Overview

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Goals and objectives
  • to build up students' knowledge and experience on the relationship between heritage, tourism and creativity in eastern Portugal.
  • to educate students about the importance of maritime and natural resources and its relationship with sustainability in tourism development.
  • to develop students' interpersonal skills and team spirit through international exchange activities.
Medium of instruction  English
Total intake worldwide  26
Who can apply Participants must be current registered full-time undergraduate students of higher education institutions, regardless of country and region, with a good command of the English language.
Target participant age group  18 - 25 years old
Fees

 Programme fee: EUR1,300 (to be settled individually by Visa / Mastercard)

 The above fee covers the following during the programme dates:

  1. Instructor and coordination services;
  2. Twin-sharing bedroom accommodation in ESTM* dormitory, with daily breakfast (for 13 nights; check-in on 10 July, check-out on 23 July);
  3. Group transfer from Lisbon Portela Airport to ESTM* dormitory on 10 July (at times specified in agenda);
  4. Group transfer from ESTM* dormitory to Lisbon Portela Airport on 23 July (time to be confirmed);
  5. Group transportation per stated in the agenda;
  6. Meals addressed in the agenda;
  7. All organised visits and group activities;
  8. Certificate of Attendance.


Other self-arrangements
(not covered by the programme fee)

  • Travelling to and from the destination city;
  • Travel insurance policy covering travel and programme period;
  • Entry visa (tourist visa), if necessary;
  • Meals not addressed in the agenda;
  • Miscellaneous individual expenses.
Dress code
  • Formal attire is required for welcoming and farewell dinners.
  • Business attire is recommended for presentations.
  • Smart casual wear is good enough for most lectures, visits and excursions.
  • Beachwear is recommended for water sports and beach activities.
  • Revealing or obscene outfit must be avoided at all times.
Certificate Participants will be awarded a Certificate of Attendance upon successful completion.

* ESTM = Escola Superior de Turismo e Tecnologia do Mar, Instituto Politécnico de Leiria (School of Tourism and Maritime Technology, Polytechnic Institute of Leiria)