Golf in Greece



The World-Class Mediterranean Golfing Retreat

Holiday Your Golf in association with Costa Navarino, invites you to an exceptional bespoke golfing holiday. This is where 4 signature golf courses meet 4 deluxe sustainable resorts in an idyllic Mediterranean setting.

2023 is the year we will bring luxury golfing holidays to the forefront, tailoring them to golf enthusiasts…who crave every bit of leisurely indulgence. And there’s plenty to keep your travel companions busy with if they’re not golf-savvy.

Two packages have been built, the Messinia and Athens & Messinia.  This gives the option to spend two nights in picturesque Athens at the King George Hotel and Glyfada Golf Course before traveling to the resort at Costa Navarino.



A True Golfer’s Paradise

Named “European Golf Resort of the Year 2017” by the Global Golf Tourism Association (IAGTO), the Costa Navarino resort offers 4 exceptional 18-hole signature courses in idyllic settings.

This is where to enjoy a vibrant intercultural golf hub, over 20 fine dining venues, award-winning spas, a wide range of sports and cultural activities, and an array of 5-star services.

  • The Dunes Course was designed by two-time Masters champion, Bernhard Langer in association with European Golf Design.
  • Open since October 2011, the 71-par seaside The Bay Course at Navarino Bay was designed by Robert Trent Jones II. It shows off 4 Seaside greens, numerous Canyon Holes, and Grove holes.
  • The International Olympic Academy Golf Course is the first of its kind and was named "World's Best New Golf Course" at the 2022 World Golf Awards ceremony.
  • The Hills Course has a play to a par of 72 and is set on 6.280m of breathtaking greens and unrivaled scenery.

Named "World’s Best New Golf Development" at the 2020 World Golf Awards, Navarino Hills Course is one of Europe’s newest golf destinations. It is home to 2 courses, both designed by two-time Masters champion and Ryder Cup legend, José Marίa Olazábal.

Sleep in Luxury

Costa Navarino’s The Westin Resort and W Costa Navarino (both part of Mariott Bonvoy) The Romanos (a Luxury Collection Resort), and the Mandarin Oriental, are located in Messinia in the southwest Peloponnese. This is one of the most unspoiled and breathtaking landscapes of the Mediterranean.

Athens Leg, Athens & Messinia, includes the 5-star Boutique Hotel, King George, located in the heart of Athens. 

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7 Nights Stay in Messinia per 2 People

Day 1: Arrival in Greece (Athens International or Kalamata Regional Airport)

  • Transfer Pick Up
  • Check in Costa Navarino
  • Welcome Drink  - Walk around and relax from the trip
  • Dinner / Drinks at the hotel

Day 2 and including 6: Stay at Costa Navarino Resort  Golf Sessions / Cultural Visits

  • Early / Late Session for the Golfers - Depending on the day
  • Activities for the families as per request of the group 
  • Lunch options at the hotel / local taverna
  • Dinner options at the hotel / local taverna
  • Free Evenings at the Resort or nearby cities/villages
  • Activities can include:
    • Daily Cruise with a yacht
    • Cultural visits
    • Agricultural tourism
    • Costa Navarino-based activities in the Hotel from the available options

Day 7: Departure from Greece (Athens International or Kalamata Regional Airport)

  • Check Out
  • Shuttle Bus Pick Up
  • Airport departure

9 Nights Stay in Athens & Messinia per 2 People

Day 1: Arrival in Greece (Athens International Airport)

Day 2: Day Trip Around Athens 

  • Morning Golf Session 
    • Transfer 
    • Welcome Pack (Water, Fruits, available beverages)
  • Lunch by the coast
  • Afternoon/Early Evening Guided Tour 
  • Dinner with a view of the Acropolis by Night

Day 3: Depart for Costa Navarino Resort 

  • Transfer Pick-Up
  • Check in at the Costa Navarino
  • Welcome Drink  - Walk around and relax from the trip.
  • Dinner / Drinks at the hotel
  • Late Golf Session (upon request)

Day 4 to 8: Stay at Costa Navarino Resort  Golf Sessions / Cultural Visits

  • Early / Late Session for the Golfers - Depending on the day.
  • Activities for the families as per request of the group.
  • Lunch options at the hotel / local taverna
  • Dinner options at the hotel / local taverna
  • Free Evenings at the Resort or nearby cities/villages
  • Activities can include:
    • Daily Cruise with a yacht
    • Cultural visits
    • Agricultural tourism
    • Costa Navarino-based activities in the Hotel from the available options.

Day 9: Departure from Greece (Athens International or Kalamata Regional Airport)

  • Check-Out
  • Transfer Pick-Up
  • Airport Departure

Inclusions

  • Golf Session (Per person Per day stay)
  • Accommodation
    • Breakfast Included
    • Double Rooms *other options available
  • Transfer
    • Vehicle: Mercedes Benz (E-Class, V-Class, Limo MiniBus, Sprinter AvantGarde)
    • Color: Black
    • Meet & Greet
    • English speaking Chauffeurs/Drivers
    • Flight Monitoring Tracking
    • Vehicle, driver, fuel, toll fees, parking fees, vehicle/pass. insurance
    • Complimentary bottled water
    • Complimentary Waiting Time
      • Airports: 60mins
      • Hotels & Other Places: 15mins

Exclusions

  • Child Seats (infant/child/booster)
  • Night Shift Surcharges: 23:00 - 06:00
  • Meals (Lunch and Dinner)
  • Beverages (except Water/Welcome Pack)

Golf Facilities & Services Include:

  • The 350m-long Driving Range: For fine-tuning your swing with unlimited range balls courtesy of TaylorMade.
  • The Chipping Green: Designed to give you a variety of challenges from chip and runs to more flighted shots.
  • The Short Game Area: One of the largest in Europe and built to USGA specifications. There are 10 bunkers with a variety of faces and depths, allowing long and short bunker shots to be practiced.
  • The Putting Green: Built at the same time, and to the same standards as the greens on the championship course, the putting green displays the same level of maturity.
  • The Golf Academy: Instruction is available in various formats and is tailored to the specific needs of individuals, couples, families, or small groups.
  • And last but not least… Equipment rental services pull trolleys, golf carts, secure storage areas, the Golf Shop, 3 Club Houses, and endless culinary possibilities.

Bespoke Arrangements for Individuals, Families, and Groups. The Sky’s the Limit.

Outstanding resort facilities and a large selection of other sports and activities, mean that your accompanying family members, partners, children, and friends will keep busy even if golf isn’t their forte.

  • Anazoe Spa: A 4,000m² spa & thalassotherapy wellness sanctuary.
  • Mouratoglou Tennis Center: 16 tennis courts (7 clay, 4 artificial clay, 4 hard courts, 1 natural grass court). Programs available for adults and children.
  • Sport & leisure activities: Biking, beach yoga, indoor climbing, outdoor rock climbing, hiking, kayaking, sup, waterskiing & tubes, yachting, sailing, scuba diving, snorkeling.
  • Cultural activities: The discovery of Messinian cuisine and traditions, olive oil tasting and harvesting, wine masterclasses, a tour of the Andromonastiro monastery, and shore fishing lessons.

Traveling with your Children? Here’s what’s in store for them:

  • 4 months to 3 years: Cocoon Care Center. Half-day and full-day daycare packages as well as a dedicated play area where parents can relax or join in the fun.
  • 2 to 12 years: The Sand Castle Youth Hub. Recreational activities, adventures, and programs. Full-day options are available.
  • 4 to 11 years: Young Archaeologist & Young Gardener programs. Excavating hidden
  • Aqua Park: 3 slides, waterfalls, several swimming pools, a play pool, and other attractions. For children measuring 1.20m+.

 


 To participate in the races requires full acceptance of regulations:

  1. Visitors competing should understand that they are moving in an open, exposed to particular weather conditions that will prevail on that particular day of the golfing.
  2. Men and women of all ages are accepted.
  3. Valid participation is considered to be valid after it has been paid off financially.
  4. Participants are obliged to fully comply with the regulations set by the host. They are also obliged to obey the suggestions of the individuals (eg. volunteers, reviewers) designated by the host. Failure to comply with the regulations or instructions will result in an exclusion penalty, with no refund or any other costs. Any person authorized by the event manager may record any infringement that he has perceived and report it to the event manager.
  5. Athletes are involved at their own risk and the organizing authority is not responsible for any injuries they may have, as stated in the statement of responsibility or here. However, qualified medical personnel and a fully equipped ambulance will be available. 
  6. Participants must have been examined by a physician who has judged them capable of participating in the particular event. Medical advice must not be older than 30 days from the last day of the event. 
  7. The regulations about covid-19 testing are based on the government's announcements. We cannot take responsibility and announce anything in advance because rules about testing are constantly changing.
  8. It is strictly forbidden to dispose any kind of object during the whole event, such as plastic bottles or any other solid or liquid food packaging material used by visitors during their stay. Disposal of packaging materials or other non-organic waste anywhere on the route beyond the predetermined, carries an exclusion penalty, no refund, or any other costs.
  9. Visitor exclusion occurs for: a) Pollution of the site. b) Inappropriate behavior towards the organizing staff. c) Non-compliance with these Regulations.
  10. The organizers are not responsible for the deaths, injuries, or any damage to the health of the participants who, upon submitting their request for participation, declare that they are aware of the risks involved including those allegedly attributed to the negligent acts or omissions of the foregoing that their health status is good and allows them to participate, and they have recently been examined by a doctor on this subject. However, no participant will be required to submit a medical certificate. They are obliged to perform regular medical checkups in order to check their health status. The event managers disclaim any responsibility for the physical integrity of the participants, who should behave responsibly at any dangerous points on the route. The organizers disclaim any financial responsibility in the event of outside assistance to any visitor.
  11. Participants consent to be featured in photographs or any other media from the event, which shall be used exclusively to promote the event.
  12. The organizers have the authority to modify the rules and regulations of the event, with no further notice.

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