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
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
offer a vivid look at the world of the Maya.
Land/cruise rates: from $6,990
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
December 26, 2008–January 10, 2009, and 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
Featured Itinerary
January 15–30, 2009
Begin in cosmopolitan Mumbai and explore its rich Victorian legacy. View the monumental ancient stone sculptures at the Elephanta cave temple across the harbor, then journey to the lush region of Kerala. In the great trading center of Kochi, discover a blend of Dutch, Portuguese, and English traditions and influences. Visit the hill resort and tea plantations of Munnar and observe ancient traditions in the great temple town of Madurai. Continue to Thanjavur and the Kaveri River Delta to view the artistic achievements of the Chola Dynasty. Conclude in Chennai.
Land rate: $10,950
January 28–February 9, 2009, and February 28–March 12, 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 Ahmedabad to discover the significant sites and
architectural masterpieces that tell the story of India's long history and many cultures.
Land rate: $14,950
Featured Itinerary
March 6–18, 2009
Begin in the culturally rich capital of Santiago with visits to the Museum of Fine Arts and the renowned Pre-Columbian Art Museum. In the lush Maipo Valley, we are invited for a tasting of Chilean wines at the Santa Rita Winery and to the Museum of the Andes, which houses prized textiles and artifacts. Fly to fabled Easter Island and discover the giant stone figures for which the island is famous. Treasure views from atop the extinct volcano of Rano Kau and enjoy Anakena Beach, where groves of coconut palms stretch to white sands and blue Pacific waters. Continue to Buenos Aires, often called the "Paris of South America." Among the many highlights will be visits to private collections and our farewell dinner at the Alvear Palace Hotel, featuring a tango performance.
Land rate: $9,995
March 15–25, 2009
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
May 11–23, 2009
Spend two nights in Krakow and two nights in Prague, then board the Katharina for a cruise along the countryside of Bohemia and Saxony. Optional postlude in Berlin.
Land/cruise rates: from $6,995
May 12–22, 2009
Enjoy exclusive visits to grand houses of the Victorian era in London and the English countryside. See Darwin's home and garden during the two hundredth anniversary of his birth.
Land rate: $9,895
May 26–June 9, 2009
Dramatic landscapes and sacred sites are featured on this ten-night cruise from Bilbao to Caen. Step ashore in Brest, gateway to the Brittany countryside, then visit the picturesque walled city of Saint-Malo, followed by a stop in Dartmouth, a Norman-era port. Spend three nights in Normandy on the sixty-fifth anniversary of D-Day. Optional prelude in Bilbao.
Land/cruise rates: from $8,995
June 5–16, 2009
Embark the Heidelberg in Düsseldorf for a cruise to Basel. Attend the Basel Art Fair. Visit the Paul Klee Museum during three nights in Lucerne. Optional Düsseldorf prelude.
Land/cruise rate: from $7,195
June 11–21, 2009
Sail from Istanbul aboard Sea Cloud. Visit Samos and Santorini, and delight in a private dinner and concert at ancient Ephesus. Optional prelude in Istanbul and Cappadocia.
Land/cruise rates: from $6,995
August 10–21, 2009
Begin with three nights in Quito, a center of aristocratic culture in the eighteenth century. Then explore the natural wonders of the Galápagos Islands aboard the chartered M.V. Legend, traveling in the footsteps of Charles Darwin on the two hundredth anniversary of his birth. Enjoy private snorkeling lessons and daily briefings by expert naturalists.
Land/cruise rates: from $6,995
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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