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2019 EXCURSION CATALOGUE
Explore the food, wine and culture of Lisbon
before setting sail along the stunning Douro River
PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
DAY 1
April 18, 2019
FULL GROUP
• Welcome Reception – Tivoli Lisbon Hotel
PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
Day 1
Welcome Reception
TI VOLI LI SBON H OTEL
DATE We kick off our trip at the elegant five-star Lisbon Tivoli Hotel, with a celebratory
April 18, 2019
welcome reception hosted by Globe Editor-in-Chief, David Walmsley. Meet and mingle
TIME* with Globe journalists and your fellow tour guests, while enjoying cocktails and
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM hors d’oeuvres before exploring Lisbon for dinner on your own.
LOCATION
Tivoli Lisbon Hotel
ATTIRE GLOBE AND MAIL JOURNALISTS ON TOUR**
Dressy
EXCURSION LEVEL
Light
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Full Group
DAVID WALMSLEY BEPPI CROSARIOL TARA O’BRADY ALEX BOZIKOVIC ANDREW WILLIS
Editor-in-Chief Pursuits Columnist Pursuits Columnist Architecture Critic Business Columnist
& Wine Writer & Food Writer
*Approximate time. Guests will be notified of any time changes. PRESENTED IN
PARTNERSHIP WITH
**Assigned journalist(s) on tour, subject to change.
DAY 2
April 19, 2019
EXCURSION OPTIONS
• Lisbon City Tour
• Lisbon Culinary Backstreets Tour
• Lisbon Architecture Tour
FULL GROUP
• Group Dinner at Eleven Restaurant
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Day 2
Lisbon City Tour
EXCURSION OPTION 1
DATE
April 19, 2019
TIME*
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
LOCATION
Lisbon
ATTIRE
Casual with On the banks of the Tejo River see the iconic Belém Tower and Padrão GLOBE AND MAIL
JOURNALIST ON
comfortable shoes dos Descobrimentos, a monument to Portugal’s great explorers as well
TOUR**
as Jerónimos Monastery. Continue your tour in the lively streets of
EXCURSION LEVEL
Moderate Lisbon, spotting famous Lisbon cable cars and visit the Rossio Square,
the heart of both old and new Lisbon.
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ANDREW WILLIS
Business Columnist
*Approximate time. Guests will be notified of any time changes. PRESENTED IN
PARTNERSHIP WITH
**Assigned journalist(s) on tour, subject to change.
Day 2
Lisbon Culinary Backstreets Tour
EXCURSION OPTION 2
DATE
April 19, 2019
TIME*
9:00 AM – 12:45 PM
LOCATION
Lisbon
ATTIRE
Casual with
comfortable shoes
What better way to get to know a city than GLOBE AND MAIL JOURNALISTS ON TOUR**
EXCURSION LEVEL through its food! Set out on foot to discover
High time-honored establishments, local markets
and traditional delicacies. This custom-designed,
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intimate walking tour will introduce you to the
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best food and wine Lisbon has to offer and the
people who create it.
DAVID WALMSLEY TARA O’BRADY
Editor-in-Chief Pursuits Columnist
& Food Writer
*Approximate time. Guests will be notified of any time changes. PRESENTED IN
PARTNERSHIP WITH
**Assigned journalist(s) on tour, subject to change.
Day 2
Lisbon Architecture Tour
EXCURSION OPTION 3
DATE
April 19, 2019
TIME*
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
LOCATION
Lisbon
ATTIRE
Casual with Explore Lisbon with the mindset of an architect. GLOBE AND MAIL
JOURNALIST ON
comfortable shoes From the city’s post-earthquake reconstruction to TOUR**
urban regeneration, we’ll explore the works of some
EXCURSION LEVEL
Moderate of Portugal’s most renowned architects and their
iconic buildings.
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ALEX BOZIKOVIC
Architecture Critic
*Approximate time. Guests will be notified of any time changes. PRESENTED IN
PARTNERSHIP WITH
**Assigned journalist(s) on tour, subject to change.
Day 2
Group Dinner at Eleven Restaurant
FOR FULL GROUP
GLOBE AND MAIL
JOURNALISTS
ON TOUR**
DAVID WALMSLEY
Editor-in-Chief
DATE
April 19, 2019
TIME* BEPPI CROSARIOL
Pursuits Columnist
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM & Wine Writer
LOCATION Located in the heart of Lisbon’s business district,
Lisbon
overlooking the entire city, Eleven is more than a
ATTIRE restaurant—it is a place of culture and art, both at the
Dressy table and beyond. At its helm is Chef Joachim Koerper,
a Michelin-starred chef and master of Mediterranean
EXCURSION LEVEL Cuisine. In this intimate and elegant setting, you’ll have
Moderate ANDREW WILLIS TARA O’BRADY
a bird’s eye view of the city and a chance to get to Business Columnist Pursuits Columnist
& Food Writer
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For all guests and a selection of hors d’oeuvres on the rooftop deck,
followed by an exquisite dinner and paired tastings in-
formed by your culinary and wine hosts, Tara O’Brady and
Beppi Crosariol.
Chef Joachim Koerper
ALEX BOZIKOVIC
Architecture Critic
*Approximate time. Guests will be notified of any time changes. PRESENTED IN
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**Assigned journalist(s) on tour, subject to change.
DAY 3
April 20, 2019
EXCURSION OPTIONS
• Pena Palace in Sintra Tour
•Estoril and Cascais Tour
FULL GROUP
• Group Dinner at Sintra Palace
PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
Day 3
Pena Palace in Sintra Tour
EXCURSION OPTION 1
DATE
April 20, 2019
TIME*
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
LOCATION
Sintra
ATTIRE
Casual with very
comfortable shoes
EXCURSION LEVEL
Moderate to High
Head out of town to the Sintra mountains and Pena Palace, GLOBE AND MAIL
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one of the seven wonders of Portugal and a UNESCO World
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Heritage Site. Wind your way through lush gardens and
forest before exploring the castle, a major expression of
Romanticism in the world.
ANDREW WILLIS
Business Columnist
*Approximate time. Guests will be notified of any time changes. PRESENTED IN
PARTNERSHIP WITH
**Assigned journalist(s) on tour, subject to change.Day 3
Estoril and Cascais Tour
EXCURSION OPTION 2
DATE
April 20, 2019
TIME*
9:00 AM – 12:45 PM
LOCATION
Estoril & Cascais
ATTIRE
Casual with
comfortable shoes
EXCURSION LEVEL
Low
Visit the seaside towns of Estoril and Cascais, once the GLOBE AND MAIL
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gathering place of nobility, deposed and exiled aristocrats,
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and later spies and the rich fleeing the violence of WWII.
In Estoril, you’ll find an urban atmosphere and cosmopolitan
flair, and the world-renowned casino that inspired Ian
Fleming. A short distance away is Cascais, a luxurious
DAVID WALMSLEY
and historic seaside town with Baroque Churches,
Editor-in-Chief
expensive boutiques, and a bustling marina.
*Approximate time. Guests will be notified of any time changes. PRESENTED IN
PARTNERSHIP WITH
**Assigned journalist(s) on tour, subject to change.Day 3
Group Dinner at Sintra Palace
FOR FULL GROUP
GLOBE AND MAIL
JOURNALISTS
ON TOUR**
DAVID WALMSLEY
Editor-in-Chief
DATE
April 20, 2019
TIME* BEPPI CROSARIOL
Pursuits Columnist
7:15 PM – 10:45 PM & Wine Writer
LOCATION
Sintra
ATTIRE
Dressy
EXCURSION LEVEL
Low TARA O’BRADY
Pursuits Columnist
& Food Writer
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Full Group A favourite of Portuguese nobility who resided here from the
15th century through to the late 19th century, the Palacio National
Sintra is the best-preserved medieval royal palace in Portugal and
the site of our second group dinner. Following a private tour of
the decorative state rooms and cocktails in the central courtyard,
we’ll retire to the Swan Room where you’ll have a taste of
ANDREW WILLIS
traditional Portuguese fare with a Michelin-inspired menu. Business Columnist
*Approximate time. Guests will be notified of any time changes. PRESENTED IN
PARTNERSHIP WITH
**Assigned journalist(s) on tour, subject to change.DAY 4
April 21, 2019
EXCURSION
• Orientation tour of Coimbra
PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITHDay 4
Orientation Tour of Coimbra
FOR FULL GROUP
DATE
April 21, 2019
TIME*
11:15 AM – 12:00 PM
LOCATION
Coimbra
ATTIRE
Casual with
comfortable shoes
Guests arrive in the city of Coimbra, GLOBE AND MAIL JOURNALISTS ON TOUR**
EXCURSION LEVEL the medieval capital of Portugal and
Low the site of the country’s greatest
university for over the past five
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centuries. They receive a brief city
Full Group
orientation tour before heading out
to explore the old town and enjoy
DAVID WALMSLEY BEPPI CROSARIOL TARA O’BRADY
lunch on their own. Editor-in-Chief Pursuits Columnist Pursuits Columnist
& Wine Writer & Food Writer
*Approximate time. Guests will be notified of any time changes. PRESENTED IN
PARTNERSHIP WITH
**Assigned journalist(s) on tour, subject to change.DAY 5
April 22, 2019
MORNING EXCURSION
• Porto Walking Tour with entrance to Bolsa Palace
• Porto Walking Tour with entrance to British Factory
AFTERNOON EXCURSION
• Guimarães City Tour with entrance to Ducal Palace
• Quinta da Aveleda Tour and Tasting
• Tour and Port Tasting at Taylor Fladgate
• Portuguese Canned Fish Tasting Tour
FULL GROUP
• Classical concert at Sao Francisco Church
PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITHDay 5
Porto Walking Tour
with entrance to Bolsa Palace
EXCURSION OPTION 1
DATE
April 22, 2019
TIME*
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
LOCATION
Porto
ATTIRE
Casual with
comfortable shoes
Guests on this excursion will see the Palacio da Bolsa, GLOBE AND MAIL
the Stock Exchange Palace, a national monument and JOURNALIST ON TOUR**
EXCURSION LEVEL
Moderate headquarters for the Commercial association of Porto.
Located in the historic centre of Porto, the palace was
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once the stomping ground of merchants and traders
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who sold commodities and securities in the late 19th
century. The highlight is the dazzling gold Arabian
Room, a gilded ballroom decorated in the Moorish IAN BROWN ANDREW WILLIS
Revival Style. From there, you’ll explore the rest Feature Writer Business Columnist
of city by bus and foot before returning to the
ship for lunch.
*Approximate time. Guests will be notified of any time changes. PRESENTED IN
PARTNERSHIP WITH
**Assigned journalist(s) on tour, subject to change.Day 5
Porto Walking City Tour with
entrance to British Factory
EXCURSION OPTION 2
DATE
April 22, 2019
TIME*
9:00 AM – 11:45 AM
LOCATION
Porto
ATTIRE
Casual with
comfortable shoes
We’ll set off on foot from the ship, up the hillside to the GLOBE AND MAIL
centre of Porto and the British Factory House, an 18th century JOURNALIST ON
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TOUR**
Moderate to High Neo-Palladian building that has served as a meeting place
for English businessmen. In 1811, the building became the
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headquarters of the British Association, responsible for the
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promotion of the Port trade. With over 15,000 bottles of
port in its repository, it’s one of Porto’s best-kept secrets.
The tour then continues on foot, returning to the ship
at 11:45 am. DAVID WALMSLEY
Editor-in-Chief
*Approximate time. Guests will be notified of any time changes. PRESENTED IN
PARTNERSHIP WITH
**Assigned journalist(s) on tour, subject to change.Day 5
Guimarães City Tour
with entrance to Ducal Palace
EXCURSION OPTION 1
FPO
DATE
April 22, 2019
TIME*
2:00 PM – 6:30 PM
LOCATION
Guimarães
ATTIRE
Casual with Located approximately one hour from Porto is the modestly GLOBE AND MAIL
comfortable shoes sized town of Guimarães, known as the birthplace of Portugal. JOURNALIST ON
TOUR**
We begin our tour with a visit to the Ducal Palace, a medieval
EXCURSION LEVEL
High estate and former residence of the Dukes of Braganza, where
the Pastrana Tapestries, some of the finest surviving Gothic
MAX CAPACITY textiles, still adorn the walls. From there, we explore the historic
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centre with time to roam freely.
JOHANNA SCHNELLER
Entertainment
Feature Writer
*Approximate time. Guests will be notified of any time changes. PRESENTED IN
PARTNERSHIP WITH
**Assigned journalist(s) on tour, subject to change.Day 5
Quinta da Aveleda Tour and Tasting
EXCURSION OPTION 2
DATE
April 22, 2019
TIME*
2:00 PM – 5:45 PM
LOCATION
Porto
ATTIRE
Casual with
comfortable shoes
EXCURSION LEVEL
Low There’s more than one reason to visit Quinta da GLOBE AND MAIL
Aveleda! In addition to it being an award-winning JOURNALIST ON TOUR**
MAX CAPACITY producer and market leader in the Vinho Verde
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wine region, the renowned estate is home to one
of Portugal’s most enchanting gardens.
BEPPI CROSARIOL
Pursuits Columnist
& Wine Writer
*Approximate time. Guests will be notified of any time changes. PRESENTED IN
PARTNERSHIP WITH
**Assigned journalist(s) on tour, subject to change.Day 5
Taylor Fladgate Tour & Port Tasting
EXCURSION OPTION 3
DATE
April 22, 2019
TIME*
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
LOCATION
Porto
ATTIRE
Casual with
comfortable shoes
Taylor Fladgate, now in its fourth century, recently renovated its GLOBE AND MAIL
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300-year-old cellar to incorporate a modern and innovative museum
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circuit. The story of Port wine and Taylor Fladgate is now told
MAX CAPACITY through an extensive audio-guided visit, which will take you on
40 a vivid tour of the lodge that includes an array of films, images,
exhibits, photographs and paintings. Visitors have the opportunity
to journey into the past and learn about the history of port wine,
today’s production methods, the Douro Valley and the house of
IAN BROWN
Taylor Fladgate - its past, present and its wealth of exceptional ports. Feature Writer
*Approximate time. Guests will be notified of any time changes. PRESENTED IN
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**Assigned journalist(s) on tour, subject to change.Day 5
Portuguese Canned Fish Tasting Tour
EXCURSION OPTION 4
DATE
April 22, 2019
TIME*
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
LOCATION
Porto
ATTIRE
Casual with This is a unique opportunity to learn about the refined flavour of GLOBE AND MAIL
comfortable shoes Portuguese canned fish. Taste the different variation of flavours, JOURNALIST ON
TOUR**
and take a can home with you and bring back unforgettable
EXCURSION LEVEL
Low memories of your trip.
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TARA O’BRADY
Pursuits Columnist
& Food Writer
*Approximate time. Guests will be notified of any time changes. PRESENTED IN
PARTNERSHIP WITH
**Assigned journalist(s) on tour, subject to change.Day 5
Classical concert at Sao Francisco Church
FOR FULL GROUP
Sao Francisco Church, whose construction began in the 14th
century, is the city’s most important Gothic temple and one of
the most important works of the Baroque, thanks to its gilded
interior from the 17th and 18th centuries. It was the exuberance
of its gilded woodcarving that led Count Raczinsky to describe
it as the “Church of Gold.” It has been a National Monument
since 1910 and a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage since 1996.
The string quartet Arc’duto, accompanied by a soprano and a
baritone, will perform the most emblematic works of various
periods in the history of music, beginning with the Baroque,
of which Händel is one of the most distinguished represen-
tatives. The classic period will be represented with the music
of Mozart, as will a passage through romantic opera with the
DATE vocals of the of the best Portuguese interpreters of this musical
April 22, 2019 genre. Works from the 20th century by Gardel and Webber
will also be included.
TIME*
19:00 – 20:00
LOCATION
GLOBE AND MAIL JOURNALISTS ON TOUR**
Porto
ATTIRE
Dressy
EXCURSION LEVEL
Low
PHILLIP CRAWLEY IAN BROWN ANDREW WILLIS
MAX CAPACITY CEO & Publisher Feature Writer Business Columnist
Full Group
JOHANNA SCHNELLER TARA O’BRADY
Entertainment Pursuits Columnist
Feature Writer & Food Writer
*Approximate time. Guests will be notified of any time changes. PRESENTED IN
PARTNERSHIP WITH
**Assigned journalist(s) on tour, subject to change.DAY 6
April 23, 2019
FULL GROUP
• Douro Museum Tour
EXCURSION OPTION
• Six Senses Douro Valley Spa Visit (at an additional
cost)
PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITHDay 6
Douro Museum Tour
FOR FULL GROUP
DATE
April 23, 2019
TIME*
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
LOCATION
Régua Once in Régua, we’ll visit the Museu do Douro for an introduction to the region’s port and wine
history, the culture and identity of the Douro region. We’ll then travel further into the heart of
ATTIRE
Casual with wine country to the picturesque town of Pinhão, known for its views and historic train station
comfortable shoes with painted tiles dating back to 1937.
EXCURSION LEVEL
Low GLOBE AND MAIL JOURNALISTS ON TOUR**
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Full Group
PHILLIP CRAWLEY IAN BROWN JOHANNA SCHNELLER
CEO & Publisher Feature Writer Entertainment Feature Writer
*Approximate time. Guests will be notified of any time changes. PRESENTED IN
PARTNERSHIP WITH
**Assigned journalist(s) on tour, subject to change.Day 6
Six Senses Douro Valley Spa Visit
(EXCURSION OPTION AT AN ADDITIONAL COST)
DATE
April 23, 2019
TIME*
Afternoon
LOCATION
Régua
Relish the ultimate in relaxation at the luxurious Six Sense Douro Valley Spa, located in a renovated
ATTIRE 19th-century manor house, set high on a hill overlooking the vine-covered rolling hills of the Douro Valley
Casual with
and the river below. Enjoy a one-hour Six Senses Signature Massage, plus take advantage of the wonderful
comfortable shoes
facilities this spa oasis has to offer: a heated indoor pool with water jets, a selection of saunas
EXCURSION LEVEL (wet and dry, infrared and Himalayan salt) and an herbal bath.
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Massage Appointment options: GLOBE AND MAIL
MAX CAPACITY • 13:15 -14:15 - 5 x 60 minutes Six Senses Signature Massage JOURNALIST ON TOUR**
15 • 14:30 -15:30 - 5 x 60 minutes Six Senses Signature Massage
• 15:45 -16:45 - 5 x 60 minutes Six Senses Signature Massage
Price per guest: $425.00
Price includes transportation, one hour massage, access to the
Booking Deadline: spa & gym, bathrobe, towels, and slippers. Taxes and tip included***
February 21, 2019 NB: Food or beverages are at an additional cost.
JOHANNA SCHNELLER
Entertainment Feature Writer
*Approximate time. Guests will be notified of any time changes.
**Assigned journalist(s) on tour, subject to change.
PRESENTED IN
***Must be prepaid and non-refundable with no changes permitted on appointment time. PARTNERSHIP WITH
Food or beverages are at an additional cost. Outdoor pool is for hotel guests only.DAY 7
April 24, 2019
EXCURSION OPTIONS
• Monastery St. John of Tarouca Tour
• Mateus Palace Tour
• Quinta Do Tedo Winery Tour and Tasting
PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITHDay 7
Monastery St. John of Tarouca Tour
EXCURSION OPTION 1
DATE
April 24, 2019
TIME*
8:15 AM – 12:30 PM
LOCATION
Tarouca
ATTIRE
Casual with
comfortable shoes
In the town of Tarouca in the wild Varosa Valley, you’ll discover the GLOBE AND MAIL
EXCURSION LEVEL skeletal remains the Abbey of São João de Tarouca, the first Cistercian JOURNALIST ON
TOUR**
Moderate monastery founded in Portugal in 1124. We’ll also cross the fortified
bridge of Ucanha, where the 12th-century tower from which tolls for
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43 passage where once collected still stands.
IAN BROWN
Feature Writer
*Approximate time. Guests will be notified of any time changes. PRESENTED IN
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**Assigned journalist(s) on tour, subject to change.Day 7
Mateus Palace Tour
EXCURSION OPTION 2
DATE
April 24, 2019
TIME*
9:15 AM – 12:30 PM
LOCATION
Mateus
ATTIRE
Casual with
comfortable shoes
EXCURSION LEVEL Surrounded by gardens that incorporate the full GLOBE AND MAIL JOURNALIST ON TOUR**
Moderate repertoire of Baroque garden art is Mateus Palace.
Following a tour of the exterior, we’ll enter the
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palace where ornamental carved ceilings, doors and
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paneling exhibit the over-the-top exuberance for
18th-century interior decoration.
JOHANNA SCHNELLER TARA O’BRADY
Entertainment Pursuits Columnist
Feature Writer & Food Writer
*Approximate time. Guests will be notified of any time changes. PRESENTED IN
PARTNERSHIP WITH
**Assigned journalist(s) on tour, subject to change.Day 7
Quinta Do Tedo Winery Tour and Tasting
EXCURSION OPTION 3
DATE
April 24, 2019
TIME*
9:15 AM – 11:15 AM
LOCATION
Pinhao
ATTIRE
Casual with
comfortable shoes
Approaching Quinta do Tedo, one can’t help but be struck by the GLOBE AND MAIL
setting of this beautiful 18th-century estate located at the confluence JOURNALIST ON
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Low of the Tedo and Douro Rivers. Today, the winery produces only red
wines and ports using traditional methods. Grapes are harvested by
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hand, foot treaded in the lagers and fermented in 19th-century cellars.
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PHILLIP CRAWLEY
Publisher & CEO
*Approximate time. Guests will be notified of any time changes. PRESENTED IN
PARTNERSHIP WITH
**Assigned journalist(s) on tour, subject to change.DAY 8
April 2 5, 2019
FULL GROUP
• Salamanca Tour with entry to Cathedrals
(old and new)
PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITHDay 8
Salamanca Tour with entry to
Cathedrals (old and new)
FOR FULL GROUP
GLOBE AND MAIL
DATE JOURNALISTS ON
TOUR**
April 25, 2019
TIME*
8:30 AM – 6:00 PM PHILLIP CRAWLEY
CEO & Publisher
LOCATION
Salamanca, Spain
ATTIRE
As we journey over land from Vega de Terron to Salamanca,
Casual with
Spain, you’ll see the spectacular Douro International Natural Park,
comfortable shoes
the second largest natural park in Portugal and home to dozens of
EXCURSION LEVEL species of birds, an ancient landscape of granite, quartz and schist, TARA O’BRADY IAN BROWN
Pursuits Columnist Feature Writer
Moderate and cork-oak trees. Once in Salamanca, we’ll hit the market for a & Food Writer
taste of the famed cured meats, olives and cheeses of the Iberian
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Full Group peninsula. From there, we’ll visit the Plaza Mayor, regarded as one
the most beautiful squares in Spain, the city’s university, and the
impressive, adjoined Old and New Cathedrals. You’ll have time to
explore the old city at your own pace, find a comfortable lunch
spot to indulge in the Spanish tradition of tapas, or pick up some
JOHANNA SCHNELLER BEPPI CROSARIOL
food souvenirs in the market. We’ll be back on board in Vega de Entertainment Pursuits Columnist
Feature Writer & Wine Writer
Terron in plenty of time for dinner.
*Approximate time. Guests will be notified of any time changes. PRESENTED IN
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**Assigned journalist(s) on tour, subject to change.DAY 9
April 26, 2019
EXCURSION OPTIONS
• Côa Valley Museum Tour
• Canoeing on the Sabor River Tour
• Côa Valley Tasting
FULL GROUP
• Dinner at Quinta da Pacheca
PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITHDay 9
Côa Valley Museum Tour
EXCURSION OPTION 1
DATE
April 26, 2019
TIME*
9:00 AM – 11:45 AM
LOCATION
Pocinho
ATTIRE
Casual with
comfortable shoes
On the banks of the Côa River is one of the world’s largest GLOBE AND MAIL
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collections of Paleolithic art, depictions of horses, goats, aurochs,
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deer and fish, some up to 30,000 years old. Our visit to this
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43 austere-looking concrete monolith, housing life-sized replicas
of the drawings and speculations, a prehistoric workshop in the
museum and free time to explore the area.
CHRISTINE PELLIGRINI
Capital Markets
Reporter
*Approximate time. Guests will be notified of any time changes. PRESENTED IN
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**Assigned journalist(s) on tour, subject to change.Day 9
Canoeing on the Sabor River Tour
EXCURSION OPTION 2
DATE
April 26, 2019
TIME*
9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
LOCATION
Pocinho
ATTIRE
Casual with
comfortable shoes
After a short drive, you’ll be met by a guide in a grassy park at GLOBE AND MAIL
EXCURSION LEVEL the confluence of the Douro and Sabor Rivers. From there, travel JOURNALIST ON
Moderate to Difficult TOUR**
by canoe down the gentle tributary, one of the prettiest rivers in
MAX CAPACITY all of Portugal, past small farming communities, vineyards and
28 olive trees.
SINCLAIR STEWART
Deputy Editor
*Approximate time. Guests will be notified of any time changes. PRESENTED IN
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**Assigned journalist(s) on tour, subject to change.Day 9
Côa Valley Tasting
EXCURSION OPTION 3
DATE
April 26, 2019
TIME*
9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
LOCATION
Pocinho
ATTIRE
Casual with
comfortable shoes Take in the sights and tastes of this spectacular region of Portugal. GLOBE AND MAIL
At the remote Casa Painova estate, discover the region’s olive JOURNALIST ON
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products such as tapenades, jams and oils, and learn to make
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delicious sugar-coated almonds.
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TARA O’BRADY
Pursuits Columnist
& Food Writer
*Approximate time. Guests will be notified of any time changes. PRESENTED IN
PARTNERSHIP WITH
**Assigned journalist(s) on tour, subject to change.Day 9
Dinner at Quinta da Pacheca
FOR FULL GROUP
After a day of discovery, we head to the cellars of
DATE
Quinta da Pacheca. Surrounded by casks, you’ll be
April 26, 2019
treated to an extraordinary dinner featuring local
TIME* Douro ingredients and expertly prepared by Chef
8:15 PM – 11:00 PM Carlos Pires. You’ll enjoy seven varied and tempting
courses, each one enhanced by Quinta da Pacheca
LOCATION
wines ranging from dry white port wine to reserve
Pinhao
red to vintage Port.
ATTIRE
Dressy
EXCURSION LEVEL
Low
GLOBE AND MAIL JOURNALISTS ON TOUR**
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Full Group
SINCLAIR STEWART CHRISTINE PELLIGRINI TARA O’BRADY BEPPI CROSARIOL
Deputy Editor Capital Markets Pursuits Columnist Pursuits Columnist
Reporter & Food Writer & Wine Writer
*Approximate time. Guests will be notified of any time changes. PRESENTED IN
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**Assigned journalist(s) on tour, subject to change.DAY 10
April 27, 2019
FULL GROUP
• Provesende Village Tour
• Dinner at Graham’s Port Lodge
PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITHDay 10
Provesende Village Tour
FOR FULL GROUP
GLOBE AND MAIL
JOURNALISTS
ON TOUR**
SINCLAIR STEWART
Deputy Editor
DATE
April 27, 2019
TIME* CHRISTINE PELLIGRINI
Capital Markets
8:45 AM – 12:45 AM Reporter
LOCATION
Provesende
ATTIRE
Casual with
comfortable shoes
EXCURSION LEVEL A Scenic Luxury Cruise exclusive! Travel to the mountaintop village TARA O’BRADY
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Low of Provesende where time seemingly stands still. With stunning & Food Writer
views overlooking the valley, you’ll be greeted with the aromatic
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smells of freshly baked bread from the Padaria Fatmia, where over
Full Group
200 loaves a day are baked Bola in a traditional wood-fired oven.
Visit the Morgadio da Calcada, a 17th-century manor house
superbly restored, with its wine press and storerooms, and
explore the unspoiled village at your leisure.
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Pursuits Columnist
& Wine Writer
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PARTNERSHIP WITH
**Assigned journalist(s) on tour, subject to change.Day 10
Dinner at The Graham’s 1890 Lodge
FOR FULL GROUP
GLOBE AND MAIL
JOURNALISTS
ON TOUR**
SINCLAIR STEWART
Deputy Editor
DATE
April 27, 2019
CHRISTINE PELLIGRINI
TIME*
Capital Markets
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM Reporter
LOCATION
Porto
ATTIRE
We can think of no better setting for our final dinner than at The Graham’s 1890
Casual with
comfortable shoes Lodge, located on a commanding ridge in Via Nova de Gaia with spectacular views
of Porto’s historic city centre. When we were there over a year ago, planning this
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finale, Graham’s announced to the world that 2016 was a vintage Port year! With Pursuits Columnist
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three centuries of craftsmanship and heritage behind it, it is no surprise. Graham’s
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Full Group through the museum featuring letters from presidents and queens, the cellar
room with rows upon rows of barrels and large oak vats, the family cellar with
decades-old bottles of Port arranged by year and through the expansive tasting
room and into the vintage room where the massive leather-bound ledgers are
stored. In the Vinum restaurant and wine bar, you’ll be treated to some of the
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best food that the Tràs-os-Montes region has to offer, each dish expertly paired
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with the Douro’s fine wines. & Wine Writer
*Approximate time. Guests will be notified of any time changes. PRESENTED IN
PARTNERSHIP WITH
**Assigned journalist(s) on tour, subject to change.DAY 11
April 28, 2019
DEPARTURE
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