Can this package be customised?

Yes. It is possible to add or remove stages, change the number of nights, replace the fields, or include gastronomic and cultural experiences. Contact us to build the itinerary tailored to your needs.

Are flights included?

No. The package does not include international flights nor the internal flight Rome-Palermo. We can quote them on request for a complete offer.

What is the best time for this tour?

From April to June and from September to October: mild weather at all stages and excellent conditions for the fields. Sicily is pleasant even in winter; Florence and Rome are very warm in the summer.

Is Marco Simone accessible to visitors?

Yes, Marco Simone accepts guests by reservation. It is one of the most requested courses in Italy after the 2023 Ryder Cup, which is why we book the tee time well in advance.

What is the required level of play?

Ugolino and Verdura are suitable for intermediate and advanced golfers, Marco Simone is the most challenging course, Olgiata is suitable for all levels. Some clubs require a handicap certificate: we will indicate this in the quote.

How do booking and payment work?

After your contact we send you a personalized quote with specific dates. The reservation is confirmed with a 30% deposit, the balance is due 45 days before departure (60 in high season). We accept bank transfer and credit card.

Grand Tour Rocco Forte: golf in Florence, Rome and Sicily

“An itinerary of excellence that combines Italy's most prestigious golf courses with the unmistakable hospitality of Rocco Forte Hotels.”

Hotel
Rocco Forte 5★ hotels: Hotel Savoy, Hotel de Russie, Villa Igiea, Verdura Resort
Destination
Florence · Rome · Palermo · Sciacca, Italy
Best Period
April-June and September-October
Transfers
Private driver included (airports, hotels and golf courses)
Board
Bed and breakfast
Assistance
Golf Tour Experience remotely (phone/WhatsApp) 24/7, multilingual
Green Fee Included
5 green fees including 18 holes
Nights
14 nights / 15 days
Golf courses
Ugolino · Marco Simone · Olgiata · Verdura East and West
Experiences
Florence and Rome with private guide · Wines of Chianti · Palermo · Spa at Verdura

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Golf Courses

Grand Tour Rocco Forte: Florence, Rome, Palermo and Verdura with 5 green fees for 14 nights

A journey of 14 nights / 15 days through four hotels Rocco Forte 5★: the’Hotel Savoy in Florence, the’Hotel de Russie in Rome, Villa Igiea in Palermo and the Verdura Resort in Sciacca. They are being played 5 green fee 18 holes on courses that have made history in Italian golf and every move is with private driver.

⛳ The courses

Ugoline Golf Club (Florence): The club was founded in 1889, amidst vineyards and olive trees on the hills of Impruneta. Marco Simone Golf and Country Club (Rome): The Ryder Cup 2023 course. Olgiata Golf Club (Rome): 27 holes in the countryside north of the capital, the site of the 1968 Canada Cup, now the World Cup of Golf. Verdura Golf (Sciacca): Kyle Phillips' East and West courses overlooking the Mediterranean, played over two different days.

🏨 Where to sleep

3 nights at the Hotel Savoy in Piazza della Repubblica, 4 nights at the Hotel de Russie between Piazza del Popolo and via del Babuino, 3 nights at Villa Igiea on the Gulf of Palermo and 4 nights at the Verdura Resort, with direct access to the sea and spa.

Off the field

Private walking tour of Florence and Rome with expert guides, a wine tasting in Tuscany Chianti With a dedicated driver, Palermo combines Norman art and historic markets; free days for the spa at Verdura and the beaches of Sciacca.

Because with Golf Tour Experience

Reserved tee times, private driver for all transfers, private guides, 24/7 assistance, multilingual staff. Italian tour operator specializing in golf, awarded Best Tour Operator at the Italian Golf Awards 2024.

Best period: From april until june, then again in september until october.

Highlights

14 nights in four Rocco Forte 5★ hotels: Hotel Savoy, Hotel de Russie, Villa Igiea and Verdura Resort
5 green fees 18 holes: Ugolino, Marco Simone (Ryder Cup 2023), Olgiata, Verdura East and West
Private driver for all transfers: airports, hotels and golf courses
Private walking tours of Florence and Rome and wine tasting in Chianti
Golf Tour Experience 24/7 assistance, multilingual throughout the trip

Day 01 :

Arrival in Florence, Hotel Savoy

Arrival at the airport of Florence and transfer by private driver to’Hotel Savoy, At Piazza della Repubblica. Check-in, delivery of the kit with tee time and appointments. Free evening for a first walk towards the Duomo.

Day 02 :

Green fee: Ugolino Golf Club

Private transfer (about 20 minutes) to Ugoline Golf Club On the hills of Impruneta: 18 holes among cypresses, vineyards and olive trees in one of the oldest clubs in Italy. Lunch at the club house and free afternoon in the city.

Day 03 :

Florence on foot and Chianti wines

In the morning private walking tour of FlorenceDuomo, Piazza della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio and Oltrarno. In the afternoon, with a dedicated driver, Wine tasting in a Chianti cellar and return to the hotel at sunset.

Day 04 :

With driver in Rome, Hotel de Russie

Check-out and transfer to Rome with private driver (about 3 hours). Check-in at’Hotel de Russie and free afternoon time in Piazza del Popolo, via del Babuino and Piazza di Spagna.

Day 05 :

Green fee: Marco Simone

Private transfer (about 40 minutes) to Marco Simone Golf and Country Club, Location of the 2023 Ryder Cup: 18 championship holes on hills and slopes. Lunch at the club house and return to the hotel.

Day 06 :

Rome on foot with a private guide

Private walking tour of Rome with a guide: Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona and Campo de’ Fiori. Free afternoon to visit the Vatican Museums or to shop in Via Condotti.

Day 07 :

Green fee: Olgiata Golf Club

Private transfer to’Olgiata Golf Club, In northern Rome: green fee 18 holes on one of the historic courses of Italian golf. Last evening in Rome with dinner recommended in the garden of the de Russie.

Day 08 :

Flight to Palermo, Villa Igiea

Private transfer to Rome airport and flight to Palermo (flight not included; available on request). Upon arrival, transfer to Villa Igiea, Liberty Palace on the bay. Aperitif at sunset on the terrace.

Day 09 :

Palermo

Day dedicated to Palermo: The Cathedral, the Palatine Chapel, the Ballarò market and street food. Private guided tour available upon request.

Day 10 :

Free day between Monreale and Cefalù

Free day: the Duomo of Monreale with its gold mosaics, or the maritime village of Cefalù. Alternatively, relax in the swimming pool overlooking the sea at Villa Igiea.

Day 11 :

Transfer to Verdura Resort

Check-out and private transfer (about 1 hour and 30 minutes) to Verdura Resort from Sciacca, on the southern coast of Sicily. Free afternoon at the spa, swimming pools and the beach.

Day 12 :

Green fee: Verdura West

Green fee on West route by Verdura, designed by Kyle Phillips: holes along the sea, fast wind and fast greens. Lunch at the resort.

Day 13 :

Green fee: Verdura East

Green fee on East route, More spacious and strategic, surrounded by olive trees, citrus groves and views of the Mediterranean Sea. Evening with a fish dinner recommended in Sciacca.

Day 14 :

Day off at the resort

Free day at the resort: spa, practice field, a lesson with the Verdura masters or an excursion to the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento, about an hour away.

Day 15 :

Departure from Palermo

Breakfast and Check-out. Private transfer to Palermo airport (about 1 hour and 15 minutes).

End of our services — see you soon on another green with Golf Tour Experience.

Rocco Forte Grand Tour: Italian Excellence in Golf and Legend