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Destination Management Company Destination Management Company DESTINATION MANAGEMENT COMPANY DESTINATION MANAGEMENT COMPANY INDEX 1. Area Description – Lisbon 2. Grid - Suggested Program 3. Land Program 4. Abreu DMC Company Profile 1. LISBON Lisbon is Portugal’s capital, located in the west part of the country, where the River Tagus flows into the Atlantic Ocean. The city of the seven hills is known as the White City, thanks to its unique luminosity. The almost constant presence of the sunshine turns Lisbon into a mirror of a thousand colors, highlighting the exceptional architecture and beauty. The city’s name comes from Olissipoh, which had its origin in the Phoenician words Allis Ubboh, meaning enchanting port, which proximity to the Ocean have certainly influenced the Portuguese to become Navigators. Lisbon is in our days a cosmopolitan city with a great multicultural and architectonic heritage. Many civilizations have found the hills of Lisbon a the perfect place to settle, which micro climate and strategic location, allowed its prosperity, becoming one of the most richest Cities and the main trade center in Europe during the 15th and 16th century. Today Lisbon is a lively international city, considered among the most cultural, fun and exciting Cities in Europe to be experienced. Lisbon offers a fascinating combination of medieval facades, interesting art-nouveau building, black and white mosaic sidewalks and fine museums, which conceives an unmistakable character and beauty of its own. From the downtown 18th century old quarters, with its narrow street, easily accessible by the traditional electric yellow tram, offering and exciting night life, with cozy little restaurants, the Fado & Traditional Folklore, bars and pubs, to the monumental area of Belem with its historical heritage dedicated to the Portuguese Explorers, offering a wide choice of trendy restaurants and fashionable clubs set by river side. DESTINATION MANAGEMENT COMPANY Climate Lisbon have a mild climate all year around. The following Temperature and Rain table shows the climate evolution through out the year. Months Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 14 16 18 19 22 26 28 29 27 22 17 15 Average high C ( F) (57) (61) (64) (66) (72) (79) (82) (84) (81) (72) (63) (59) 8 9 11 11 14 16 18 18 17 15 12 10 Average low C ( F) (46) (48) (52) (52) (57) (61) (64) (64) (63) (59) (54) (50) 92 61 45 54 52 9 5 6 28 96 99 109 Precipitation mm (inches) (3.62) (2.4) (1.77) (2.13) (2.05) (0.35) (0.2) (0.24) (1.1) (3.78) (3.9) (4.29) Bank information Banks are open from 08h30 till 15h00, Monday to Friday. Why visiting Lisbon: • Easy access, with excellent flight connections from USA and the major European capital cities. • Lisbon is a cosmopolitan capital city, with an unique cultural and Historical heritage. • Local gastronomy – based on the Mediterranean cuisine, it offers diversity, tradition, simplicity and quality, with special note for the daily fresh fish and shellfish, and exceptional and unique table and fortified wines, such as the Porto, Madeira and Moscatel wines. • Excellent quality / value, being one of the most competitive and affordable European Cities offering great Hotels properties, amazing venues and unique sightseeing. DESTINATION MANAGEMENT COMPANY 2. GRID – SUGGESTED PROGRAM DATE MORNING LUNCH AFTERNOON EVENING Day 1 Guests arrival at Lisbon Airport, Lunch on guests own. Tram ride for introduction and Welcome reception and buffet Sep. 18th during the day. orientation to Lisbon. dinner at the hotel. Wed. Transfer to Ritz Four Seasons Hotel on Accommodation at the hotel. guests own. Day 2 Breakfast at the hotel. 01:00pm to 2:30pm - 03:00pm to 05:00pm / 06:00pm Dinner at leisure on guests own or Sep. 19th 09:00am to 12:30pm - Portuguese Lunch at Restaurant Optional tours and activities: organized dine around. Thu. Discoveries Monumental Tour. Olivier Avenida. a) Gulbenkian Museum Accommodation at the hotel. b) Tile Museum c) Queluz Palace d) Architecture Tour e) Sidecar ride f) Wine tasting g) History of Jews in Portugal DESTINATION MANAGEMENT COMPANY DATE MORNING LUNCH AFTERNOON EVENING Day 3 Breakfast at the hotel with invited Lunch on guests own. Repeat optional tours and activities: 07:00pm to 10:00pm - Fado concert, Sep. 20th Lisbon attorneys. a) Gulbenkian Museum reception and dinner at Red Cross Fri. 10:30am to 12:30pm – Walking tour of b) Tile Museum Palace. Chiado, Baixa and Rossio. c) Queluz Palace Accommodation at the hotel. OR d) Architecture Tour Repeat optional tours and activities: e) Sidecar ride a) Gulbenkian Museum f) Wine tasting b) Tile Museum g) History of Jews in Portugal c) Queluz Palace OR d) Architecture Tour Afternoon off for relaxation, e) Sidecar ride shopping, additional sightseeing on f) Wine tasting guests own. g) History of Jews in Portugal Day 4 Breakfast at the hotel. Lunch at Restaurant Continue the tour towards Cape 07:30pm to 10:00pm – Dinner at Sep. 21st 09:00am - Royal Sintra Tour, including Hotel Central. Roca and Cascais. Restaurant Via Graça. Sat. visit to Monserrate Palace and Sintra Return on a panoramic drive along Accommodation at the hotel. National Palace. Estoril Coast. 5:00pm – Estimated arrival at hotel. Day 5 Breakfast at the hotel and check-out. Sep. 22nd Guests will fly back home. Sun. DESTINATION MANAGEMENT COMPANY 3. LAND PROGRAM DAY 1 – WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18TH Guests arrival at Lisbon Airport, during the day. Transfer to Ritz Four Seasons Hotel on guests own. Lunch on guests own. In the afternoon, guests will be guided on a orientation tour of Lisbon by old trams, through the old quarters. Historical Tram Ride through old Lisbon’s quarters Departure from the hotel by bus, at staggered intervals, towards Estrela quarter for an introduction and orientation tour of Lisbon, its old quarters and history of tram. Here with the neo classic Basilica as background, guests will be invited to board one of the popular electric trams and start an exciting sightseeing through picturesque streets of Lisbon’s old quarters, with its cobblestone sidewalks and buildings colourfully covered with glaze tiles. Once arriving at Largo da Graça, guests will return to the hotel by bus. Included: Transportation service by bus, including English speaking guide assistance Tram ride (approx. 45 minutes ride) – up to 20 seats per each tram Recommended 1 English speaking guide per each tram Shuttle service by bus from tram stop to the hotel (up to 3 returns), including English speaking guide assistance DESTINATION MANAGEMENT COMPANY Tram Ride - Suggested schedule for staggered departures: BUS #1 – service from 14h30 to 18h15 (including 2 runs) BUS #2 – service from 15h30 to 17h15 (including 1 run) 1 or 2 trams per each departure (up to 20 seats per each tram) DEPARTURES DEPARTURE TRAM RIDE RETURN ESTIMATED ARRIVAL From Hotel From tram stop AT THE HOTEL To tram stop To the Hotel 1ST DEPARTURE 14h30 15h00-15h45 15h45 16h15 (BUS #1) (BUS #1) 2ND DEPARTURE 15h30 16h00-16h45 16h45 17h15 (BUS #2) (BUS #2) 3RD DEPARTURE 16h30 17h00-17h45 17h45 18h15 (BUS #1) (BUS #1) In the evening, the welcome reception and buffet dinner will be held at the hotel. Accommodation at the hotel. DESTINATION MANAGEMENT COMPANY DAY 2 – THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH Breakfast at the hotel. During the morning, guests will be introduced to the Portuguese Discoveries by visiting the most important monuments, located in Belém quarter. Portuguese Discoveries Monumental Tour 09:00am - Departing from the hotel by coach towards Belem quarter, one of the most noble areas of the city reflecting the birth of a new Era, during which, Portugal had an important role. With most monuments and buildings dating from the 15th and 16th century, considered among the finest examples of the Gothic-Naturalist. The Monument to the Portuguese Discoveries and Belem Tower are considered two of the most well known trade marks of Lisbon, and obviously deserving a stop for a memorable group photo. Built in the 1500’s the Jeronimos Monastery (Hieronymite Monks) church, with its main-altar in Gothic-Renaissance style, houses the beautiful tombs of Luis de Camões (The Portuguese Poet that wrote about the Portuguese epopee)”, Vasco da Gama (The Navigator that discovered the sea route to India) and King’s Manuel Dynasty. Visit the church. Inevitable is the short stop for a coffee break at one of the oldest and most famous pastry shops of Lisbon, to taste the local Belem Pastry. Selling over 5,000 units p/day, this old traditional recipe, is one of the family’s owner most well kept secret. Continue the tour to visit the interesting Maritime Museum, one of the most important in Europe, evoking Portugal's domination of the seas. Its colossal 17,000 items are installed in the west wing of Jeronimos Monastery, and include model ships from the Age of Discovery onward. The oldest exhibit is a wooden figure representing the Archangel Raphael that accompanied Vasco da Gama on his voyage to India. Board the bus on a panoramic drive through downtown Lisbon. 01:00pm - Lunch will be served at the Restaurant Olivier Avenida. The chandeliers, the mirrors and the pearls provide the place with a luxurious and cosmopolitan ambiance. The daylight which comes from the huge windows reflects the golden beams. At Olivier Avenida you are in the very heart of a trendy, urban and cosmopolitan Lisbon. This place was conceived by Chef Olivier and decorated by Sofia Costa. DESTINATION MANAGEMENT COMPANY Included: Entrance at Jeronimos Church and Cloisters (open at 10:00am) Entrance at Maritime Museum (open at 10:00am) Coffee break at Belem Pastry, including 1 drink and 2 custard cream tarts (availability on 2nd option for 11:00am) - alternative space Maritime Museum Cafeteria Lunch at Restaurant Olivier Avenida – 3-course menu, including beverages (mineral water, house wine and coffee) Transportation by bus, including English speaking guide assistance Photo stops: Belém Tower Monument to the Portuguese Discoveries 03:00pm to 05:00 / 06:00pm - In the afternoon, guests will be offered the choice to participate in optional tours and activities (15 to 20 people per each tour / activity).
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