Golf, Food & Wine Tour in the North of Portugal 9 th to 14 th September 2014
09 th September 2014 Arrival at Porto International Airport The World Heritage city of Oporto is one of Europe's most fascinating but least known destinations. Check-In at Pestana Porto Pestana Porto is one of the best hotels in Oporto, located in Praça da Ribeira in the heart of the historic core of Oporto, and standing on the city's medieval walls, with a magnificent view of the river Douro. This hotel in Oporto occupies part of a block of 16th, 17th and 18th century building, and has been classified World Heritage by Unesco. Ẇine Tasting and Dinner at Traditional City Restaurant Oporto typical restaurants deliver food from the soul as if it was gift to a loved one. Dedicated service and delicious food. To those who visit Porto, will be offered an authentic experience going back to the source of life, totally inspired in tradition but refined by thoughtfulness, passion and professional excellence, resulting in a restaurant with a unique atmosphere.
10 th September 2014 Round at Estela Course Estela Golf course is a true links situated in magnificent facilities with 1st class and the climate cooled by the Atlantic breeze in summer and warmed by the Gulf Stream in winter. The type of grass, "Tifton Bermuda" on the fairways and "Penncross Bent" in greens, helps to create conditions for an excellent game with good fairways and greens firm and fast. Lunch at Estela Golf Club House Visit to a Port Wine Cave including Port Tasting Visit the centuries old, Real Companhia Velha cellars, that starts with an exclusive video that shows the evolution of the Port since the Douro Region, all the way to the old cellars, followed to a visit to the main ageing cellar, centuries old, finishes with a tasting of two young Ports, white and red. Dinner in the City This restaurant is one of the most talked about eateries in Porto. Located just a stone s throw from the heart of Foz do Douro and based on the renovation of an early-20th century house, contrasting sober and elegant decoration with bold, contemporary interior architecture. It is frequented by actors, musicians, politicians, designers and models as well as unknown figures. In other words, its broad clientele makes it one of the city s most in places.
11 th September 2014 Boat Cruise in Douro Valley with Lunch The Douro river rises in Spain where it is known as the Duero. As it becomes wider, it forms the border with Spain before turning west across the width of Portugal. It is navigable from the Spanish border for the complete crossing of Portugal until it reaches the sea at Porto (Oporto) on the west coast. During its journey, the river passes the Port Wine Quintas in a region of steeply terraced hills and mountains. In recent years, the river has been tamed by a series of dams and locks and no longer has the dangers of the rapids faced by men of former years. Transfer and Check-in at Vidago Palace Long-revered as a spa retreat among Europe's elite - who came to benefit from the famed mineral waters of Vidago - Vidago Palace is a legend reborn. First opened in 1910, Vidago Palace was created to provide its discerning clientele with rooms and facilities fit for a king. One hundred years later, after extensive restoration and renovations, the newly decorated Vidago Palace invites today s traveler to be captivated by its Belle Époque charm, championship golf course, stateof-the-art spa and 5 star hotel services. Dinner at Vidago Palace Hotel restaurant The grand proportions and gilded panels of the hotel s former ballroom provide a spectacular setting for Vidago Palace s gourmet restaurant, The Salão Nobre Dining Room.
12 th September 2014 Round at Vidago Golf Course The excellent golf course of the Vidago Palace was redesigned by the firm Cameron and Powell from a Mackenzie Ross original, built in 1936. The course was completely rebuilt according to USGA specifications for tees and greens, has been transformed into a Par 72 course, and it has kept the identity of the original design and complimented it the new 9 holes.. Lunch at Vidago Golf Club House Visit and Wine Tasting at Quinta de Arcossó In Ribeira de Oura, between Vidago and Chaves, Trás-os-Montes region, in the north of Portugal, we find a unique place for the production of wine, Quinta de Arcossó. Entirely artisan production, complemented with low intervention but high surveillance oenology. In each bottle of Quinta de Arcossó unique wines are found, packed with complexes aromas and topped by dense and long after tastes Its lovely wine! Dinner at typical Portuguese Restaurant It is considered today as one of the best restaurants in the region. It is located in Vidago and only 200 meters from the Palace Hotel.
13 th September 2014 Round at Amarante Golf Course The architect Jorge Santana da Silva, managed to successfully gather the necessary ingredients: the splendor of Nature in all its beauty and calmness, with 18 holes of pure challenge, thereby quickly taking a prominent place in the Portugal golf scene. Lunch at Amarante Golf Club House Check-in at Hotel Casa da Calçada Located in Amarante, between Oporto city and the Douro valley, arises Casa da Calçada member of the Relais & Châteaux Association, with majestic landscape and an entire idyllic scenery that inspires its discovery. Dinner at Casa da Calçada Hotel restaurant This award-winning Restaurant with one Michelin star, has a refined, yet cozy atmosphere and a team of professionals eager to satisfy all your gastronomical desires. Menus change seasonally to incorporate the freshest organic products available in the market. The award-winning restaurant has sought to highlight a cuisine of Portuguese origins, between contemporary and traditional, with fresh products and originality.
14 th September 2014 Check-out until 12pm and departure Rates & Conditions: Prices Valid for groups with 8 pax and 16 pax only 1.408,00 Per person in single room 1.161,00 Per person sharing twin room Payment and cancellations conditions to be confirmed Deposits will be required to confirm places Arrival Transfers from Airport and Departure Transfers are not included in the above price and will be quoted seperately. Notes For early arrivals city tour can be organised For late arrivals will be served a light supper in the rooms upon check-in For questions and bookings please contact