Portugal is an important growing economy in Europe and a beautiful and welcoming country to visit. We guide the group through a country very proud of its cork, food, wine, furniture, and ceramics industries, all of which we arrange visits to the along with visits to energy and financial companies. ESA offers a unique opportunity to have direct contact with cutting edge multinational companies in Lisbon and Porto, while learning about Portugal's fascinating culture and history through their arts, music, and cuisine.
Duration
9 days
Fields
International Business, Finances, Economy
Destinations
Portugal (different locations)
Housing
Pre-Departure and On-Site Orientation / Materials
International Airfare
Health Insurance
On-Site Staff
Course-Themed Visits and Lectures
Classroom / Facility Space
Tour Guides
On-Campus Marketing Materials
Excursions
Meals
Ground Transportation
Day 1
Welcome reception and orientation
Guest lecture: Intro to Portuguese language and culture
Welcome dinner and fado concert
Day 2
ESA will provide you with recommendations
Day 3
Setubal: Forte de São Filipe and lunch
Firm visit 1: Portugal’s largest olive oil producer. Meet part of their team and visit their production chain facilities and tree fields
Day 4
Firm visit 2: Portugal’s largest civil engineering multinational company. Meet the department head of Human Resources. Visit a current working site
Fim visit 3: Portugal’s most important bank. Gather with the head of the Marketing department, and visit to their HQ
Day 5
Aveiro: Visit and lunch
Firm visit 4: Historical luxury ceramic factory
Day 6
Firm visit 5: Portugal’s largest cork production company. Presentation with a marketing team member and visit to cork oak fields and facilities
Firm visit 6: Visit a multinational port wine wine cellar with a staff member and a wine tasting
Day 7
Firm visit 7: Family run organic wine winery
Group lunch with views to the Douro Valley
Day 8
Farewell dinner on the riverside
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