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Portugal

Experience the beauty of Portugal on a journey that connects the historic hills of Lisbon with the riverside charm of Porto. Your adventure begins with a comprehensive city tour of Lisbon, where you will explore the iconic landmarks of the Alfama and Baixa neighborhoods before taking in breathtaking panoramic views from the ancient fortifications of São Jorge Castle. You'll then take to the water for a fun-filled day on the Tagus River. The journey continues north to Porto and a full-day immersive experience in the Douro Valley. Here, you will visit traditional wineries to learn about the region's famous Port wine production and enjoy the stunning terraced landscapes carved into the mountains. This itinerary is designed for social discovery, offering a vibrant look at Portugal’s most famous cities and their legendary natural beauty.

Trip Leaders


Anna Pisklarov

E-mail: anna.pisklarov@chicagobooth.edu

Hometown: Elmwood Park, New Jersey Undergrad: Rutgers University (Supply Chain Management & Finance ) Experience: Consultant at IBM Clubs: MCG, Wine Club, Kickboxing Club, Public Speaking Club Random Walk: Vietnam Hobbies: Amateur photography (film), I love a rooftop restaurant where we all split apps instead of each order entrees, reformer pilates, weekend getaways to the Caribbean Fun Fact: Chicago is my first time living outside NJ. I was born in Ukraine. Well respected AMC Stubs member. I will always try anything once.

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Maria Jose Suarez Escalante

E-mail: maria.suarez@chicagobooth.edu

Hometown: Heredia, Costa Rica Undergrad: UPenn (Biomedical Engineering and Business) Experience: Scientist at Eli Lilly Clubs: Healthcare Club, and Climate Energy & Sustainability Club Random Walk: Vietnam Hobbies: Anything outdoors, hiking, running podcasts, pottery Fun Fact: Even though I am from Costa Rica, I have never tried coffee

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Eric Sennhauser

E-mail: esennhau@chicagobooth.edu

Hometown: San Diego Undergrad: University of Washington (Biochemistry) Experience: Scientist at Bristol Myers Squibb Clubs: MCG, Ski club, Greater china club Random Walk: Spain (Canary Islands) Hobbies: Skiing, hiking, chess, house music concerts Fun Fact: I can juggle, I am a dual Swiss citizen, I can speak conversational Mandarin chinese

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Gianluca Formicola

E-mail: gformico@chicagobooth.edu

Hometown: Sao Paulo Undergrad: Insper - Instituto de Ensino e Pesquisa (Engineering) Experience: Equity Buy Side Analyst / Hedge Fund Clubs: Latam, Soccer, MCG Random Walk: Did not go on a Random Walk Hobbies: Guitar / Tennis Fun Fact: Have played the guitar since I was 10 years old. Study musical theory, self taught base guitar player

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