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 view our 2010 calendar for more information about upcoming trips.
Above: Ephesus, Kusadasi, Turkey. Photograph by Frank Kovalchek.
(http://www.flickr.com/photos/72213316@N00/3067425008/)
Current and Upcoming Travel Programs
July 29–August 11, 2010
Families are invited to an adventure aboard the M.S. Volga Dream. Spend three days touring galleries and museums in Moscow, then cruise along the Russian countryside, visiting historic cities. Dock in Saint Petersburg for three nights during the White Nights Festival.
Land /cruise rates: from $4,995
August 5–14, 2010
Our program begins in Lima, home to fine baroque and Renaissance architecture as well as impressive pre-Columbian and Peruvian folk art collections. Travel into the Sacred Valley to the town of Pisac and the Inca fortress at Ollantaytambo. Then enjoy an exciting train journey along the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, the iconic symbol of Peru, before concluding in Cusco. Optional Amazon postlude.
Land rate: from $6,995
Featured Itinerary
October 4–13, 2010
In Turin, view Baroque churches and first-rate museums with dazzling decorative arts collections and incredible paintings. From there, journey to charming Stresa for a cruise on Lake Maggiore before arriving at the luxurious Villa d'Este, a sixteenth-century princely residence in the village of Cernobbio. During a three-night stay in the Lake Como area, visit sumptuous villas with impressive collections of paintings and objects, all the while enjoying famously beautiful landscapes. During a day's excursion to Milan, visit the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie to see Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper as well as masterpieces at the Brera Academy and the Poldi Pezzoli Museum.
Land rate: $8,595
Villa d'Este, Lake Como, Italy. Photograph by Peter Dutton.
(http://www.flickr.com/photos/joeshlabotnik/2585434218/)
September 4–14, 2010
Explore two appealing small countries. In Luxembourg, a magnet for modern art, tour the museum designed by I.M. Pei. In Wallonia and Brussels, appreciate Belgium's great architecture, beautiful landscapes, and justly famous cuisine. Optional Bruges postlude.
Land rate: $8,995
October 4–15, 2010
Begin in Venice with a three-night stay at the deluxe Hotel Europa & Regina. Travel to Ravenna to view glittering mosaics before embarking Sea Cloud II. Sail to Croatia and Montenegro visiting historic locations that were central to the Greco-Roman, Byzantine, and Renaissance worlds.
Land/cruise rates: from $7,995
October 8–22, 2010
Visit the cosmopolitan cities of Beijing and Shanghai, as well as lesser-known towns along the fabled Silk Road and the breathtaking Li River valley. Explore the country's unique culture, both ancient and contemporary, on this exceptional new program. Optional Tibet postlude.
Land rate: $11,650
October 10–20, 2010
Visit Jerusalem's historic sites and important museums. Discover the ancient fortress of Masada, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and experience the buoyant waters of the Dead Sea. See Roman ruins near Tiberias and conclude in modern and sophisticated Tel Aviv.
Land rate: $7,950
Featured Itinerary
October 12–21, 2010
In Madrid, view works by Pritzker Prize–winning architects, including the new wing of the Prado, by Rafael Moneo, and the Centro de Arte Moderno Reina Sofia, housed in a new building by Jean Nouvel. In Barcelona, witness the legacy of Antoni Gaudí, whose Modernist buildings so famously adorn this Catalan capital. Visits to intimate private collections, curatorial tours of top-rate art collections, and the pleasures of excellent accommodations and haute cuisine will make this trip a truly privileged experience. Optional Valencia postlude.
Land rate: $8,950
Park Güell, Barcelona, Spain. Photograph by Bernard Gagon.
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Park_G%C3%BCell_02.jpg)
Featured Itinerary
October 14–24, 2010
See fifteen centuries of civilization on this magical trip. We begin in Bucharest, Romania's handsome capital. Enjoy an excursion to the famed royal palace and monastery in Sinai, nestled in the breathtaking Carpathian Mountains. Then move on to Suceava to admire remarkable churches, brightly frescoed on the outside and the inside. Conclude in Istanbul and take in that city's stunning artwork, architecture, and cuisine. Highlights include the Topkapi Palace, the Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and a dinner cruise along the Bosphorus.
Land rate: $8,650
Hagia Sophia, Istanbul, Turkey. Photograph by David Spender
(http://www.flickr.com/photos/dspender/3904811506/)
November 6–14, 2010
Journey to this fascinating North African country and discover unparalleled ancient Greek and Roman antiquities. Fly to Tripoli and see nearby ancient Leptis Magna and Sabratha. Move on to Benghazi to visit Cyrene, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Susa, and Qasr Libya.
Land rate: $5,995
November 9–22, 2010
Ancient sites, Buddhist traditions, and stunning natural beauty distinguish this captivating, lesser-known destination. Highlights include the most important twelfth-century Khmer bronze statues in existence, interesting teak architecture, magnificent pagodas, and an Irrawaddy River cruise.
Land rate: $8,950
December 27, 2010–January 3, 2011
Explore the art and architecture of Austria's enchanting capital. Toast the New Year at the Imperial Ball held in Hofburg Palace, the former winter residence of the Austrian Emperor. See impressive museum collections and musical performances.
Land rate: $9,995
December 27, 2010–January 5, 2011
Embark the luxurious Isabella II to cruise through this lush archipelago with your family. Enjoy private snorkeling lessons and daily briefings by expert naturalists. Conclude with three nights in Quito, a center of aristocratic culture in the eighteenth century.
Land/cruise rate: $9,545
December 28, 2010–January 10, 2011
Ring in the New Year in Bankgkok, then fly to Chiang Mai, known as the "rose of the North," for three luxurious nights. Continue to Siem Reap to explore the legendary ruins at Angkor Wat.
Land rate: $9,995
December 29, 2010–January 12, 2011
Discover the monuments of Cairo, then board our privately chartered plane to Saint 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 and Jerash.
Land/plane/cruise rate: from $8,950
January 14–29, 2011
Begin in Delhi and continue to Varanasi, India's holy city on the Ganges. Discover Khajuraho, famous for its temple carvings, and in Agra see the Taj Mahal and the majestic Red Fort. Visit Lucknow, home to the colossal Bada Imambada complex, before concluding in Kolkata, known as the "City of Palaces."
Land rate: $11,430
February 3–14, 2011
Discover magnificent Angkor Wat before embarking on a seven-day cruise aboard the intimate riverboat La Marguerite. Along the banks of the Mekong, visit temples and quaint villages. In Phnom Penh, view the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda. Disembark in Ho Chi Minh City. Optional Siem Reap prelude and optional Vietnam postlude.
Land/cruise rates: from $6,595
February 23–March 9, 2011
Explore Chennai, then board the luxurious Golden Chariot train in Bangalore for a journey through magical southern India, ending in Goa. Fly to Mumbai and conclude with a visit to the Prince of Wales Museum. Optional Aurangabad postlude.
Land rate: $11,295
March 4–17, 2011
Discover great pyramids and museums in Cairo. Then fly to Luxor to admire its temples and tombs before embarking the chartered Clipper Odyssey for a one-week cruise to ancient Petra and Saint Catherine's Monastery. Transit the Suez Canal and conclude in Alexandria, Egypt.
Land/cruise rates: from $9,490
March 14–26, 2011
Two nights in Alexandria, Egypt, precede a nine-night cruise aboard the chartered Clipper Odyssey to Lebanon, Syria, Cyprus, and Turkey. Highlights include the ruins of Byblos, the Crusader castle of Crac des Chevaliers, and a private candlelit dinner and concert at ancient Ephesus. Optional Istanbul postlude.
Land/cruise rates: from $9,490
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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For more information about upcoming trips, please view our 2010 calendar.
