Monaco/France/Spain/Portugal/England Cruise
“Cruise with Golf” Tour
17 to 31 May 2017 (14 Nights)
from AUD8,650 pp twin share (+ golf supplement) – Special Fare expires 28 Feb 2017
(unless this date is otherwise extended by Silversea)
Trendsetter Travel & Cruise Centre welcomes your joining us on this delightful cruise aboard the much favoured 296 passenger Silver Wind, offering a wonderful opportunity to experience beautiful ports and play at selected highly regarded local golf courses, many of which rate as the leading courses in Spain, Portugal and France. Of the 10 golf days, you can elect to play all 10 or whatever lesser number you prefer.
The perfect size for enjoying smaller ports, you’ll love waking each morning in a new location, save for one very chilled out day at sea. The itinerary is relaxed, offering particularly long port days to maximise your pleasure ashore. May is a perfect time to visit this region – the summer crowds will not yet have arrived but temperatures will remain pleasantly warm to take advantage of your balcony, or relaxing deck-side.
All Silversea cruises include:
- All 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
Your tour hosts Adrienne Witteman and David Cooper, Directors of Trendsetter Travel & Cruise Centre, are both enthusiastic golfers, and long-time members of The Australian Golf Club. They have golfed and cruised extensively throughout the world.
Day 1 – Wednesday 17 May – Monaco (depart mid-night)
Today board Silver Wind in Monaco to commence your cruise through the Mediterranean and on to Southampton.
In 1297, the Grimaldi Family seized this once fortified town and apart from a short time under 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, attracted in part by the absence of income tax. Monaco’s wealth is generated through tourism and its famous casinos, with the premier drawcard being the annual Monte Carlo Grand Prix. And few can forget the fairy tale marriage of Hollywood’s Grace Kelly to Prince Rainier, an event which sealed Monaco’s position as a destination for the elite.
Day 2 – Thursday 18 May – Bandol – France (Golf) – in port 8.00 am – depart 5.30 pm
Arriving in the French port of Bandol, an historic fishing port located on the Cote d’Azur, around 50 km east of the major French port city of Marseille, we leave for golf at the nearby Fregate Golf Club. The course overlooks the Mediterranean and is a leading course in the south of France. Famous for its great climate with plentiful sunshine and little rain, plus its beautiful coastline with many small beaches, there should be time to explore this lovely port post golf and prior to the Silver Wind’s departure.
Day 3 – Friday 19 May – Barcelona – Spain (Golf) – in port 8.00 am – depart 8.00 pm
We spend a port day in Barcelona, one of Europe’s finest cities and rated 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 is at Golf Llavaneras, a highly regarded private club located north of Barcelona with great views of the Mediterranean.
Day 4 – Saturday 20 May - Valencia – Spain (Golf) – in port 8.00 am – depart 6.00 pm
Valencia is Spain’s 3rd largest city with a total urban population of circa 1.5 million and famously was the last major city to fall to Franco’s nationalist forces in the civil war of 1936 to 1939.
Today, we’ll enjoy golf at the Robert Trent Jones Snr designed (1975) El Bosque Golf Club.
Day 5 – Sunday 21 May – Cartagena - Spain (Golf) – in port 8.00 am – depart 5 pm
Today, we’re in Cartagena, a port city located in South East Spain, founded in Roman times and now divided into an old and a new city.
Our golf focus today is the magnificent La Manga Golf Resort, specifically the West Course, the highest rated of their 3 x 18 hole golf courses. This course is rated in the top 10 in all of Southern Spain.
Day 6 – Monday 22 May – Malaga – Spain (Golf) – in port 8.00 am – depart 7 pm
The Costa del Sol is one of the most famous golfing regions in Europe and here we will play the Alhaurin Golf Club, an exciting Ballesteros designed golf course. This should still give time to look around the city of Malaga and perhaps visit the Pablo Picasso Museum. The city is a leisurely stroll from the wharf.
Day 7 – Tuesday 23 May – Cadiz – Spain (Golf) – in port 8.00 am – depart 11 pm
Having passed through the 9 mile wide Straits of Gibraltar overnight, Silver Wind will berth early morning at Cadiz. Founded around 1,100 BC, Cadiz claims to be the oldest continually occupied city in the Western World. Once one of the wealthiest ports in the world, it was made famous in English history when Sir Francis Drake invaded and plundered the port city with a surprise raid in 1587. After exploring the city in the morning – we suggest strolling one of the many self guided walks of the historic areas – we will depart for Montecastillo Barceló Golf Club, the highest rated of the many golf courses near Cadiz.
Day 8 – Wednesday 24 May – Portimao – Portugal (Golf) – in port 8.00 am – depart 6 pm
A short overnight voyage sees us greeting the dawn at Portimao, a major port city in the Algrave area of Portugal. The area is famous for its wonderful climate, great beaches and many leading golf courses. Today, enjoy a game at Onyria Palmares, rated by some as one of the best three courses in Portugal.
Day 9 – Thursday 25 May – Lisbon – Portugal (No Golf) – in port 8.00 am – depart 5 pm
We spend today in Lisbon, capital of the once great Portuguese empire and one of Europe’s premier historic cities, largely unscathed by the many European wars of the past two centuries. Located amid the hills and valleys of the northern shores of the River Targus, Lisbon is a joy to discover.
****** Today enjoy an exclusive and complimentary Virtuoso excursion comprising an extended day tour with lunch and some free time for independent exploration prior to boarding. This does not apply if you have elected for the US$150 pp on-board credit.
Day 10 – Friday 26 May – Oporto - Portugal (Golf) – in port 8.00 am – depart 4 pm
Our golf destination today is the Oporto Golf Club. Founded in 1892, it is the oldest golf club in Portugal and one of the most highly rated in the north west region of Portugal.
Post golf, there may be time to wander through historic Ribeira, the recently restored riverside district and UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Day 11 – Saturday 27 May – La Coruna – Spain (No Golf) – in port 8.00 am – depart 6 pm
Arrive this morning in La Coruna, another historic port town on the Iberian Peninsula. Regardless of what you choose to do this historic town is guaranteed to delight.
Day 12 – Sunday 28 May – Day at Sea
Experience a rest day at sea today as we travel through the Bay of Biscay and around the Brittany Peninsula to Saint Malo in France.
Day 13 – Monday 29 May – Saint Malo – France (Golf) – in port 8.00 am – depart 7 pm
Berth this morning at the famous port city of Saint Malo. With a long maritime history of seafarers, piracy included, this is an attractive and easy port to explore with many fascinating sites to visit.
Golf today is at the nearby Golf de Dinard, rated one of the best 4 courses in north west France and founded in 1887.
Day 14 – Tuesday 30 May – Honfleur – France (Golf) – in port 8.00 am – depart 8 pm
We sail overnight around the Cherbourg Peninsula to the port of Honfleur, located near the famous French port of Le Havre. After time to explore the historic township of Honfleur, located on the banks of the estuary of the famous Seine River, enjoy an early afternoon round at Golf Barriere Deauville, the leading golf course in this region.
Day 15 – Wednesday 31 May – Southampton – England
Arrive early in Southampton this morning and enjoy a leisurely breakfast before a final farewell to new friends and old before disembarkation.
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The Finer Details...
This cruise is a Virtuoso Voyager Club designated departure and ALL Trendsetter clients, as Virtuoso guests, will receive:
- An invitation to an exclusive on-board Virtuoso Voyager Club cocktail party
- An exclusive amenity – your choice of an exclusive shore excursion in Lisbon with lunch and wine or an on-board credit of USD150 per person
The AUD cost of the various cabin types are shown in the following table:
| Cabin Category | Price pp twin/double share as per Silversea web page (inclusive of A$1,000 pp discount) | Golf Supplement – 10 games of golf, coach transfers and prize money) |
|---|---|---|
| Vista Suite with Large Window (240 sqft) | From A$8,650 pp | Euro 1,900 pp |
| Verandah Suite (295 sqft – incl verandah) | From A$10,750 pp | Euro 1,900 pp |
| Suites (from 490 sqft – incl verandah) | From A$17,000 pp | Euro 1,900 pp |
The above cruise prices incorporate an A$1,000 pp discount now on offer by Silversea. However, in substitute of this discount, a passenger receives a return Qantas/Emirates economy air ticket (or a business class air ticket for A$5,000 pp) providing return air travel for the cruise. The air tickets are inclusive of taxes and this incentive applies until 28 February 2017 unless extended by Silversea.
The provision of a golf option has been specially designed by Trendsetter as a bonus for guests who enjoy playing golf internationally. The supplement of EUR 190 pp per round covers return transportation between the ship and golf courses, green fees and prize money. It does NOT include golf club hire and/or motorised carts which are at extra cost and must be requested prior. The itinerary involves 10 games of golf and golf tour participants can elect to play whatever number of games is their preference all at the price of Euro 190 pp. Trendsetter has booked the courses as specified but cannot be held responsible if cancellation is necessitated by a change to the ship itinerary or amendment by the golf course. The full cost of the cruise and golf will be charged at the time of booking. The golf will be charged in A$ with a conversion rate equal to the best rate of the major 4 banks.
Normal Silversea Booking Terms and Conditions apply for the cruise. Insurance in recommended. Please contact Trendsetter Travel & Cruise Centre for further information and to order your copy of the Silversea Atlas.
| Tel. | 02 9428 5900 (Northwood/Longueville office) |
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| Tel. | 02 9427 6666 (Lane Cove office) |
| david@trendsettertravel.com.au (mobile 0413 010 638) |
