Accompanying Persons Tours and Optional Tours

 

Overall conditions, reservation, payment and cancellation policies

• The tours have been specially designed for the 21st Regional Congress of the ISBT and will be made in private buses with
air conditioning and an English speaking guide.
• Pick up and drop off at the Lisbon Congress Center.
• Full payment is required at the time of reservation.
• The tours require a minimum of 30 participants, exception made for the Sintra tour: minimum 15 participants.
If minimum numbers are not reached the tour will be cancelled and participants can either choose another tour to attend
or receive full payment reimbursement. Reimbursements however will be paid within a month after the end of the Congress.
• Changing the chosen tour after May 19, 2011 will not be possible.
• Refund will not be possible in case of failure to arrive on time.
• Prices include taxes and services as mentioned.
• Accompanying persons must confirm their included ‘Sintra Tour’ on Monday. Please register on line via the registration website.
• Pre-booked tickets will be included in the participant’s personal envelope, which will be handed over upon registration.
Additional tickets may be purchased on site at the tour desk, however subject to availability at the time.
• Cancellations received up to May 20, 2011 - full refund. Cancellations received after this date - will not be refunded.
• All refunds will be made within 1 month after the end of the Congress. Bank charges may be deducted.

 

 

 

Sintra, Cabo da Roca, Cascais, Estoril (full day)
Included in the accompanying persons fee
Monday, June 20, 2011 from 09.00 - 17.00 hours

A world heritage site, Sintra is home to historic palaces, castles and a magnificent mountain range. In the town centre stands the National Palace, built in the fourteenth century and notable for its Gothic influence.

At the top of the Sintra Mountains stands a thirteenth-century Moorish Castle and the Pena Palace, considered as one of the Seven Wonders of Portugal. Spend some free time at the historical centre to taste the traditional cheese pastries.

Continue to the Moorish Castle. Return through the National Park of Sintra-Cascais and stop at Roca Cape, the most western point of continental Europe. Admire the panoramic view of Cascais bay, an old fishing village that was chosen as residence by exiled European Royalty in the 40’s.

For participants in general
and in case this tour is not full with accompanying persons, the cost is € 70 including lunch box and entrance fees to the monuments signed in bold.



 

Lisbon City Tour (full day)
Monday, June 20, 2011 from 10.00 – 17.00 hours

Drive along the river side to admire the Black Horse Square and visit the Lisbon Cathedral, the St. Anthony’s Church and the St. Georges Castle. Free time.

Walk through Alfama, the very heart of Lisbon and the most picturesque quarter. Proceed to visit the former Expo 98 area. Continue to the monumental area to visit the Tower of Belem, the Discoveries Monument and the Jeronimos Monastery (guided tour of the church).

Cost per person € 65 includes lunch box and entrance fees to the monuments signed in bold. Minimum participants: 30



 



Óbidos, Nazaré, Alcobaça and Fátima (full day)
Tuesday, June 21, 2011 from 09.00 to 18.00 hours

Leave Lisbon towards Óbidos to visit this charming medieval village. Free time to walk around, to take a coffee and make some shopping. Proceed to the fishing village of Nazaré to admire the gorgeous view from the top of the mountain. Free time for lunch. Take the opportunity to buy typical wooden tissues.

After lunch proceed to Alcobaça to visit the 12th century monastery. The tour ends with a short visit to Fátima, site renowned for the Holy Mary apparitions.

Cost per person € 70, includes lunch box and entrance fee to the Monastery of Alcobaça. Minimum participants: 30



 



Lisbon City Tour (Half day - 4 hours)
Tuesday, June 21, 2011 from 09.00 – 13.00 hours

Visit the Jerónimos Monastery (The Church), the Discoveries Monument, the Tower of Belém and the St. George’s Castle. Walk through Alfama (traditional old Lisbon).

Cost per person € 40 includes entrance fee to the St. Georges Castle
Minimum participants: 3
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