Pre-conference social event (Jun 28, 2026)

Porto Wine Cellars and dinner on the Douro River (100€)

The program includes a visit to the Port wine cellars in Gaia, Porto wine tastings, a 2–3-hour dinner cruise on the Douro River, and transportation to Aveiro on June 29 (the day following the event). Please note that availability for this event is limited.

Accommodation in Gaia (optional)

We suggest the following hotels in Gaia (accommodation is not included in the event price and is available at an additional cost). Reservations can be made directly through the travel agency by contacting reservas1@mgtravel.pt.

B&B Hotel Porto Gaia

https://www.hotel-bb.com/pt/hotel/porto-gaia

• Single (Bed and breakfast) — € 99.00
• Double (Bed and breakfast) — € 99.00

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Rubens Hotels Royal Village Porto Gaia

https://www.rubenshotels.com/

• Single (Bed and breakfast) — € 130.00
• Double (Bed and breakfast) — € 145.00

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Caleway Hotel

https://www.calewayhotelportogaia.com/pt/index.html

• Single (Bed and breakfast) — € 175.00
• Double (Bed and breakfast) — € 190.00

Sunset dinner (Jun 29, 2026)

Ice breaking event 75€

This event will take place on 29 June at Barra Beach. The meeting point is next to the Meliá Hotel at around 7 p.m. Dinner with live DJ and round-trip transportation are included in the price.

Conference dinner

This event will take place on Jul 2 at MonteBelo Hotel (Ilhavo). The meeting point is next to the Meliá Hotel at around 7 p.m.

Aveiro tour (Jul 3, 2026)

Let’s meet the “Portuguese Venice”

This event will take place on July 3 and will include activities such as a traditional moliceiro boat trip along the Ria de Aveiro, a guided visit to the salt pans, and other cultural visits within the city of Aveiro.

Porto Wine Cave Excursion

Meeting point: Meliá Hotel
Date: 3 July 2026, 14:00H
Price: xx €