October 16, 2015

Golf and romanesque wonders

Written By Admin

Known as a country of beautiful landscapes and friendly atmosphere, Portugal maintains an aura of misery due to its history. In this country you can have the perfect experience, fleeing to the routine and focusing on what you really like: golf and heritage. In the land of the valleys of Sousa, Tâmega and Douro, stands an important architectural heritage of Romanesque origin. Common traits that carry legends and stories born with the foundation of the Nationality and which witness the significant role that this territory formerly played in the history of Portugal.  Escape from the motorways, discover a challenging golf course and romanesque monuments preserved through time.

Day 1: Arrival

• Check-in at Relais & Châteaux Casa da Calçada 5*
• Free visit to the town of Amarante. You can enjoy strolling through the city center, try their convent sweets and if you have time, visit the museum Amadeo de Souza-Cardoso

Day 2: Golf

• Breakfast at the hotel
• Transfer to the golf course
• Lunch at golf course
• Enjoy the golf course

Day 3: Golf

• Breakfast at the hotel
• Transfer to the golf course
• Lunch at golf course
• Spend the time you want at playing golf

Day 4: Golf and Romanesque wonders

• Breakfast at the hotel
• Transfer to the golf course
• Lunch at golf course
• Visit with an interpreter of heritage to the monuments of the Romanesque:
  – Monastery of the Savior of Travanca
  – Church of St. Andrew of Telões
  – Church of St. John Baptist de Gatão

Day 5: Golf

• Breakfast at the hotel
• Transfer to the golf course
• Lunch at golf course
• You have all afternoon to play golf
• Dinner at Largo do Paço restaurant, awarded with a Michelin star

Day 6: Golf

• Breakfast at the hotel
• Transfer to the golf course
• Lunch at golf course

• Spend all day on the activity that gives you more pleasure: golf!

Day 7: Departure

• Breakfast at the hotel
• Check out