Free arrival in Lisbon in the early afternoon (flight on request).

Recommended flight :

Flight AF1624 operated by AirFrance

At 1:30 pm, departure from Paris Charles de Gaulle airport

At 3:10 pm, arrival at Lisbon airport

Welcome to Lisbon! To kick off your stay in Lisbon, the afternoon will be devoted to discovering the Calouste Gulbenkian Museum Collection. This museum houses one of Europe’s most impressive art collections, with works ranging from Antiquity to modern art. You can admire pieces by masters such as Rembrandt, Monet and René Lalique, as well as treasures of Islamic and Oriental art.

After this artistic escapade, we’ll check into our hotel: the Palacio Ludovice, a sumptuous establishment with an elegant, refined style right in the heart of the Portuguese capital.

In the evening, we’ll stroll through the Alfama, Lisbon’s oldest and most picturesque district. Its narrow streets, winding staircases and colorful houses create a unique and enchanting atmosphere. We’ll end the evening in a Fado house, where we’ll enjoy dinner while listening to the melancholy and moving music that is the heart and soul of Lisbon.

Night in hotel.

On the morning of the second day, we set off to discover one of the emblems of Portuguese culture, with a visit to the magnificent collection of the National Azulejo Museum.

Welcome to Lisbon’s National Azulejo Museum, a hidden treasure nestled in the heart of the city. This unique museum offers an exclusive and immersive experience of the art of azulejos, the richly decorated earthenware tiles that are a true cultural landmark of Portugal. During your visit, you’ll be transported through centuries of history and tradition, discovering the evolution of this captivating art, from its Moorish origins to its most refined expression. The museum’s collection features an exquisite selection of rare pieces, from traditional motifs to contemporary works, offering a comprehensive perspective on the cultural and artistic significance of azulejos.

The day continues with a visit to the city’s dazzling architecture. Considered one of the finest examples of 17th-century Portuguese architecture, the Palácio dos Marqueses de Fronteira was built in 1640 by the first Marquis of Fronteira. Surrounded by magnificent Italian gardens, it is famous for its azulejo decorations, its gallery of paintings and its beautiful Battle Hall.

We’ll then head off for lunch in the Chiado district before starting the New Year festivities.

At 5pm, at the Church of São Roque:

CHOIR GULBENKIAN AT SÃO ROQUE

Choir from the Gulbenkian Orchestra

Inês Tavares Lopes: Musical Director

Program:

– F. Poulenc: “ Salve Regina” , “ Ave verum corpus”

– F. Martin: “  Mass for double choir “

– S. Barbus: “ Agnus Dei “

– M. Jesus: “ Magnificat in five vignettes “

Samuel Barber’s Adagio for Strings is truly vibrant with emotion and intensity. The work has a strong link with American history, having been chosen to accompany great moments of national mourning such as the announcement of Franklin D. Roosevelt’s death, John F. Kennedy’s funeral or Albert Einstein’s funeral ceremony. Thirty years after the original composition, Barber adapted the piece into the choral version Agnus Dei. It is this choral version that will be performed at this traditional New Year’s Eve concert by the Gulbenkian Choir at the Church of São Roque, an imposing 16th-century Baroque church, alongside sacred works by Poulenc, Frank Martin and Miguel Jesus.

The evening will continue with a sumptuous New Year’s Eve dinner at your hotel, before departing for a surprise evening orchestrated by La Fugue. Prepare yourself for an unforgettable night of joy, music and conviviality, celebrating the arrival of the New Year in style. Overnight at your hotel.

The year will naturally begin with music, with a private New Year’s concert, composed by us, in a unique venue steeped in Lisbon’s history. An opportunity to usher in 2025 with grace, joy and elegance.

Round off the New Year in style with lunch at the Michelin-starred Belcanto restaurant. Enjoy refined, inventive cuisine in elegant, welcoming surroundings, offering an exceptional gastronomic experience.

After lunch, we’ll take a stroll through the historic districts of Chiado and Bairro Alto. Chiado, with its literary cafés and chic boutiques, contrasts beautifully with Bairro Alto, known for its lively nightlife and charming little streets. These neighborhoods embody Lisbon’s unique blend of tradition and modernity.

Mid-afternoon transfer back to Lisbon airport.

Free departure from Lisbon (flight on request).

Recommended flight :

Flight AF1195 operated by Air France

6:30 pm, departure from Lisbon airport

At 10:15 pm, arrival at Paris Charles de Gaulle airport