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
July 5–15, 2008
On an idyllic Aegean cruise aboard Sea Cloud, sail to classical sites on Delos and Naxos, the cliff-top villages of Santorini and the palace of Knossos on Crete.
Land/cruise rates: from $7,295
September 10–21, 2008
Following two days in Rome, embark Sea Cloud II for a voyage to the treasures of Sicily and the superb ruins at Paestum. Optional postlude in Sorrento.
Land/cruise rates: from $6,495
Featured Itinerary
August 12–23, 2008
Uncover the musical and artistic heritage of Central Europe on this Danube River
voyage. Visit palaces, cathedrals, great collections, and historic sites as we
cruise along some of the Danube’s most beautiful countryside. Begin in Salzburg
where the legacy of Mozart pervades this baroque city. We will enjoy musical
performances in castles, in cathedrals, and aboard the yachtlike M.V.
Casanova, as we cruise through Passau, Melk, Dürnstein and the Wachau Valley
to Vienna. Spend two nights in Vienna before our voyage concludes in Budapest,
visiting the stellar collections in both cities, including the Kunsthistorisches
Museum, Belvedere Palace, and the Museum of Fine Arts.
Land rate: $5,995
September 18–October 1, 2008
From Naples, sail on Sea Cloud II to see the antiquities of Sicily. Visit Lecce, then cross the Adriatic to Croatia and explore the cities of Dubrovnik and Split. Optional Venice postlude.
Land/cruise rates: from $6,495
September 19–28 and September 28–October 7, 2008
See Palladio's masterpieces during the five hundredth anniversary year of his birth. From Veneto, board the Orient Express for London to tour Palladian-inspired houses.
Land/train rates: from $11,450
Featured Itinerary
October 11–20, 2008
This program, timed with the Shanghai Biennale, offers a unique opportunity to meet well-known
and emerging artists in the visual and performing arts. Many of the established artists with whom
we will meet have been exhibited at the Metropolitan in the past. Additional highlights include a
visit to Caochangdi Village and the Three Shadows Photography Art Center in Beijing, as well as
specially arranged tours of some of China’s new museums, including the Ullens Center for
Contemporary Art in Beijing and the Zendai Museum of Modern Art in Shanghai.
Land rate: $7,995
October 17–27, 2008
Explore temples, theaters, and churches on this island on the crossroads of many cultures. Dine at private palazzi of the aristocracy in Palermo and Taormina.
Land rate: $9,875
October 20–November 2, 2008
Sail aboard Sea Cloud II from Catania to Málaga. Discover the splendors of the Bardo Museum in Tunisia. Optional postlude in Granada.
Land/cruise rates: from $5,995
November 6–19, 2008
Travel to the ancient city of Alexandria, then continue to the Kharga Oasis. View Luxor's rarely visited sites as well as the pyramids of Saqqara and Dashur.
Land rate: $8,450
November 7–18, 2008
Appreciate the art, culture, and cuisine of this sophisticated country. Visit Rabat and the imperial cities of Meknes and Fez. Conclude in Marrakesh.
Land rate: $6,995
Featured Itinerary
December 26, 2008–January 4, 2009
Travel aboard the French yacht Le Levant for a family adventure
in the Yucatán over the New Year holiday. From the colonial city of Mérida, we will
discover Chichén Itzá, with its pyramids, famous cenote, and the carved facades of its
temples. In Uxmal we will see the richest decorations of all the Mayan cities. Sail to Campeche,
Tulum, and Belize. An optional extension is offered to the Mayan city of Tikal, located within a
wildlife preserve. Always the most spectacular site in Guatemala, Tikal is now even more
impressive as the result of archaeological activity. Tall pyramids, reliefs, and ceramics
all offer a vivid look at the world of the Maya.
Land/cruise rates: from $6,990
December 26, 2008–January 10, 2009
From Bangkok, fly to Phnom Penh and stay in Siem Reap to explore the legendary ruins at
Angkor. Continue to Hanoi then visit Danang and Ho Chi Minh City.
Land rate: $11,650
December 27, 2008–January 3, 2009
Explore the art and architecture of Austria's enchanting capital. Ring in the new year at
the Imperial Ball, held in the splendor of Hofberg Palace.
Land rate: $9,995
January 11–29, 2009
From Bangkok, fly to Hanoi and then visit Danang and Ho Chi Minh City. Continue on to Phnom Pehn and stay in Siem Reap to explore the legendary ruins at Angkor.
Land rate: $11,650
January 15–30, 2008
Begin in cosmopolitan Mumbai and journey to the lush region of Kerala. View lavish Hoysala
temples and ancient traditions in Madurai. Continue to Kumbakonam and Thanjavur to view the
artistic achievements of the Chola Dynasty. Conclude in Chennai.
Land rate: $10,950
January 28–February 9, 2009
Explore Cairo's legendary antiquities, then fly to Luxor with its remarkable tombs and
temples. Cruise aboard the Nile Adventurer and see the monumental statues at Abu Simbel.
Optional Petra postlude.
Land/cruise rates: from $8,550
February 1–18, 2009
Discover the land where splendors of the Rajput legacy continue to enchant visitors. Begin
in Delhi then visit Jaipur and the pilgrimage cities of Ajmer and Puskar. From Bikaner,
journey to Jaisalmer, Jodphur, Mount Abu, and Udaipur. Optional prelude in Agra to see the
Taj Mahal.
Land rate: $13,950
February 22–March 12, 2009
Visit monuments and museums in the "heart of India." Begin in Delhi, then continue to Bhopal,
Bhubaneshwar, Puri, Hyderabad, Calcutta, and Ahmadabad to discover the significant sites and
architectural masterpieces that tell the story of India's long history and many cultures.
Land rate: $14,950
March 15–25, 2008
Explore the art and archaeology of Israel on an insider’s trip. Begin in Jerusalem and
continue to Galilee and Tel Aviv. Visit preeminent museums and private collections.
Land rate: $8,350
March 20–30, 2009
Explore the temples, palaces, and theaters on this island at the crossroads of many cultures. Visit the palazzi
of the aristocracy in Palermo and Taormina.
Land rate: $9,950
April 15–25, 2009
Spend two nights in The Hague, then board the Heidelberg for an art and garden cruise through Holland and
Belgium. Visit Rotterdam, Delft, Ghent, and Bruges. Conclude in Amsterdam.
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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