Trendsetter Travel
Portugal/Spain/France Golf Tour
On Board Crystal Symphony
10 to 21 October 2017
Introduction
Trendsetter Travel in conjunction with Crystal Symphony has organised a Virtuoso cruise to offer to
its golfing client base.
Silver Crystal is a 900 person luxury cruise ship. The chosen Lisbon to Lisbon cruise is 12 days/11
nights from 10 to 21 October 2017. October in Southern Europe presents an ideal climate for golf.
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For couples where only one is a golfer, your partner will have the opportunity to explore some
wonderful ports and experience some unique day trips. Of course, every port day does not involve
golf.
We have structured 6 games of golf over the 12 days with an additional optional golf game. There
will be daily golf competitions and golf each day will be strictly limited to Trendsetter Travel clients
and managed by Trendsetter’s two directors. We have booked the best courses available near the
ports we will visit and this includes one course in the world’s top 100.
We invite you to commit to this stunning golf cruise in October 2017.
The cruise link is http://www.crystalcruises.com/mediterranean-cruises/round-trip-lisbon--7221
Please contact Adrienne at Trendsetter Travel for details on both the cruise and the add on golf
package.
Itinerary – October 2017
Day 1 – Tuesday 10 October - Lisbon
Golfers are picked up from the hotel [ ] at 8.30 am and after a 30 minute drive play the Robert Trent
Jones Pehha Longa Atlantic Course set in the mountains inland from Lisbon. Offers great elevation
changes and some stunning views across the Sintra Mountains.
Return to Lisbon and check in aboard Crystal Symphony.
Day 2 – Wednesday 11 October - Lisbon
Play Oitavos Dunes , Lisbon’s best golf course and consistently rated in the top 100 in the world.
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9 pm Depart Lisbon
Day 3 – Thursday 12 October – Oporto/Leixoes, Portugal
9 am arrival in Oporto.
Depart for Oporto Golf at Oporto Golf Club, 2nd oldest golf club in Portugal and a 30 minute drive
from the port.
Oporto is probably most famous for its port wine. Tasting opportunities abound. After some wine
tasting, the opportunity exists to wander through historic Ribeira, the recently restored riverside
district and UNESCO World Heritage Site.
5 pm –depart Oporto
Day 4 – Friday 13 October – La Coruna, Spain
8 am arrive in La Coruna, an ancient Spanish town
Depart for a 15 minute drive to Real club de Golf de La Coruna.
5 pm – depart port
Day 5 – Saturday 14 October – Bilbao, Spain
9 am arrive in Bilbao, the capital of the Basque region. Now home of the recently constructed
Googenheim Museum, a must to visit.
No golf scheduled but can be arranged upon request at one of the many great Bilbao golf courses.
12 mid night departure allowing a long day in Bilbao.
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Day 6 – Sunday 15 October – St Jean de Luz/Biarritz, France
8 am arrival at the port of St Jean de Luz, in the heart of south east France.
Depart for a 45 minute drive to Seignosse Golf Club, rated #2 in South West France and 11th in
France.
5 pm - depart port
Day 7 – Monday 16 October - Bordeaux, France (overnight)
6.30 am – arrive Bordeaux. Bordeaux, once France’s richest community and largest port.
Now 2nd only to Paris as France’s largest city. Today it is known for its glorious chateaux,
mouth watering cuisine and wines. It is surrounded by some of the world’s most famous
vineyards including Medoc and St Emilion.
No golf today but suggest an organised visit to St Emilion, some 45 minute drive from
Bordeaux, and lunch at one of the many open air restaurants at this most historic and
scenic town. Perhaps even a cycle ride through the many wineries.
The port of Bordeaux is a short walk to the main shopping area of Bordeaux.
No golf planned for your 1st day in Bordeaux.
Day 8 – Tuesday 17 October - Bordeaux, France (overnight)
Depart for Golf du Medoc (30 minutes) and play the Chateaux course, designed in 1989 by
the famous American golf architect, Bill Coore, in the finest of Scottish links traditions.
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Day 9 – Wednesday 18 October – Bordeaux, France
Your 3rd day in Bordeaux has no formal scheduled golf but the option exists to play the
Vines Course at Golf du Medoc.
Depart Bordeaux at 6.30 pm.
Day 10 – Thursday 19 October – Gijon, Spain
Arrive in Gijon at 12 noon.
With a departure at 6.00 pm, there is insufficient time for golf this day.
Day 11 – Friday 20 October – Sea Day
Your only sea day, cruising the Atlantic down the west coast of Portugal.
Day 12 – Saturday 21 October – Lisbon
Ship arrives in Lisbon at 6 am. Time for a leisurely breakfast and ordered disembarkation as
you connect for your ongoing travel requirements.
This may involve golf in the famous Algarve area of southern Portugal or the Costa del Sol in
Spain or some days travelling in nearby Morocco with its many great golf courses.
Cost of Tour
In addition to the cost of your cruise on Crystal Symphony, the 6 days of golf (including
green fees, motorised cart, prize money and return transport to golf course) totals Euro [ ]
pp. The optional 7th game in Bordeaux will cost an additional Euro [ ] pp (including
transport).
Contact Adrienne by phone (9428 5900) or email ([email protected]) to
discuss the tour and the cost and availability of staterooms, including early bird discounts
and additional bonuses through booking as a Virtuoso client of Trendsetter Travel.
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