This immersive journey explores the legacy of Roman Lusitania, medieval Portugal, and the Age of Discoveries — connecting Latin language, Roman history, mythology, epigraphy, and early global exploration.
Students will walk Roman roads, study inscriptions, explore temples and aqueducts, and discover how Latin evolved into Portuguese.
“Inspired by the world of Asterix, explore the real Roman Lusitania…”“
All participating teachers receive a copy of Asterix in Lusitania.”
Roman Sites Included in the Program
• Roman Theatre of Olisipo (Lisbon)
• Bracara Augusta (Braga Roman Sites)
Additional Roman Sites Available Upon Request
• Meet local guide and private transfer
• Orientation walk in Alfama
• Welcome dinner
Overnight in Lisbon.
Morning – Sintra
Coach transfer to Sintra (approx. 45 minutes)
Visit Pena Palace
Discussion: Romanticism, medieval revival & mythic symbolism
Time in historic center (light lunch)
Afternoon – Return to Lisbon
Roman theatre excavation
Discussion: Urban planning in Roman provinces
Epigraphy workshop
Overnight in Lisbon.
Morning – Belém District
Belém Tower
Jerónimos Monastery
Age of Discoveries
Latin inscriptions & imperial memory
Afternoon
Private coach transfer to Évora (approx. 1.5 hours)
Check-in & orientation walk
Evening at leisure
Overnight in Évora.
Day excursion to Mérida, founded 25 BCE.
Visit:
- Roman Theatre
- Amphitheatre
- Roman bridge
- National Museum of Roman Art
Discussion: Provincial Roman identity & citizenship.
Return to Évora.
Travel north to Coimbra.
Visit:
- University of Coimbra
- Joanina Library
Theme: The survival of Latin in education & liturgy.
Overnight in Coimbra.
Morning
Visit Villa Romana do Rabaçal
Highlights
Geometric mosaics
Roman rural estate
Agricultural economy of Lusitania
Late Morning / Midday
Visit Conímbriga
Mosaic houses
Forum and baths
Roman urban planning
Afternoon
Travel to Porto
Walking tour of Ribeira district.
Overnight in Porto.
Visit:
- Porto Cathedral (Latin inscriptions)
- Romanesque churches
- Port cellar visit (non-alcoholic tasting option for students)
Discussion: From Roman Atlantic province to maritime empire.
Overnight in Porto.
Excursion to Braga (ancient Bracara Augusta).
Visit:
- Roman ruins
- Braga Cathedral
- Optional visit to Bom Jesus do Monte
Return to Porto.
Farewell dinner.
