Lisbon: Urban Innovation: Portuguese Design & Technology (Days 1-3)
- Highlights:
- Arrival in Lisbon with a welcome orientation and dinner introducing Portuguese culture and cuisine.
- Discover Lisbon’s historic heart with guided tours of Rossio Square, Praça do Comércio, and the Alfama district.
- Visit the LX Factory to explore creative studios and tech spaces, followed by a hands-on “Design Thinking” workshop.
- Explore the MAAT (Museum of Art, Architecture, and Technology) and enjoy a cultural evening with dinner and a Fado performance.
- Tour Belém’s iconic landmarks, including Jerónimos Monastery and Belém Tower.
Portugal Countryside Days: Village Life & Entrepreneurship (Days 4-6)
- Highlights:
- Step into the medieval charm of some of Portugal’s oldest villages, such as Óbidos—with its cobblestone streets and historic walls—and Braga, a thriving center of business innovation in a tiny bustling town. We’ll meet local entrepreneurs charting a new course for the country.
- We’ll explore Coimbra, home to one of Europe’s oldest universities, including a guided tour of the stunning Joanina Library.
Porto: Business, Creativity, and Adventure (Days 7-10)
- Highlights:
- Explore Porto’s vibrant Ribeira district, the iconic Dom Luís I Bridge, and São Bento Train Station on a guided walking tour.
- Visit a local cork factory to learn about Portugal’s sustainable industries and attend a workshop on entrepreneurship and innovation.
- Tour the World of Wine (WOW) Museum with a focus on the Cork & Design exhibition.
- Immerse in nature at Peneda-Gerês National Park with hiking, kayaking, and canyoning adventures, plus a picnic lunch surrounded by stunning landscapes.
- Enjoy a surfing lesson or beach activities in Matosinhos, with time to explore Porto’s upscale seaside neighborhood, Foz do Douro.
- Celebrate with a farewell dinner at a rooftop restaurant overlooking Porto’s skyline.
*-All itinerary elements are subject to availability and scheduling during your trip dates and may be replaced with similar activities if the specific ones mentioned are not available. This itinerary does not reflect everything you will do on the trip and is meant to act as an overview.-*
