Sintra

A testament to understated 1930s’ elegance, Palácio Estoril Hotel, Golf & Spa is located in the heart of the coastal city of Estoril, increasingly known as the Portuguese Riviera. Surrounded by manicured gardens with magnificent coastal & garden views, this sophisticated retreat offers elegant rooms, a holistic spa, refined dining and attentive but unobtrusive service from the minute you enter. Palacio Estoril also served as the set for the James Bond movie On Her Majesty's Secret Service. You can enjoy a martini, ”shaken, not stirred”, while spending sunny days by the pool under a bright blue sky or walk down to the beach, just 5 minutes away.

Quinta do Sanguinhal Winery

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Portugal - Lisbon & The Central Coast

Discoveries Monument

The Praia D'El Rey Marriott Golf & Beach Resort - Praia D'El Rey

Across from Jeronimos Monastery, is the Discoveries Monument, built on the north bank of the Tagus River in 1960 to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the death of Prince Henry the Navigator, and pays homage to the Portuguese explorers, , crusaders, monks, cartographers, and cosmographers of the past.

Nestled along the Atlantic seaboard, Portugal is a country of discoverers waiting to be discovered by you. The climate in Portugal is ideal for golfers and offers over 300 days of sunshine per year (more than any European country). Although small in size, Portugal covers an exceptional range of diverse landscapes in close proximity, superb cuisine, fine wines and hospitable people. Our trip includes first class hotels, sumptuous cuisine, a selection of Portugal’s finest golf courses and outstanding sightseeing when you are not on the links. The historic capital city of Lisbon is where the journey begins but you’ll soon realize, Portugal has got much more than you would think. Join our fantastic Golf and Touring Adventure!

Belem Tower

18 holes (Cynthia Dye) The West Cliffs Golf Course at Praia D´el Rey is an 18-hole seaside links golf course on Portugal’s Silver Golf Coast, a little over an hour drive from Lisbon. Designed by the niece of famed course architect Pete Dye, the golf course has already achieved world-wide acclaim. It was elected the “World’s Best New Course” in 2017. The nature around The West Cliffs Golf Course is abundant and from every hole there will be stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean.

The 19th-century Romanticist architecture, historic estates and villas, gardens, and royal palaces and castles of Sintra make classify the town as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Pena National Palace and the Sintra National Palace welcome visitors to the former summer residences of the Portuguese royal family.

18 holes (Robert Trent Jones Sr.) The unique location on the Península de Troia, is quite place for a golf course. Surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean on one side and the Sado River on the other, Troia Golf Course has fantastic sea views and panorama of the enigmatic Arrábida Mountain across the water. Troia was elected one of the best golf courses in world by Rolex in 2011. Golf World magazine qualified Troia Golf as the 32nd best golf course on Continental Europe, in 2011. Robert Trent Jones Sr. selected the third hole as one of the best he has ever designed.

Praia D'El Rey Golf Course

The medieval city of Obidos , a national monument is known as the "Wedding Present Town" because it was a gift from King Dinis to Queen Isabel on their wedding day in 1282. Today, visitors can walk within the walls of the well-preserved medieval architecture and along the streets, and squares, and inside its castle encircled by a fortified wall.

Jeronimos Monastery

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The Maritime Muesum

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Family owned and operated since the beginning of the 20th century, members of The Pereira de Fonseca Family personally welcome you to travel through 100 years of Portuguese wine making. On your visit you will walk through vineyards & the 19th century gardens by the family house. You’ll visit the old distillery where brandies and grappa were produced. The final stop is a trip to the pressing-room with stone and wood manual winepresses dated from 1871, followed by the best part - a Tasting!

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The Jeronimos Monastery is the most impressive symbol of Portugal's power and wealth during the Age of Discovery. Built it in 1502 by King Manuel, it includes the Tomb of Vasco da Gama.

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Portugal's domination of the seas is how they achieved. The Maritime Museum is one of the most important in Europe, with 17,000 items telling the pioneering story from the Age of Discovery, onward.

Pena Palace

Built in 1515 as a fortress to guard the entrance to Lisbon's harbor, the Belem Tower was the starting point for the voyages of discovery. For the sailors, it was the last sight of their homeland before reaching the sea.

Lisbon is the capital city of Portugal and the second-oldest capital city of Europe (after Athens!) The city is absolutely gorgeous with scenic vistas from every angle, saturated with rich history found everywhere from the roads to the marvelous architecture. With Lisbon you get the best of both worlds (old and new) with the bonus of being in one of the least expensive capital cities in Europe.

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This award-winning five star resort is on the beach, with ocean views, and next to the 18-hole Praia D’El Rey Golf Course. The elegant guest rooms at the Praia D´El Rey Marriott Golf & Beach Resort include a bathtub with selected bathroom amenities, TVs with cable, and air conditioning with a classically furnished, spacious living area, and private balcony, the rooms offer views of either the ocean or of the golf course. The resort is on the coast, about a 15 minute drive between the cities of Peniche and Óbidos and has 7 different restaurants and bars.

Portugal enjoys a Mediterranean climate with short mild winters and warm summers that are predominantly dry due to the reliable and pleasant weather caused by the ocean currents that are present. The diversity of the terrain, where mountains, beaches and sea converge, awards golfers with spectacular scenery to view from the fairways, tees and greens. Our choices of Portugal’s finest golf courses in the region are included on this itinerary, which provide guests with a unique experience at each course. Here are the courses included:

The Five Star Grande Real Villa Italia Hotel & Spa represents the pinnacle of Hotel design overlooking the protected harbor of Cascais, a direct coastal city popular with Lisbon residents for weekend getaways. The seaside property offers rooms with stunning views of the deep blue Atlantic Ocean. The hotel is the restored former residences of Italy's King Humberto II. Grande Real Villa Italia Hotel & Spa is the ideal choice for those wishing to visit the diverse charms of Portugal and surround themselves in an environment of classic luxury.

West Cliffs Golf Course

Troia Golf Course

Historic Lisbon

Built in the 1840s, the most famous building in Sintra is Pena Palace. A walk through the extravagant interior of the mock-medieval castle showcases the late Victorian and Edwardian furnishings, rich ornaments, paintings, and priceless porcelain preserved just as the royal family left them. Cool summers on the hilltop location, granted royals with natural air conditioning and picturesque views of the sea by the cities of Estoril and Cascais.

18 holes (Robert Trent Jones Jr.) With bold drives, courageous approaches and artful greens, it is both an adrenalin rush and a soothing journey through one of Portugal's most inspiring landscapes. This layout is part of the larger Penha Longa Resort. It is known for magnificent course conditions, the remains of an ancient aqueduct bordering two of the holes, and offers hillside views to the coastal towns of Cascais and Estoril.

Penha Longa Atlantic Championship Course

Portugal has an excellent infrastructure and impressive venue options to complement its storied history, world class golf, fantastic climate and warm culture. The many treasures of Lisbon and the region will captivate the historian and artist alike with a vintage feel and the charm of having survived many struggles. Our trip includes multiple sights that shouldn’t be missed and won’t be forgotten.

18 holes (Cabell B.Robinson ,1997) This links and parkland design was voted the #2 Best Courses in Portugal by Today’s Golfer magazine. With several holes running along the dunes of the Atlantic Ocean that provide fantastic sea views, golfers won’t forget the amazing 12th hole with the distant Belengas Islands as the backdrop. First time guests at Praia D’El Rey are amazed how well the blending of pines, dunes and links has been achieved in one place.