18:00 Chairman's Welcome Reception

Cesar de Anda, IEC Chairman invites you to join him for a Welcome Reception being held at the Four Seasons Hotel, Lisbon.

10:00 Monday Spouse Tour: Belém Walking Tour and Lunch at Tagide

On Monday morning, spouses of delegates are invited to depart on a walking tour of Belém followed by lunch in the city.

Belém is a beautiful area of the city where many of Portugal's distinctive buildings and landmarks are located. The Mosteiro Dos Jeronimos is one of the most prominent examples of the Portuguese Late Gothic Manueline style of architecture in Lisbon. It was classified a UNESCO World Heritage Site, along with the nearby Tower of Belém, in 1983.

The walking tour of Belém will include the Monastery of Jerónimos (main façade of church and dormitoire), Cultural centre of Belém and by the river, the Monument to the Discoverers and the Historical Compass Map. Spouses will then be collected by coach for the short journey to lunch passing by the Tower of Belém.

Tágide is one of Lisbon’s most prestigious restaurants. Situated in the heart of Chiado it boasts one of the most amazing views over Lisbon.

*Please note flat shoes are strongly recommended for today as Lisbon's pavements are very uneven.

10:00 Coaches depart from the hotel.

10:20 Arrive Belém, morning coffee at the famous Pastéis de Belém

11:00 Walking tour of Belém

12:15 Depart for lunch

12:30 Lunch at Tágide Restaurant

14:15 Depart restaurant and return to the hotel

19:20 Informal Cultural Dinner at Ajuda Botanical Gardens

Dating back to 1768 the Jardim Botânico d'Ajuda is the oldest botanical garden in Portugal. The garden, one of the most beautiful in Lisbon, was created in the eighteenth century for the royal family and occupies some 3.5 hectares on a hill above the city. Guests will be able to enjoy a glass of wine whilst looking out over the gardens and views to the river.

Catering will be provided by Estufa Real one of the best restaurants in the city which regularly hosts Lisbon's Ministers and Politicians.

This will be an informal evening and so the dress code will be casual.