BRITISH ISLES Memorable Golf Adventures SCOTLAND. Royal Dornoch Invergordon. Cruden Bay Trump Aberdeen

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1 Sea Cloud II British ISLES golf Cruise august 8 20, 2016 Kingsbarns The OLD COURSE Carnoustie Trump Cruden Bay Royal dornoch castle stuart Royal Portrush Royal County Down

2 BRITISH ISLES 2016 THE BEST OF THE BRITISH ISLES Five of the courses on our itinerary are ranked among the top 25 in the world and all are in the top 100, making this truly one of the most impressive lineups of golf to be found on any tour of the British Isles. The ship s easy access to these otherwise hard-to-reach courses means you can play this impressive range of venues without the hassles of packing, unpacking and changing hotels. August 10 Kingsbarns (#55) August 11 The Old Course at St Andrews (#4) August 12 Carnoustie (#23) August 13 Trump Golf Links (#50) August 14 Cruden Bay (#79) August 15 Royal Dornoch (#14) August 16 Castle Stuart (#56) August 18 Royal Portrush (#15) August 19 Royal County Down (#6) Discover the pleasure and ease of traveling with Kalos Golf. Our attentive staff awaits at every course with your bag already prepped for your arrival. For each round, we accommodate pairing requests or match you with new friends who share your skill level and enthusiasm for the game. Royal Dornoch Invergordon Regardless of how much golf your ideal vacation includes, Kalos has designed daily tours that delight and enrich. Whether you are exploring ancient villages with our experienced guides, shopping on your own or listening to bagpipers perform, you will savor each day. Royal Portrush NORTHERN IRELAND Belfast Royal County Down IRELAND Dublin Castle Stuart SCOTLAND Cruden Bay Trump Aberdeen Carnoustie Dundee St Andrews Kingsbarns Edinburgh Sea Cloud II is a ship that captures the timeless elegance of sailing history and combines it with modern service and accommodations. Privately chartered for this voyage, the ship provides a relaxing and gracious home away from home. With her spacious staterooms, elegant dining, fitness center and ample open deck areas, Sea Cloud II offers cruising at its finest. Once on board, we journey effortlessly, leaving the uncertainties of land travel behind. Brian Morgan, Courtesy of Trump International

3 AuGust 8/9: home st ANDreWs, scotland Depart your home city on august 8 for an overnight flight to edinburgh, scotland. Upon arrival, you are greeted at the airport then transfer to The Old Course hotel at st andrews. for those interested in a game today, a warm-up round is offered at The new Course. Or, simply enjoy a stroll through town, visit the local pubs or have a spa treatment at the hotel. This evening, we gather for our welcome reception. AuGust 10: st ANDreWs, scotland Kingsbarns Golf Links GolF: KINGSBaRNS GolF links One of the youngest courses to be ranked among the top 100 in the world, Kingsbarns has absorbed the six centuries of golf history that surrounds this links course. golfers have sea vistas from nearly every hole as they play what is widely considered to be the most beautiful course in st andrews. TouR: ToWN of ST andrews we take a guided walking tour to view st andrews highlights, including its prestigious university and 12 th century cathedral. history and a sense of place are strongly conveyed by the cobbled alleys and crooked house fronts of this picturesque village. AuGust 11: st ANDreWs, scotland GolF: THe old CouRSe golf was first played on the hallowed grounds of The Old Course in the 1400s. some 600 years later, The Old Course has hosted a remarkable 29 Open Championships, including the 2015 Open Championship. with features including 112 bunkers, the famous 17 th road hole and a layout that starts and finishes in the town of st andrews, The Old Course will challenge and please players with links golf in its purest form. TouR: SCoNe PalaCe Touring passengers visit scone palace, a splendid castle housing a fine collection of decorative arts and royal heirlooms. The grounds include the ruins of the historic village of scone. This spot has also been the capital of the pictish kingdom, the center of the ancient Celtic church, the seat of parliaments and the crowning place of kings. The Old Course

4 Trump International AuGust 12: DuNDee, scotland embark Sea Cloud II GolF: CaRNouSTIe GolF links The game of golf has been played at Carnoustie for more than four centuries. Tom morris extended the course to 18 holes in 1867, but it was james braid who brought sweeping changes to the course in preparation for its first Open Championship in hogan s alley, the spectacles bunkers and the 17 th hole, with its barry burn, all make the angus monster one of the world s most memorable and challenging courses. Later this afternoon, we board Sea Cloud II in Dundee. TouR: GlaMIS CaSTle a royal hunting lodge in the 11 th century, glamis Castle was the childhood home of Queen elizabeth, The Queen mother. immortalized as the setting for the king s murder in shakespeare s Macbeth, the castle, its collections and grounds are impressive. AuGust 13: ABerDeeN, scotland GolF: TRuMP INTeRNaTIoNal GolF links Donald Trump commissioned martin hawtree to design this dramatic layout in the midst of some of the largest dunes to be found in scotland. The towering dunes shield the wind at times but the panoramas from the higher tee boxes bring all the elements into play. hawtree s imagination in laying out these challenging holes leaves an authentic links feel where par on any hole is to be cherished. Aberdeen, Scotland TouR: old aberdeen Old Town is a wonderful collection of well-preserved ancient dwellings, streets and some unique examples of architecture. Our walking tour of Old aberdeen takes us to King s College, st. machar s Cathedral and The Old Town house. AuGust 14: PeterheAD, scotland GolF: CRudeN BaY frequently referred to as the most dramatic golf links in scotland, Cruden bay s natural routing combined with its stunning setting and landscape invites golfers to return again and again. you don t have to be a long hitter to enjoy Cruden bay. The key to a great round is in your approach to the imaginatively positioned greens. TouR: CRaTHeS CaSTle Our tour heads to royal Deeside, where we visit Crathes Castle, one of the finest examples of a 16 th century tower house in all of scotland. The castle s impressive interior is matched by the lovely surrounding walled gardens. Brian Morgan, Courtesy of Trump International

5 Castle Stuart AuGust 15: invergordon, scotland GolF: RoYal dornoch GolF CluB The remoteness of royal Dornoch has helped create a mystique about this magnificent golf outpost, just four degrees below the arctic Circle. Overlooking the north sea, Dornoch is characterized by gentle sandy swells and rolls. Considered a brilliant example of links design, it is ranked 15 th among the world s top 100 courses. renowned golf course architect Donald ross, who was born in Dornoch, caddied at the club as a youngster and later spent six years as greenskeeper and golf professional at Dornoch. TouR: VIllaGe of dornoch and dunrobin CaSTle Those on tour have the opportunity to visit the unspoiled edwardian town of Dornoch. Our visit includes the small and charming Dornoch Cathedral, which dates back to AuGust 16: invergordon GolF: CaSTle STuaRT GolF links Designed by gil hanse and mark parsinen, Castle stuart opened in 2009 to instant acclaim and was one of the bestkept secrets in scotland until it hosted the 2011 scottish Open. The course is routed along the moray firth with prominent landmarks on each hole views of Loch ness, Kessock bridge, fort george and Castle stuart itself. with generous fairways and approach areas, subtle bunkering and strategic options, Castle stuart offers the perfect balance of enjoyment and challenge. Dunrobin Castle TouR: SCoTTISH HIGHlaNdS PHoToGRaPHY with a professional local scottish photographer as your guide, you will be taken to a few of the highland s most picturesque locations. whether you are a novice or expert photographer, you will receive individual attention to develop and hone your photographic skills. AuGust 17: DAY At sea There is no better way to enjoy our host vessel than a full day at sea aboard Sea Cloud II. enjoy the leisurely pace of travel and the expert maneuvers of skilled deckhands as they scale the rigging and set the sails for our voyage around the coast of scotland. There will be plenty of time for relaxing after several days of golf.

6 Aidan Bradley, Courtesy of Royal County Down AuGust 18: Portrush, NortherN ireland GolF: RoYal PoRTRuSH GolF CluB Designed by h. s. Colt, the Dunluce Links at royal portrush golf Club is the only course outside of scotland and england to host The Open Championship. harry Colt considered the course to be his masterpiece and not a single hole fails to impress. Calamity Corner, the 14 th hole, is recognized as one of the world s most treacherous par threes, with its green perched on the edge of a precipice. TouR: GIaNT S CauSeWaY and dunluce CaSTle Those on tour visit two marvels of the antrim Coast. Our first stop is at the giant s Causeway, a natural rock formation often referred to as the eighth wonder of the world. further down the road lies Dunluce Castle, precariously situated on a cliff overlooking the sea. Lunch is at The bushmills inn. AuGust 19: BelfAst, NortherN ireland GolF: THe RoYal CouNTY down GolF CluB Designed by Old Tom morris, royal County Down is admired as one of the most beautiful golf courses in the world and is consistently ranked among the world s top five. Laid out through giant sandhills along a narrow strip of land between Dundrum bay and the mourne mountains, it offers spellbinding scenery and a fine test of golf; a fitting finish to a spectacular golf line-up. TouR: BelFaST famous for its political, literary and seafaring history, this capital of northern ireland is becoming one of europe s favored destinations. we will explore Queen s University, the Cathedral Quarter and parliament buildings. Our time includes a visit to City hall and a stop to see the city s political murals created during The Troubles. AuGust 20: DuBliN, ireland This morning, we say goodbye to the captain and crew of Sea Cloud II as we disembark and begin transfers for homebound flights. Royal County Down

7 SEA CLOUD II a PRIVaTe RealM Relax, daydream, get lost in a book. Unwind. Immerse yourself in conversation or enjoy private refl ections. You ve found just the right spot. Accommodating only 94 passengers, sea Cloud ii lets you indulge in the personalized care lavished by 60 crew members. Enjoy being one of the few, rather than one of many. With 47 cabins on her three decks, all with marble bathrooms, sea Cloud ii exceeds the expectations of even the most demanding ocean traveler. Deluxe Outside Cabins, Junior Suites and the two grand Owner s Suites embody elegance and luxury. Down to the smallest detail, your private vessel radiates style and comfort. sea Cloud ii was created by perfectionists for perfectionists. FINe dining WITH unrivaled VIeWS The tables are dressed in white, the heavy silverware perfectly polished, the large windows framing gorgeous ocean views. The fragrance of fresh grilled lobster fi lls the air, wafting through the elegant dining room. Tonight s menu promises gourmet delights. Select cuts of beef, rosemary-peach sorbet, lobster with sugar snap peas. Again and again, the chef de cuisine surprises with regional specialties paired with just the right vintages from the sea Cloud ii wine cellar. As the evening winds down or the night s merriment begins head toward the Lounge for conversation with friends old and new. Or retire to the Library to study our next destination or send an to loved ones at home. Lounge Dining Room

8 Kalos Golf 1504 East Franklin Street, Suite 200 Chapel Hill, NC To view complete pricing and remaining trip details, please request a full trip brochure using the brochure request button posted throughout our website, or call us at Each trip brochure may be viewed live online or received via postal mail. Thank you for your interest in our memorable golf adventures. GOLF S FINEST TR AVEL EXPERIENCE The truth about great international golf courses is that they are typically in close proximity to fascinating cultural and historic venues; particularly so when we travel by ship, making our trips ideal for couples in which one spouse is a passionate golfer, and one may rather tour. We dedicate as much purpose to planning and executing our touring programs as we do our golf line-up; no other golf tour operator can make this promise. We know our clients demand stimulating experiences beyond golf and strive to present our guests with a rich blend of choices between golf and touring each day. Even the heartiest golfers among our guests often remark, it was tough to decide today between the tour and the links. Each day, touring passengers will have the option to experience fascinating cultural and historic tours. On some days, golfers and tour guests will spend the day touring together and on others, they will get together for a private tour after playing golf. We challenge you to fi nd a touring program with any other luxury golf tour operator that is as robust, inclusive and exclusive as you will fi nd on a Kalos Golf tour. Telephone: Fax: Info@KalosGolf.com