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Social Events

Thursday, 31st May 2007

Welcome Reception and Dinner

The Welcome Reception and Dinner will be held at Museu da Electricidade. You will be able to enjoy the Fado music performed by Mariza.

Friday, 1st June 2007

Gala Dinner 

Dinner and dancing at Convento do Beato.
Dress Code: black tie / evening dress

Saturday, 2nd June 2007

Visit to Mafra and lunch

Visit the largest palace of Portugal built in the 18th century by order of the King D. Joao V. This building, apart from its function as a palace, was also a monastery and includes an enormous basilica where you will attend a private organ concert.

The lunch will be served at the Natural Park r (called "Tapada de Mafra"). Folklore performance is also included.

Accompanying Person’s Programme

Thursday, 31st May 2007

Lisbon City Tour



Visit the most important monuments and sites of Lisbon, including Belem quarter, dedicated to the discoveries. Then, a unique opportunity to visit the church of Jerónimos, masterpiece of the Manuelin style. Finally, a panoramic view of Belem tower and the Monument of the discoveries, built to celebrate the 500 years of death of D.Henrique, “the navigator”.

Friday, 1st June 2007

Sintra and Estoril Coast Tour (with lunch)



Estoril, a cosmopolitan village between Lisbon and Cascais attracting with its mild climate and its beautiful beaches of white sand. We follow to Cascais, a fishing village and at the same time a ranch of summering combining the sun and a sea. We continue to Sintra and its mountains with its luxuriant vegetation. Lunch will be served in Sintra.