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Gourmet Porto Region Break: Two, Three, or Five Night Stay
For Two With Flights and Michelin Star Meal from £219 Per Person at The Casa da
Calçada (Up to 55% Off)
A former 16th century defence tower with strategic views of the Ponte de Amarante, The Casa da Calçada Relais & Chateaux Hotel conjures a sense of well-guarded luxury at the nape of the Douro Valley. With steep-sweeping hillsides carved into vine-bearing terraces, the region mixes majestic views with wholehearted love for its sprightly vinho verde wine.
Escape to the valleys with today's Groupon at The Casa da Calçada Relais & Chateaux Hotel from Holidaysbooked.com. Choose from the following options:
• £219 per person for a two night stay for two (Up to 54% Off)
Including return flights, an executive double room, breakfast, and a two course meal
• £245 per person for a three night stay for two (Up to 55% Off)
Including return flights, an executive double room, breakfast, and a two course meal
• £325 per person for a five night stay for two (Up to 53% Off)
Including return flights, an executive double room, breakfast, and a two course meal
The Hotel
Bathed in tones of deep yellow and soft gold, the hotel is furnished in a traditional style and boasts a weekly changing menu at the restaurant, which was awarded a Michelin star in 2009. Diners look out over the expansive Amarante golf course, and can delve into a wine cellar stocked with vintage tipples from the Douro valley.
The Stay
Guests can settle into their en-suite executive room amid dark wood dressers and tasselled curtain tiebacks. Some rooms come with balconies and enjoy city or river views, and all have air conditioning, a mini bar, and a TV with international channels. Dressing for dinner on one night, guests can enjoy a two course meal in the restaurant, selecting a starter and a main course from the à la carte menu with dishes including lobster and veal cooked in a clay pot.
Groupon Recommends
A day trip to the Douro valley can unveil sweeping views of the remarkable landscapes, and visitors can marvel at the hillsides carved in neat terraces while they drink the crop from the vines. Explore Porto by taking a river cruise in one of the boats used to transport port wine from the vineyards, or wander the city's streets to get the measure of its extraordinary mix of baroque architecture and medieval relics. For a look at cutting edge exhibitions of the latest modern art, head to Porto's whitewashed haven, the Museu de Arte Contemporânea.

Hotel Address
Largo do Paço, 6, 4600-017 Amarante, Porto, Portugal
Weather and Climate
Feb-May; 8-18°C
Spring is warm with sunny spells and sea breezes.
Transport
Flights: Return flights from London Gatwick, London Stansted or Liverpool to Porto are included.
Airport: A regular train service shuttles passengers from the airport to Campanhã station in 33 minutes. From there, passengers should take services to Livração, and change for trains or buses towards Amarante. Private transfers are also available from the airport directly to Amarante.
Car hire: A number of operators are available at the airport.
Groupon Top Tip
The region is famous for its wine and port, so don't miss the chance to take a tour of a vineyard and enjoy a tasting session.
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