Jumbo Golf’s travel itinerary to Northern Italy has drawn an overwhelming reception from customers. As most of them have toured Venice before, we are glad to modify our itinerary to incorporate more off-the-beaten track elements, to Milan, LakeComo, Portofino Cinque Terre (Italian Riveria) and Tuscancy Florence.

With this itinerary change, you can enjoy four to five distinctive travel experiences in the same tour – cosmopolitan (Milan); nature (Lake Commo); Italian Riveria resort (Cinque Terre); rural lifestyle (Tuscany) and cultural Renaissance-style (Florence).

What’s more is we are going to fly on Swiss Air allowing us to land in Milan and fly out direct from Florence without the need to travel back to Milan or Rome after our tour.

As it’s the signature style of Jumbo Golf to let travelers enjoy indepth immersion in every destination, we will arrange for you to stay at every destination in this itinerary for at least two nights, instead of rushing you from hotel to hotel every day.

You’ll visit farmlands, villages, offshore islands, the cosmopolitan city of Milan and see the changing beauty of LakeComo through different hours of the day.

You’ll marvel at the beautiful city of Florence, known as the cradle of Renaissance with historical monuments, old world architecture, and pristine cathedrals and churches. This will be an interesting contrast to another place you’ll also visit - Cinque Terre, the five lands in Italian, which is a group of five picturesque villages along the coast surrounded by vineyards, olive groves, and woods.

You’ll stay in hotels of striking originality and character, such as, Grand Hotel Miramare, Portofino.

You’ll eat in handpicked gourmet restaurants, such as the farmhouse fare in Tuscancy, and enjoy the finest and most unique gastronomic fare.

You’ll play at Golf Club Castelconturbia, Bogogno Golf Club and Del Conte Course, three of Italy’s finest golf courses.

All the destination activities listed in the itinerary are covered, along with the gourmet meals mentioned.


Destination

Price

Milan, Lake Como
HKD 31,980 / per person (including air fare)

ps. many of the museums, eg, Santa Maria delle Grazie that houses da Vinci’s masterpiece “Last Supper” and also gourmet restaurants offer limited time slots or seatings, it is necessary to make reservations as early as possible, better be several months in advance.

Day 1: HK to Milan via Zurich

Hong Kong to Milan via Zurich – LX139/LX16122315/0815 on Swiss Air

Day 2: Milan – LakeComo region

Arrive at Milan’s MalpensaInternationalAirport early in the morning, then proceed to the LakeComo region.

just half an hour from Milan city, the town of Como is alive with architecture from the past - Medieval walls, towers and streets; Renaissance palazzi; a cathedral and more. Como also produces 80% of Europe’s silk and has many outlet stores and boutiques, where scarves ties and fabrics by major designers can be bought at heavily discounted prices.

Another key attraction is LakeComo itself, shaped like an inverted “Y” . Encircled by emerald hills stretching up to over 2,000 meters, the lake covers an area of 146 km. Its Nordic beauty has attracted the noble, the wealthy and the famous to build splendid villas along its shore.

Check into Castello Dal Pozzo, a luxurious 5-star hotel surrounded by rich parkland and green lawns. Since Castello Dal Pozzo is Neo Gothic and decorated in the Art & Crafts style, the bedrooms are lavishly appointed in keeping with that style, comfortable and yet have all the modern gadgets including free internet, CD/DVD players, LCD TV, electronic keys and MP3 players.

Dine in the hotel restaurant

Stay in Castello Dal Pozzo

Day 3: LakeComo region - Milan

After breakfast, our chartered coach will take you to Milan for a city tour, which will include visits to the world-renowned opera house The Scala, Duomo square and Cathedral. After a morning of cultural immersion, the group will have free time to explore what the capitol of fashion has to offer.

With your shopping guide, you can also enjoy the pleasures of outlet shopping. Rumors abound about a little hole in the wall shops selling cashmere sweaters direct from the Loro Piana factory, or secret shipments of Ferragamo shoes for sale in the back of an office – without a doorbell. You can also find Prada, Gucci and Armani at drastically reduced prices.

Dine at a gourmet restaurant

Stay in Castello Dal Pozzo

Day 4: Golf Club Castelconturbia in Piedmont

Check out of Castello Dal Pozzo after breakfast. Take our coach to Golf Club Castelconturbia in the picturesque woodland region of the Agrate Conturbia region, near Milan, in Piemonte.

Spend the day golfing at this historic course, originally established in 1898, with 9-holes being formed under Count Gaspar Voli. Golf Club Castelconturbia was inaugurated once again in 1984, with its present name and currently offering 27-holes of enticing yet challenging golf. Lunch will be on guest’s own account.

The Castelconturbia Golf Club 27-holes were designed and completed by 1927, by world renowned golf architect, Robert Trent Jones Sr. The 27-holes club consists of three marvelous 9-hole , par 36 courses. Castelconturbia has twice hosted the Italian Open.

Dine in the Hospitality Restaurant of Castelconturbia Golf Hotel, which has a spacious and covered terrace with a splendid view over the 9th hole of the three courses. Both regional and international specialties are served here.

Stay in the Golf Hotel in Piedmont

Day 5: Bogogno Golf Club in Piedmont

After breakfast, tee off at the Bogogno Golf Club nearby.

Bogogno Golf Club is home to two 18-hole championship golf courses, both designed by the renowned American architect Robert von Hagge. For most of the time you will enjoy a scenic walk through a picturesque Lombardian landscape; von Hagge's challenging set of golf holes are there to test your golfing skills along the way. A mixture of woodland and farmland views, adjoining vineyards and the more distant Monte Rosa chain, is matched by the variety of hazards that mark out and define the course. Lunch will be on guest’s own account.

Dine in a handpicked gourmet restaurant in the town nearby.

Stay in the Golf Hotel in Piedmont

 

Day 6: Bogogno Golf Club – Santa Margherita, Portofino

After breakfast, enjoy a round of morning golf at the Bogogno Golf Club.

Following a lunch at the golf club (on guest’s own account), a chartered coach will take you to Santa Margherita Ligure, an attractive seafside town in Portofino. A palm-lined harbor, a decent beach, and a friendly ambience make Santa Margherita a fine place to settle down for a day of sun and relaxation.

After checking into Grand Hotel Miramare, a luxury hotel housed in huge liberty-style building, we can stroll down the waterfront to enjoy the caressing sea breeze and beauty of setting sun before heading back for a gourmet dinner.

Stay in Grand Hotel Miramare, Portofino

Day 7: Portofino, Cinque Terre

Today begins with a tour of Cinque Terre, which has always captivated the traveller with its extraordinary rugged coastline and beauty. The five villages which make Cinque Terre: Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore are steeped with fascinating history and vibrant culture. Human activity , especially viticulture, have contributed to create a unique landscape in which development of the typical stone walls is so extensive as to equal that of the famous Great Wall of China.

Enjoy a full day in enchanting Cinque Terre with stops at Manarola, Riomaggiore, Vernazza and Corniglia. Go on an easy coastal walk with beautiful views over the coast.

Dine at guest’s own pace and expense to soak up Cinque Terre’s seaside atmosphere.

Stay in Grand Hotel Miramare, Portofino

Day 8: Cinque Terre-Tuscany

Check out of Grand Hotel Miramare after breakfast and we’ll be on the way to Tuscany.

Enjoy gentle walking in the Tuscan countryside, taste delicious Tuscan wines, olive oils and slow food. We’ll also visit vineyards and learn about the famous wines & olive oils from the area, seeing how both are made, whilst sampling a selection of the finest from the area. We’ll lunch in a Tuscan farmhouse with delicious meals prepared from the freshest local produce.

After a full day exploring the charming Tuscan countryside, now is the time to return to Florence city to check into Hotel Cerretani Firenz, a Patrizia style nineteenth century mansion in the center of Florence.

Dine at own expense in Florence city.

Stay in Hotel Cerretani Firenz.

Day 9: Florence, Tuscany

After breakfast, embark on a tour of Florence, visiting Duomo church, Battistero just outside to visit its famous bronze gates, Accademia to see the original David by Michelangelo, Santa Croce convent where Michelangelo, Galileo and other Italian glories are buried. As we walk through the streets and piazzas of Florence, we actually retrace the ideas and history of the Renaissance, the lives of many famous artists, the Medici family who showered Florence with countless masterpieces.

Dine in a gourmet restaurant.

Stay in Hotel Cerretani Firenz.

Day 10: Florence- Hong Kong via Zurich

Free at ease in the morning. Check out of the hotel and proceed to Florence airport in late afternoon to catch your return flight (ETD at 7:20 pm) back to Hong Kong via Zurich.

Florence - Hong Kong via Zurich – LX1681/LX138 1920/1650 on Swiss Air

Day11: Hong Kong

Arrive in Hong Kong in the afternoon (ETA at 4:50 pm). Home sweet home.

Guests can simply upgrade their travelling class to Business Class at a supplement of $32,500 up per person and to enjoy this privilege all the way (four segments of flights). We can lock this special offer available to the first six guests only. For late comers, the supplement will be advised at time of reservation.

This package includes:

  • 2 night accommodation (twin-sharing) at Castello dal Pozzo Hotel

  • 2 night accommodation (twin-sharing) at Castelconsturbia Golf Hotel

  • 2 night accommodation (twin-sharing) at Hotel Santa Margherita Ligure, Portofino

  • 2 night accommodation (twin-sharing) at Hotel Santa Maria Novella, Florence or comparable hotel

  • Economy class round-trip air ticket on Swiss Air between HKG and Italy via Zurich, Switzerland

  • 3 rounds of 18-hole golfing with green fee only as mentioned in the itinerary on specified golf courses

  • Sightseeing programs as mentioned in the above itinerary

  • Meals including daily breakfast, lunch(except on golfing days and date of departure) & six dinners (beaverage on guests' own account)

  • Transportation on a chauffeur driven coach service as mentioned in the above itinerary

  • Escort service on the tour

  • Levy fee of Travel Industry Council

Remarks:

  • Hotel confirmation are subject to availability.

  • All payments are non-refundable.

  • Golfing expenses include green fees only.

  • Exclusive of airport tax, fuel surcharge & secuirty .

  • Exclusive of Tippings for driver and escort in the amount HK$1,320 per customer.

  • If you require an Chinese version of this itinerary , please call us at 3548  2666 for a copy.

 


 


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