Luxury Golf Tours of Greece
Greece has quietly become one of Europe's best luxury golf escapes, and it is built around one extraordinary resort. Costa Navarino, on the unspoilt southwest coast of the Peloponnese, gathers four signature courses by Langer, Robert Trent Jones Jr and Olazabal alongside a cluster of five star hotels, the Ionian Sea, and 4,500 years of history on the doorstep.
Photo: The Dunes Course, Costa Navarino via Google.
Who it suits
A luxury Greece tour suits couples and discerning groups who want a single, exceptional base rather than a course crawl. Costa Navarino delivers four genuinely good 18 hole courses within the same resort, world class hotels, spas and dining, and a stretch of coast and countryside that feels a world away from the busier Mediterranean. It is golf and a proper holiday in one address, with the option of a day among ancient ruins or on a sailing boat between rounds.
It works best from spring to late autumn, warm and settled, with the courses in fine condition. Summer is hot, so early tee times suit, while the shoulder months are ideal. Most golfers base entirely at Costa Navarino, where the five star Romanos, Westin, W and Mandarin Oriental properties put every course minutes away. For a longer trip we can add Athens, Crete or the islands either side.
Courses to build around
The Dunes Course
Greece's first signature course, a Bernhard Langer design from 2010 in association with European Golf Design. It runs from a seaside plain into olive groves and the Selas riverbed, with generous width and clever greens. The natural centrepiece of any luxury tour.
The Bay Course
A Robert Trent Jones Jr design with panoramic sea and mountain views, two holes playing right along the historic Bay of Navarino. Dramatic elevation change and ocean backdrops make it the most photogenic round at the resort.
The Hills Course
A Jose Maria Olazabal design set above the coastline, with sweeping views of the Bay of Navarino and the Ionian Sea. A strong, modern hillside test from the two time Masters champion and Ryder Cup legend, and a fine complement to the Dunes.
International Olympic Academy Course
The second Olazabal course at Costa Navarino, designed as a nod to golf's return to the Olympic Games. Expansive and playable, with long views over the countryside and coast, it completes the four course set and rounds out a full golf week.
Course facts verified June 2026 from Costa Navarino and recognized rankings. The Dunes was designed by Bernhard Langer and opened in 2010 as Greece's first signature course, the Bay by Robert Trent Jones Jr, and the Hills and International Olympic Academy courses by Jose Maria Olazabal. Conditioning and green fees change, so always confirm with the resort before booking.
A sample trip, day by day
Arrive at Costa Navarino
Fly into Kalamata, transfer to a five star base at the resort, and settle in with dinner overlooking the Ionian Sea.
The Dunes Course
Open on Greece's original signature course, the Langer design through olive groves and dunes, then an afternoon by the pool or the spa.
The Bay Course
The scenic Robert Trent Jones Jr round above the Bay of Navarino, with a long lunch and a swim to follow.
The Hills Course
Play the Olazabal hillside course for the views, or take a rest day to explore ancient Pylos and the bay by boat.
Olympic Academy Course
Complete the set on the fourth course, then dinner in one of the resort's restaurants.
Flex and fly
A final round, a day at the beach or a cultural excursion to Ancient Messene, then fly home or extend to Athens.
Indicative costs and when to book
| Item | Indicative 2026 |
|---|---|
| Costa Navarino green fee | premium, peak, confirm |
| Multi round golf pass | resort rate, confirm |
| Five star hotel, per night | indicative, confirm |
| Private transfer from Kalamata | indicative, confirm |
| Package per head, luxury week | indicative, confirm |
Best time to book: spring and autumn are prime, so reserve 4 to 6 months ahead for the best rooms and tee times. Summer is hot and best played early; winter is mild and quieter. Tee times via our trip enquiry; where to stay via our recommended resorts.
Plan a luxury Greece golf tour
Tell us the dates, the group and the standard of hotel you want, and a concierge will pair the four Costa Navarino courses with a five star base and private transfers, costed to the head, with no obligation.
Luxury Greece golf questions
Where is the best luxury golf in Greece?
Costa Navarino in Messinia, on the southwest coast of the Peloponnese, is the heart of luxury golf in Greece. It has four signature 18 hole courses, by Bernhard Langer, Robert Trent Jones Jr and Jose Maria Olazabal, alongside a cluster of five star resorts, making it one of Europe's leading golf destinations.
When is the best time for a Greece golf trip?
April to June and September to early November are ideal, warm and settled with the courses in fine condition. Winter is mild and playable, while July and August are hot, so early tee times are best. Spring and autumn are the prime windows for a luxury tour.
How much does a luxury Greece golf tour cost?
With five star resorts at Costa Navarino, premium green fees across the four courses and private transfers, a luxury week typically runs into the thousands per head. Figures are indicative for 2026; always confirm directly before booking.
How do you get to Costa Navarino for golf?
Kalamata International Airport is about 45 minutes from Costa Navarino, with seasonal direct flights from across Europe. Athens is roughly a three hour drive. A private transfer or hire car connects the airport with the resort and the courses.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Course facts verified June 2026; green fees and package figures indicative for the 2026 season, always confirm directly before booking. Last reviewed June 2026.