Social Programme There will be a congress dinner and a Braga sightseeing tour. 1. Congress Dinner - Thursday, 24th September The congress dinner will be at the Abadia d’Este Restaurant (http://www.abadiadeste.pt/apresentacao.php). It is a very pleasant place, located in the glen of Bom Jesus (circa 3 Km from Braga). It occupies an area of about 25000 m2 of beautiful gardens, lawns and swimming pools. Transportation between the congress venue and the restaurant will be provided by the Organization. Price: 30€ /pax NB: Your inscription at the congress dinner must be done until July,20, in order to keep the price (cf. Inscription form – “EXTRAS” – conference dinner). Inscription after this date will be charged in 7.50 €.   2. Excursion - Saturday, 26th September From the historical Minho... With around 159.576 inhabitants, the City of Guimarães was the first capital of Portugal. Classified as world heritage, the city has a rich cultural patrimony. The visit includes the Guimarães Castle, the Duques Palace, the Church of Nossa Senhora da Oliveira, São Tiago Square and the Penha Sanctuary.                                                                                                                  ... to monumental Oporto With around 267,000 inhabitants, the City of Oporto has carefully preserved its architectonic treasures, including monuments in the Romanesque, Gothic Baroque and neo-classical styles. The Arabic and the Renaissance styles are also present. The modernist style is represented in the famous bridges of Luís I and Dona Maria Pia (19th century), Arrábida, São João and Freixo Bridges (20th century) and others under construction. These monuments invite you to take a detailed 4-hour tour. The visit may also include the Stock Exchange Palace or S. Francisco Church, the Cathedral, the Real Companhia Velha Port Wine Cellars, The Bridges, the Historical and Medieval area: Clérigos, Foz, Boavista. Itinerary: Braga / Guimarães / Porto / Braga ▫ Departure to Guimarães. Visit to the Castle, St. Mickael's Chapel, where 1st Portuguese king, Afonso Henriques was christened and Paço dos Duques de Bragança, fine mannor house of noble architecture, unique in the Iberian Peninsule. Walk in the historical centreville. ▫ Departure to Oporto. ▫ Lunch in a restaurant on the city riverside (regional gastronomy). ▫ City Tour along the World Patrimony town. Visit to Sandeman Celars to taste Port wines. ▫ Return to Braga. Price: 60€ NB: Tour payment should be meet the inscription deadlines (July, 20). Please use the “EXTRAS” field to make your inscription and payment. After this deadline places may no longer available and if they still are, they will be extra charged by 10€/pax.