Sea Cloud II IBERIAN PENINSULA GOLF CRUISE AUGUST 29 SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

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1 Sea Cloud II IBERIAN PENINSULA GOLF CRUISE AUGUST 29 SEPTEMBER 9, 2019 LISBON CÁDIZ SEVILLE GIBRALTAR VALENCIA BARCELONA

2 IBERIAN PENINSULA 2019 PGA Catalunya FOR CENTURIES, PORTUGAL AND SPAIN have been known for flamenco dancing, bullfighting, impressive architecture and Moorish castles. Today, the Iberian Peninsula has established itself as Europe s new golf capital. Our journey begins in Portugal s dazzling capital city of Lisbon, where wonderful golf and tours of Lisbon s architectural and historic marvels await. Sea Cloud II, our host vessel for this voyage, is a ship that captures the timeless elegance of sailing history and combines it with modern service and accommodations. Privately chartered for this journey, the ship provides a relaxing and gracious home away from home. With her spacious staterooms, elegant dining 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. We visit some of the region s most renowned cities including Seville, Gibraltar, Valencia and Barcelona. Our tours feature visits to quaint coastal villages, cities steeped in culture and a Spanish cooking school, with stops at notable museums and historic spots along the way. The golf line-up is impressive as we play on some of the best courses in Europe including PGA Catalunya, El Saler and Real Club Valderrama. Traveling with Kalos Golf means never having to worry about your golf bag. Our staff awaits at every course with your bag placed on a cart and the practice facility cleared for your arrival. And don t worry about the pairings we take requests or pair you with new friends who share your skill level and enthusiasm for the game. Whether playing golf or exploring medieval towns with our experienced guides, shopping on your own or learning the Spanish secrets of paella, you will experience unsurpassed personal attention, returning from your journey with new and enriched friendships and memories of a captivating experience. Lisbon PORTUGAL SPAIN Seville Cádiz Gibraltar Valencia Barcelona Mediterranean Sea

3 Lisbon, Portugal August 29/30: Home Lisbon, Portugal Depart your home city on August 29 for an overnight flight to one of Europe s most beautiful cities, Lisbon, where you are greeted and transferred to the luxurious Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon. Spend the afternoon at your leisure before our welcome reception this evening. August 31: Lisbon Embark Sea Cloud II Golf: Oitavos Dunes Golfers play this Arthur Hills design, which regularly ranks as Portugal s top course, is ranked in the top 100 courses in the world, and annually hosts the Portuguese Open. The course is intended to maximize exposure to three distinct landscapes: an umbrella pine tree forest, dunesland and open coastal transition areas. Views of the Atlantic Ocean and nearby Sintra are visible from almost every hole. Tour: Lisbon Take a panoramic journey through Lisbon, sampling port wine and being serenaded by a Portuguese guitar player. Enjoy views of the Alfama and Castelo Quarters overlooking the Tagus River, then tour downtown Lisbon, the magnificent Comércio Square and the charms of the São Bento and Chiado districts. Continue to Rossio Square, considered the heart of Lisbon s downtown. View the statue of Pombal, the man who rebuilt the city after the earthquake of 1755, and Liberty Avenue Lisbon s answer to Piccadilly. Later this afternoon, we board Sea Cloud II. September 1: Day at Sea What better way to settle in aboard Sea Cloud II than to delight in a full day at sea? Sit back and watch skilled deckhands as they scale the masts that reach 180 feet high and set the sails on what is the finest hand-sailed square-rigger of our age. Queluz National Palace

4 Real Club Valderrama September 2: Cádiz Seville, Spain Golf: Montecastillo Golf Club Designed by Jack Nicklaus, Montecastillo has hosted many of the European Tour s most prestigious events, including the Volvo Masters. The rolling hills of the Andalucian countryside provide the ideal terrain for golf. Tour: Seville From the port of Cádiz, our tour heads to Seville. We visit La Giralda, a Moorish tower with a Christian super-structure; the Alcázar, a Moorish palace rich in medieval legends; and Seville Cathedral, third largest cathedral in the world and final resting place of Christopher Columbus. Those touring will enjoy lunch in the Old Quarter amid the city s winding streets. September 3: Gibraltar, United Kingdom Golf: Real Club Valderrama Regarded as the Augusta National of Europe, Valderrama has consistently been ranked in the top 5 courses in Europe and is also ranked among the world s top 100 courses. An abundance of cork, oak and olive trees give each of Valderrama s holes a distinct shape and look. The playing conditions are impeccable and the setting is bucolic. Site of the 1997 Ryder Cup and regular host of the Andalucía Masters, Valderrama regularly receives the highest praise from the world s finest golfers. Tour: Gibraltar Today, we have the opportunity to visit one of the most famous geological silhouettes in the world, Gibraltar. The view from The Rock provides a spectacular panorama of North Africa, the Costa del Sol and the Mediterranean Sea. Touring passengers will also delight in a special visit to St. Michael s Cave and the Nature Reserve to see Gibraltar s most famous inhabitants, the Barbary Apes.

5 Valencia, Spain September 4: Day at Sea Nine days on board Sea Cloud II allow us to respond to the most common request from Kalos passengers one more day at sea. Relax as we sail the Mediterranean Sea along the coast of Spain. September 5: Valencia, Spain Today s tour begins with a panoramic exploration of this lively city s cultural and historic treasures. We stop to visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site La Lonja de la Seda, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture, and the Valencia Cathedral, which holds an agate cup claimed to be the Holy Grail. We will also see the modern architectural marvels of Valencia s City of Arts and Science. September 6: Valencia Golf: Campo de Golf El Saler For the traditionalist, El Saler is Spain s best course, and is considered Javier Arana s greatest work. Half the holes work their way through lush pine forests and the rest is true open links land, blending in with mountainous dunes close to the sea. Tour: Spanish Cooking School Before heading to the Valencia Club Cocina Cooking School to learn the methods of preparing an authentic Spanish meal, our Spanish chef will first take us to the Central Market to purchase the ingredients for today s culinary experience. Once prepared, we enjoy the fruits of our labor, paired with just the right Spanish wine.

6 September 7: Barcelona, Spain PGA Catalunya Golf: Royal El Prat Golf Club Though the club was established in 1954, the current site of Royal El Prat dates to the late 1990 s when Greg Norman designed and built this 45-hole complex. With large greens, wide and sometimes plunging fairways, the courses were built to accommodate international competitions. Consistently ranked among Spain s top courses, and Europe s top 100, El Prat will delight and challenge. Tour: Barcelona Barcelona offers a cosmopolitan flavor and some of the best known architecture in Europe. Touring passengers will enjoy a panoramic overview of the city with visits to some of its most notable sites, including the Park Güell, Passeig de Gràcia and Gaudí s famed Sagrada Família. September 8: Barcelona Golf: PGA Catalunya Recognized as one of Spain s top five courses, PGA Catalunya s undulating land, dense with mature trees, is set dramatically against the Pyrénées Mountains. The surroundings are quite different from the courses we play in southern Spain. PGA Catalunya is always a favorite among Kalos golfers. Tour: Montserrat Montserrat is a rugged mountain on the outskirts of Barcelona, where we will visit one of the most popular pilgrimage destinations in Spain, Santa Maria de Montserrat Abbey. We will see the statue dedicated to Catalonia s favored saint, the Black Madonna, and tour the expansive and ornate Benedictine abbey. September 9: Barcelona Home We bid farewell to Sea Cloud II and her crew as we disembark and transfer to the Barcelona Airport for return flights home. Barcelona, Spain

7 SEA CLOUD II A Private Realm Relax, daydream, get lost in a book. Unwind. Immerse yourself in conversation or enjoy private reflections. 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 silverware perfectly polished, the large windows framing gorgeous ocean views. The fragrance of fresh herbs fills the elegant dining room. Each night s menu promises gourmet delights; select cuts of beef, sorbets, soups and greens, fresh fish and local produce. Again and again, the chef de cuisine delights 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, immersed in unique landscapes ripe for discovery, 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 or culinary and wine tours. On some days, golfers and tour guests will spend the day touring together and on others, they will get together for a private wine tasting or tour after 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