Adventure in Portugal: Music, Culture & Vineyard Tour October 1-9, 2016 In partnership with the Arte Institute

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The Center for Music Connections (CMC) transports you to a Portugal that visitors seldom see! ™ Explore Portuguese music and culture, intertwined and evolving over time. ™ Experience Portugal’s charm and its people. ™ Enjoy intimate musical experiences, featuring personal interactions with musicians and other creative artists. ™ Tour world-class vineyards to savor their finest wines. ™ Travel the countryside tracing historical roots from the reign of the Moors, through the eras of the Knights Templar, Troubadours and the Age of Discoveries, from dictatorship to democracy. ™ View breathtaking coastal landscapes and ancient castles.

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Immerse yourself in Portugal’s living traditions! Enjoy unique musical experiences, featuring personal interactions with musicians and other artists. You will have opportunities to meet and converse with the artists following most performances. (Please note: all entertainments and artistic events are tentative until definite arrangements are made with the artists. Your tour will include the events below or ones similar to them.) • The Medieval Age - Private music performance & lunch in the Alcobaça monastery or wine museum and private guided tour. • Cante Alentejano: - Performance featuring viola campaniça & cante alentejano, including “Grandola Vila Morena” which ushered in the carnation revolution and the overthrow of Salazar’s dictatorship. • The Fado: -Dinner & “A Journey through Fado” with Daniel Gouveia. - Coimbra-style fado musicians at the Chapel of Nossa Senhora da Vitoria - Private tour of the Fado museum, by a leading ethnomusicologist, explaining fado’s position as intangible heritage of humanity (by UNESCO). • Portuguese Guitar - Private visit to a skilled luthier’s workshop (Oscar Cardoso or Mestre Gracio). • Cruise on the River Douro through 600,000 acres of hillside vineyards. - Intimate meal at Quinta da Pacheca, formerly the Serpa Pimentel family estate.

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CMC offers you a unique experience •

Your tour is designed by CMC, a diverse group of professionals in the U.S. and Portugal who share a passion for music as a source of beauty, human understanding and economic development. CMC is a non-profit association headquartered in Porto, Portugal.

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You will have opportunities to meet creative artists, musicians, historians, ethnomusicologists and oenologists at private events planned just for you.

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Patrícia Barreto, Carlos Machado, and Christine Nielsen, of the CMC Board or Directors, will offer insights on the historical evolution of Portuguese music and culture.

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Globe Travel, CMC’s tour partner, recognized for its gracious and efficient tour management, is responsible for tour logistics, hotel accommodations, and transportation.

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Bem‐vindo a Portugal!

PROGRAM DAY BY DAY Morning

Lunch

Afternoon

Dinner

Overnight

Arrival in Lisbon & transfer to the hotel Welcome and introductions Age of Discoveries Guided tour of the Monastery of Jerónimos in Belém, celebrating da Gama’s triumphant return; age of Portuguese global expansion; Pastries at Pasteis de Belém

Chapito rest., Performance featuring viola campaniça and cante alentejano.

Reign of the Moors;

Optional: Casa do Fado

Lisbon

Day 2 Sun.

From dictatorship to democracy Visit the home and museum of Amália Rodrigues

Sul rest., Performance featuring cavaquinho/ukulele

Guided tour of the Palace, and 6 organ concert at the Mafra basilica Wine-tasting

Dinner & “A Journey through Fado”

Lisbon

Day 3 Mon.

From the Moorish Era to the Medieval Age

Furnas do Guincho rest.

Cabo da Roca, Continental Europe’s western-most point Travel to Sintra; visit the Moors Castle, then the National Palace

Seteais Palace

Lisbon

Alcobaça Wine Museum; private meal with medieval menu & music performance

Travel to Tomar; visit the castle and the Convent of Christ, a UNESCO World Heritage site & stronghold of the Knights Templar in the 12th century

Dinner at the hotel in Coimbra

Coimbra

Day 1 Sat.

Estoril or Lisbon Music Museum Day 4 Tues.

Spirituality in the Middle Ages Visit Alcobaça monastery (12th and 13th centuries)

Walking tour of Alfama and the Castle of St. Jorge

Day 5 Wed.

Troubadours; Music of Coimbra Visit Conimbriga Ruins

Conimbriga Museum rest.

Visit Coimbra University, founded by King Dinis, among finest poets of the Medieval age.

Dinner and Coimbra fado performance at Chapel of Nossa Senhora da Victória

Coimbra

Day 6 Thurs.

Port Wine Country Port Wine Traders’ headquarters

Taylor’s wine cellar restaurant

Visit of Taylor’s famous wine cellars, followed by city tour

Optional dinner and performance at Casa da Musica

Likely in Porto

PROGRAM DAY BY DAY Day 7 Friday

Morning

Lunch

Afternoon

Dinner

Overnight

Exploring Wine-Making Traditions and Trade

On board

Exclusive boat cruise with lunch on board and visit to a vineyard (possible participation in winery activities) and wine tasting.

Quinta da Pacheca

Quinta da Pacheca

Restaurante Martinho da Arcada, one of Fernando Pessoa’s favorite hangouts

Private tour of the Fado Museum, and visit to a skilled luthier’s workshop: Oscar Cardoso or Mestre Grácio

Optional: Concert at the Gulbenkian Foundation, CCB or Saint Carlos Opera House. Dinner at Restaurant Eleven, Feitoria or Belcanto

Lisbon

Douro River Cruise

Day 8 Saturday

Fado and the Portuguese Guitar Return to Lisbon

Day 9 Sunday

Departure Transfer to the airport and departure to your city of origin

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1st Day Arrival  Private  transfer  to  Hotel  Dom  Pedro  with  English  speaking assistance Welcome and Tour Overview by CMC Board members Guided tour of the Belem area Learn  about  Portuguese  Age  of  Discovery  and  the  mighty  Portuguese Empire, once the largest and most influential empire in  the whole of Europe. Brief stops will be made during your tour for  photo opportunities. Marvel  at  the  sight  of  Belém Tower  a  masterpiece  of  16th  century  Manueline Architecture,  declared  a  World  Heritage  by  UNESCO. In Belém stands also the  amazing  Jerónimos Monastery  (entrance fee incl.), also a Unesco World Heritage Site and one of  the  most  impressive  examples  of  the  Portuguese  Manueline architectural style.  Finish  your  Empire  Tour  at  the  most  famous  pastry  shop  in  Portugal, the Fábrica dos Pastéis de Belém (incl. 2 cakes + 1 drink).  It produces a delicious egg custard dessert ‐ elected in 2010 as one  of 7 Top Plates, Wonders of Portuguese Gastronomy. ÆLunch at Chapitô (not included) Performance: Cante Alentejano and Viola Campaniça (included) Walking tour of Alfama – the oldest district, where you go back in  time  more  than  thousand  years  as  you  wander  through  the  Moorish  origins  quarter  ‐ and  Castle  of  St.  Jorge  (entrance  fee  incl.). Optional: Dinner at Casa de Fado (not included)

2nd Day From dictatorship to democracy Breakfast at Hotel. English Speaking Guide and Bus for a Full day Tour: Lisbon / Mafra / Ericeira / Bucelas Visit  the  Home  and  Museum  of  Amalia Rodrigues (entrance  fee  incl.)

Æ Lunch at Restaurant Sul in Ericeira (not included) Performance by Cavaquinho (Ukulele’s  ancestor) (included) Visit  to  Mafra Palace  ‐ Built  in  the  18th  century  by  order  of  King  João V ‐ and 6 organ concert. On to Bucelas, where we will have a wine tasting in one of their  cellars. Dinner at a traditional Fado House (not included) followed by a Performance  “A Journey through Fado” with  Daniel  Gouveia (included) Return  to  the  hotel  and  accommodation  at  Hotel  Dom  Pedro  Palace.

3rd Day From the Moorish Era to the Medieval Age Breakfast at Hotel. English Speaking Guide and Bus for a Full day Tour: Estoril / Cascais / Cabo da Roca / Sintra Visit to Estoril’s Music Museum (entrance fee included) Æ Lunch at Restaurant Furnas do Guincho (not included) Visit of Sintra ‐ A UNESCO World Heritage  Site  – recognized  in  1995 for its Cultural Landscape. This magical place is dominated by  steep  mountains  and  lush  forests  which  create  a  microclimate, always several degrees cooler than Lisbon, with a  characteristically romantic mist, just like a fairytale.  Entrance  fees  at  Sintra’s  National  Palace  and  Castle  of  the  Moors included. Æ Dinner at Seteais Palace (not included)

Accommodation at Dom Pedro Hotel.

4th Day Spirituality in the Middle Ages Breakfast at Hotel. Departure to Alcobaça by Bus. Meeting in Alcobaça with a local English speaking Guide. Entrance fee incl. at Alcobaça Monastery – which was founded  by  the  first  Portuguese  King,  Afonso Henriques,  in  1153,  and  maintained  a  close  association  with  the  Kings  of  Portugal  throughout its history. ÆLunch  (03  course  medieval  meal  with  drinks)  at  Alcobaça Wine Museum with music performance (included)  Follow  to  Tomar to  visit  the  Convent  of  Christ  (entrance  fee  incl.) – a UNESCO world Heritage sit & stronghold of the Knights  Templar in the 12th century.

Dinner (03  course  meal  without  drinks  included)  at  the  Hotel  Palace of Bussaco. Accommodation.

5th Day Troubadours; Music of Coimbra Breakfast at Hotel. Bus  &  Local  English  speaking  guide  to  visit  Conímbriga and  Coimbra. Entrance fee incl. at Conimbriga Ruins/Museum. ÆLunch at Restaurant Conímbriga Museum (not included) Entrance fee incl. at Coimbra  University,  incl.  Sala dos  Capelos & Joanina library Fado ao Centro performance (included) Dinner  (03  course  meal  with  drinks)  &  Fado performance  at  Chapel  of  Nossa Senhora da Vitoria  (included) – with  assistance Return  transfer  Hotel Palace do Bussaco. 

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6th Day ‐ Port Wine Country Breakfast at Hotel. Departure to Porto by Bus. Meeting in Porto with a local English speaking Guide. ÆLunch at Taylors Restaurant (not included) Visit of Taylor’s famous wine cellars. Sightseeing of Oporto, also well known as the city of the  baroque, is the  cradle of the globally renowned  Portuguese export product – Port wine. Capital and  gateway to the north, Porto is an ancient city that gave its  name to Portugal and came to recognize the four corners  of the world: the Port Wine.  The city enjoys a splendid location at the mouth of the  Douro and since recognized by UNESCO as a world  heritage site, with   recognized for its architectural historic  downtown Accommodation at Crowne Plaza Porto. Dinner‐ on your own (not included)  Optional performance at Casa da Música (not included) 

7h Day ‐ Exploring Wine‐Making Traditions and Trade Breakfast at Hotel. Departure by bus to the heart of Douro Valley ‐ Régua. ‐ No guide included for this day ‐ ÆPrivate cruise Régua/Pinhão with lunch on board (included) ÆVisit to the Vineyard Quinta do Seixo (or similar, included) Departure by bus to the Hotel in Régua. Dinner  (03  course  meal  with  drinks)  &  Accommodation  at  Quinta da Pacheca

8h Day ‐ Fado and the Portuguese Guitar Breakfast at Hotel. Departure by bus to Lisbon. Meeting with local English speaking guide. ÆLunch  at  Restaurant  Martinho da Arcada (not  included)  – one of Fernando Pessoa’s favorite hangouts Private tour of the Fado Museum by Pedro Felix (included). Visit  to  a  skilled  Luthier’s workshop:  Oscar  Cardoso  or  Mestre Grácio (included).

Evening  Entertainment:  Opera,  Gulbenkian,  Belem  Cultural  Centre (optional; not included) Accommodation at Hotel Fénix Music or equivalent

9h Day ‐ Departure transfer Breakfast at Hotel. Transfer from Hotel to the Airport of Lisbon with  Bus  &  Guide  assistance.

Adventure in Portugal Lodging Hotels:

Hotel Dom Pedro 5* 04 to 07 June  01 to 04 October

Dates:

Palace Hotel do Bussaco 5* 07 to 09 June 04 to 06 October

Tour Capacity: Maximum of 14 persons

Crowne Plaza Porto 5* 09 to 10 June 06 to 07 October Quinta da Pacheca (or similar:  Quinta do Vallado) 10 to 11 June  07 to 08 October Hotel Fénix Music or equivalent 3* 11 to 12 June  08 to 09 October

04.‐12 June 2016  01.‐09 October 2016

PACKAGE PRICE Minimum group size = 10:  Single Supplement: 

€3.120,00  Net /Per person double occupancy € 570,00 Net /Per person

Including: ‐3 Nights’ accommodation at Dom Pedro Palace in Lisbon – BB basis; ‐2 Nights’ accommodation at Hotel do Bussaco – BB basis; ‐1 Night accommodation at Hotel Crowne Plaza Porto – BB basis; ‐1 Night accommodation at Quinta da Pacheca (or similar: Quinta do Vallado) – BB basis; ‐1 Night accommodation at Hotel Fénix Music or equivalent– BB basis; ‐A/C Bus for all the itinerary mentioned in the program; ‐Driver expenses such as accommodation and meals; ‐Local English speaking guides in Lisbon, Sintra, Alcobaça, Tomar, Coimbra & Conímbriga & Porto; ‐Lunch (in private) & music performance in the wine museum of Alcobaça; ‐Dinner & Coimbra style Fado show at the Chapel of Nossa Senhora de Victoria; ‐Visit to the wine cellars and wine‐tasting in Porto; ‐Cruise on the Douro River (Régua / Pinhão) incl. Lunch on board and visit to a vineyard (Qta do Seixo or similar); ‐1 Dinner at Quinta da Pacheca; ‐1 Dinner at the Hotel Palace of Bussaco; ‐Entrances fees incl: Jeronimos Monastery; Castle of St. Jorge; Museum of Amalia Rodrigues; Palace of Mafra; Sintra National Palace;  Moors Castle; Convent of Christ; Alcobaça Monastery; Ruins of Conímbriga & Coimbra University; ‐Visit & wine tasting in Bucelas – Caves Velhas; ‐Visit and tasting of “Pasteis de Belem”; ‐Private tour of the Fado Museum

We invite you to join us! ™For more information about the tour, contact Christine Nielsen,  President of the CMC Board of Directors: [email protected] ™To register for the tour, fill out the registration form provided on the last page of this portfolio and send it to [email protected]

REGISTRATION  FORM   CMC  -­‐  Adventure  in  Portugal          October  1-­‐9,  2016   Please  return by e-mail to CMC President, Christine Nielsen: [email protected]   The  deadline  for  registration  is  Monday,  1st  February  2016  for  the  June  trip,   and  Wednesday,  1st  June  2016  for  the  October  trip    PARTICIPANT  DETAILS:  (Please  fill  out  one  form  per  person)   Nationality   Surname  (As  Passport)   Given  Name  (As  Passport)   Passport  Number  

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