InBound Portugal
Group Program

Lisbon & Porto — Corporate Excellence Program

60 participants Ages 35-55 5 days

A five-day premium corporate program for 60 senior professionals, combining Lisbon and Porto. Designed to blend high-impact business sessions with authentic Portuguese culture, fine gastronomy, and exclusive experiences. Every detail — from executive transfers to private venue access — is managed end-to-end by InBound Portugal.

01
Day 1
Arrival & Lisbon First Impressions
07:00
Ground Operations Briefing
InBound Portugal on-site team activates at Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport. Dedicated meet & greet staff positioned at arrivals hall with branded signage. Luggage coordination and group assembly protocols in place.
Operations
08:00
Airport Meet & Greet — Wave 1
VIP reception for first flight arrivals. Fast-track assistance through airport formalities. Individual welcome packs distributed (city map, program booklet, emergency contacts, SIM cards).
Transfer
08:30
Executive Coach Transfer — Wave 1
Private fleet of 2 executive minibuses (30 pax each) departs airport to hotel in the Avenida da Liberdade area. Chilled water, Portuguese pastries, and city orientation notes on board.
Transfer
10:00
Airport Meet & Greet — Wave 2
Second group of arrivals received. Same protocol applied. Staggered departure to hotel.
Transfer
10:45
Hotel Check-in & Room Assignment
Group check-in at 5-star property in the Avenida da Liberdade corridor. Pre-assigned rooms. InBound liaison on-site to manage rooming list and special requests. Welcome drink served at lobby.
Accommodation
12:30
Welcome Lunch — Terreiro do Paço Area
Seated group lunch at a prestigious riverfront restaurant in the Terreiro do Paço area. Informal networking atmosphere. Portuguese sharing-style menu featuring seasonal starters, grilled catch of the day, and regional desserts.
Gastronomy
14:30
Guided Walking Tour — Baixa & Chiado
Private guided tour of Lisbon's historic core. Groups of 20 with individual radio guides. Route covers Praça do Comércio, Rua Augusta arch, Chiado, and the viewpoint at Largo do Carmo. Focus on Lisbon's mercantile history and the 1755 earthquake reconstruction.
Sightseeing
16:30
Tuk-Tuk Experience — Alfama & Mouraria
60-minute private tuk-tuk convoy through Alfama and Mouraria. 12 tuk-tuks for 60 pax (5 per vehicle). Stops at Miradouro das Portas do Sol and São Jorge Castle exterior. Narrated by local drivers.
Sightseeing
18:30
Free Time & Hotel Return
Participants return to hotel at leisure or by tuk-tuk drop-off near Avenida da Liberdade. 90-minute personal time for rest and freshening up before evening program.
Free Time
20:00
Welcome Gala Dinner — LX Factory Area
Exclusive buyout of an industrial-chic venue in the LX Factory area. Cocktail reception with Champagne and Portuguese canapés followed by seated gala dinner. Live fado performance during dinner. Awards and welcome speech by client host.
Gastronomy
23:00
Return Transfer to Hotel
Fleet of executive vehicles transfers all participants from venue to hotel.
Transfer
02
Day 2
Corporate Sessions & Lisbon Heritage
07:30
Hotel Breakfast
Full buffet breakfast at hotel restaurant. Dietary requirements pre-arranged (vegan, gluten-free, halal options available). InBound coordinator present to confirm day's schedule.
Accommodation
09:00
Transfer to Conference Venue — Parque das Nações Area
Executive fleet transfers full group to a purpose-built conference and events centre in the Parque das Nações area, 15 minutes from hotel.
Transfer
09:30
Morning Plenary Session
Full-day conference setup. Main plenary room for 60 delegates, theatre style. AV production managed by InBound's partner technical crew: LED screen, simultaneous interpretation booths (2 languages), professional MC available. Client presentations and keynote speakers.
Conference
11:00
Coffee Break
Catered coffee break at pre-function area. Portuguese pastries, fresh fruit, specialty coffee bar.
Conference
11:20
Breakout Sessions
Three parallel breakout rooms for working groups of 20. Round-table format. Flip charts, screens, and stationery provided. InBound coordinators stationed at each room entrance.
Conference
13:00
Working Lunch at Conference Centre
Seated lunch within the conference facility. Buffet of Portuguese hot dishes, salads, and desserts. Allows continuation of informal discussion between delegates.
Gastronomy
14:30
Afternoon Plenary & Closing Session
Reconvening of all delegates for afternoon plenary, results presentation from breakouts, and closing remarks. Followed by group photo session at venue terrace with Tagus River backdrop.
Conference
16:30
Transfer to Belém
Executive fleet to Belém waterfront district, 20 minutes from conference centre.
Transfer
17:00
Private Visit — Jerónimos Monastery
Exclusive after-hours private visit to Jerónimos Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Expert art historian guide provides a 75-minute immersive tour of the Manueline architecture, royal tombs, and cloister. No other visitors present.
Sightseeing
18:30
Pastéis de Belém Tasting & Free Walk
Informal stop at the iconic pastry house in the Belém area for original custard tarts. 30 minutes of free time along the riverside promenade.
Gastronomy
19:15
Return Transfer to Hotel
Fleet returns full group to hotel in Avenida da Liberdade area.
Transfer
20:30
Dinner — Principe Real Area
Private dining at a premium restaurant in the upscale Príncipe Real neighbourhood. Intimate setting, 60 covers. Menu focused on contemporary Portuguese cuisine with natural wines from small producers. Informal evening.
Gastronomy
22:30
Return Transfer to Hotel
Private fleet returns all participants.
Transfer
03
Day 3
Sintra, Cascais & Atlantic Coast
07:30
Hotel Breakfast
Full buffet breakfast at hotel. Day-trip departure briefing by InBound coordinator at 08:30.
Accommodation
08:45
Transfer to Sintra
Executive fleet of 3 minibuses departs hotel heading northwest to the Sintra mountain range. 45-minute scenic drive with commentary from guides on board.
Transfer
09:30
Pena Palace — Private Guided Visit
Pre-booked priority access to Pena Palace. Groups of 20 with individual guides. Explores the eclectic Romantic architecture, royal apartments, and panoramic terrace. Avoids general public queuing.
Sightseeing
11:15
Quinta da Regaleira — Gardens & Initiation Well
Private guided exploration of the enigmatic Quinta da Regaleira estate. Focus on the Initiation Well, underground tunnels, and symbolic gardens. Esoteric and Masonic symbolism explained by specialist guide.
Sightseeing
13:00
Lunch — Sintra Village
Group lunch at a traditional restaurant in Sintra historic village centre. Regional menu: açorda, roast lamb, travesseiros (local pastry). Seated across two private dining rooms.
Gastronomy
14:30
Transfer to Cabo da Roca
Short drive to Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of continental Europe. Free time at the cliff viewpoint. Photo opportunity and certificate of visit available.
Transfer
15:30
Cascais Village — Guided Walk & Free Time
Arrive in the coastal town of Cascais. 45-minute guided walk through the historic centre, marina, and Cidadela fortress exterior. Free time for shopping or coffee.
Sightseeing
17:30
Cocktail Hour — Cascais Marina
Informal cocktail hour at a premium terrace bar overlooking Cascais marina. Gin & tonics, local craft beer, and Atlantic seafood canapés. Sunset setting.
Gastronomy
19:00
Return Transfer to Lisbon Hotel
Fleet returns full group to hotel. Approximately 35 minutes drive along the coastal Estoril line.
Transfer
20:30
Dinner — Cais do Sodré / Ribeira Area
Private dining at a contemporary restaurant in the Cais do Sodré riverside area. Menu centred on Atlantic fish and seafood. Informal evening, open seating.
Gastronomy
22:30
Return Transfer to Hotel
Private fleet returns all participants.
Transfer
04
Day 4
Porto — Wine, Heritage & River
07:00
Early Breakfast & Luggage Collection
Early breakfast at hotel from 07:00. Luggage collected from rooms by porters at 07:30 and loaded onto coaches. Check-out completed by InBound coordinator.
Accommodation
08:00
Transfer to Santa Apolónia Station
Executive fleet transfers full group and luggage to Lisbon Santa Apolónia train station.
Transfer
08:25
Alfa Pendular Train — Lisbon to Porto
Group boards the premium Alfa Pendular high-speed train to Porto Campanhã. 2h50 journey. InBound coordinator accompanies group. Reserved coach with group seating.
Transfer
11:30
Arrival Porto & Transfer to Hotel
Met at Porto Campanhã station by Porto InBound team. Executive fleet transfers group and luggage to 5-star hotel in the Aliados / Boavista area. Check-in facilitated.
Transfer
12:30
Lunch — Foz do Douro Area
Lunch at a landmark restaurant in the Foz do Douro neighbourhood, where the river meets the Atlantic. Fresh seafood menu. Panoramic terrace setting.
Gastronomy
14:30
Porto City Walk — Ribeira & Historic Centre
Private guided walking tour of Porto's UNESCO World Heritage historic centre. Covers Ribeira waterfront, São Bento station azulejos, Clerigos Tower exterior, Lello Bookshop area, and the Episcopal Palace. Groups of 20 with individual guides.
Sightseeing
16:30
Douro River Cruise — Private Rabelo Boat
Exclusive private charter of two traditional rabelo boats on the Douro River. 90-minute cruise passing under the city's six bridges. Onboard service: Porto wine tasting (white, tawny, rosé), charcuterie, and cheese boards.
Sightseeing
18:15
Transfer to Vila Nova de Gaia — Wine Lodge
Short transfer across the Dom Luís I Bridge to the wine lodge area of Vila Nova de Gaia.
Transfer
18:30
Private Porto Wine Lodge Experience
Exclusive private visit to a historic wine lodge in Vila Nova de Gaia. Private tour of ageing cellars and barrel rooms with expert oenologist. Followed by a structured vertical tasting of 6 Ports: white, LBV, Vintage, 10-year tawny, 20-year tawny, Colheita.
Sightseeing
20:00
Return to Hotel & Free Time
Transfer back to hotel. 60 minutes personal time.
Transfer
21:15
Dinner — Bonfim / Emerging Porto
Private dining at a critically acclaimed contemporary restaurant in the Bonfim neighbourhood, Porto's most exciting emerging culinary district. Chef's tasting menu, 7 courses, showcasing modern northern Portuguese cuisine.
Gastronomy
23:30
Return Transfer to Hotel
Private fleet returns all participants.
Transfer
05
Day 5
Douro Valley & Departure
07:30
Hotel Breakfast
Full buffet breakfast. Luggage to be left outside rooms by 08:00 for collection. Checked baggage stored at hotel until departure transfer.
Accommodation
08:30
Transfer to Douro Valley — Pinhão Area
Executive fleet departs Porto heading east along the Douro River valley. 1h45 scenic drive. On-board guide provides narrative on the Douro wine region, viticulture history, and the landscape classification as UNESCO World Heritage.
Transfer
10:15
Quinta Visit & Vineyard Walk — Pinhão Area
Private visit to a family-owned quinta in the Pinhão valley. Guided vineyard walk through schist terraces with the winemaker. Explanation of the treading tradition, viticulture challenges, and organic farming practices currently in transition.
Sightseeing
11:30
Wine Tasting & Cellar Tour
Tasting session in the quinta's private adega. Flight of 4 wines: Douro DOC white, Douro DOC red, LBV Port, aged Tawny. Paired with regional bread, olive oil, sheep's cheese, and smoked sausage.
Gastronomy
13:00
Farewell Lunch — Quinta Terrace
Farewell group lunch on the quinta's terrace overlooking the Douro River. Traditional Transmontana menu: caldo verde, roast kid, migas, and regional desserts. Quinta wines throughout. Informal speeches and farewell moment.
Gastronomy
15:00
Departure from Quinta & Scenic Drive
Fleet departs quinta. Optional scenic stop at Miradouro de São Leonardo de Galafura for panoramic Douro valley photography.
Transfer
17:00
Arrival Porto Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport
Fleet arrives at Porto airport. InBound team assists with check-in desks, luggage drop, and group management through departures. Farewell from InBound coordinator.
Transfer
18:00
Group Departure
All participants proceed through security. InBound team remains on-site until last delegate clears departures. Post-program debrief report sent to client within 48 hours.
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