Participation at the social programme events is only possible for participants and accompanying persons registered for that event. Late interest for participation will hardly be granted.

Monday, 22nd September (18.00 - 19.00 h)

	Visit to “Fundação António José de Almeida” Museum
	Welcome cocktail at Fundação António José de Almeida

[free for all participants and registered accompanying persons]

Tuesday, 23^rd September (20.00 h)

Gala Dinner at Oporto Palace Hotel:  55 €

Four tours are available during the congress days:

TOUR 1 - Minho (Braga+Ponte de Lima+Viana do Castelo):  Minho is a very typical region of the North of Portugal, where the granite of houses and monuments joints the green of the fields. Includes visit to “Casa dos Crivos”, Church of Stª Cruz, Cathedral, “Palácio dos Arcebispos”, Stª Bárbara garden, Sanctuary of Bom-Jesus in  Braga city; Centre of Viana do Castelo city. Sanctuary of Stª Luzia and Ponte de Lima.   Lunch in a typical restaurant is included in the price.

TOUR II – Douro (Nursery of Porto wine): The region where Porto wine is produced, classified as World Patrimony of the Humanity, is one of the most beautiful landscapes of the world, where vineyards are planted in terraces overcoming the terrain inclination. Includes visits to the cities of Amarante, Régua, Pinhão and Vila-Real, Mateus Palace and gardens. Lunch is included in the price.

TOUR III – Douro Cruise (Porto-Régua-Porto): You will know the Douro river valley, the region where the Porto wine is produced and that is classified as World Patrimony of the Humanity. Lunch on board included in the price.

TOUR IV – Porto city tour: includes visit to the historic centre of Porto and to wine cellars. Includes visit to the City-Hall, Markets, Place of Batalha, Cathedral, Clérigos Tower, Porto wine cellars, belvedere in Gaia, Lunch is included in the price. Free for children under 6 years old.