Cruise in the Douro River
Wednesday, 27th August 2008

An opportunity to admire the old city of Porto, with its typical houses and comings and goings of the Ribeira people. As seen from the river, the architectural forms of the city of Porto emerge majestically. It is a dazzling landscape, unique in the world. The natural beauty of the Douro river banks towards Crestuma will be your reason to join us in this cruise you will never forget. Departure by bus to Vila Nova de Gaia quay Embark at Vila Nova de Gaia quay Cruise in the Douro River till the Crestuma Dam Floodgate at Crestuma/Lever Dam - height differential 14 meters. Typical snacks and drinks will be served on board during the cruise. Return to Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia Quay.

Price per person: € 50,00

Dinner at Taylor’s Wine Cellars
Thursday, 28th August 2008

The Conference Dinner will be held at Taylor’s Port Wine Cellars. At the famous Port wine producers Taylor's there is a very special ambience and visitors can see the wine cellars. Located high on the south bank of the river Douro opposite the old city centre of Porto, the venue provides spectacular views of the river and its six famous bridges. Port wine is world-famous and has left its mark on Porto, both through its connections with the export market and through the extensive wine cellars in Vila Nova de Gaia overlooking the river Douro. Although this wine comes from the schistose lands of the High Douro, it is aged in Vila Nova de Gaia in the semi-darkness of the cellars, in oak-casks or in bottles.

Price per person: € 55,00