Lisbon is an ancient city full of history and cultural traditions, where magnificent palaces, monuments, churches and museums abound. Bordered by one of Europe's widest rivers, the Tagus, the city spreads across the slopes of seven hills and down to the ocean. Lisbon has one of the mildest climates in Europe and is blessed with a cool atlantic breeze and long hours of sunshine. Add to this its cultural diversity, laid-back feel and architectural time warp, and you have one of the most enjoyable cities in Europe - also one of the most economical.

Sightseeing

Lisbon is a city of many places to see, and lots of atmosphere to absorb.

Highly recommended: http://travel.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/destinations/portugal/article2548303.ece
Tram ride in Lisbon.

Suggested reading :

http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9E0CE2D61638F93AA35751C1A9619C8B63

http://washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/01/11/AR2008011101217.html

http://www.portugalvirtual.pt/_tourism/costadelisboa/index.html

Pre and Post-workshop Tours

Pre and Post-workshop sighseeing tours to Lisbon and surrounding places of interest have been organized by a specialist travel agency.

More detailed information on these tours (in pdf format) is available here.

For reservations, please contact the agency directly at:

Head Office - Aeroporto de Lisboa,
Rua C, Edifício 124, Piso 5
1749-032 Lisboa, Portugal
Tel.: +351 218 422 700
Fax: +351 218 474 261
Email: incoming@geotur.com