Spain/France/Monaco/Italy “Cruise with Golf” Tour
23 September to 4 October 2016
from AUD8,050 (+ golf supplement) per person twin share
Trendsetter Travel & Cruise Centre welcomes your joining us on this delightful Mediterranean cruise, offering the opportunity to both enjoy beautiful ports and play at selected, highly regarded local golf courses.
Our home-away-from home, the 296 passenger vessel Silver Cloud is a luxury cruise ship of perfect size for enjoying smaller ports. And this Barcelona to Rome itinerary, 11 luxurious nights long, offers ideal temperatures for both sightseeing and golf.
What could be more enjoyable than sightseeing, and swinging your clubs, in some of the Mediterranean’s most beautiful ports? Golfers with non-playing partners can enjoy their games, knowing those partners are having an equally fine time sightseeing, or relaxing on-board. And with a golf option on just 7 of the 12 days, and long days ashore, there is still plenty of time to enjoy ports together. As a single or a couple you will have a fine time on this fabulous cruise itinerary.
All Silversea cruises include:
- Beverages in-suite and throughout the ship
- In-suite dining and 24 hour room service
- Gratuities
- Butler service
- Transportation pier to town and return
- Open seating for meals
- A minimum 1 hour per day per person free internet
- Select Silversea shore excursions
- …. and much, much more
Itinerary
Day 1 – Friday 23 September - Barcelona
Barcelona is one of Europe’s finest cities and up there among the best in the world. As Spain’s 2nd largest city and capital of the Catalonia Region, it was home to the 1992 summer Olympics and today is a truly exciting destination. Barcelona has fabulous sightseeing, most notably the remarkable works and influences of Gaudi – Sagrada Familia (destined for final completion in 2026), Casa Battlo and verily the whole city it seems!
Golf Option: The Stadium Course at PGA Catalunya, ranked #1 course in Spain and home to the 2014 Spanish Open or Real Club de Golf El Prat, venue for the 2015 Spanish Open (prior to embarkation).
Day 2 – Saturday 24 September – Palma, Mallorca - Spain
Still part of Spain, Mallorca became famous in the Spanish Civil War (1936 to 1939) as the place where the Republicans sought unsuccessfully to expel General Franco’s Nationalist forces in what became known as the Battle of Mallorca. Today it is one of Europe’s favourite holiday destinations with a climate guaranteed to be balmy, even in late September.
Golf Option: Golf Son Gual, rated #8 in Spain and the best of Mallorca’s 20 golf courses. Golf will be played either morning or mid afternoon, allowing time for independent touring of Mallorca with our ship not leaving port until 11 pm.
Day 3 – Sunday 25 September – Ibiza – Spain
The island of Ibiza is 1/6th the size of Mallorca but still 10 times the size of Manhattan Island. It is very much a party island, famous for its nightlife and electronic music. Nonetheless, this pretty port town is significant enough to warrant UNESCO World Heritage Site status and with an overnight here, there’s plenty of time for you to explore her charms.
Golf Option: Golf de Ibiza – as the only 18 hole golf course on Ibiza, we are nonetheless promised a quality golf experience. Golf will be played either morning or mid afternoon, allowing ample time for independent touring given our ship will overnight in Ibiza.
Day 4 – Monday 26 September – San Antonio - Spain
If you’re having such a good time at Ibiza itself that you miss the ship, don’t panic as it’s only a 20 minute drive to San Antonio, though Silver Cloud will take a leisurely 3 hours to get there. Just long enough for you to rest and refresh before disembarking for a final swim on one of the beautiful beaches, or a stroll on the newly rejuvenated promenade. The pace here is less energetic, and perfect for a meander. No golf is planned.
Day 5 – Tuesday 27 September – Porto Mahon - Spain
This morning we visit Porto Mahon, the port city for Menorca, and the northernmost of the Balearic Islands. This small town is famous for its port and offers plentiful touring opportunities, including a climb to the summit of El Tora, the 1,100 foot hill that dominates the island and offers expansive views of Porto Mahon.
Golf Option: we will play Golf Son Parc, the only course in Menorca, late morning and be back in time for our cruise departure at 6.00 pm.
Day 6 – Wednesday 28 September – Alghero, Sardinia, Italy
While now part of Italy, Alghero was originally inhabited by the Spanish in the 14th century and still retains much of its Spanish character. It is known as “Little Barcelona”, a reflection of the origin of its first inhabitants. The ancient city of Alghero has centuries old streets and a vibrant shopping district. There are tours aplenty or rent a car and explore further afield. No golf is planned.
Day 7 – Thursday 29 September – Calvi, Corsica – France
Located in northwest Corsica, Calvi is a popular tourist destination, famous for its beaches, the old town and the dominant Citadel. Corsica, the birth place of Napoleon, was ruled by Vichy in 1940, occupied by Nazi Germany in 1943 and liberated in 1944. While still a region of France, Corsica retains greater autonomy than any of the other 26 regions of Metropolitan France yet still retains much of its Italian heritage.
Today we will enjoy an exclusive and complementary Virtuoso excursion comprising an extended day tour of the medieval town of Lama, including a visit to a respected Corsican olive oil farm and a delicious lunch with wine. With the ship not departing port until 11 pm, there will still be time to explore the port town of Calvi independently on our return.
Day 8 – Friday 30 September – Monte Carlo – Monaco
In 1297, the Grimaldi Family seized this once fortified town and apart from a short time under the rule of Napoleon, has ruled this Principality ever since. The Principality of Monaco, at less than 500 acres, is smaller than New York’s Central Park and is home to many of the rich and famous, who are attracted, in part, by an absence of income tax. Monaco’s wealth is generated through tourism and its famous casinos, being most famous for the Monte Carlo Grand Prix. Of course, it became very prominent post-WWII with the marriage of Hollywood’s Grace Kelly to Prince Rainier, the then ruler of Monaco.
Golf Option: Monte Carlo Golf Club, located in France, this is the only significant golf club within reasonable distance of Monaco and offers stunning views of Monaco and its harbour. We intend to play golf either mid afternoon or morning allowing time to independently explore Monaco during the remainder of the day with our ship not departing port until 11pm.
Day 9 – Saturday 1 October – Portofino - Italy
Portofino is an Italian fishing village and holiday resort famous for its picturesque harbour and celebrity visitor status. The town comprises a cluster of colourfully painted buildings that line the shore and dot steeply escalating hillsides around the deep harbour. Whether you spend the day exploring Portofino itself or venturing further afield to indulge in the delights of Tuscany, there is something for everyone to enjoy in this beautiful setting.
Golf Option: Circolo Golf e Tennis Rapallo, a course located alongside the ancient bell tower of the Monastery of Vall Christi. We will schedule golf for either early morning or mid afternoon to allow time for you to explore Portofino independently, or take one of the included tours. Silver Cloud departs port at 11pm.
Day 10 – Sunday 2 October – Livorno (Florence)
Livorno is the port for Florence, a city that needs no introduction. The myriad touring options here include famous galleries and luxury boutiques, treasured sites such as the Duomo (why not climb to the top of the cupola for a truly scenic view?) and plenty of restaurants serving traditional Florentine cuisine. You could also choose to travel further afield to one of the Tuscan hilltop towns – we’re here overnight so you need not worry about being late back to the ship.
Golf Option: Circolo Golf Ugolino (#3 course in Central Italy) or Golf Club Le Pavoniere (designed by Arnold Palmer). If there is sufficient interest, we may choose to follow golf with dinner in a charming local restaurant.
Day 11 – Monday 3 October – Livorno – Italy
Florence is such a special city that Silver Cloud has allocated two days for you to enjoy her pleasures. Use this second day to soak up more of the magic of this beautiful city. No golf is planned.
Day 12 – Tuesday 4 October – Civitavecchia – Italy
Today we say goodbye to Silver Cloud and newfound friends as we depart after breakfast for home, or perhaps to Rome for a final taste of Italy. The glories of Rome need no introduction – the Spanish Steps, the Trevi Fountain, the Coliseum, Vatican City and the Sistine Chapel, and more …
For those wanting one more game, there are two great golf courses near Rome: Golf Nazionale (ranked 5th in Italy and 1st in greater Rome area) and Roma Acquasanta (ranked 11th in Italy and 2nd in Rome). We will be happy to arrange a game to suit those interested.
The Finer Details...
This cruise is a Virtuoso Voyager Club designated departure and ALL Trendsetter clients, as Virtuoso guests, will receive:
- Host services by Adrienne Witteman and David Cooper
- An invitation to an exclusive on-board Virtuoso Voyager Club cocktail party
- An exclusive amenity – your choice of an exclusive shore excursion with lunch and wine (in Corsica), or an onboard credit of USD150 per person
The AUD cruise only cost, per person, twin share is as follows (with single suite prices available on request):
| Vista Suite | from | $ 8,050 |
| Verandah Suite | from | $ 10,050 |
| Midship Verandah Suite | from | $ 10,450 |
| Silver Suite | from | WAIT LIST |
| Royal Suite | from | $ 27,650 |
| Grand Suite | from | $ 28,750 |
| Owner’s Suite | from | $30,850 |
Book early for the best fares and availability; these Silver Privilege Fares are structured to reward guests who book early with the best possible fare and the privilege of being able to select their desired suite when the best inventory is available. A 5% saving applies for second and third cruises booked in conjunction with this sailing.
As of late December 2016 Silversea has included select shore excursions for new bookings effective from that date. Accordingly, golf times will be structured to permit participation in most of these. The provision of this golf option has been specially designed by Trendsetter as a bonus for guests who enjoy playing golf internationally – you do not have to play golf to join us for a great time. The supplement of EUR1,400 per person covers 7 rounds of golf, return transportation between the ship and golf courses, green fees, pull buggies and prize money. It does NOT include golf club hire and/or motorised carts which are at extra cost and on request.
Normal Silversea Booking Terms and Conditions apply for the cruise only. The full cost of golf will be charged at the same time the balance of the cruise is payable. The Euro 1,400 pp golf cost will be charged in A$ (or NZ$ for NZ residents) with a conversion rate equal to the best rate of the day of the major 4 banks.
Golf inclusions are dependent upon availability of golf courses and no change to the cruise itineraries. If for operating reasons, any golf is cancelled, a pro-rata refund will be available. Please contact Trendsetter Travel & Cruise Centre for further information and to order your copy of the Silversea Atlas.
| Tel. | 02 9428 5900 (Longueville/Northwood office) |
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| Tel. | 02 9427 6666 (Lane Cove office) |
| david@trendsettertravel.com.au |
