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| Tour Name | Mediterranean Cruise 2027 |
| Departure Date | Tuesday, April 27, 2027 |
| End Date | Monday, May 10, 2027 |
| Nights |
13 |
| Rounds |
6 |
| Start & Finish | Lisbon - Rome |
| Availability |
Coming Soon – Join Waitlist |
| Next Departure |
2028, TBD |
| Payment Currencies | AUD, USD, GBP, CAD, EUR, NZD |
About This Cruise
Set sail in 2027 on an exclusive Mediterranean Golf Cruise that combines world-class golf, boutique yacht cruising, and carefully curated cultural experiences across Southern Europe and North Africa. Beginning with a three-night stay in Lisbon, the journey features championship golf at Oitavos Dunes and Penha Longa before embarking the luxury yacht Emerald Azzurra. Sailing from Portugal to Italy, you’ll enjoy a handpicked lineup of top-ranked courses including Palmares, Real Club Valderrama, Las Colinas, Al Houara, and Marco Simone, host of the 2023 Ryder Cup. Between golf days, explore historic ports and coastal destinations such as Cádiz, Tangier, Ibiza, Menorca, Sardinia, and Corsica, with guided sightseeing included. The journey concludes with a three-night stay in Rome, combining iconic sightseeing with a memorable final round of golf. Designed for discerning golfers, this small-group, fully escorted experience delivers seamless planning, ideal spring weather, and access to courses and destinations rarely combined in a single itinerary. This is a bucket-list exlcusive cruise journey visiting Southern Europe and Northern Africa, with several top golf courses. Join Voyages.golf in April and May 2027 on a journey like no other.
Inclusions
Lisbon Pre-Tour Inclusions
27 – 30 April 2027 | 3 Nights
Accommodation
- 3 nights at Sofitel Lisbon Liberdade
- Check-in: Tuesday, 27 April 2027
- Check-out: Friday, 30 April 2027
- Room: Superior Room
- Daily breakfast included
Golf – 2 Rounds of 18 Holes (Shared Carts)
- Oitavos Dunes
- Penha Longa Atlantic Course
Transfers & Transport
- All group transfers between airport/hotel/golf/ship
- Porterage at hotel
- All local taxes and service charges
- Private transfer from hotel to cruise port on embarkation day
Other
- Welcome dinner & drinks in Lisbon
- Half-day guided Lisbon walking tour (morning of embarkation)
- Services of a dedicated Voyages.golf Tour Leader throughout
Main Golf Cruise Inclusions
30 April – 10 May 2027 | 10 Nights
Cruise
- 10-night luxury yacht cruise aboard the Emerald Azzurra Superyacht
- All inclusive meals on board the ship
- All-inclusive beer, wine and soft drink aboard the ship
- Daily housekeeping and onboard service
- Use of onboard facilities and marina platform (conditions permitting)
4 Rounds of Golf
- Golf at Palmares Golf Course – Portugal
- Golf at Al Houara Golf Club – Morocco
- Golf at Real Club Valderrama
- Forecaddie included, gratuities extra
- Golf at Las Colinas Country Club
Non-Golfer Sightseeing
- Sightseeing in:
- Portimao (Non-golfers)
- Cádiz
- Tangier (Non-golfers & Golfer Lite)
- Malaga (Non-golfers)
- Cartagena (Non-golfers & Golfer Lite)
- Ibiza
- Mahón – Menorca
- Alghero – Sardinia
- Bonifacio – Corsica
Tour Services
- Fully escorted by a Voyages.golf Tour Leader
- Golf competition (Nearest the Pin, Stableford competitions)
- Exclusive group dinners & drinks receptions aboard the Emerald Azzurra
- Premium touring welcome pack
- Digital travel app, notes and on-tour support
- Group Welcome dinner with drinks
- Group Farewell dinner with drinks
Rome Post-Tour & Marco Simone Extension
10 – 13 May 2027 | 3 Nights
Accommodation
- 3 nights at the Autograph Collection – Pantheon Hotel or similar
- Check-in 10 May 2027
- Check-out 13 May 2027
- Room: Lead-in room category
- Daily breakfast included
1 Round of golf (shared carts)
- Marco Simone Golf & Country Club (Host of 2023 Ryder Cup)
Transfers & Transport
- Private transfer from Civitavecchia port to Rome hotel
- Private return transfers to Marco Simone
- Private departure transfer matched to flight schedule
Other
- Welcome drinks on arrival in Rome
- Guided sightseeing tour of Rome (guide & tips included)
- Farewell dinner with drinks
- Continued services of a Voyages.golf tour leader throughout
Tour Itinerary
Accommodation
Sofitel Lisbon Liberdade – Superior Room
Sofitel Lisbon Liberdade
Your stay in Lisbon is based at the Sofitel Lisbon Liberdade, a refined five-star hotel located on the city’s most prestigious boulevard, Avenida da Liberdade. This central location places you within easy walking distance of Chiado, Bairro Alto, and Lisbon’s historic core, making it an ideal base for both sightseeing and dining.
The hotel blends contemporary Portuguese style with Sofitel’s signature French-inspired elegance. Facilities include a stylish restaurant and bar, a fitness centre, and attentive concierge services, all delivered with a polished, international standard of service.
Room Type: Superior Room
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Modern, well-appointed guest room
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Comfortable king or twin bedding
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Marble bathroom with premium amenities
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Wi-Fi, minibar, in-room safe and work desk
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Daily breakfast included
This room category offers an excellent balance of comfort, location, and value for the pre-tour stay.
Room upgrades are subject to availability at the time of booking.
Emerald Azzurra – Balcony Cabin (Upgraded Category)
Emerald Azzurra
During the main tour, you will sail aboard Emerald Azzurra, Emerald Cruises’ luxury yacht designed for intimate cruising and access to smaller ports. With a maximum of just over 100 guests, the onboard atmosphere is relaxed, elegant, and highly personalised.
The yacht features multiple dining venues, a wellness area, infinity-style marina platform, observation deck, and stylish indoor and outdoor lounges. Service is attentive yet informal, with a strong emphasis on space, comfort, and destination immersion.
Cabin Type: Balcony Cabin
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Private balcony with outdoor seating
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Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors
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Queen or twin configuration
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En-suite bathroom with premium toiletries
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Wi-Fi, minibar, climate control, and ample storage
This Balcony Cabin is already an upgraded category, positioned one level above the Oceanview Stateroom. It offers enhanced space, natural light, and private outdoor access, significantly elevating the onboard experience.
Optional Downgrade
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Oceanview Staterooms may be available at a reduced price
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Subject to availability and limited inventory
All cabin upgrades or downgrades are subject to availability at the time of booking.
Pantheon Iconic Rome Hotel – Run-of-House Room
Pantheon Iconic Rome Hotel
Your post-tour stay in Rome is based at the Pantheon Iconic Rome Hotel, an Autograph Collection property set just steps from the Pantheon in the heart of the historic centre. This exceptional location allows you to walk easily to Piazza Navona, the Trevi Fountain, Campo de’ Fiori, and many of Rome’s most celebrated landmarks.
Housed in a restored historic building, the hotel combines contemporary design with Roman architectural character. Facilities include a rooftop terrace with panoramic city views, a refined restaurant and bar, and personalised service that reflects its boutique luxury positioning.
Room Type: Run-of-House
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Allocated at check-in based on availability
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Elegant, modern interiors with high-quality finishes
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Comfortable bedding and marble bathrooms
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Wi-Fi, minibar, in-room safe, and climate control
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Daily breakfast included
Run-of-house rooms provide flexibility while maintaining the hotel’s consistently high standards across all categories.
Room upgrades are subject to availability at the time of booking.
Golf Information
Oitavos Dunes – Cascais, Portugal
Designer: Arthur Hills
Opened: 2001
Oitavos Dunes is widely regarded as Portugal’s finest modern links course and one of the best in continental Europe. Designed by Arthur Hills and set within a protected coastal dune system near Cabo da Roca, the course offers a true links experience with firm fairways, strategic bunkering, and uninterrupted Atlantic Ocean views from every hole.
The layout makes minimal use of trees, instead relying on natural contours, wind, and ground game options to challenge golfers. Its environmental credentials are notable, with the course carefully integrated into the surrounding landscape. Oitavos consistently ranks among the top courses in Europe and is a benchmark for modern links design outside the British Isles.
Penha Longa Atlantic Course – Sintra, Portugal
Designer: Robert Trent Jones Jr.
Opened: 1992
Set within the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, the Atlantic Course at Penha Longa offers a dramatic contrast to Oitavos Dunes. Designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., the course winds through forested hills, granite outcrops, and valleys beneath Sintra’s UNESCO-listed mountains.
The Atlantic Course has hosted the Portuguese Open on multiple occasions and is known for its elevation changes, long par fours, and demanding approach shots. Strategic play is essential, with several holes framed by natural rock formations and mature woodland. It is a championship course that rewards thoughtful shot-making and provides one of Portugal’s most scenic inland golf experiences.
Palmares Golf – Algarve, Portugal
Designer: Robert Trent Jones Jr. (Redesign)
Originally Opened: 1975 (Redesigned 2011–2015)
Palmares is a distinctive coastal course overlooking the Bay of Lagos, combining links-style holes near the ocean with parkland elements further inland. Robert Trent Jones Jr.’s redesign transformed Palmares into a flowing, modern layout that uses elevation, open fairways, and ocean exposure to shape play.
The course is known for its wide corridors off the tee, firm playing surfaces, and panoramic views of the Atlantic. Its routing allows for constant visual connection to the coastline, while the wind adds a strategic layer throughout the round. Palmares is considered one of the Algarve’s most visually striking and enjoyable courses.
Al Houara Golf Club – Tangier, Morocco
Designer: Graham Marsh
Opened: 2014
Located along Morocco’s northern Atlantic coast near Tangier, Al Houara Golf Club is a modern championship course designed by former professional golfer Graham Marsh. The layout is set on open, gently rolling land with broad fairways, coastal breezes, and a natural, links-inspired feel.
Al Houara has quickly established itself as one of Morocco’s top-ranked courses, noted for its scale, conditioning, and relaxed but strategic design. The course is playable for all levels while still offering challenge through wind, green complexes, and well-positioned hazards. Its proximity to Tangier makes it a standout addition to a Mediterranean golf itinerary.
Real Club Valderrama – Sotogrande, Spain
Designer: Robert Trent Jones Sr.
Opened: 1974
Valderrama is universally regarded as Spain’s premier golf course and one of Europe’s great championship venues. Designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr., the course is renowned for its immaculate conditioning, narrow fairways, cork oak-lined holes, and demanding green complexes.
Valderrama made history as the first course outside the UK and USA to host the Ryder Cup in 1997 and has since hosted multiple Volvo Masters and LIV Golf events. Precision is essential from tee to green, and the course is known for rewarding disciplined, accurate play. For many golfers, Valderrama represents a true bucket-list experience.
Las Colinas Country Club – Alicante, Spain
Designer: Cabell B. Robinson
Opened: 2010
Las Colinas is a modern championship course set within a secluded valley south of Alicante. Designed by Cabell B. Robinson, a former associate of Robert Trent Jones Sr., the course emphasises strategic play, natural movement of the land, and environmental sensitivity.
Wide fairways encourage confident driving, while elevated greens and natural hazards demand thoughtful approaches. Las Colinas has earned recognition as one of Spain’s best modern courses and regularly appears in European top-course rankings. It offers a contemporary contrast to the more traditional layouts earlier in the itinerary.
Marco Simone Golf & Country Club – Rome, Italy
Designer: Original – Jim Fazio | Redesign – European Golf Design
Originally Opened: 1989 | Redesigned: 2021–2023
Marco Simone is best known as the host venue of the 2023 Ryder Cup, marking a landmark moment for Italian golf. The extensive redesign by European Golf Design transformed the course into a modern championship layout capable of hosting elite international competition.
Set in rolling countryside east of Rome, the course features dramatic elevation changes, expansive views towards St Peter’s Basilica, and bold green complexes designed to test precision and creativity. Marco Simone represents the future of championship golf in Italy and provides a fitting finale to the journey.
Experiences
Lisbon – History, Hills & River Views
Your pre-tour experience begins with guided sightseeing in Lisbon, introducing the city’s historic neighbourhoods, elegant squares, and tiled façades. A walking tour explores key districts and viewpoints overlooking the Tagus River, offering insight into Lisbon’s maritime past and cultural identity. The city’s compact centre makes it ideal for wandering on foot, with cafés, wine bars, and restaurants easily accessible from your hotel.
Cádiz – Andalusian Heritage by the Sea
In Cádiz, one of Europe’s oldest continuously inhabited cities, sightseeing focuses on the atmospheric historic centre. Narrow streets open onto lively plazas and ocean-facing promenades, reflecting the city’s long association with seafaring and trade. The experience provides a relaxed introduction to Andalusian culture and daily life, shaped by centuries of maritime influence.
Tangier – A Cultural Crossroads
Tangier offers a distinct cultural shift, shaped by its position at the meeting point of Africa and Europe. Guided sightseeing introduces the city’s layered history, architecture, and vibrant street life, highlighting its role as a strategic port and international crossroads. The experience blends historical context with an appreciation of modern Tangier’s character and rhythm.
Ibiza – Beyond the Headlines
Sightseeing in Ibiza reveals a quieter, more refined side of the island. The focus is on historic quarters, coastal viewpoints, and the relaxed Mediterranean lifestyle that has long attracted artists and travellers. This experience balances culture and scenery, offering time to appreciate Ibiza’s heritage and natural beauty beyond its nightlife reputation.
Mahón, Menorca – Harbour & Heritage
Mahón is defined by one of the world’s largest natural harbours, a feature central to Menorca’s history. Sightseeing explores the town’s maritime heritage, historic buildings, and waterfront views, reflecting the island’s understated elegance and slower pace compared to its Balearic neighbours.
Alghero, Sardinia – Mediterranean Character
In Alghero, sightseeing takes you through a well-preserved old town shaped by centuries of Mediterranean trade and Catalan influence. Medieval walls, narrow streets, and coastal outlooks define the experience, offering a strong sense of place and a distinct regional identity within Italy.
Bonifacio, Corsica – Clifftop Drama
Bonifacio is one of the most visually striking stops of the journey, perched high on limestone cliffs above the Mediterranean. Guided exploration of the historic citadel reveals fortified walls, dramatic coastal scenery, and sweeping sea views, making this a standout cultural and scenic highlight.
Rome – The Eternal City
Your journey concludes in Rome with guided sightseeing that brings the city’s extraordinary history into focus. From ancient ruins and imperial landmarks to Renaissance architecture and lively modern streets, the experience provides depth and context to the Eternal City. A farewell dinner offers the opportunity to reflect on the journey in one of Europe’s most atmospheric settings.
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