TRAVEL INVITE

 

Catalonia is known for its magnificent golf courses. It is also a region renowed for its wines.
The vineyards are mainly situated in the regions of Emporda, Penedès and Priorat.
In Emporda, wines are both traditional and modern. White wines made with various grape varieties (grenache blanc,…) are surprising and perfect for summer. Red wines are full-bodied but with soft tannins.
In Priorat, even the simplest restaurants treat the wines with respect, ensuring each wine has its own glass. House wines are of excellent quality and deserve such a service ! Wines from Priorat are mainly red. The best are local wines made mainly with Grenache and Carignan, with some Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon. These full-bodied and well-balanced wines are renowned all around the world for their elegant flavours and each wine-maker’s unique touch. During the trip you will visit a prestigious winery which launched Priorat wines in the 1980s.
If you like sparkling wines, Cava is everywhere in Catalonia and you can enjoy it as an aperitif or after a game of golf…

 

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Duration : 9 days

Type of trip : golf, wine, gastronomy, tourism

Ideal for anyone, from beginners to connoisseurs

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      ITINERARY

 

DAY 1 : ARRIVAL IN BARCELONE
Arrival at the airport of Barcelona.
Check-in at the hotel. Enjoy some time to relax around the pool or try some tapas.
Welcome reception and dinner.

DAY 2 : PERALADA
Golf at Peralada Golf Course.
Like all the Spanish golf courses, the club house is magnificent. This diverse and pleasant course will get you in the holiday mood.
Late afternoon enjoy some free time in the pretty town of Peralada.

 

DAY 3 : ESPOLA

You’ll enjoy sitting on the terrace, shaded from the sun by the mulberry trees, looking out over the bay of Emporda and out to the sea. Accompanied by local dishes, taste the different wines of the Emporda region and northern Spain.
Day devoted to discover the authentic region of Emporda with its typical villages, traditional wine cellars and local produce.

 

DAY 4 : PGA  CATALUNYA

Golf on the PGA Catalunya course. A championship course located in a beautiful setting surrounded by water and forest with magnificent, huge pine trees.

Evening of relaxation and gastronomy and the opportunity to discover the charm of your hotel.

 

DAY 5 : EMPORDA
Golf at Emporda Golf Course.
Late afternoon, visit a modern wine cellar offering innovative wines.
Evening by the sea.

 

DAY 6 : PRIORAT
In the morning, leave for the region of Priorat.
Arrive at your hotel and have lunch at a restaurant known for its particularly warm and friendly welcome.
That afternoon, trip around the south of the region to discover the wines of the area with a visit to a wine cooperative. The wine cooperatives are  interesting places because they offer a wide range of wines from those served directly from the barrel (which are often excellent) to prestigious bottles and even vermouth !

 

DAY 7 : PRIORAT
Traditional Catalan breakfast.
A day based around the town of Gratallops. Visit several prestigious cellars and taste the different wines, where you will see how the terroir differs from one winery to another, giving each wine a unique flavour.
Various stops to discover beautiful landscapes and panoramic views.
Olive oil is a speciality of Priorat. At the end of the day you will have the opportunity to wander around a beautiful village, visit an olive oil mill and taste the wonderful oils they produce.

 

DAY 8 : PALS
Golf at Pals Golf Course. A well-balanced course where holes follow one after another at a perfect rhythm. A real test of your golfing skills.
Cocktail reception with the results of the quiz.
Gala dinner.

 

DAY 9
Breakfast at the hotel before checking out.

      OTHER INFORMATION

 

You can go by train from Paris to Barcelona (sleeper train).
There are direct flights from London to Barcelona.

 

     TRAVEL INVITE

 

During this trip you will discover three of the great Italian specialties : golf courses, wines and lakes.
The golf courses are among the most beautiful in Italy. Other than their design and sporting aspect, they are situated in beautiful locations with views over the Alps or the lakes.
By visiting, you will discover the Barbera and Dolcetto-based wines and also the Nebbolio-based wines with a special mention for Barolo. The rolling hilly landscapes are perfect for winemaking and the hill-top villages are magnificent.
You will also enjoy the white wines from the DOGC of Gavi and the DOGC of Roero Arneis.
The stunning scenery of the lakes is like no other. As it is the best way to visit the lakes, you will discover Lake Maggiore and Lake Como by boat. With highlights including a visit to the Borromean Islands and an excursion in Bellagio on a Riva boat, you will experience everything the spectacular lake region has to offer.

The resort hotel of Castelconturbia will be your resort base for the trip.

When you are not out playing golf, you will be able to take some time to relax, enjoy the swimming pool and even paractice your swing on a 9-hole course.

 

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Duration : 10 days

Type de trip : golf, wine, gastronomy, tourism

Ideal for all travellers

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     ITINERARY

 

DAY 1 : ARRIVAL IN MILAN
Arrival at Milan train station.
Check-in at the hotel. Enjoy some time to relax around the pool or get your first golf practice in !
Welcome reception and dinner.

 

DAY 2 : CASTELCONTURBIA
Golf at Castelconturbia Golf Course.
This golf course, designed by Robert Trent Jones, is fascinating because it demands both skill and tactic. It is very scenic with a number of small lakes and streams, large bunkers and trees, all of this enhanced by the gentle undulations of the land. The greens are some of the most beautiful you will ever see.
Late afternoon, experience the Italian way of life with an aperitivo on the terrace of a typical bar.

 

DAY 3 : LAKE MAGGIORE
Boat excursion on the lake. Visit to the Borromean Islands.
Come back via Lake Orta.
Free time before enjoying dinner in an outdoor restaurant.

 

DAY 4 : BIELLA LA BETULLE

Golf on Biella Golf Course. A high-level course situated in a grand setting with magnificent views of the Alps.
On the way back, stop off in the small town of Ivea, where you can do some shopping in the Italian fashion boutiques, or have an espresso or cappuccino sitting out on a terrace.

 

DAY 5 : BAROLO
Travel through the magnificent landscape of the Langhe and discover the vineyards and renowned wines from the Nebbiolo cepage.
Different visits and tastings in the villages of Barolo and Barbaresco.
Arrive late afternoon at your hotel situated in the middle of the vineyards, near Asti.

 

DAY 6 : ASTI
After enjoying a breakfast of local produce ; bread, cheeses, jams and truffles if in season, explore the area of Asti with a new range of grape varieties : Barbera, Dolcetto, Cortese, Arneis.
Tasting of Barbera d’Asti, Dolcetto d’Alba, as well as white wines Gavi and Roero Arneis, with delicious apricot and peach flavours.
If you like sparkling wines, you can visit a wine cellar to learn all about how Asti Spumante is made.
Back to Castelconturbia at the end of the day.

 

DAY 7 : LAKE COMO
Head to Lake Como and arrive in Bellagio late morning.
Visit Bellagio and excursion on Lake Como on a Riva boat.
On the way back, stop off at a wine cellar to taste the wines of Piedmont and North East Italy, in particular Amarone della Valpolicella.

 

DAY 8 : LAKE VIEWS
Golf on Varese Golf Course with views over Lake Varese.
Gastronomic dinner in Ranco, served under an arbour with views over Lake Maggiore.
Each course, including dessert, will be paired with the best wine choices and why not finish your meal with a glass of Passito and a sorbet.

 

DAY 9 : CASTELCONTURBIA
Generally, golfers can’t resist another chance to play on the magnificent golf course, which you will be able to do today.
Cocktail reception with the results of the quiz.
Gala dinner.

 

DAY 10
Breakfast at the hotel before checking out.

      OTHER INFORMATION

 

You can go by train from Paris to Milan (sleeper train).

 

     TRAVEL INVITE

 

4 different golf courses in different surroundings, from the forest to the sea.
Visit the vineyards of Vouvray, Bougueil, Chinon, Saumur and Muscadet.
Visit the châteaux of the Loire ; Chambord, Cheverny and Villandry.
Gastronomy with several Michelin-starred restaurants.

 

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Duration : 9 days

Type of trip : golf, wine, gastronomy, tourism

Ideal for all travellers

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     ITINERARY

 

DAY 1 : ARRIVAL
Arrival at the airport of Tours.
Check-in at the hotel.
Welcome reception and wine tasting dinner. First contact with the wines of the Loire Valley.

 

DAY 2 : LES AISSES
Golf at Les Aisses, an international golf course situated in the middle of the forest with a number of ponds and streams. During your round of golf, you will be surrounded by the woodland scenery of the Sologne.
Visit to Chambord, the most impressive Renaissance castle of the Loire Valley.

 

DAY 3 : CHEVERNY
Golf at Cheverny Golf Course. After having caught a glimpse of the Château of Cheverny whilst playing golf, you will be able to visit it that afternoon.
Dinner at a Michelin-starred restaurant

 

DAY 4 : BUBBLES IN VOUVRAY
No golf today, instead a full day in Vouvray dedicated to the tasting of Chenin Blanc.
Lunch on a terrace overlooking the Loire river.
Trip around the vineyards. Visit wineries with their famous troglodyte wine cellars. Tastings of sparkling, dry, medium dry and sweet wines.

 

DAY 5 : CHINON AND BOURGUEIL
Trip around the vineyards of Chinon and Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil with a chance to meet renowned winemakers. Contrary to Vouvray, the wines here are mostly reds, sometimes full-bodied and the Cabernet Franc reigns supreme.
On the scenic route to Ancenis, stop off in Saumur to admire the town.
Arrive in Ancenis and check-in at the hotel.

 

DAY 6 : ILE D’OR GOLF COURSE
Golf at the Ile d’Or Golf Course with its magnificent views on the river Loire.
The rest of the day is dedicated to tasting a cepage found in Ancenis but which is also found abroad. Tip : this will be a question on the quiz !

Dinner at a Michelin-starred restaurant.

 

DAY 7 : THE MUSCADET AND THE SEASIDE
Trip around the vineyards of Muscadet and the Nantais area. Visit the Vendee marshes.
Arrive at your seafront hotel at the end of the day.
Take the evening to enjoy the charm of a typical seaside town.

 

DAY 8 : ST JEAN DE MONTS
Golf at St Jean de Monts Golf Course.      

Cocktail reception with the results of the  quiz. 

Dinner at a Michelin-starred restaurant.

 

DAY 9
Breakfast and check out of the hotel.
Transfer to the airport of Nantes.

     OTHER INFORMATION

 

They are direct flights from London to Nantes airport and Tours airport.