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Portugal Couples

Indulge in an escape through Portugal’s most picturesque cities, starting in the north with the enchanting riverfront of Porto. Your journey begins with a private walking tour through Porto's historic center, visiting landmarks like São Bento Station and the Ribeira area, followed by an evening of traditional Fado music and local cuisine. You’ll then head to the world-renowned Douro Valley for a full-day experience, featuring winery visits to learn about Port wine production and a scenic cruise along the Douro River in a traditional rabelo boat. In Lisbon, you will explore the winding streets of the historic Alfama district and the grandeur of the Sé Cathedral. A major highlight of the trip is a full-day excursion to the magical village of Sintra. This itinerary focuses on the beauty and intimacy of Portugal’s landscapes, making it a perfect getaway for shared discovery.

Trip Leaders


Daniel Wang

E-mail: Daniel.Wang@chicagobooth.edu

Hometown: New York, NY Undergrad: New York University (Economics and Computer Science) Experience: Quantitative Analyst at FHLB Chicago Clubs: Investment Management Group, Booth Analytics Club, Booth Technology Group, Japan Club, Epicurean Club, Partners Club, Booth Healthcare Group Random Walk: Morocco Couples Hobbies: Weightlifting, Golf, Snowboarding Fun Fact: My first time snowboarding on real snow was in Hokkaido, I once travelled to Chicago just to eat Nando's Chicken, I've been to 50% of the Michelin Starred Restaurants in Florence, I can eat 10lbs of food at every All You Can Eat Restaurant.

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Nicholas Olczak

E-mail: olczakni@gmail.com

Hometown: Atlanta, Georgia/USA Undergrad: Georgia Tech (Biomedical Engineering) Experience: Process Improvement Engineer at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Clubs: Partner's Club, Health Care Club Random Walk: Morocco Couples Hobbies: Board Games, Healthcare VBC Fun Fact: My wife and I met at a museum.

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Nancy Zhou

E-mail: nancyzhou101@gmail.com

Hometown: New York, NY Undergrad: University of Virginia (Statistics) Experience: Strategy at Aetna/CVS Health Clubs: Partners Club, Epicurean, Analytics, Japan Club Random Walk: Morocco Couples Hobbies: Trying new dishes and destinations Fun Fact: Once had a cottage bakery selling vintage-styled cakes. Pottery and pilates enthusiast, with plenty of random side quests along the way (restaurant kid, fire school at 16, etc).

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Selena Xia

E-mail: yxia6@chicagobooth.edu

Hometown: Shanghai, China & Atlanta, GA Undergrad: Agnes Scott College (Economics, Mathematics) Experience: Sell-Side Equity Research Clubs: Investment Management Group, Chicago Women in Business, Epicurean Club, Booth Partners, Private and Family Business Group Random Walk: Morocco Couples Hobbies: Meditation, Dance, Singing (I was a Music Minor at college), Pilates, Hiking with my puppy Fun Fact: Being a practice Buddhist, I have never had any alcohol for 26 years until I met my in-laws.

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