With a history dating back four millennia, stretches of sun-kissed coastline, white-washed villages and olive groves, lush forests and glittering islands, Greece is simply sublime.
Greece has over 2,900 islands, innumerable beaches, and over 200 days of sunshine per year, so it is no wonder it is one of the most popular holiday destinations in the world. The islands that form the Cyclades sit in the middle of the Aegean Sea and are generally where most golfers tend to visit when in Greece.
For hundreds of years, Greece has given the world some amazing gifts. Epic poems. Fantastical myths. Some of the greatest thinkers in philosophy, math, and science. And it’s a gift that keeps on giving, a charismatic nation that continues to grace us with the good things in life.
Golf continues to grow in popularity here, with The Westin Resort Costa Navarino a real highlight of what Greece has to offer. The courses here showcase some of the most beautiful backdrops on a golfing tour calendar.
Costa Navarino is steadily raising its profile as a prime, sustainable destination in the Mediterranean by additionally offering a world-class golf experience on the first two signature golf courses in Greece. Two courses here are ranked 1st and 2nd in the Top 100 Courses in Greece. The Bay and The Dunes, are now considered to be the top two layouts in Greece, with Bernhard Langer’s design for The Dunes leading the charge.
Tour Highlights
Arrive on your international flight into Crete, meet and greet at the airport and transfer to your hotel, The Crete Golf Club Hotel.
Free time for you to freshen and get ready for our welcome dinner at Cavos Restaurant located in the promenade of Hersonissos, based right on the waterfront Crete Golf Club Hotel only 15 minutes transfer away.
✅ Welcome Dinner.
After breakfast, without the need of a transfer enjoy a round at the only international standard 18-hole golf course on the island, built into the existing landscape in a desert-style course on a mountainous platform.
The Crete Golf Club near Hersonissos is the only 18-hole golf course on the island of Crete and one of the most impressive courses of the Mediterranean, which holds a unique challenge and a pleasant experience for both golf players and visitors all year round.
As of 2012, The Crete Golf Club is an official venue of the Ladies European Tour Access Series.
✅ Breakfast ✅ Golf
After Breakfast at the hotel, explore the Minoan Civilization with a guided tour at the palace of Knossos followed by a walking tour at Heraklion Town and lunch at Peskesi restaurant located in the heart of the city.
After lunch head towards the most traditional Cretan villages, where you will have an olive oil tasting experience.
✅ Breakfast ✅ Tour ✅ Lunch ✅ Transfers
After breakfast, without the need of a transfer enjoy a round at the only international standard 18-hole golf course on the island, built into the existing landscape in a desert-style course on a mountainous platform.
The Crete Golf Club near Hersonissos is the only 18-hole golf course on the island of Crete and one of the most impressive courses of the Mediterranean, which holds a unique challenge and a pleasant experience for both golf players and visitors all year round.
As of 2012, The Crete Golf Club is an official venue of the Ladies’ European Tour Access Series.
✅ Breakfast ✅ Golf
After breakfast visit Agios Nikolaos town, one of the most cosmopolitan & significant locations in the east part of Crete where you will have a walking tour.
Next cruise to the Spinalonga Islet, the former colony of the lepers on a traditional wooden boat followed by lunch at Thalassa restaurant located in the picturesque marina of Plaka village.
Farewell to Crete dinner tonight at Palm Beach restaurant located in Hersonissos.
✅ Breakfast ✅ Tour ✅ Farewell Dinner ✅ Transfers
Check out the hotel, and transfer to the airport for your flight to Athens. Arrival in Athens and transfer to the hotel, with free time to freshen up before we visit the city centre and enjoy a guided visit to the Acropolis Museum, located in the old quarters of the city.
After the guided tour enjoy a cocktail at the museum’s terrace bar, and then dinner in Athens at Dionyssos a short walk away. Dionyssos restaurant is located right opposite the rock of Acropolis with direct views to the Parthenon temple.
Everywhere you look in Athens, there’s a story to be told, there are so many things that make this city unique; from its ancient and modern history to its architecture, food, and way of life
✅ Breakfast ✅ Tour ✅ Welcome dinner ✅ Transfers
After breakfast, enjoy a one-day cruise to Aegina Island & Moni in our private wooden vessel.
The first stop will be Moni, an uninhabited islet at the south side of Aegina Island. The only way to reach Moni is via the sea, and the island is famous for its wildlife, peacocks, deers as well as the crystal clear waters that are perfect for swimming.
Return back to the hotel and tonight we enjoy dinner at the Ark venue located in the cosmopolitan area of Glyfada, located right on the waterfront with amazing views.
✅ Breakfast ✅ Tour ✅ Dinner ✅ Transfers
After breakfast, transfer by private vehicle to The westin resort Costa Navarino.
The transfer from Athens to Costa Navarino will take 3.5 hours, and will include a stop at the Corinth canal an important navigational route which once allowed ships to enter the Aegean Sea.
After check-in and free time to freshen up, enjoy a welcome dinner at Ammothines restaurant in Romanos.
Golf can be enjoyed on two of the most pristine, award-winning courses that Europe has to offer. Situated only a few minutes from Navarino Dunes, the Bay Course offers exciting challenges for all golfers, or discover the impressive seaside Dunes Course designed by former US Masters Champion and Ryder Cup Captain, Bernhard Langer.
✅ Breakfast ✅ Lunch ✅ Transfers
Golf can be enjoyed on two of the most pristine, award-winning courses that Europe has to offer. Situated only a few minutes from Navarino Dunes, the Bay Course offers exciting challenges for all golfers, or discover the impressive seaside Dunes Course designed by former US Masters Champion and Ryder Cup Captain, Bernhard Langer.
Designed by two-time US Masters Champion Bernhard Langer in association with European Golf Design, The Dunes Course is Greece’s first signature golf course. Set in diverse natural scenery with spectacular sea and river views, it takes its name from the tall dunes that separate several holes from a golden beach. The Bay Course, designed by Robert Trent Jones II, offers panoramic sea and mountain views, with two holes playing along the historic Bay of Navarino. The course meanders through three contrasting natural landscapes that make for a dramatic and memorable round.
In the afternoon taste local and other greek wines and become familiar with their distinctive colours, aromas and flavours. Wine experts will not only guide you through a unique tasting journey in the very place where the life of wine began but also help you choose the perfect food pairing for each wine. you try.
✅ Breakfast ✅ Golf ✅ Wine Tasting
Golf can be enjoyed on two of the most pristine, award-winning courses that Europe has to offer. Situated only a few minutes from Navarino Dunes, the Bay Course offers exciting challenges for all golfers, or discover the impressive seaside Dunes Course designed by former US Masters Champion and Ryder Cup Captain, Bernhard Langer.
Designed by two-time US Masters Champion Bernhard Langer in association with European Golf Design, The Dunes Course is Greece’s first signature golf course. Set in diverse natural scenery with spectacular sea and river views, it takes its name from the tall dunes that separate several holes from a golden beach. The Bay Course, designed by Robert Trent Jones II, offers panoramic sea and mountain views, with two holes playing along the historic Bay of Navarino. The course meanders through three contrasting natural landscapes that make for a dramatic and memorable round.
✅ Breakfast ✅ Golf
After breakfast, enjoy a full-day tour to to the site of ancient Olympia, the site that hosted the original Olympic games.
Olympia was founded in the 8th century B.C and its ruins include athletic training areas, a stadium and temples dedicated to the gods Hera and Zeus.
Lunch today at a traditional Greek taverna. and then return to the resort and free time in the evening to relax.
✅ Breakfast ✅ Golf
Golf can be enjoyed on two of the most pristine, award-winning courses that Europe has to offer. Situated only a few minutes from Navarino Dunes, the Bay Course offers exciting challenges for all golfers, or discover the impressive seaside Dunes Course designed by former US Masters Champion and Ryder Cup Captain, Bernhard Langer.
Designed by two-time US Masters Champion Bernhard Langer in association with European Golf Design, The Dunes Course is Greece’s first signature golf course. Set in diverse natural scenery with spectacular sea and river views, it takes its name from the tall dunes that separate several holes from a golden beach. The Bay Course, designed by Robert Trent Jones II, offers panoramic sea and mountain views, with two holes playing along the historic Bay of Navarino. The course meanders through three contrasting natural landscapes that make for a dramatic and memorable round.
Farewell dinner tonight at the traditional fishing village of Marathopolis.
✅ Breakfast ✅ Golf
After Breakfast transfer to Athens for your return flights.
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The Dunes Course, the first signature-designed golf course in Greece. Open since May 2010, the impressive seaside Dunes Course is the first signature golf course in Greece, designed by two-time US Masters Champion and former Ryder Cup Captain Bernhard Langer in association with European Golf Design.
The Dunes Course has been designed to provide an exciting challenge for all golfers. Each of the 18 holes has multiple sets of tees to allow players to select the course length that best suits their game. The par-71 course measures 6,581 yards from the back tees.
Generously wide fairways and large greens make good targets that will be appreciated by golfers. Much of the course has been crafted to reflect the rugged outlines of the distant mountains. As you move further inland, the course unfolds, its character softening to fit with the surroundings of olive and citrus groves. In season, players are welcome to sample the ripe fruit from the trees around the course at their leisure.
Open since October 2011, the 18-hole, 71 par seaside Bay Course at Navarino Bay, designed by Robert Trent Jones II, provides both a fun experience and a challenging test for golfers of all levels.
Just a few minutes from Navarino Dunes, at the Navarino Bay development, the Bay Course offers an alternative set of challenges and choices in a quite different setting.
With the majority of tees offering sublime sea views and two holes playing along the historic Bay of Navarino, the course plays a little shorter than The Dunes Course at 5,422 metres from the back tees and meanders through three distinct natural landscapes. The Seaside, Canyon, and Grove holes provide striking contrasts that create a dramatic and memorable golf round.
Crete Golf Club Hotel is situated at The Crete Golf Club, an 18-hole Championship course in Hersonissos, 1.1 miles from Aquaworld Aquarium and features a seasonal outdoor swimming pool. 1.2 miles from Labyrinth Park, the hotel features a fitness centre and a garden. The restaurant serves European cuisine.
All units in the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV. Rooms have a private bathroom with a bath, private ultra-high-speed WiFi, free toiletries, and a hairdryer. The rooms at Crete Golf Club Hotel come with a seating area.
A à la carte breakfast is available daily at the property.
Staff at the 24-hour front desk can provide guidance on what to do in the area.
Situated in the exclusive area of Vouliagmeni, The Margi is a 5-star boutique hotel nestled among pine trees and just a few steps away from the sandy beach. Offering fine dining and a romantic pool setting, it combines discreet luxury and a relaxed seaside atmosphere.
Rooms and suites at The Margi are elegantly furnished featuring a classic décor with colonial touches. They all come with a satellite LCD TV, fully equipped minibar, safety box and air conditioning. In the bathroom, you will find Korres amenities, fluffy bathrobes and slippers.
At Patio you will taste gourmet dishes prepared with fine products from the Margi Farm. Malabar Restaurant features an eclectic atmosphere and proposes Mediterranean flavours, and at Nilaya you will start your day with a hearty American breakfast while reading your morning newspaper. Guests can experience a private farm tour at the Margi Farm and enjoy an authentic and organic Greek dinner, where they can get cooking tips and, upon request.
The hotel provides exclusive guests services, such as a seasonal boutique shop with luxury Greek brands, personal trainers, yoga classes, as well as a fully equipped fitness centre. At the hotel’s spa area guests can enjoy beauty and massage treatments, while they can also use the steam and sauna room and the indoor pool.
Set in an idyllic beachfront location in Messinia, the Westin Resort boasts a hydrotherapy spa, an on-site golf course and 123 private infinity pools. All elegant rooms come with flat-screen TVs.
Inspired by old Messinian mansions, the resort’s villa clusters use natural stone and local design elements, in perfect harmony with the virgin sandy beach and pristine hillside landscape.
Decorated with contemporary furniture, light wood and muted tones of sea and sand, each of Costa Navarino’s guest rooms features a private balcony overlooking the resorts’ olive groves and landscaped gardens.
The Westin Resort’s guests can enjoy a relaxing al fresco lunch, poolside refreshments and evening cocktails. Morias restaurant features a fresh-waffles-and-pancake station, while a wide variety of aromatic teas is served at the 1827 Lounge and Bar.
Guests can indulge at the Anazoe Spa & Thalassotherapy featuring an indoor pool or play a game of golf at the on-site Dunes Golf Course. Children will be delighted at the kids’ golf and kids’ tennis courts, the Navarino’s unique Sandcastle and the Cocoon playroom.
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Our escorted tours are typically made up of 15-20 people, led by a PGA professional golfer offering expert advice and guidance while you play some of the top courses in the world. Each tour has a unique itinerary which we have specially designed, to make for an easy and organised holiday full of luxury golf and entertainment. Book an all-inclusive escorted golf tour with us for direct flights & private transfers, luxurious accommodation plus extra activities & entertainment on top of multiple rounds of golf. Escorted tours are great for large group golfing trips or even smaller groups looking to meet like-minded golfers and play world-class courses.
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