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Country: Portugal posts

Lisbon

The capital of Portugal, Lisbon is also the largest city in Portugal with a population north of 500,000. Known for its rich history, spectacular architecture...
October 31, 2023 Dave Solar

Porto

One of Europe's most popular cities to visit, Porto features a stunning Old Town on the scenic Douro River, amazing Beaux Arts and a slew...
November 13, 2023 Dave Solar

Coimbra

Located along the Mondego River, this historic destination is renowned for its rich history and academic significance, anchored by one of Europe's oldest universities. Its...
May 7, 2024 Dave Solar

Faro

Faro offers a captivating blend of history, culture, and natural beauty. Its charming old town, rich with Roman and Moorish influences, invites exploration through winding...
May 7, 2024 Dave Solar

Aveiro

Often called the "Venice of Portugal," Aveiro is a picturesque city known for its charming canals, colorful moliceiro boats, and unique blend of traditional and...
December 18, 2024 Dave Solar

Biologist-Led Whale and Dolphin Watch

All aboard the catamaran! Explore the deep sea and search out marine life with a professional team of skippers, lookouts and biologists. Before enjoying the...
April 17, 2025 Dave Solar

Furnas Lake Cozido Demonstration

Let the ground do the cooking for you. Students will get to enjoy this famous stew of meat and vegetables that is buried underground and...
April 17, 2025 Dave Solar

Portuguese Ceramic Tile Workshop

Learn about the history of Lisbon's famed ceramic tiles, or azulejos, and put traditional painting styles into practice under the guide of a local expert...
April 17, 2025 Dave Solar

Tour Manager Notes: Portugal

Key Dates: c. 5500 BC – Earliest settlements 210 – Romans arrive in Western Iberia 5th C AD – Barbaric tribes invade 711 – Moorish...
December 3, 2025 Dave Solar

Fatima

Fatima, holds global renown for its significance in Catholicism due to reported apparitions of the Virgin Mary to three young shepherd children in 1917. The...
May 7, 2024 Dave Solar
Featured Post Teachers in Their Own Words Everyone at ACIS is passionate about educational travel and could give you an overflowing list... Sarah Bichsel
Featured Post Teachers in Their Own Words Everyone at ACIS is passionate about educational travel and could give you an overflowing list... Sarah Bichsel

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