Activities for accompanying persons

If you are interested in these activities please contact the Q2024 Secretariat at: q2024@leading.pt.
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Half day Afternoon - Tour Lisboa/Belém Bus + Walking

5 June 2024
14:00-18:00
Where: Belém, Lisbon
Nº of Pax: till 27 pax*
Price: 58€ per person

Depart by coach towards Belém. The coach will drive you by one of the most famous roads in Portugal Marginal. Along the coast of the Atlantic Ocean and from Carcavelos the banks of the Tagus river.

Stop at the Tower of Belém, the Lisbon Landmark and UNESCO world heritage site, for a photograph. From here we will walk (5 minutes) to the modern 1950’s Monument of the Discoveries, built to commemorate the birth date of Prince Henry the Navigator, founder of the Sagres school of navigation in the beginning of the 15th century, which played a vital role in the success of the “Portuguese Discovery Voyages” of the 15th and 16th centuries. Cross, under the railway and the road, through the tunnel to reach the gardens in front of the 16th century Jerónimos Monastery, another UNESCO world heritage site. You will visit the Church and the cloisters which remained intact even during the 1755 earthquake. We will continue our walk for a taste of the local speciality “Pastel de Belém”.

Return journey to the congress venue, in Estoril.

Included:  

- Bus  

- English Tour guide

- Headphones

- Mosteiro dos Jerónimos Ticket

- Pastel de Bélem + Bottle of water

* A minimum of 19 participants is required for tours to take place

Half day Afternoon - Tour Cascais Bus + Walking

6 June 2024
14:00-18:00
Where: Cascais
Nº of Pax: till 27 pax*
Price: 55€ per person

Depart by coach towards Cascais Village. The coach will drive you by one of the most famous roads in Portugal Marginal. Along the coast of the Atlantic Ocean.

Heading to the Museum Casa das Histórias Paula Rego, which was designed by the architect Eduardo Souto de Moura. The building makes use of certain aspects of the region's historical architecture but reinterpreted in a contemporary way. After exploring the outside area, you will have the opportunity to enter and explore the beautiful artwork of the well-known artis Paula Rego inside the museum.

The tour continues, you will take a stroll along the beach promenade and in the picturesque pedestrian centre of Cascais - a fishing village that became a fashionable resort in the 19th century.

You will do a quick stop to a taste a local specialty the famous ice cream Santini, with more than 70 years of history, Santini is probably the oldest artisanal ice cream brand in Portugal, having always sought to distinguish its products through quality, using only fresh and natural products and without using additives in its preparation.

Return journey to the congress venue, in Estoril.

Included:

- Bus

- English Tour guide

- Headphones

- Casa Museu Paula Rego Ticket

- Santini Ice cream + Bottle of water

* A minimum of 19 participants is required for tours to take place

Porto Walking Tour

Thursday, 05 September
Duration: 15:00-18:00
Pick up: Rosa Mota Pavilion
Price: EUR 30,00 for delegates
           EUR 50,00 for industry participants and accompanying persons


You will depart from Rosa Mota Pavilion to historical city centre.

Guided tour of Porto, Capital of Northern Portugal and UNESCO World Heritage.

Everything in this wonderful city makes this tour a memorable trip, from the Cathedral to the Port Wine Cellars. You will have the opportunity to discover also about Portuguese tradition and culture and important references will be given about the streets and squares of the historic centre.
Return to Rosa Mota Pavilion.

Highlights:

  • Historic City Centre - UNESCO World Heritage
  • Porto Cathedral / Cathedral (Exterior)
  • São Bento Train Station - One of the most beautiful in the world
  • Lello Bookshop (Exterior)


What's included in the tour?

  • The tour includes a local English-speaking guide expert in Porto history and ready to give you great tips to make your stay in Porto unforgettable.
  • The tour is exclusively in English.​
  • A local treat
  • A 0.33cl water bottle

Things to note

  • Wear confortable shoes
  • The use of a hat, sunglasses and suncreen is recommended
  • The tour does not include transportation, entrance to monuments or meals.

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Wine Cellar Visit & Tasting  

Thursday, 05 September
Duration: 15:00-17:30
Pick up: Rosa Mota Pavilion
Price: EUR 30,00 for delegates
           EUR 50,00 for industry participants and accompanying persons


You will depart by bus from Rosa Mota Pavilion to Vila Nova de Gaia.

Guided tour through the wine cellar, you will learn every step of the production of the unique wine, from the vines to the aging and bottling process. At the end of the visit taste the final product, rich in flavor and quality.
Taste three different varieties of Port Wine, a sweet and textured wine appreciated by people everywhere.


What's included in the tour?

  • Bus Transport to/from Rosa Mota Pavilion
  • Wine cellar ticket entrance
  • English guided visit to a Wine Cellar
  • Port Wine Tasting (3 tastings)
  • A 0.33cl water bottle

Things to note

  • Wear confortable shoes
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Traditional Tram Tour

Thursday, 05 September
Duration: 15:00-17:30
Pick up: Rosa Mota Pavilion
Price: EUR 30,00 for delegates
           EUR 50,00 for industry participants and accompanying persons

The tour will start with a 2 min walk between Rosa Mota Pavilion and Palacio tram stop.

you will have the first stop by the Tram Car Museum, where for one hour, you will enter an interactive journey and discover the exhibition which tells the evolution of the tramcar network of Porto.

The tram tour will continue along the banks of the Douro River, with its narrow, cobbled streets, the Ribeira is one of the most authentic and charming neighborhoods in the city, offering breathtaking views of the water and the famous Porto wine cellars in Gaia on the opposite side.

The tram ride takes approximately two hours.

What's included in the tour?

  • Two hours tram tour
  • Tram Car Museum ticket entrance
  • English guided tour
  • A 0.33cl water bottle

Things to note

  • Wear confortable shoes
  • The use of a hat, sunglasses and suncreen is recommended

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Matosinhos Surf Class

Thursday, 05 September
Duration: 15:00-17:30
Pick up: Rosa Mota Pavilion
Price: EUR 30,00 for delegates
           EUR 50,00 for industry participants and accompanying persons

The perfect wave for everyone! Matosinhos beach is one of the best surfing shore close to Porto.

It doesn't matter if you have never tried surfing, you will get some hands-on experience with this lesson.

What's included in the tour?

  • Bus Transport to/from Rosa Mota Pavilion
  • Surf Suit
  • Private Group teacher
  • English speaking class
  • A 0.33cl water bottle

Things to note

  • Wear confortable shoes
  • Don't forget to pack a beach towel, flip-flops, sunscreen, sunglasses, and a swimsuit.

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