TOUR BOOKLET SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY PORTUGAL LISBON, PORTO & ALGARVE MARCH 2018 www.kiconcerts.com
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Dear Southern Connecticut State University Tour Member, We share in your excitement that your trip to Portugal is finally almost here. This tour booklet provides an outline of the highlights of your trip and a detailed itinerary with flight and hotel details for you and those at home who may want to contact you. It also includes information that will be useful while you are in Portugal. All the information is subject to change due to any circumstances beyond our control. Name Badge Please wear this upon arrival in Lisbon so that our staff can recognize you and whenever you are participating in a tour program. Baggage Tags Be sure that each of your bags, including your check-in bag, has a completed KIconcerts baggage tag affixed. Other things to note: Airline Tickets Your airline ticket is an electronic ticket. A copy is not necessary for airport check-in as long as you have your passport and flight information. Passport Your passport is vital. Take care of it at all times. Do not pack it in your check-in baggage and do not leave it lying around. Keep a copy of your passport separate from your passport. And finally, we wish you a very pleasant and memorable time. - KIconcerts Team Southern Connecticut State University Page 3
PERFORMANCES March 11, 2018 Exchange Concert with Coro Medico de Lisbon at Basilica da Estrela, Lisbon The Coro Medico de Lisbon (Lisbon Medical Choir) was created from the will of the medical students to keep active his artistic and musical life, demonstrating the importance of the cultural sector development to scientific and human development in building a pluripotential doctor. Founded in September of 2015, it is currently made up of 35 students from both the Faculties of Medicine of the city of Lisbon and doctors trained in them. The beautiful Basilica da Estrela was constructed as a religious obligation by Queen Mary I of Portugal after she gave birth to healthy heir to the Portuguese throne. The lovingly designed Basilica proved an insufficient offering, as Jose died two years before the final completion of the Basilica da Estrela. Mary grieved till her death and the miserable queen was buried in the basilica dedicated to her son. Page 4
PERFORMANCES March 14, 2018 Concert at Church of Misericordia, Porto The Igreja da Misericordia, located in Porto, Portugal is a fantastic church and a very popular attraction with visitors to the metropolis. The structure has a history which begins in the 1500s. Even though the building has gone through several renovations over the years, there are still many of the original elements showing upon examination of the church. The façade is reminiscent of the Baroque style of architecture and was added in the 1700s. Tourists will enjoy exploring the museum inside the building which exhibits many 15th century artworks and artifacts. Southern Connecticut State University Page 5
PERFORMANCES March 17, 2018 Exchange Concert with Coro Vox Albuhera and the Children s Choir of the Conservatory of Music in Albufeira at Parish Church Nossa Senhora da Conceição, Albufeira Coro Vox Albuhera began in 2012 in the Albufeira cultural panorama under the aegis of the Albufeira Conservatory and its conductor José Alves Dias hand. From March 2016, the Choir is conducted by Paulo Sopa. Coro Vox Albuhera proposes a musical trip through the coral music from the Renaissance to contemporary pieces. Their repertoire is bright and includes classical and sacred music as well as joyful pieces full of energy and movement closer to modern sonorities and tones. The Parish Church of Albufeira is dedicated to Nossa Senhora da Conceição (Our Lady of the Conception) and was built in1782 replacing the previous church destroyed in the 1755 earthquake. With its tall belltower the church is a landmark in Albufeira, the interior has a single nave and there are four side altars with two 18th century statues of São Luís (St Louis) and São Pedro (St Peter). Page 6
SIGHTSEEING MARCH 10, 2018 Welcome to Portugal with a guided city tour of the capital, Lisbon, including seeing the Alfama district and passing St. George Castle and entrance to San Jeronimo Monastery MARCH 11, 2018 See the Ponte 25 de Abril, a suspension bridge similar to San Francisco s Golden Gate and Cristo Rei statue, the Sanctuary of Christ the King is a Catholic monument and shrine dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus Christ overlooking the city of Lisbon MARCH 12, 2018 Sintra guided tour, a UNESCO World Heritage Site because of its many 19thcentury Romantic architectural monuments and enjoy a Fado show with local music and dance MARCH 13, 2018 Travel to the coastal city of Porto with a stop en route to see the Fátima Shrine, one of the most important Catholic shrines in the world dedicated to the Virgin Mary MARCH 14, 2018 Porto guided tour seeing the Dom Luis Bridge, Clerigos Tower, Porto Cathedral, Casa da Música and many more of the great sights MARCH 15, 2018 Travel to the Algarve region, Portugal s southernmost region known for its Mediterranean beaches with a stop en route at Santarem to explore a number of notable churches including the 13th-century Church of the Holy Miracle (Igreja do Santissimo Milagre) MARCH 16, 2018 Introduction to the Algarve region and time at leisure to enjoy the hotel s pool or nearby beach MARCH 17, 2018 Return to Lisbon Southern Connecticut State University Page 7
HOTELS LISBON: LUTECIA SMART DESIGN HOTEL Address: Av. Frei Miguel Contreiras No. 52, Lisboa 1749-086 Tel: +351 218 411 300 Fax: +351 218 411 311 http://www.luteciahotel.com/descobrir ALGARVE: HOTEL PORTOBAY Address: Quinta do Milharó, Olhos de Água, 8200-591 Algarve Tel: +351 289 007 700 https://www.portobay.com/en/hotels/ portugal/algarve-portugal/porto-bayfalesia/ PORTO: EUROSTAR HEROISMO HOTEL Address: Rua do Heroísmo 235/237, Oporto, 4300.259 Tel: +351 220123520 Fax: +351 220123529 http://www.eurostarshotels.co.uk/ eurostars-heroismo.html Page 8
TOUR GUIDES Erich Steiner has worked as a tour guide throughout Europe since 2007. Mario Giamoco has worked as a tour guide since 1999. Southern Connecticut State University Page 9
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION LUGGAGE KI suggests packing efficiently and wisely to keep baggage at a minimum. Please check the airline s website for up-to-date restrictions on baggage: Tap Air Portugal: https://www.flytap.com/en-gb/baggage For restricted items on board the aircraft, please visit the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) website: https://www.tsa.gov/ TRAVEL INSURANCE Here are the contact details for Travel Insured International: Emergency Travel Assistance: 1-800-494-9907 (Toll-Free US/Canada) 1-603-328-1707 (Collect Outside US/Canada) Core: #84927 Upgrade A: #84914 Upgrade B: #84915 Page 10
ITINERARY - SUBJECT TO CHANGE CITY TIME SERVICES TRANSP MEAL JFK FRIDAY - MARCH 9, 2018 11:30 PM Depart New York Kennedy TAP Air Portugal 204 LIS Lisbon SATURDAY - MARCH 10, 2018 11:10 AM Arrive Lisbon Clear Immigration and Customs Meet your Tour Guides: Erich Steiner and Mario Giamoco Luggage on coach Coach Depart airport Arrive city centre Lunch at own expense 2:45 PM Meet Erich and Mario Meet Local Guides: Paula and Luisa Guided city tour including seeing the Alfama district and passing St. George Castle 5:00 PM Arrive at San Jeronimo Monastery Entrance with guided tour of the monastery 6:00 PM Tour concludes Depart monastery 6:30 PM Arrive hotel: LUTECIA SMART DESIGN HOTEL Check in 7:30 PM Dinner at hotel D Overnight Lisbon Southern Connecticut State University Page 11
ITINERARY - SUBJECT TO CHANGE CITY TIME SERVICES TRANSP MEAL SUNDAY - MARCH 11, 2018 Lisbon 7:30 AM Morning Call Breakfast (available from 7:00 AM) B Bring concert attire 9:15 AM Meet Erich and Mario Coach Depart hotel Arrive at Ponte 25 de Abril, a suspension bridge similar to San Francisco s Golden Gate Depart bridge Arrive at the Cristo Rei statue, the Sanctuary of Christ the King is a Catholic monument and shrine dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus Christ overlooking the city of Lisbon Depart shrine 11:30 AM Arrive city centre Lunch at own expense 1:30 PM Meet Erich and Mario Transfer to venue Arrive at BASILICA DA ESTRELA Address: Praça da Estrela, 1200-667 Lisboa Store concert attire 2:00 PM Rehearsal 3:15 PM Meet Coro Medico de Lisbon and director, Bárbara Saraiva Combined rehearsal 4:00 PM Rehearsal concludes Change into concert attire 5:00 PM EXCHANGE CONCERT Performance by Southern Connecticut State University Choir (40 minutes) Performance by Coro Medico (12 minutes) Combined finale 6:15 PM Concert concludes Change clothes Depart venue 7:00 PM Dinner with Coro Medico de Lisbon D Arrive hotel Overnight Lisbon Page 12
ITINERARY - SUBJECT TO CHANGE CITY TIME SERVICES TRANSP MEAL MONDAY - MARCH 12, 2018 Lisbon 7:00 AM Morning Call Breakfast (available from 7:00 AM) B 9:00 AM Meet Erich and Mario Meet Local Guides at the hotel: Paula and Luisa Coach Depart hotel Sintra Arrive Sintra Guided city tour of Sintra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site because of its many 19th-century Romantic architectural monuments 12:00 PM Tour concludes Lunch at own expense 2:30 PM Meet Erich and Mario Depart Sintra 3:30 PM Arrive Lisbon Lisbon Time to explore Lisbon on own 6:30 PM Meet Erich and Mario Arrive restaurant: O FORCADO Address: R. da Rosa 221, 1200-348 Lisboa Tel: +351 21 346 8579 8:00 PM Dinner D 8:30 PM Fado Show Depart restaurant Arrive hotel Overnight Lisbon Southern Connecticut State University Page 13
ITINERARY - SUBJECT TO CHANGE CITY TIME SERVICES TRANSP MEAL TUESDAY - MARCH 13, 2018 Lisbon 7:00 AM Morning Call Breakfast (available from 7:00 AM) B Bring luggage to coach Coach 9:00 AM Meet Erich and Mario Luggage on coach Depart hotel Fatima 11:00 AM Arrive Fatima Explore the Fátima Shrine, one of the most important Catholic shrines in the world dedicated to the Virgin Mary. A Neoclassical church, flanked by monumental colonnades, overlooking a large open plaza with the Monument to the Sacred Heart of Jesus in the center See the Chapel of Apparitions, an open-air chapel built on the site of the appearances of Mary 12:00 PM Depart shrine and chapel Lunch at own expense 2:00 PM Meet Erich and Mario Continue with drive to Porto Porto 5:00 PM Arrive hotel: EUROSTAR HEROISMO HOTEL Check in Meet Erich and Mario Depart hotel Walk to restaurant: CERVEJARIA BRASÃO COLISEU Walk Address: Rua Ramalho Ortigão, 28, 4000-407 Porto Tel: +351 934 158 672 7:00 PM Dinner D Depart restaurant Return to hotel Overnight Porto Page 14
ITINERARY - SUBJECT TO CHANGE CITY TIME SERVICES TRANSP MEAL WEDNESDAY - MARCH 14, 2018 Porto 7:00 AM Morning Call Breakfast (available from 7:00 AM) B Bring concert attire 9:00 AM Meet Erich and Mario Meet Local Guides: Pedro and Célia Coach Depart hotel Guided tour of Porto passing the Dom Luis Bridge, Clerigos Tower, Porto Cathedral, Casa da Música and many more of the great sights 12:00 PM Tour concludes in city centre Lunch at own expense Option to enjoy free time to explore Porto or return to hotel 4:30 PM Meet Erich and Mario Pick up from hotel for those who opted to return to hotel after lunch Arrive restaurant: ASSADOR TIPICO Address: Ruta D. Manuel II, 18-22, 4050-342 Porto Tel: +351 222 015 149 5:30 PM Dinner D 6:30 PM Depart restaurant 7:30 PM Arrive at CHURCH OF MISERICORDIA Address: R. das Flores 15, 4050-050 Porto Store concert attire 7:45 PM Rehearsal 8:45 PM Rehearsal concludes Change into concert attire 9:30 PM CONCERT 10:30 PM Concert concludes Collect belongings Depart venue Arrive hotel Overnight Porto Southern Connecticut State University Page 15
ITINERARY - SUBJECT TO CHANGE CITY TIME SERVICES TRANSP MEAL THURSDAY - MARCH 15, 2018 Porto 7:00 AM Morning Call Breakfast (available from 7:00 AM) B Bring luggage to coach Coach 9:00 AM Meet Erich and Mario Luggage on coach Depart hotel Santarem 11:00 AM Arrive Santarem Time to explore the notable churches including the 13th-century Church of the Holy Miracle (Igreja do Santissimo Milagre) Lunch at own expense 2:00 PM Meet Erich and Mario Continue with drive to the Algarve region, Portugal s southernmost region known for its Mediterranean beaches Algarve 6:00 PM Arrive hotel: HOTEL PORTOBAY Check in 7:00 PM Dinner at hotel D Overnight Algarve Page 16
ITINERARY - SUBJECT TO CHANGE CITY TIME SERVICES TRANSP MEAL FRIDAY - MARCH 16, 2018 Algarve 7:00 AM Morning Call Breakfast (available from 7:30 AM) B 9:00 AM Meet Erich and Mario Coach Depart hotel 10:00 AM Arrive city centre Introduction to Algarve led by Erich and Mario Walk Lunch at own expense 2:00 PM Meet Erich and Mario Coach Return to hotel Time at leisure to enjoy the hotel's pool or walk to beach Freshen up 5:45 PM Meet Erich and Mario Depart hotel Arrive restaurant: JOMPRA "Address: Estrada do Castelo N, Sesmarias, Albufeira 8200-318, Portugal" Tel: +351 960 289 969 6:30 PM Dinner D Depart restaurant Arrive hotel Overnight Algarve Southern Connecticut State University Page 17
ITINERARY - SUBJECT TO CHANGE CITY TIME SERVICES TRANSP MEAL SATURDAY - MARCH 17, 2018 Algarve 8:00 AM Morning Call Breakfast (available from 7:30 AM) 9:45 AM Bring luggage to coach with concert attire packed separately Coach Meet Erich and Mario Luggage on coach Depart hotel Transfer to venue 10:45 AM Arrive at PARISH CHURCH NOSSA SENHORA DA CONCEIÇÃO Address: R. da Igreja Nova 183, 8200 Albufeira Move to the music conservatory Store concert attire 11:00 AM Rehearsal Rehearsal concludes Meet Coro Vox Albuhera and director, M. Paulo Sopa Combined rehearsal 12:30 PM Rehearsal concludes Lunch for both ensembles arranged by the local ensemble 2:15 PM Change into concert attire 2:30 PM Walk to church 3:00 PM EXCHANGE CONCERT with Conservatory of Music in Albufeira Performance by Southern Connecticut State University Performance by Coro Vox Albuhera Combined finale 4:15 PM Concert concludes Change clothes Depart venue 5:00 PM Drive to Lisbon Comfort stop en route Lisbon 8:00 PM Arrive restaurant: LISBOA MARINA Address: Passeio dos navegadores, Edifício Nau, loja 41, 1º andar Área Comercial da Marina Parque das Nações, 1990 193 Lisboa Tel: +351 914 037 068 FAREWELL DINNER Depart restaurant Arrive hotel: LUTECIA SMART DESIGN HOTEL Check in Overnight Lisbon B L D Page 18
ITINERARY - SUBJECT TO CHANGE CITY TIME SERVICES TRANSP MEAL SUNDAY - MARCH 18, 2018 Lisbon Breakfast at leisure (available from 7:00 AM - 10:30 AM) B 12:15 PM Bring luggage to coach Coach Meet Erich and Mario Luggage on coach Depart hotel 1:00 PM Arrive airport Check in LIS 4:00 PM Depart Lisbon TAP Air Portugal 209 JFK 8:00 PM Arrive New York Kennedy Southern Connecticut State University Page 19
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