XXIII CONGRESS OF THE INTERNACIONAL 
SOCIETY FOR DERMATOLOGIC SURGERY
and
NATIONAL MEETING OF PORTUGUESE
GROUP OF DERMATOLOGIC SURGERY
18th to 22nd September 2002 - Porto - Portugal

 

Pre Congress Tours

 

1. Lisbon and the South (4 days / 3 nights) 

15.09.02 - Arrival at Lisbon airport and transfer to the hotel. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Lisbon. 
16.09.02 - Leave Lisbon in the morning towards Evora – World Patrimony of UNESCO, monumental city located southeast from Lisbon with its white-washed houses. Visit the roman Temple of Diana, the Cathedral and the peculiar Bones Chapel. Lunch at leisure. In the afternoon drive to Monsaraz and visit the medieval fortress village. Return to Lisbon. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
17.09.02 - Leave the hotel towards the monumental quarter of Belém and visit the Coach Museum – one of the most complete collections of royal coaches. Proceed to the Monastery of Jerónimos and the Tower of Belém – both masterpieces of the manueline architecture and then on to the city centre – Praça do Comércio, Rossio square, Avenida da Liberdade. Head in direction of the most ancient quarter of Lisbon: Alfama. Have a walk through its narrow streets. Return to the hotel. Lunch at leisure. Afternoon free. Dinner and overnight at the hotel. 
18.09.02- Leave Lisbon in the morning towards Óbidos – visit this charming village with its white houses and its medieval walls – then on to Alcobaça to visit the Monastery – masterpiece of the early gothic architecture. Arrival in Nazaré – typical fishing village – and time at leisure for lunch. Then proceed to Porto.

Price per person, twin room, half board 400 €
Single Supplement: 130 €
Minimum nº of participants: 20

Includes: Arrival transfer; 3 nights on Half Board in a 4 star hotel in Lisbon; Full Day excursion to Évora and Monsaraz; Half Day Lisbon city Tour; entrance fees in monuments; departure transfer to Porto, with visit en route to Óbidos, Nazaré and Alcobaça.
Lunches are not included




2. Porto and the North (5 days / 4 nights)

14.09.02 – Arrival at Porto airport. Transfer to your hotel. 
Dinner and overnight at the hotel. 
15.09.02 – Departure by coach in direction to Vila Real and visit the Solar de Mateus. Then through the beautiful region of Douro – time free for lunch on the way. Arrival in Sabrosa for the night. 
Dinner and accommodation in Sabrosa
16.09.02 – Departure from Sabrosa in direction to Alijó – panoramic visit – then time free for lunch on the way. Arrival at Pinhão for overnight stay. Dinner and accommodation at Pinhão. 
17.09.02 – Departure from Pinhão by train to enjoy the landscape until Marco de Canaveses. Bus will be waiting and drive you back to Porto. Time free for lunch on the way. 
18.09.02 - Breakfast at the hotel. Departure for a full day tour to Braga and Guimarães passing by Barcelos and Viana do Castelo. Leave Porto in direction to Viana do Castelo, then proceed to Braga to visit the renowned Sanctuary of Bom Jesus. Then on to Guimarães – Birthplace of Portugal – to visit the Palace of the Royal family. Pass by Barcelos and drive back to Porto to the Congress Hotel.


Price per person, twin room, half board: 500 €
Single Supplement: 130 €
Minimum nº of participants: 20

Includes: Arrival transfer; 4 nights on Half Board in 4 and 3 stars hotels; Air conditioned bus as per itinerary; English speaking guide;
Train journey; Full Day tour to Braga / Guimarães.



3. Madeira Island (3 days / 2 nights)


14.09.02 – Arrival at the airport of Funchal and transfer to your hotel (city centre). Transfer will take approximately 25 minutes drive. Check-in at the hotel and time at leisure for lunch. In the afternoon (14h00) departure for a half day visit of Funchal. Visit its traditional Flower Market, the historical centre, the Madeira Wine company with wine tasting and then take the cable car up to Monte and have a ride on the typical toboggans of Funchal. Back to the hotel. Dinner and overnight at the hotel. 
15.09.02 – Full day excursion to Porto Moniz. Leaving Funchal, drive along to Camara de Lobos, Cabo Girão, Ribeira Brava cross the island via Encumeada to the village of São Vicente and then along the north coast to Porto Moniz where you will have lunch. After lunch across the plateau of Paúl da Serra down to Calheta and Ponta do Sol before return to Funchal. Dinner and overnight at the hotel. 
16.09.02 – Time at leisure until transfer to the airport of Funchal. 

Price per person, twin room, half board: 507 €
Single Supplement: 50 €

Includes: Flight ticket Lisbon/Funchal/Lisbon in tourist class/Sunday rule; Arrival and departure transfers; 2 nights on Half Board in a 4 star hotel; Half Day city tour including toboggan ride and cable car fees; Full Day excursion to Porto Moniz.

NOTE:
Participants at this excursion could stay in Funchal for two extra nights, or stay in Lisbon for visiting until Wednesday.
For further information please contact the Secretariat.
For those wishing to fly from Lisbon to Porto the Air Fare is 105 €.

 

Secretariat:
MUNDICONVENIUS
R. Embaixador, 13 - 2 - 1300-215 Lisboa
Tel: +351 21 364 94 98 Fax: +351 21 364 95 23
info@mundiconvenius.pt