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The Algarve & Tavira Self Drive Tour
Saturday - Day 1
This evening depart the United States.
Sunday - Day 2
On arrival at the Faro Airport you will be met by InterGolf Vacations personnel who will assist you with your luggage and transfer to your transportation.
Overnight: Vila Gale Ampalius: Sea View Room - including Continental breakfast
Monday - Day 3
 Today play Quinta do Lago South . Built in the mid-1970's, this course has hosted the Portuguese Open on multiple occasions and serves as a fine test of golf. The signature hole is #15, a memorable par 3 which from the championship tees requires a long and precise tee shot over a lake to a green surrounded by pine trees. The course is carved through a pine forest which is part of the Natural Park of Ria Formosa, an eco-system that hosts a great variety of birds.
Overnight: Vila Gale Ampalius: Sea View Room - including Continental breakfast
Tuesday - Day 4
 Play the Royal Course at Vale Do Lobo , designed by the legendary British golfer Sir Henry Cotton and upgraded in more recent times by the American golf architect Rocky Roquemore, it offers some of the best golf in the Algarve. The 16th hole on the Royal Course is a par-3 which plays along the cliffs overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and is one of the most recognized holes in Europe.
Overnight: Vila Gale Ampalius: Sea View Room - including Continental breakfast
Wednesday - Day 5
 Today play Vilamoura - Old Course . One of the original courses on the Algarve, it was recently renovated and renamed. It is situated on elevated ground and is carved through an umbrella pine forest. The Old Course has hosted the Portuguese Open on numerous occassions.
Please note strict handicap limits are set and enforced by the club. Men 24 & Ladies 28. It is a requirement to produce your handicap certificate or letter of introduction from the club pro, prior to play.
Overnight: Vila Gale Albacora: Sea View Room - including Continental breakfast
Thursday - Day 6
 Today play Quinta Da Ria . Located on the Eastern end of the Algarve Coast between Tavira and Monte Gordo. This newly opened course affords wonderful views along the course and inland to the hills of the Serra do Caldeirao. The course is free of any unsightly developement and is well laid out with many olive, almond and carob trees lining the fairways. The back nine encircles the front nine and affords more spectacular views and contrast in holes.
Overnight: Vila Gale Albacora: Sea View Room - including Continental breakfast
Friday - Day 7
 Today play Quinta Da Cima . Slightly longer in length than Quinta Da Ria this course has a series of lakes connected by a stream which have been incorporated into the design for an added challenge. The generous greens are well protected by strategic bunkering while the fairways are also gaurded by well placed bunkers. Both courses occupy similar land and afford wonderful views.
Overnight: Vila Gale Albacora: Sea View Room - including Continental breakfast
Saturday - Day 8
Depart Portugal from the Faro Airport.
Tour Price Per Person
2006 - Golfer: $1,995.00 Non Golfer: $1,295.00 Single
Supplement: $415.00
Price based on travel in September. Seasonal supplements may be applicable for travel in other months.
For information on optional medical and travel interruption insurance click here. IMPORTANT : Please review the InterGolf Vacations Travel Protection Plan including "Cancellation For Any Reason" waiver.
Tour Includes; Accommodation in hotels listed with room category and dining basis as detailed in the schedule. Green fees for rounds of golf as listed in schedule. Ground transportation throughout as detailed below. Assistance of InterGolf Vacation's local office at your destination. Travel pack with useful information on areas visited in your tour. Local taxes. Conditions Of Quote It is priced in United States Dollars (US$). It is good for a period of 30 days from the date as quoted on the schedule. Rates do increase, and we recommend that you save a copy of this quotation for your own records. It neither implies nor provides any assurance of availability for the above inclusions. Should you wish to book your personalized tour with InterGolf Vacations, or discuss the options in more depth, please contact a Golf Travel Specialist on 1-800-468-0051 or Golftrip@InterGolfVacations.com To guarantee these rates we require a $1,000 deposit per person, their name and golfer's handicap and home club at the time the reservations are requested.
GROUND TRANSPORTATIONYour travel throughout is as follows:
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2 Passenger Vehicle: Ford Focus or similar with manual transmission. Rental includes Collision Damage Waiver Insurance*, Unlimited mileage, Theft Protection Insurance, Personal Accident Insurance and VAT. *Excess applicable on the Damage Insurance.
* Upgrades are available to Automatic Saloons.
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| 4 Passenger Vehicle: VW Sharan or similar with manual transmission. Rental includes Collision Damage Waiver Insurance*, Unlimited mileage, Theft Protection Insurance, Personal Accident Insurance and VAT. *Excess applicable on the Damage Insurance.
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HOTEL INFORMATION
| VILA GALE ALBACORA
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| The Vila Gale Albacora is situated close to the historic town of Tavira in the Algarve. The hotel's architecture is in keeping with the local area with the accommodation decorated with navy and fishing references. All 161 rooms are on ground level with a private terrace and are fully air conditioned. Facilities include TV, safe, minibar and private bathroom. Two restaurants on site will provide great views of the National Park and offer regional specialities.
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| VILA GALE AMPALIUS
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| The Vila Gale Ampalius is located in Vilamoura in the heart of the Algarve. Conveniently situated between the casino, the marina and the beach facing the sea. It's location is ideal for the many excellent golf courses in the Vilamoura area. This large modern hotel contains 357 rooms, most affording a seaview, and all fully air conditioned. Facilities include indoor and outdoor swimming pools, health club and sauna, Jacuzzi and gymnasium.
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AIRLINE & TRAVEL PROTECTION INFORMATION
INTERGOLF VACATIONS AIRLINE DEPARTMENT InterGolf Vacations offers a full service air department to assist in the planning and coordination of airline travel. We encourage you to consider traveling on one of our Preferred Airlines; British Airways, US Airways or British Midland (bmi) which collectively provide an extensive route network to all of our destination cities. For further details on our air travel services and competitive rates please call 1 800 468 0051 ext 230 or email air@InterGolfVacations.com
InterGolf Vacations offers significantly discounted Business Class fares. Please ensure that you inquire about these. Airline reservations can also be booked for Frequent Flyer Upgrades.
TRAVEL PROTECTION PLAN - InterGolf Vacations recommends that you have luggage, accident and trip cancellation insurance. It is important for your own self-interest and protection that you make certain you have adequate coverage. Check with your insurance company or travel agent. You may learn more about the InterGolf Vacations Travel Protection Plan by visiting here. If purchased within seven days of the initial deposit, this Protection Plan includes a "Cancellation for Any Reason" waiver. The Protection Plan is only available to Citizens or Permanent Residents of the USA or Canada.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Changes: After deposits have been received and confirmation has been issued, any changes requested by the client are subject to an administrative fee of $50.00 per change per person in addition to any charges which may be made by suppliers for cancellations. In most cases, changes cannot be made less than 60 days before travel.
Handicap Certificate: Most courses require visitors to be a member of a recognized golf club and to hold official handicaps, with some courses imposing a maximum handicap restriction. InterGolf Vacations endorses this viewpoint and recommends that players travel with a valid handicap certificate from their golf club which they may be required to produce.
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