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Iberia Golf Cruise (September 3-14, 2010)
For centuries Portugal and Spain have been known for flamenco dancing, bullfighting,
impressive architecture and Moorish castles. Today the Iberian Peninsula has established
itself as Europe’s new golf capital.
Iberia Golf Cruise Itinerary
September 3: Depart for Lisbon
Depart your home city on September 3 for an overnight flight to one of Europe's
most beautiful cities, Lisbon.
September 4: Lisbon, Portugal
Upon arrival, you are greeted and transferred to the five-star Pestana Palace. Spend
the afternoon at your leisure before our welcome reception this evening.
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September 5: Play at Penha Longa Golf Club
Golfers play Penha Longa Golf Club, a Robert Trent Jones Jr. designed championship
course. The dramatic terrain with rock formations will remind many of Arizona, but
the stone aqueduct and distant church spires confirm that we are golfing in Europe.
History is evident at every turn. Touring passengers will visit Lisbon’s numerous
treasures, including the picturesque cobbled alleys of the historic Alfama Quarter,
the magnificent Jerónimos Monastery, and the city-protecting sentinel, the Bélem
Tower. Later this afternoon we board Sea Cloud II.
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September 6: Day at Sea
What better way to settle in aboard Sea Cloud II than to delight in a day at sea?
Sit back and watch skilled deckhands scale the rigging and set the sails for the
first sailing maneuver of our voyage. Enjoy the serenity of a tall ship gliding
under full sail at sea. Visit the bridge where the officers will explain the operation
of this fabulous ship. Relaxing on the sun-soaked deck of Sea Cloud II, you will
find it hard to imagine a better setting to reflect on the golf that lies ahead.
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September 7: Play at Montecastillo Golf Club.
Designed by Jack Nicklaus, Montecastillo has hosted many of the European tour’s
most prestigious events, including the Volvo Masters. The rolling hills of the Andalucian
countryside provide the perfect terrain for golf. From the port of Cádiz, our tour
heads to Seville. We visit La Giralda, a Moorish tower with a Christian super-structure;
the Alcázar, a Moorish palace rich in medieval legends; and Seville Cathedral, the
third largest in the world. Those touring will enjoy lunch in the Old Quarter amid
the city’s winding streets.
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September 8: Play at Club de Golf Valderrama
Regarded as the “Augusta National of Europe,” Valderrama has consistently been voted
the #1 golf course in Europe and is also ranked among the world’s top 100 courses.
An abundance of venerable cork oak and olive trees give each of Valderrama’s golf
holes a distinctive shape and look. The playing conditions are impeccable and the
setting is bucolic. Having been the site of the 1997 Ryder Cup, Valderrama provides
a historic golf location as well. All passengers will have the opportunity to visit
one of the most famous geological silhouettes in the world, Gibraltar. The view
from the Rock provides a spectacular panorama of North Africa, the Costa del Sol
and the Mediterranean Sea. Touring passengers will delight in our special visit
to St. Michael’s Cave and the Nature Reserve to see Gibraltar’s most famous inhabitants,
the Barbary apes.
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September 9: Gibraltar, Great Britain San Roque Golf Club
Golfers play the Old Course at San Roque, designed by Dave Thomas and former host
site for the European Tour Qualifying School. Beautiful views and well-crafted holes
have made San Roque a favorite among golfers. Touring passengers will be treated
to a culinary experience in Puerto Banus. Here, we will learn how to prepare the
traditional Spanish meal of la paella, created with shrimp, calamari, peppers, rice
and other savory ingredients.
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September 10: Day at Sea
Nine days on board Sea Cloud II allows us to respond to the most common request
from passengers—one more day at sea. Relax as we sail the Mediterranean Sea along
the coast of Spain. Enjoy a day of rest before we play our last two rounds of golf.
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September 11: Valencia, Spain
Today’s tour begins with a panoramic exploration of this lively city’s cultural
and historic treasures. We stop to visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site, La Lonja
de la Seda, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture, and the Valencia Cathedral, which
holds an agate cup claimed to be the Holy Grail. We will also see the architectural
marvels of Valencia’s City of Arts and Science.
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September 12: Play at Campo de Golf El Saler
This course is authentically Spanish from its design by native son, Javier Araña,
to its ownership, the government of Spain. El Saler is wonderfully diverse, combining
the ocean and dunes of links golf with inland holes set among lush pine forests.
Today we visit Valencia’s Central Market, a grand collection of shops, and explore
some of the city’s famous sites, including the Plaza del Ayuntamiento historical
center and Plaza de Toros, Valencia’s bullring. There will also be plenty of free
time for shopping and strolling.
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September 13: Play at PGA Golf de Catalunya
Recognized as one of Spain’s top ten courses, PGA Catalunya’s undulating land, dense
with mature trees, is set dramatically against the Pyrenées Mountains. The surroundings
are quite different from the courses we play in southern Spain. Barcelona offers
a cosmopolitan flavor and some of the best known architecture in Europe. Touring
passengers will enjoy a panoramic overview of the city with visits to some of its
most historic sites, including the Park Guell, Passeig de Gracia and Gaudí’s famed
Sagrada Familia.
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September 14: Barcelona, Spain • Home
We bid farewell to the captain and his crew as we begin transfers for homebound
flights or you may wish to extend your stay in Madrid.
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Madrid EXTENSION TOUR September 14-17, 2010:
Internationally acclaimed museums, outstanding Gothic, Baroque and Renaissance architecture,
a royal palace and charming plazas typify Madrid, Spain’s capital city. We tour
the city’s most important sites, including the spectacularly ornate Royal Palace,
the Prado, Gran Via, and the Old Town.
One round of golf is planned at the Real Sociedad Club de Campo located just outside
the city. Designed by Robert von Hagge and inaugurated in 1997, the North Course
is rated as Spain’s fourth best course. Accommodations are at the historic Hotel
Ritz built in 1906 and located a few minutes walk from the Prado and Parque del
Retiro.
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Inclusions:
- Accommodations: Accommodation aboard Sea Cloud II for nine nights in cabin
purchased, one night at the Pestana Palace in Lisbon.
- Meals: All meals aboard the ship during the voyage—American breakfast buffet, lunch
and dinner with table wines, afternoon tea and late-night snack. Pre-dinner cocktails
aboard Sea Cloud II. Welcome reception in Lisbon. A total of six lunches while on
golf excursions.
- Transportation: Transfer from Lisbon Airport to the Pestana Palace on September
4 and transfer from Sea Cloud II to Barcelona Airport on September 14.Round-trip
transportation to golf courses and tour sites. Additional charges may be incurred
for transfers on other arrival or departure dates.
- Golf: Six rounds of golf—18 holes per course (weather permitting), practice facility
and golf carts. Courses listed are planned as of June 1, 2009, but may be altered
due to a change in each course’s conditioning, tournament calendar or to enhance
the tour. Handicap restrictions apply at Valderrama and San Roque.
- Comprehensive program of city sightseeing tours and excursions with expert English-speaking
national guides in each port of call. All entrance fees and transportation in deluxe,
airconditioned motorcoaches. Sightseeing tours described may be changed if alternative
golf courses are used.
- Staff: Tour Director to handle all logistical arrangements. Golf Director to coordinate
golf pairings and arrangements.
- Gratuities: All gratuities to porters, baggage handlers, hotel staff, bus drivers,
tour guides, the ship’s crew and staff.
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Pricing
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Golf
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Touring
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Superior staterooms
Two lower beds, shower
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$8,635
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$7,135
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Deluxe staterooms
Two lower beds or queensize bed, shower
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$10,075
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$8,575
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Single occupancy
Lower bed, shower
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$9,765
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$8,265
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Golf
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Touring
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Premier Staterooms
Two lower beds or queensize bed, shower
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$10,895
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$9,395
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Junior Suites
Two lower beds or queensize bed, bathtub/shower
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$12,685
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$11,185
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Owner’s Suites
Queensize bed, bathtub & shower
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$14,975
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$13,475
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Madrid Extension Tour: $1,795 per person, double occupancy |
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Need More Information?
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If you have a question or need more information on any of our tours please call
us directly at
1-800-441-9329 or use our quick contact form below. We'll
be glad to answer any questions you may have about this golf vacation.
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