Trip Itinerary

France & Switzerland

September 12-22, 2001

Pricing:

SINGLE OCCUPANCY - $7,075 PER PERSON

DOUBLE OCCUPANCY - $5,650 PER PERSON

Sunday, September 12

Upon morning arrival in Geneva, Switzerland, the group will take a motor coach transfer around Lake Geneva to the Evian Resort for three nights. Lunch and the afternoon is at leisure to get settled. This evening we’ll enjoy Welcome Cocktails and Dinner at the hotel.

Monday, September 13

We’ll awake to breakfast served in the hotel and then tee-it-up for our first round on the Championship Course at Evian Resort. With dramatic views of Lake Geneva and the Swiss Alps, the course has proudly hosted the LPGA Tour’s Evian Championship since 1991.

The afternoon and evening are at leisure to enjoy the resort. Fine-tune your swing with a 6-hole tune-up on the Lake Course, the resort’s new par-three layout with majestic views or visit their world class spa. When the sun goes down, head over to the resort’s casino for dinner and some gambling.

Tuesday, September 14

We’ll get another crack at the Evian Championship course this morning. Lunch is at leisure following the round.

An optional excursion to the medieval, lakeside city of Yvoire, France will be offered on supplement this afternoon. The excursion will include dinner on Lake Geneva featuring local cuisine, including Lake Perch and Frites, a popular dish in the region.

Wednesday, September 15

After another hearty breakfast at the hotel and motor coach transfer filled with magnificent views enroute to the alpine village of Crans Montana, Switzerland, we’ll check into the Guarda Golf Hotel.  Lunch is at leisure.      

This afternoon we’ll offer the choice to play the Jack Nicklaus Course at the Crans-sur-Sierre Golf Club or explore the great shopping and outdoor cafes in the Village of Crans, both of which are a short walk from the hotel.  Those playing the 9-hole Nicklaus course can take one or two loops around the course.  

Dinner is at leisure tonight.     

Thursday, September 16

Today, your morning will be at leisure. Enjoy a spa treatment or dip in the hotel’s indoor pool. Or enjoy the incredible views of the Swiss Alps on a short hike. Lunch is at leisure.

This afternoon, we’ll play the Severiano Ballesteros Course at Crans-sure-Sierre Golf Club. This 18-hole, championship course is one of the most scenic in all of Europe. The course plays host to the Omega European Masters on the European PGA Tour which will be staged a couple weeks prior to our arrival. Following the round, we’ll enjoy cocktails in the clubhouse.

Dinner tonight is at leisure.  A popular pub in the village will be recommended for those that want to dine together. 

Friday, September 17

Enjoy breakfast in the hotel. We’ll take a break from golf today. Guests will have the choice to spend the day at leisure in Crans or an optional, full-day excursion on supplement to Zermatt, to see the Swiss Alps up close and in person. For those that stay in Crans, they can schedule their round on the Jack Nicklaus Course for this day instead.

For those opting for the excursion, we’ll take a motor coach to Visp where we’ll board an alpine train for the short climb to Zermatt which is a pedestrian only village. Zermatt is home to the iconic Matterhorn, which stands tall overlooking the storybook village. Once in Zermatt, guests will have the option of exploring the village or taking a breathtaking journey up to a panoramic viewing station high in the snow-covered mountains.

Dinner tonight is at leisure.

Saturday, September 18

Back to the Ballesteros Course at Crans-sure-Sierre Golf Club today for our fifth round of this TGC Golf Adventure. Lunch and the afternoon will be at leisure. Tonight, guests will enjoy a special dinner at the hotel prepared exclusively for our group.

Sunday, September 19

After breakfast, we’ll transfer back to Geneva to board the famous TGV High Speed train to Paris, France.  Upon arrival in Paris, we’ll take a short motor coach transfer to Versailles, where we’ll check into the Waldorf Astoria Versailles - Trianon Palace for three nights. This afternoon we'll enjoy an optional private group tour of the spectacular Palace of Versailles.  

Monday, September 20

After breakfast at Le Varanda by Gordon Ramsay in the hotel, we’ll take a short motor coach transfer to Le Golf National, venue for the 2018 Ryder Cup, won by Team Europe.   

Our round today will be played on Le Golf National’s Eagle Course designed by French Golf Course Architect Hubert Chesneau.  Eagle has a links style feel with open fairways and undulating greens.  The perfect warm-up for the challenge that lies ahead tomorrow.  Dinner tonight is at leisure.  

After golf, an optional excursion will be offered on supplement to see the City of Lights at night.  Dinner is at leisure.  

Tuesday, September 21

Today, we’ll head back to Le Golf National for our final round on Albatross, the more difficult of Le Golf National’s two courses and the layout that hosted the 2018 Ryder Cup.  Reminiscent of the famous stadium courses in the U.S., fairways are defined by large mounds on each side of the hole.  Designed by Hubert Chesneau and American Robert Von Hagge, water hazards play a key role in Albatross’ routing, placing a premium on accuracy and club selection off the tee.  Albatross has hosted the French Open on the European PGA Tour since 1991 and is largely considered one of the best championship courses in Europe.        

Tonight we’ll celebrate all the memories and friendships made on this trip with a Farewell Dinner for the group at the Hotel. 

Wednesday, September 22

An early breakfast will be provided for the group as we check-out and head for the airport in Paris. Motor coach transfers will be scheduled based on departing flights.