Golf Vacations in Italy

Italy is renowned for its historic sites, romantic culture and fine cuisine, and its golfing is equally magnificent. From the Mediterranean coast to the Adriatic Sea, from beautiful Tuscany to the shores of Sicily, Kalos Golf cruises guide the adventurous golfer through an array of glorious touring options. Choose the itinerary that matches your travel interests and your preferred mix of golf and sightseeing for a spectacular vacation in Italy.

Golf Courses in Italy

Kalos offers three travel packages that visit the golfing treasures of Italy. The roster of prestigious golf courses played on these diverse itineraries includes:

• Pevero Golf Club in Costa Smeralda, Sardinia. Designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr., Pevero Golf Club's greens and fairways wind through the Sardinian hills among natural lakes and rock formations. The doglegs and water hazards will test any golfer's accuracy.
• Castiglion del Bosco Golf Club in Montalcino. The dramatic setting for this Tom Weiskopf-designed layout offers stunning views of the surrounding Tuscan landscape. Well-planned approach shots are key to mastering these greens, which include Europe's longest hole: the 4th measures a hefty 667 yards from the back tees.
• Verdura Golf Resort in Sciacca. Verdura is the culmination of Sir Rocco Forte's dream of creating Europe's finest golf destination. Kalos visits both the East Course, where natural undulations yield a memorable layout, and the West Course, rated highest among Italy's golf courses in Rolex World's Top 1,000 Golf Courses.
• Villa d'Este Golf Club in Montorfano. Bordering the breathtaking Lake Montorfano near Lake Como, Villa d'Este Golf Club has long been a favorite among golfers from around the world. This challenging par 69 course designed by English architect Peter Gannon has hosted twelve Italian Opens.
• Palazzo Arzaga Golf Resort near Brescia. Situated between the Alps and Lake Garda on the grounds of a 15th century palazzo, Arzaga Golf Resort enjoys a setting both scenic and historic. This well-crafted Jack Nicklaus II design presents a series of lakes, bunkers, and large areas of native vegetation for a formidable but fair challenge.
• Plus: San Domenico Golf Club near Brindisi, Donnafugata Golf Resort near Ragusa, Adriatic Golf Club Cervia near Ravenna, Acaya Golf Resort near Lecce, and Borgo La Bagnaia near Siena.

Italy Cruise: Touring Highlights

Kalos has designed Italy tours that delight and enrich. Whether you are exploring provincial villages and historic ruins with our experienced guides, shopping on your own, sampling fine wines or taking cooking classes, you will savor each day. Highlights on our various itineraries include the Basilica di San Marco in Venice; the historic Byzantine capital of Ravenna; the charming hilltop village of Alberobello; and the Valley of Temples in Agrigento, one of the world's most important archaeological sites.