World Congress.

For any enquiries regarding extensions, rent a car, flights, etc. please contact: AÇOREANA TRAVEL AGENCY - Ana Pereira: ana.pereira@bensaude.pt

Sustainability commitment

The registration fee includes delegate materials, simultaneous interpretation, coffee breaks and 2 lunches, as well as the welcome reception and closing dinner.

Breakfast & VAT included

These hotels are located within walking distance (less than 15 minutes) from the event venue. Further, Hotel Marina Atlântico will be the headquarters hotel.

Bookings should be done only by email mentioning the promocode: CONGISTO2022 (valid until 5 August).

Reservations Department | Bensaude Hotels Collection:

E-mail: reservas.grupos@bhc.pt

Tel.: 00351 296 301 880

Online : www.bensaudehotels.com

Ponta Delgada Walking city tour | Half-day tour

13th October morning | 3h30 | English | 12€

After breakfast, at 09h30 departure from the hotel for a walking visit through the city. We will start by Marginal Avenue until “Portas da Cidade” – centre, visiting some of the most important squares and monuments of Ponta Delgada, the capital of the Azores archipelago.

Sete Cidades & Pineapple plantation | Half-day tour

14th October afternoon | 3h00 | English | Free

After lunch, departure at 15h30 towards the western most part of the Island, to visit “Sete Cidades” lagoon. It is one of the largest craters in the world. Its edges present, for the most part, very sloping and green slopes. We drive through the Southwest road, along the Coast with a stop at the Belvedere of Vista do Rei to admire the Blue and the Green Lakes, placed in this enormous volcanic crater. Return to Ponta Delgada, stopping at the pineapple plantations to learn more about this typical fruit of the island.

Dolphin watching | Half-day tour

15th October morning | 3h00 | English | 65€

The tours starts at 08h15. In the route of large cetaceans and playful dolphins, our half-day excursion is an opportunity to meet and admire marine mammals in their natural habitat. Using the technique of strategically placed lookouts on the south coast of the island, our boats set out to encounter these unique animals, on a journey that is a mix of fun, adventure, discovery, and scientific knowledge.

Pedestrian tour in the nature: in the Route of the water (low difficulty trail) | Half-day tour

15th October afternoon | 3h00 | English | 40€

Before starting the trail, make sure you are suitable equipped. In the afternoon, at 15h30, departure from the hotel in direction to Casa da Água - Trail Point,
an old milk post transformed into a support facility for hikers. We will walk through beautiful green landscapes, enjoying the nature and pure air of Azores, with water springs, natural ponds and tunnels. Take a chance to appreciate the beauty of this place and to regain energy.

Fogo & Furnas Lake (lunch included) | Full-day tour

15th October full day | 8h00 | English | 75€

Departure from the Hotel at 09h00, for a fantastic day visiting “Lagoa do Fogo” (fire lake) and Furnas. Lagoa do Fogo is one of the largest lagoons in the Azores and the second largest on the island of São Miguel, and has been classified since 1974 as a natural reserve. Drive down to the town of Ribeira Grande, for a short break. Next, and still on the North side, the drive continues to the Tea Plantations of Gorreana, to see the tea bushes, on terraces. Continuation to Furnas Lake and the Spa of Furnas. It is one of the richest hydro polis of the world, since there are 22 different kinds of mineral-medicinal waters on the valley. After lunch, walk in the beautiful and romantic Park, the chance to observe so many botanical species. Return to Ponta Delgada.