HOSTED BY UNIVERSIDADE LUSÓFONA DE HUMANIDADES E TECNOLOGIAS, LISBOA, PORTUGAL
Background drawing from Estória do Gato e da Lua / Tale About the Cat and the Moon (1995)
FRIDAY, 21ST JUNE 2019
ARRÁBIDA & SETÚBAL TOUR
NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS
Minimum of 20 persons and maximum of 45 persons.
VALUE PER PERSON
80,00€ per person
This tour is not included in the conference registration and is paid separately.
PICK UP & DROP OFF
Universidade Lusófona de Humanidades e Tecnologias (Campo Grande 376, 1749-024 Lisboa)
TOUR INCLUDES
Full day (8 hours) private tour, exclusive and specialized Guide (English), Cabo Espichel, visit and Wine Tasting at José da Fonseca Winery, Fort of S. Filipe, lunch.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Cabo Espichel: Located on the western coast of Portugal, bathed to the west and south by the Atlantic Ocean. It offers you amazing views showing offthe breathtaking power of nature.
Cabo Espichel
Grimstad
Our starting location
Wine cellar / house museum of José Maria da Fonseca
Famous for its wines and ‘Moscatel of Setúbal’ (a regional liquor). Here you’ll have the chance to be in touch with the wine production process and its history, as well as the opportunity to taste the region’s excellent wines.
Fort of São Filipe
A 16th Century Fort that played a tactical role in reinforcing the Portuguese coastline, whipped by pirates from northern Europeand Africa. Currently operating as a Pousadade Portugal, it has a baroque chapel, covered with tiles, dated 1736, by Policarpode Oliveira Bernardes, depicting scenes from the life of Saint Filipe. From its walls you’ll have the most breathtaking panoramic view of the city and the bay.
Arrábida Mountain Natural Park
Known for its Mediterranean climate and flora. Here you will have a unique opportunity to enjoy amazing views.
ITINERARY (overview)
09:00
Departure from Lusófona University
Stop at Cabo Espichel (Sesimbra)
Visit and Wine Tasting at José da Fonseca Winery
13:00
Lunch at Setúbal
(Traditional Gastronomy: Fried Cuttlefish)
Stop at Forte S. Filipe
Sight seeing for Arrábida Mountain Natural Park
17:00
Arrival at Lusófona University
* Places to visit and schedule presented could be changed by the Organisation.