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LISBON, PORTUGAL Arrive: 0800 Saturday June 21, 2014 Onboard: 1800 Tuesday June 24, 2014 LISBON, PORTUGAL Arrive: 0800 Saturday June 21, 2014 Onboard: 1800 Tuesday June 24, 2014 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 provide the perfect place for a cultural Scavenger Hunt that will lead to the discovery 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 a peaceful yoga and surf retreat or exploring the ruins and zip-line at Sintra. Check out the SAS Fall 2013 Student Photo Gallery. Out of town: Marvao and Portalegre offer a cool, relaxing alternative to the hot, crowded southern beaches of the Algarve. Suggested short-cuts to simple planning: Register for the following “bundles” of trips based on your interests. Art and Architecture: Action/Adventure: Day 3: LIS 104-301 The Art of Tile Painting Day 1: LIS 118-101 Lisbon by RIB boat Day 2: LIS 115-201 Alfama Alleys Scavenger Hunt Cultural highlights: Day 2: LIS 108-202 Segway Tour Day 1: LIS 103-101 Lisbon and Discoveries Day 3: LIS 112-301 Surf and Yoga Day 2-3: LIS 201-201 Marvao, Castelo de Vide & Day 4: LIS 121-401 Sintra 4WD w/ Castle Zipline Portalegre Nightlife: Taste of Portugal: Day 1: LIS 110-103 Fado & Folklore Dinner Day 3: LIS 116-401 Cooking Experience Day 2: LIS 107-203 Equestrian Show at Morgado Lusitano TERMS AND CONDITIONS: In selling tickets or otherwise making arrangements for field programs (including transportation, shore side accommodations and meals); the Institute of Shipboard Education (I.S.E.) acts only as an agent for others who provide such services as independent contractors. All participants accepting or using tickets or other arrangements for such services shall be deemed to agree and consent that I.S.E. shall not be liable or responsible in any way for any loss, death, injury, or illness to person or loss, theft or damage to personal property arising from or in connection with such services. I.S.E. shall not be responsible for cancellation of field programs for reasons beyond its control and in such event, at its option, may refund the purchase price. Day 1: Saturday, June 21 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. Field Labs Lisbon, Portugal Saturday, June 21 BIOL 1559 501 Professor Daniel Abel Marine Biology (Section 1) BIOL 1559 503 Professor Daniel Burke The Impact of Modern Biomedical Science on Society ENWR 3559 501 Professor John Casteen Travel Writing (Section 1) RELC 1559 101 Professor Joel Mlecko Christianity HIEU 3559 101 Professor Duane Osheim Northern Europe Between Reform and Revolution LIS 103-101 LISBON & DISCOVERY TOUR Half Day You will head to the STANDARD PRICE Early Booking Belém area where you Adult $58 $55 will visit the Jeronimos Child $29 $27 Monastery. This TIME monument, designed in Date Time the Manueline style, Depart June 21 0900 was built in the 16th Return June 21 1300 century, under the HIGHLIGHTS orders of Manuel I, to Jeronimos Monastery Church & commemorate Vasco da cloisters Gama's successful Maritime Museum return from India. Next, Confeitaria de Belem & Custard cream cake tasting you will visit the Maritime Museum, just next door. This is one of the most Belem Tower important museums in Europe, evoking Portugal's domination of the Monument of the Discoveries seas. It houses model ships from the Age of Discovery to present day. MINIMUM REGISTRATION: 15 MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 120 Next, you will visit Confeitaria Nacional to taste the famous Pastel de Belém. Across the street, you will visit the Belém Tower and the Monument to Discoveries. The Belem Toward 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 was the last sight sailors had 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 represents a three-sailed ship ready to depart, with sculptures of important historical figures. “Great tour that hit all the highlights!” -- Fall 2012 Voyager “I thoroughly enjoyed the pastries and coffee.” – Fall 2012 Voyager Please Note: Knees and shoulders must be covered for the Monastery visit. Tour involves a considerable amount of walking. Lisbon– Page 2 LIS 119-101 THE WATER TRAILS Half Day The arcs of the ancient aqueduct are STANDARD PRICE Early Booking an obligatory photo-op for any visitor Adult $29 $25 to Lisbon. Most people stop there. Not you! You will actually get to walk Child $15 $13 across the aqueduct (approx. 45 min) TIME and tour through century old tunnels Date Time on this unique experience, all while Depart June 21 0915 learning about the importance of Return June 21 1315 water to the city of Lisbon. HIGHLIGHTS Walk across the aqueduct Lisbon Aqueduct was built in 1746 to bring the city its first clean drinking Visit underground water tunnels water. Lisbon's remarkable aqueduct is made up of 109 stone arches. At MINIMUM REGISTRATION: 25 the time they were built, they were the tallest stone arches in the world. MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 90 The aqueduct’s total length is 36 miles and the most visible are the 14 arches crossing the Alcantara Valley. The tallest rise to a spectacular 213ft. You will be visiting the Lisbon Aqueduct, Mãe de Agua reservoir, and the Loreto Gallery in the company of an expert who will explain this rare and complex 18th century water supply system that used gravity to feed the major fountains of Lisbon. LIS 118-101 LISBON BY RIB BOAT Half Day Depart from the Santo Amaro STANDARD PRICE Early Booking dock on a rigid inflatable boat Adult $72 $69 towards Belém Historical Quarter. In this area, you will Child $36 $34 view monuments such as the TIME Belém Tower, the starting point Date Time of the Portuguese Explorers in Depart June 21 0845 the 15th century. Continue Return Ju ne 21 1100 toward the center of Lisbon and HIGHLIGHTS see the Monument of Fast-paced tour from the water Discoveries. Followed by the Jerónimos Monastery, the most impressive symbol of Portugal's power MINIMUM REGISTRATION: 8 and wealth during the Age of Discovery. Next, view the Belém Palace (the MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 12 presidential Residence), the Electricity Museum, and the Old Rope Factory, where the nautical ropes were made. Afterwards you will head towards the south side under and parallel to the 25th April Bridge, built in 1966 at the narrowest point of the Tagus Estuary to view it's robust, complex structure and hear it's unusual sound. Next stop will be Christ the King Statue, the iconic monument of the Portuguese Catholics to celebrate Portugal’s neutrality during World War II. Return to Lisbon bank and enjoy the views of the city: Saint Jorge's Castle and its hills. Stop for more photos near Commerce Square, Lisbon's Cathedral, and continue to the National Pantheon. Before returning back to Santo Amaro you will have a glance of Vasco da Gama Bridge, as it stands at 22 km long. Lisbon– Page 3 LIS 105-101 LISBON PANORAMIC, AZEITÃO, & PALMELA Full Day This is the ideal tour for those who would like to have a general view of STANDARD PRICE Early Booking Lisbon, while also getting outside the city and in touch with Portuguese Adult $118 $113 culture, traditions, and history. You will begin your visit to the Belém District, famous for its landmark Child $59 $56 tower on the bank of the Tagus TIME River. Here, many explorers Date Time embarked on their voyages of Depart June 21 0915 discovery. You will have a Return Jun e 21 1715 photo stop at Jeronimos HIGHLIGHTS Monastery, a 16th century Jeronimos Monastery Photostop architectural masterpiece Wine Lodge J.M. Fonseca – wine designed in Gothic Manueline tasting 1 glass of Moscatel & 1 style. The riches brought back glass of white/red wine by Portuguese explorers paid Palmela Castle Viewpoint for the splendid religious Lunch at Pousada de Palmela monument. Panoramic drive of Lisbon MINIMUM REGISTRATION: 15 You will travel over the Tagus River Bridge towards Azeitão, known for MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 90 its famous Moscatel de Setúbal wine where you will have the opportunity to taste the local wines and learn about its production while visiting the wine lodge. After some free time in Azeitão you will continue to Palmela Castle, where you will have fine views over 'Parque Natural da Arrábida' and Sesimbra. Lunch will be at charming Pousada de Palmela rebuilt over a former castle and once convent. Today it houses a beautiful posada, which is a landmark of Portuguese heritage and culture. After lunch, you will cross the Vasco da Gama Bridge. The bridge is the largest in Europe and will take you to the eastern part of Lisbon, also know as Nations Park. This area was rebuilt for the World Exhibition Expo 98. Among its highlights is the Lisbon Aquarium, inhabited by 10,000 animals and plants representing over 350 different species and reconstituting several of the oceans’ ecosystems.
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