SMALL GROUP TOURTrip Highlights
- 5-star accommodation for 8 nights
- Experience the final 2 days of play at the 153rd Open
- Tee off at World Top courses like Portmarnock & Royal County Down
- Attend the Riverdance Show in Dublin's Gaiety Theatre
- Visit Newgrange, a passage grave built by farmers around 3200 BCE
- Explore the Guinness Storehouse
Itinerary
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Sun, Jul 13Arrive Dublin, Ireland
Arrive Dublin Airport. Met on arrival where you will be transferred to relax at your hotel, College Green, Dublin.
This evening we invite you to attend our Welcome Party & Dinner.
College Green, Dublin - Deluxe Room
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Mon, Jul 14Dublin Portmarnock GC
Today we play the world renowned Portmarnock GC, the links is consistently ranked amongst the top golf courses in the world. With a rich history closely aligned to the progression of golf in Ireland, Portmarnock has hosted many major professional and amateur events including multiple Irish Open Championships, the Walker Cup, the Irish Amateur Close Championship, and the British Amateur Championship. From Sam Snead to Seve Ballesteros, some of golf's best-known names have tested their skills here on the north Dublin peninsula. Considered by many as one of the fairest links courses in the world, it delivers an incredible challenge and true test of golf. We invite you to experience links golf at its purest. Portmarnock Golf Club was ranked as the best golf course in Ireland, Golf Digest Magazine, 2004/15 and Tom Watson (Open Champion on 5 occasions) summed up the links during his visits by saying "There are no tricks or nasty surprises, only an honest, albeit searching test of shot making skills."
A Day in Dublin! A good place to begin is The National Museum of Ireland on Kildare Street for a well-designed archaeological collection featuring Bronze Age gold jewelry and Viking swords. The stars of the show are the “bog people” — preserved corpses of men who were killed (presumably sacrificed) and tossed into peat bogs during the Iron Age. The preservative qualities are remarkable. Dublin is home to St Patrick’s Cathedral of course but much of Ireland’s history can be read in Christ Church Cathedral, which dates to circa 1030. Dublin’s booming culinary scene is found along Exchequer Street where The Green Hen has won many admirers with its combination of French atmosphere and Franco-Irish cuisine made with locally sourced ingredients. Try the pan-fried duck breast. Finally, while craft beer is certainly the popular new thing, a pint of “the black stuff” is still required drinking on any trip to Dublin. The Guinness Storehouse Museum at the St. James’s Gate brewery explains how the stout is made and how to pull a proper pint at the correct 45-degree angle and waiting 119.5 seconds before topping it off.
College Green, Dublin - Deluxe Room
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Tues, Jul 15Dublin The Island
Today we enjoy The Island Golf Club, founded in 1890, is a traditional private Members’ golf club with a proud history of upholding the best traditions of amateur golf. Overlooked by the North County Dublin village of Malahide, the links is located in some of the most stunning dunes on the east coast of Ireland. It is also one of the oldest golf courses in Ireland and was ranked 9th in Irish Golfer’s Top 100 Courses in 2021. It enjoys a growing international reputation and currently hosts Regional Qualifying for The Open Championship and has hosted Strokeplay qualifying for the British Amateur Championship in 2019. The Island Golf Club also hosted The Irish Amateur Open in 2023.
Newgrange is Neolithic passage grave in the valley of the River Boyne, County Meath, Ireland. Built by Stone Age farmers about 3200 BCE, it is regarded as the finest grave of its kind in Europe.Newgrange consists of a huge circular mound of stones, some 279 feet (85 m) in diameter and 43 feet (13 m) high, which was later, possibly in the Bronze Age , surrounded by a ring of 35 or more standing stones, of which 12 are still in place. Complicated spirals, zigzags, and other patterns are cut into the stones. Their significance is a mystery, but one theory is that they were connected with the recording of astronomical events, such as the apparent movement of the Sun and the phases of the Moon, in a society that depended on agriculture and needed an efficient calendar.
From New Grange we would then move back to Dublin City for some free time to explore Irelands stunning capital city.
Evening - Visit to the Gaiety Theatre Dublin for the Riverdance Show.
College Green, Dublin - Deluxe Room
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Wed, Jul 16Belfast
Departing Dublin this morning after breakfast we start our journey traveling along Irelands East Coast through the coastal town of Dundalk to the outstanding Fitzwilliam Hotel in the heart of Belfast City.
Upon arrival in Belfast, we will embark on a City overview tour before you check in to your hotel room. The remainder of the afternoon will be at your leisure allowing time to relax, settle into your new surroundings and make use of the facilities.
This evening we invite you to attend PerryGolf's Welcome to Belfast Party at The Dark Horse nestled in the heart of the Cathedral Quarter. You can expect a fun evening within our exclusive use pub venue where BBQ food and drinks will be served with local entertainment.
Fitzwilliam Hotel, Belfast - Executive Room
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Thurs, Jul 17Belfast Royal County Down
Today play Royal County Down. Located in the town of Newcastle to the south of Belfast. Consistently ranked in the top 10 courses in the world, this is a true test of links golf set against the magnificent backdrop of the Mountains of Mourne. Host to the 2007 Walker Cup Match featuring a young local by the name of Rory McIlroy, and an all-star USA line-up.
Visit Downpatrick an important historical town, which until recently was almost entirely surrounded by water. It is here that you should visit the Saint Patrick Centre, which tells the story of Ireland’s patron Saint before visiting the traditional site of St. Patrick’s Grave in the nearby grounds of Down Cathedral. Enjoy a visit to Mount Stewart, Northern Ireland’s most celebrated garden. This great diversity of style and plants from every continent were ingeniously combined by Edith, Lady Londonderry to produce a garden of outstanding quality and character.
The evening our group enjoy dinner at Berts, Belfast's only dedicated jazz bar, where you'll experience the best musicians from Northern Ireland and further afield in a intimate setting exclusively for our group.
Fitzwilliam Hotel, Belfast - Executive Room
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Fri, Jul 18Belfast Royal Belfast
Today play at Royal Belfast, the oldest golf club in Ireland. When the Club was founded on 9 November 1881 it marked the birth of the game of golf in Ireland and in 1891 the Club became one of only nine founder member clubs of the Golfing Union of Ireland. As one of the country's premier 18-hole private members' clubs, visitors are assured of a very warm welcome, a wonderful golfing experience on the Harry Colt designed course and first-class service in the splendid Victorian clubhouse.
St Georges Market & The Titanic Museum -There has been a Friday market on the St George's site since 1604. The present award-winning St George's Market, built between 1890 and 1896, is one of Belfast's oldest attractions. As well as being home to some of the finest fresh produce, with customers travelling near and far to sample the delights of Friday, Saturday, and Sunday markets, it has become one of the city's most popular places to visit, since its £4.5m refurbishment in 1997, this charming Victorian building offers one of the most vibrant and colorful destinations that Belfast has to offer.
Titanic Musuem Belfast, named the World's Leading Tourist Attraction at the prestigious World Travel Awards in 2016, is located beside the Titanic Slipways, the Harland and Wolff Drawing Offices and Hamilton Graving Dock, the very place where Titanic was designed, built and launched in 1911. Titanic Belfast tells the story of the Titanic, from her conception in Belfast in the early 1900s, through her construction and launch, to its maiden voyage and subsequent place in history. The self-guided Titanic Experience extends over nine interpretive and interactive galleries, which explore the sights, sounds, smells and stories of RMS Titanic, as well as the city and people who made her.
This evening our group will dine at Stock, overlooking Belfast's historic St Georges Market, known for creating memorable, quality dishes using only the finest of Irish ingredients.
Fitzwilliam Hotel, Belfast - Executive Room
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Sat, Jul 19Belfast THE OPEN
THE OPEN - We will travel by coach to capture the third days play at the The 153rd Open, Royal Portrush Golf Club. (1hr 15mins)
The Dunluce Links is rated as one of the most challenging and spectacular links courses in the world. The Links is named after the nearby ruins of the medieval Dunluce Castle located on the edge of a basalt outcropping overlooking the sea between Portrush and Portballintrae.
The original architect was the famed Harry Colt who produced a breathtaking golf links opening up views of the Atlantic Ocean. In 2015, in for the hosting of The Open in 2019, redesign works commenced under the stewardship of Martin Ebert. For the next 18 months, the shifting sands gave way to the building of five new greens, eight new tee boxes, 10 new bunkers and the creation of two new holes, the 7th and 8th, on land which was once part of the Valley Links.
The result is a magnificent layout providing a fair and scenically stunning challenge for even the best golfers in the world.
You will be free to make your own dinner arrangements in Belfast during the Open weekend.
Fitzwilliam Hotel, Belfast - Executive Room
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Sun, Jul 20Belfast THE OPEN
THE OPEN - We will travel by coach to capture the enthralling final days play at the The 153rd Open, Royal Portrush Golf Club.
Who will follow in Shane Lowrys footsteps from 20190 and raise the Claret Jug aloft? When Shane triumphed over this magnificent links, he was rumored to be celebrating in the bars of Belfast for days pints of Irelands finest flowing! Another home win for the Irish would surely be celebrated in a similar fashion.
Fitzwilliam Hotel, Belfast - Executive Room
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Mon, Jul 21Depart Belfast, Ireland
After breakfast transfer to Belfast/Dublin Airport for homeward flights.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
PLEASE NOTE: Certain walking courses may allow golf cart usage with advance notice of an appropriate handicap certificate. Contact your Golf Travel Expert for details
Golf Courses
Portmarnock
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The Island
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Royal County Down
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Royal Belfast
More informationLodging
The College Green Hotel Dublin, Dublin
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The College Green Hotel Dublin, Dublin
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Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast, Belfast
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Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast, Belfast
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Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast, Belfast
More informationGround Transportation
Your local ground transportation will be provided throughout by comfortable air conditioned motorcoaches ensuring a relaxing travel environment. Your PerryGolf Host will accompany you throughout the tour and be present at all social functions, taking care of the finer details. This way you can relax with complete confidence that the logistics of your vacation are in expert hands. Your PerryGolf Host will be accompanied by a local English speaking guide as appropriate to the schedule.
Non Golfers will typically have organized touring options on golf days and dependent on the final numbers, an additional driver/guide may be added as required.
Inclusions
- Thoughtfully selected accommodations in specified room category (as listed in Itinerary) based on double occupancy
- Full breakfast daily, light lunch on all golf days and other meals where indicated on Day-by-Day Itinerary
- Select beer, wine, spirits and soft drinks with included dinners/lunches
- Green fees and starting times for each round as indicated and shared use of golf cart and/or caddies where available (refer to Itinerary for cart & caddie availability by course)
- Transportation, handling and management of golf equipment
- All privately guided sightseeing tours and admission charges with local English-speaking guides where indicated on Day-by-Day Itinerary
- Full-time PerryGolf tour host
- All airport transfers and ground transportation
- All local taxes, service charges and gratuities on included items
Important Information
- Golf Handicap Limit: Our golf tours and cruises visit courses with varying challenges, requiring players to meet a certain standard. To ensure an enjoyable experience among like-minded golfers, we set maximum handicaps of 28 for men and 36 for women.
- Golf Courses: Course lineup may be subject to change if a club hosts a conflicting event or for other reasons. In such cases, PerryGolf will endeavor to arrange a comparable course and notify guests promptly.
Not Included
- Airfare to/from destination
- Travel protection
Pricing
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FAQs
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What is PerryGolf’s Small Group Tour background?
We have operated small group tours since 1984, principally for small groups of friends on a customized basis. The small group tours we now offer are slightly different in that individuals who do not know each other can sign up for the trip and be part of a larger group. The service and delivery principle are the same however. We strive to excel and deliver memorable golf and travel experiences as we have done for thousands of clients since 1984.
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Tell me more about Small Group Tour experience.
If you enjoy combining your love of golf with a passion for travel, you’ll find a relaxing and highly rewarding experience on this Small Group Tour for a party of 24 - 30. Every aspect is fully managed from the handling of your luggage and equipment to hotel and golf course check ins. Various meals, guided sightseeing, carts / caddies, local taxes, service charges and gratuities (excluding caddies) are included in addition to sandwiches, snacks plus an open bar for beer and wine during our time at each of the golf courses. Best of all, this PerryGolf vacation promises an ideal opportunity to join a group of fun, like-minded new friends.
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Where do the Small Group Tours operate?
Our portfolio of Small Group Tours is assembled on an annual basis. Most will feature countries we offer for Custom Tours including Scotland, Spain, Italy, France, New Zealand, Australia and South Africa but we also enjoy taking the opportunity to visit exceptional golf and lifestyle destinations people don’t always think of such as South American and Southeast Asia. Check Small Group Tours for our current portfolio.
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Should I take out travel insurance?
PerryGolf strongly 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. Full details of the Travel Insurance that PerryGolf can make available to you is available here.
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What format do the Small Group Tours follow?
Our Small Group Tours are a fully managed all-inclusive experience, delivered in a way that ensures exceptional guest satisfaction. All arrangements and logistics are managed in advance and onsite by PerryGolf. Beyond golf, guests are free to explore on their own arrangements. The ethos of the escorted tour program is to create a turnkey environment for travelers to relax and enjoy every aspect of the tour, without concerning themselves with the details. The program creates a stress-free environment, allowing guests to relax and enjoy their chosen destination and the opportunity of playing some of the world’s finest and most memorable golfing venues…to do so in the company of existing or likeminded new-found friends.
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What is included in the price of the Escorted Tour?
Our Small Group Tours are as all-inclusive as it is possible to be while providing each traveler the flexibility to create their own experiences. All accommodations, breakfasts, welcome & farewell cocktails & dinner, (often multiple dinner), all transportation and gratuities are included. At the golf courses, all greens fees, cart fees (or caddies at certain venues – excludes caddie gratuity), range balls, lunches, open bar at respective clubhouses and gratuities are included.
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What is a typical Small Group Tour group size?
The typical group size is approximately 24 golfers, with on average a further 10 non-golfing spouses. Some guests join our Small Group Tours as relatively self-contained groups, e.g. 2 or 4 couples who know each other, and they will have their own golfing partners already arranged. Other guests travel as individual couples or single travelers and are seeking to meet and play golf with other guests. We will arrange golf pairings for these guests and through this a great many friendship are born. Non-golfing spouses are also perfectly catered for with a range of sightseeing opportunities available.
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What is a typical golf day?
Transfers from your hotel to golf courses are coordinated ample time to arrive, hit balls and have lunch (if time appropriate). Similarly, after golf, there is time scheduled for drinks before returning to your hotel. Additional activities are scheduled on escorted trips and clearly listed on each day’s schedule.
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Tell me more about Small Group Tour experience.
If you enjoy combining your love of golf with a passion for travel, you’ll find a relaxing and highly rewarding experience on this Small Group Tour for a party of 24 - 30. Every aspect is fully managed from the handling of your luggage and equipment to hotel and golf course check ins. Various meals, guided sightseeing, carts / caddies, local taxes, service charges and gratuities (excluding caddies) are included in addition to sandwiches, snacks plus an open bar for beer and wine during our time at each of the golf courses. Best of all, this PerryGolf vacation promises an ideal opportunity to join a group of fun, like-minded new friends.
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Are internal flights included?
Yes. When a tour requires an internal flight in the middle of an Escorted Tour, PerryGolf will include the cost of an economy ticket in the package cost (excluding Small Group Tours to South Africa). We will also include your carriage of golf equipment where relevant and a suitable luggage allowance. Guests are responsible for their own arrival/departure international flight arrangements which our Air Services staff can assist you with at 800.344.5257 or Air@PerryGolf.com.
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What is the expected dress code?
Depending on the destination, smart golfing attire is expected, bermuda shorts and collared shirts never go out of style. Shorts are welcome and typical on the golf course. Indeed, dress codes as would apply in North America apply on golf courses around the world. In the evening shorts or long pants are acceptable with golf/casual shirt. There is no requirement at any stage for a coat and/or tie.
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Are gratuities included?
All local taxes plus service charges and gratuities are included for all included items such as guides, baggage handling, golf service personnel etc. The only gratuity which is not included is the gratuity to your caddie. This is because we consider it to be a more one to one personal matter which is as much about personal recognition as it is about the actual remuneration. A gratuity of $15-$20 per caddie per round is appropriate.
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How much free time will we have?
For guests who are golfing and sightseeing, it is a fairly full schedule, with the majority of guests wishing to see and do as much as they can in what may be a once in a lifetime trip. We do however build in some “downtime” to allow guests to simply relax and enjoy the outstanding facilities at our various hotels.
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What level of fitness & mobility is required?
Aspects of PerryGolf trips may require a certain level of fitness and mobility in order for a guest to participate fully. Activities may include walking over uneven or rough surfaces, stepping on/off buses, walking up/down stairways where elevators do not exist, stepping in/out of tender boats or occasionally smaller boats, this list is intended as representative but is not exhaustive. If a guest has any concerns over their fitness or mobility levels they should discuss this in advance of any trip with a PerryGolf golf travel specialist and they will provide further information with regard to the activities that you are concerned about, but in general, PerryGolf activities are not designed or intended to be overly strenuous.
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If I am not golfing, are there additional sightseeing activities on “golf” days?
On most of days when golf is scheduled, there will be additional sightseeing / touring activities for the non-golfing guests. See the schedule for details.
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Can I ship my golf clubs ahead of me to my destination?
Yes you can send your golf clubs, and indeed any luggage in advance to your destination to avoid checked baggage hassles. For more information click here.
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Can PerryGolf assist with my air travel arrangements?
PerryGolf can provide comprehensive assistance with your air travel arrangements for your PerryGolf trip. We enjoy attractive premium cabin fares with our Preferred Carriers who serve our destinations. These fares are bundled with our land arrangements. For more information click here.
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What are the key services PerryGolf provides?
PerryGolf is luxury golf tour operator with a unique portfolio of worldwide travel experience and is uniquely qualified to arrange every aspect of a luxurious, international golf vacation. Learn more here.
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Are there testimonials from past travelers?
We have lots of testimonials from our gracious clients - too many to show them all. But you can view some here.
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Are there more photos from past trips?
You can view photo albums from various destinations from some of our past trips here.
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Can I get laundry done on the tour?
Generally, yes, as most hotel stays are at least three days. Please confirm with your Golf Travel Expert to plan accordingly.
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Do you have any booking tips?
Simply we encourage guests to book as far in advance as possible as soon as program launches …. to ensure your spot. Often programs can sell out quite quickly as they are limited in the number of participants.
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Who should I contact for further assistance or to book a PerryGolf Escorted Tour?
Enquiries should be directed to our dedicated team of Golf Travel Experts at Expert@PerryGolf.com or 800.344.5257 option 3. Our experts are all golfers who understand the needs of golfers. They know the venues and all the details of the programs. They are ideally placed to provide the best assistance and guidance.
