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PORTUGAL PORTO & LISBON September 9-18, 2016 Full Special Special Price Savings Price $3,245 $250 $2,995* *Special Price valid if booked by 10/1/2015. VAT is an additional $295 per person. All prices quoted are in USD, per person, based on double occupancy and do not include air transportation costs (unless otherwise stated) and valid until October 1, 2015. Please contact us for current pricing and information. Single accom- modations are an additional $695 (limited availability).

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PORTUGAL

PORTO & LISBON

September 9-18, 2016

Full Special SpecialPrice Savings Price

$3,245 $250 $2,995*

*Special Price valid if booked by 10/1/2015.

VAT is an additional $295 per person.

All prices quoted are in USD, per person, based on doubleoccupancy and do not include air transportation costs (unlessotherwise stated) and valid until October 1, 2015. Pleasecontact us for current pricing and information. Single accom-modations are an additional $695 (limited availability).

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Portugal may share theIberian peninsula withSpain, but this small country has a big culture of its own. Discover theheritage of Portugal, influenced by its strong tieswith the sea. From itsshores, explorers launchedworld-changing journeysand opened the doors of Europe to jewels, precious metals and spices of theNew World.Listen to the brooding, soulful strains of fado, the folk music heardthroughout the country. Admire medieval castles and elegant Renaissancehomes. Take in gorgeous views of the Douro Valley, where terraced vineyardsline the banks of the Douro River. Visit Porto’s famous wine cellars to try richlyflavored port, the famous fortified wine of the city.

INCLUDED FEATURES

Accommodations• Four nights in Porto, Portugal, at

the first-class Hotel InfanteSagres.

• Four nights in Lisbon at the first-class Dom Pedro Palace.

Transportation• All deluxe motor coach transfers in

the Land Program itinerary and baggage handling on these transfersare included.

Activities and Events• Informative educational programs presented by localexperts will enhance your insightinto the region.

• All excursions as outlined in yourprogram itinerary.

• Personal VOX listening deviceto hear every word from your expertEnglish-speaking guides.

• Attend a Welcome Reception andDinner.

• Gather for a Farewell Receptionand Graduation Ceremonyfollowed by a Farewell Dinner.

Extensive Meal Program• Enjoy eight breakfasts, four lunches

and four dinners; tea or coffee withall meals, plus wine with dinner.

• Sample authentic regional specialties during select meals at featured local restaurants.

• Take advantage of leisure time to try the local cuisine independently.

MANY INCLUDED EXTRAS• Consultation services of a

dedicated Passenger ServiceRepresentative prior to departure.

• Services of an experienced CampusDirector throughout your stay.

• Tipping of excursion guides and drivers.

• Detailed travel and destination information to assist in planning.

• Complimentary travel wallet.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS• Groups are limited to 36 travelers to maximize your

travel experience.• Visit seven UNESCO World Heritage sites: the

historic centers of Oporto and Guimarães, the University ofCoimbra, Monastery of the Hieronymites and Tower of Belém, the CulturalLandscape of Sintra and the Alto Douro Wine Region.

• Enjoy a performance of fado, the moving, melancholy folk music ofPortugal.

• Spend a day exploring the Douro Valley on a scenic Douro River cruise.• Explore the city of Lisbon.

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DAY 1 ~ IN TRANSITDepart for Porto, Portugal.AA Provided for AHI FlexAir participants.

DAY 2 ~ PORTOUpon arrival, transferA to Hotel InfanteSagres.Tonight, attend a Welcome Receptionand Dinner.DAY 3 ~ PORTOEducational Focus: The History ofPortugal.Excursion: Porto. Founded morethan 2,000 years ago, Porto’s location onthe Duoro River contributed to itsgrowth and success over the centuries.Spend the morning exploring some ofits most important and impressivesights. Visit to Praça de Gomes Teixeira,more commonly known as the Praça dosLeões, Lions Square, because of thelion fountain in the center. Stroll tonearby São Bento train station and stepinside to admire the 20,000 paintedtiles. Called azulejos, these tiles depictimportant scenes in Portuguese history.Continue to Ribeira, the historicmedieval quarter.Educational Focus: ContemporaryPortugal.Local Flavor: Savor a taste ofPortuguese cuisine for dinner at arestaurant in Porto.DAY 4 ~ GUIMARÃES/BRAGAExcursion: The Beginnings ofPortugal. Guimarães, the birthplace of Portugal’s first king, also is the birthplace of the nation. Visit themedieval castle, the cloisters and thePalace of the Dukes of Bragança. Afterlunch, visit the city of Braga, the religious capital of Portugal. Visit thecathedral and the Bom Jesus sanctuary.Local Flavor: Enjoy a lunch of deli-cious Portuguese cuisine in Guimarães.DAY 5 ~ DOURO VALLEYExcursion: Douro River. Embark ona cruise of the scenic Douro River andthe Alto Douro Wine Region, wherePortuguese wine has been produced for2,000 years. Visit a winery for a tasting.DAY 6 ~ COIMBRA/ÓBIDOS/LISBONExcursion: Coimbra and Óbidos.Visit the cathedral in Coimbra and its

university, a UNESCO World Heritagesite. Continue to the medieval town ofÓbidos. The original castle, which sitsupon a Roman foundation, was builtduring the Moorish occupation. Thisstriking walled city is perched atop ahill and can be seen for miles.Check into Dom Pedro Palace afterarriving in Lisbon.DAY 7 ~ LISBONExcursion: Lisbon. One could saythat the Age of Discovery started inLisbon, the city where many explorerslaunched their long and arduous journeys to the New World. Visit theTower of Belém, a monument that honors Vasco de Gama’s voyage thatopened a sea route from Europe toIndia, and the Hieronymite monastery, a beautiful abbey built on the edge ofthe city’s port.Local Flavor: Enjoy a performance offado music and a dinner of traditionalPortuguese cuisine.DAY 8 ~ SINTRA/CASCAIS/ESTORILExcursion: Sintra and Cascais.Discover the exquisite landscape ofSintra. The city was transformed in the19th century, when Ferdinand II built acastle from the ruins of a monastery.Incorporating gardens and Gothic,Moorish and Renaissance influences inhis castle, Ferdinand turned Sintra intoa trendsetting showcase of EuropeanRomantic architecture as subsequentbuildings in the city influenced thelandscape architecture of otherEuropean cities. Continue with a drivealong the coast to the pretty towns ofCascais and Estoril.DAY 9 ~ LISBONIndependent Exploration: Enjoy aday at leisure.Tonight, attend a Farewell Reception,Graduation Ceremony and a FarewellDinner.DAY 10 ~ IN TRANSITTransfer to the airport for the returnflight to your gateway city.A

NOTE: The information presented is prelimi-nary. Itineraries, included features and sched-ules are subject to change. Many excursions inthis program involve an element of walking.

DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY ACCOMMODATIONS

HOTEL INFANTE SAGRESPorto

Located in Porto’s trendy fashion districtin the city center, the Hotel InfanteSagres is only a short walk from Porto’s historic attractions, a metro station andthe main shopping district. This invitinghotel features contemporary design andall the comforts and conveniences tomake your stay a pleasant one. After aday of sightseeing, meet for drinks at thehotel bar before strolling around the corner to Book, one of the city’s hottestrestaurants. Wi-Fi is available.

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DOM PEDRO PALACE Lisbon

Dom Pedro Palace is ideally located inthe center of Lisbon near some of thecity’s best shopping, Marquês Square andAvenida da Liberdade. The hotel has an indoor pool, a spa and fitness center.After a day of exploring Lisbon and itsenvirons, stop by Il Gattopardo, thehotel’s Italian restaurant, or Bistro LeCafé, which serves highlights the tradi-tional cuisine from a different region of Portugal each night of the week. Wi-Fi is available.

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