TRAVEL WITH THE MET
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Venture abroad with the Metropolitan Museum's own lecturers and other art lovers to gain new insights and fresh perspectives on art and culture. More than just a vacation, a Travel with the Met international exploration combines curatorial expertise and behind-the-scenes viewing arrangements with spectacular itineraries and interesting companionship.
Travel with the Met programs are offered year-round to more than two dozen exciting destinations. The following list is updated regularly to include new itineraries as soon as they become available. You may also
contact us for more information.
Current and Upcoming Travel Programs
December 26, 2009–January 5, 2010
View Russia's treasures in a magical winter setting. Visit the Kremlin in Moscow and the Hermitage in St. Petersburg. Welcome the New Year at a gala ball.
Land rate: $9,950
December 26, 2009–January 3, 2010
Celebrate the New Year in colonial Mexico, jewel in the crown of imperial Spain. View architectural gems in Guadalajara, Querétaro, and Morelia.
Land rate: $6,995
December 30, 2009–January 12, 2010
Discover the monuments of Cairo, then board our privately chartered plane to St. Catherine's Monastery. Continue to Luxor and embark the M.S. Nile Adventurer for a Nile River cruise to Aswan. Journey to Abu Simbel and conclude in Jordan to visit Petra, Jerash, and the Dead Sea.
Land/plane/cruise rates: from $8,950
January 9–26, 2010
Explore tropical Luang Prabang and the colonial city of Vientiane, in Laos. Continue to Ho Chi Minh City and embark the M.V. Jayavarman for a voyage along the Mekong River. Conclude in Phnom Penh and stay in Siem Reap to discover the ruins at Angkor Wat. Optional prelude in Bangkok.
Land/cruise rate: $10,950
January 29–February 14, 2010
Explore the pilgrimage city of Varanasi and the carved temples of Khajuraho. See the splendors of Rajasthan and, of course, the consummate symbol of India, the Taj Mahal.
Land rate: $13,750
February 3–15, 2010
Explore Cairo's legendary antiquities, then fly to Luxor with its remarkable tombs and temples. Cruise aboard the Sun Boat IV and see the monumental statues at Abu Simbel. Optional Petra postlude.
Land/cruise rates: from $8,750
February 15–March 2, 2010
The rich heritage of South India and the island nation of Sri Lanka will be constantly on display during this fascinating journey. Marvel at ancient and medieval treasures, witness vibrant contemporary life at a tea plantation, and cruise through palm-shaded waterways.
Land rate: $10,950
March 5–17, 2010
See stunning Roman ruins and visit fine museums in Tunis, Dougga, and Kairouan. Spend a night in a luxurious tented camp in a desert oasis.
Land rate: $6,995
Featured Itinerary
March 5–17, 2010
The vibrant capital cities of Santiago and Buenos Aires, with their distinctly European ambience, are a perfect complement to a four-night cruise along the coast of snow-capped Patagonia, renowned for its natural history and awe-inspiring beauty. Our program begins in cosmopolitan Santiago. Then fly to Punta Arenas to board the M. V. Via Australis, our deluxe expedition ship. Explore the breathtaking glaciers, fjords, and mountain peaks of Patagonia. Conclude in Buenos Aires.
Land rate/cruise rate: $9,490
Photograph by Sebastián Dario Silva
(www.flickr.com/photos/sebastian-silva/2207382770/)
March 15–25, 2010
Discover the tall buildings and manmade islands that make Dubai the fastest-growing city in the world. Then continue to Abu Dhabi and Doha, Qatar, with its fine art and architecture.
Land rate: $9,475
April 8–18, 2010
Spend two nights in The Hague, then board the Amadolce for an art and garden cruise through Holland and Belgium. Visit Rotterdam, Delft, Ghent, and Bruges. Conclude in Amsterdam.
Land rate: $3,995
Featured Itinerary
April 9–20, 2010
Appreciate the art, culture, cuisine, and crafts of this sophisticated North African country. Begin with two nights in the capital of Rabat. Stop to visit the ancient Roman city of Volubilis en route to Fés, the spiritual capital of Morocco and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Conclude in the rose-red city of Marrakesh. A visit to the seaside village of Essaouira is also included.
Land rate: $8,650
Featured Itinerary
April 12–22, 2010
Join us for a springtime voyage aboard the majestic Sea Cloud. Visit the museums of Lisbon before embarking upon a seven-night cruise along the Iberian coast. Ports and visits include Sanlúcar de Barrameda, Granada and the famed Alhambra, Valencia with its fascinating architecture, and Palma de Mallorca. Under full sail, we reach the Catalan city of Barcelona, where an optional two-day postlude is arranged.
Land/cruise rates: from $6,995
Photograph by Gebala
(www.flickr.com/photos/gebala/977634473/)
May 4–14 and May 31–June 10, 2010
Spend five nights in Biarritz, the resort founded by Napoleon's wife Eugènie. Moving on to Saint-Germain-en-Laye, add a further touch of royal splendor by staying in the pavilion where Louis XIV was born. Visits include Fontainebleau, Napoleon's favorite palace. Optional Paris postlude.
Land rate: $9,450
May 18–27, 2010
Begin in London, then travel north into the Cotswolds and spend three nights at the elegant seventeenth-century country house hotel Lords of the Manor. Travel on to Bath, with its lovely neoclassical architecture. Visit major art collections, notably the one at Corsham Court.
Land rate: $8,250
June 8–19, 2010
From Kusadasi, explore ancient Ephesus. Cruise on a wooden gulet on this family-friendly program. Step ashore to discover antiquities and colorful towns along the Turkish shore. Conclude in fabled Istanbul. Optional Cappadocia postlude.
Land/cruise rate: $7,750
July 5–13, 2010
Sail on Sea Cloud II to Estonia, Finland, Latvia, and Sweden. Visit impressive medieval and art nouveau districts. Optional St. Petersburg prelude.
Land/cruise rates: from $5,995
Contact Us
For more information about the Travel with the Met program, contact us by phone (212-650-2110), fax (212-396-5040), or email (travelwiththemet@metmuseum.org),
or write to:
Travel with the Met/Development Office
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 Fifth Avenue
New York, New York 10028-0198
To reach our tour operator directly, please contact Academic Arrangements Abroad by phone (212-514-8921; outside New York: 800-221-1944) or email (met@arrangementsabroad.com),
or write to:
Academic Arrangements Abroad
1040 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10018-3721
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