Middle Ages. One of the most significant aspects of Porto and its historical centre is its surrounding landscape, the steep river banks providing a dramatic setting for old town. Both the streets next to the river and the surrounding countryside have been classified as a World Heritage sites by UNESCO.
Storytime
Rooster Magic
The “Galo de Barcelos” (Rooster of Barcelos) is one of the most recognized symbols of Portugal. This colourful and bold rooster can be found in many Portuguese homes, restaurants, bakeries and so forth. The rooster is said to symbolize many things such as honour, fairness and virtue, among others. Naturally, the legend varies from city to city, and changes as it is passed down through generations. The legend that was taught to me as a child began with a large celebrati
Culture
Jerónimos Monastery
Jerónimos Monastery was designed as a venue to serve the House of Aviz and the nobility, who gathered for church activities, wedding ceremonies, and royal funerals. It later became a prayer chamber for those departing on their expeditions to the Orient. The monastery was made the final resting place for kings and queens throughout Portuguese history.Luís Camões, Portugal’s greatest poet, and Vasco da Gama
City Tour
Full Day Lisbon Tour
First we will be visiting the castle and Alfama quarters. Saint George's Castle can be seen from almost everywhere in the city. Its oldest parts date from the 6th century, when it was fortified by the Romans, Visigoths, and eventually the Moors. It served as a Moorish royal residence until Portugal's first king Afonso Henriques captured it in 1147 with the help of northern European crusaders on their way to the Holy Land.
Event
Talent Week
International Talent Competition is a new platform for bringing together the world’s young artistic talents to contribute to the betterment of our collective humanity and culture. The Competition 2019 will culminate in a weeklong program of activities (called Talent Week) in Lisbon. It will include a grand award ceremony, a series of art educational events, and an art tour and exhibition.
Food
Pastéis de Nata
Pastéis de nata are delicious egg custard tarts dusted with cinnamon, which are said to have been created in a Belém pastry shop in 1837 by monks who, expelled during a revolution in 1820, began baking to earn money. The pastries became very popular with visitors to the Belém tower, and eventually a small store attached to a sugar refinery began churning them out for the masses. Today dozens, if not hundreds, of pastelarias across Lisbon sell them.
Wine
In 1758, one of the first wine-producing region of the world, the Região Demarcada do Dourowas created. Portugal has two wine producing regions protected by UNESCO as World Heritage: the Douro Valley Wine Region (Douro Vinhateiro) and Pico Island Wine Region (Ilha do Pico Vinhateira).
Activities
Tour to Fátima
It was here that Our Lady of Fatima appeared to the three children in 1917. Since then, Fatima's reputation never stopped growing. Currently this is the sanctuary where more pilgrimages take place in Portugal.
Lisbon Art Event Tour
5 days, 4 nights
Day 1 - Arriving:
Airport transfer and hotel welcoming
Day 2 - Art Symposium/Art Tour:
Morning lectures, lunch, Jeronimos Monastery tour, evening lectures and dinner networking
Day 3 - Art Symposium/Art Tour:
Morning lectures, lunch, Art Walk Tour, evening lectures, networking and city dining
Day 4 - Exhibition/Award Ceremony:
Morning city tour, private exhibition/artwork sales event, coffee networking/light local foodies, Award Ceremony registration and ceremony. Evening dinner and networking
Day 5 - Going home / Airport transfer
Portugal Grand Tour
8 days, 7 nights
Day 5 - Lisbon | Sintra | Colares | Cascais
National Palace of Sintra, wine tasting in Colares and
dinner at Fado House Restaurant
Day 6 - Óbidos | Coimbra | Vila Nova de Gaia
Sightseeing, Nacional Restaurant in Coimbra
Day 7 - Vila Nova de Gaia | Porto
Bolsa Palace, Serralves Foundation, lunch at L'Kodac
Restaurant, and dinner at Vinum Restaurant
Day 8 - Going home / Airport transfer
(English speaking guide, conference translation, artist guided Art Walk tour, hotel breakfast, three event lunch and three dinner, three grand tour lunch and dinner, drinks and small bits and transportation)
Talent Week Official Sponsors
Tour
Lisbon - Óbidos - Nazaré -
Alcobaca - Lisbon
Today we will be visiting Óbidos. beautiful medieval village surroun- ded by walls with narrow streets, and whitewashed houses, and with flowered windows. Up from the 13th Century this village was offered by princes to their wives. Here is well known a liqueur: the Ginja of Óbidos. In Nazaré, we will have time to have lunch and enjoy the views. Nazaré is the Portuguese village where the fishing traditions are more colorful and it is not unusual to see fishermen wives wearing the seven skirts, as tradition wants. It is also here that McNamara has surfed one of the biggest waves ever surfed in the world.
Made in Portugal
Portuguese porcelain
Lisbon is known as the white city or the city of light. It’s a historical capitol with 800 years of cultural influences. Known as a city of cont- rasts, it combines some of the most modern landscapes with historic characteristics. Lisbon is spread over seven hills north of Tagus River. The oldest streets are lined with pastel- colored buildings. There are several miradouros, or vantage points with spectacular city and river views. This art walking tour will take you through the history of pain- ting in Portugal, and present you the most significant Portuguese painters like: Nuno Gonçalves (15th Century); José Malhoa (19th. C.) Amadeo de Souza-Cardoso (20th. C.) or Paula Rêgo (20th and 21st. C.).
Tour
Lisbon - Sintra - Cascais -
Estoril - Lisbon
Just 30km away from Lisbon we are able to visit three completely different places. Sintra, classified as World Heritage by UNESCO, is considered to have the perfect symbiosis between nature and its built heritage. The town has been adored over the years by artists and writers from all over the world, and the passion for the town reached its peak in the 19th Cen- tury, in the heart of the romantic era. After visiting the National Palace of Sintra, and having lunch in a local restaurant, we will follow to visit Cape Roca (Cabo da Roca), the wes ternmost point of mainland Europe and Cascais. Cascais is renowned for its white sandy beaches;
Art Walk Tour
Lisbon Street Art Tour
Lisbon is an open-air gallery, not just for its beautiful tile-covered façades, small tile panels, and traditional cobblestone designs, but also for its street art. The Portuguese capital is now known as one of the cities in the world with the best street art and, local artists like Vhils and Bordalo II, have works all over the world. Vhils is known for carving faces on façades, while Bordalo II creates art from trash. Following the revolution of April 25, 1974 there was an explosion of political murals, and today artistic graffiti is even sponsored by the city council, which founded the Street Art Gallery by the iconic Glória funicular. Several works of art show up everyday in the city, while others disappear.
Pestana Palace Lisboa
Located in a restored 19th Century palace, the Pestana Palace Lisboa is one of The Leading Hotels of the World, which are recognized for their extraordinary service. This 5-star hotel in Lisbon is close to the city's main monuments, such as the Tower of Belém, Belém Cultural Centre, Jeróni- mos Monastery
Tivoli Avenida Liberdade Lisboa
A true landmark, offering exceptional hospitality since 1933. Today, as always, the place to see and to be seen, a usual meeting point for celebrities, heads of state, actors and royalty.
Hotel Olissippo Oriente
Opened in May 2006, the Hotel Olissippo Oriente is amodern four-star property located in Lisbon’s former Expo 98 site
PORTUGAL EXCLUSIVE TOURS
Feeling Portugal
5-Day Highlight Tour
Day 1 - Lisbon
Arrive at Lisbon
Transfer to hotel, and check in
Accomodation at Tivoli Avenida da Liberdade.
Day 2 - Lisbon
Visit to Bélem with entrance to Jeronimos Monastery
Free time to have lunch Downtown
For those who wish, transfer to the hotel
Transfer to welcome dinner
Dinner at Sacramento Restaurant
Transfer back to hotel.
Day 3 - Lisboa | Sintra | Colares
| Cascais | Lisboa
Visit to National Palace of Sintra
Free time to have lunch in Sintra
Wine tasting at Colares
Visit to Cascais
Transfer back to the hotel
Transfer to the restaurant
Dinner at Fado House
Transfer back to the hotel.
Day 4 - Lisboa | Óbidos | Coimbra
| Vila Nova de Gaia
Depart to Coimbra
Visit Óbidos
Depart Coimbra
Lunch at Nacional Restaurant
Sightseeing Coimbra
Departure to Vila Nova de Gaia, and check-in at the hotel.
Day 5 - Vila Nova de Gaia | Porto
Breakfast and check out
Visit Porto Downtown
Visit Bolsa Palace
Visit and wine-tasting at Taylor Fladgate wine cellar
Lunch at Taylor Fladgate Restaurant
Transfer to the airport
Exciting Lisbon
5-Day Highlight Tour
Day 1 - Welcome to Lisbon
Welcome to Lisbon Airport
Check-in at the hotel
Free time to have a rest
Transfer to the welcome dinner
Welcome dinner at Kais Restaurant
Transfer back to the hotel.
Day 2 - Exciting Lisbon
Go car to Exciting Lisbon
Tram experience
Visit to the castle and Alfama
Lunch at Museu da Cerveja
Walking tour to fado experience
Porto wine-tasting in the Chiado area
Transfer back to the hotel
Depart to visit Lx Factory, and New San Cai Masterchef activity and dinner
Transfer back to the hotel.
Day 3 - Being Royal in Sintra and
Cascais
Departure to Royal Sintra by beetles
Visit Sintra National Palace
Lunch at Central de Sintra
Departure to Jeep Safari in Sintra and Colares, Colares wine-tasting
Visit to Cascais, and departure towards Lisbon
Departure to the Graça area
Dinner at via Graça Restaurant, and transfer back to the hotel.
Day 5 - Farewell Day
Check out
Transfer to Lisbon Airport.
Day 4 - Lisbon, City of Contrasts
Departure towards Belem
Sightseeing Torre de Belém, and Monument to Discoveries, and Pastel de Belém tasting
Visit to Jeronimos Monastery
Lunch at Portugália Restaurant
Lisbon from the river to Parque das Nações
Cable car experience
Free time to enjoy Parque das Nações, and shopping
Transfer back to the hotel
Transfer and farwell dinner at Tágide Restaurant
back to the hotel.
