Travel with The Met. December 26, 2018 January 6, Egypt & the Nile: A Journey Into Antiquity

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1 Travel with The Met BBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB December 26, 2018 January 6, 2019 Egypt & the Nile: A Journey Into Antiquity with Janice Kamrin Associate Curator, Department of Egyptian Art BBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB

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4 Egypt & the Nile: A Journey Into Antiquity December 26, 2018 January 6, 2019 BBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB Departure Wednesday, December 26 Depart on an overnight flight to Cairo, Egypt. Cairo / Giza, Egypt Thursday, December 27 Arrive in Cairo this afternoon and transfer to the legendary Mena House hotel, our home for the next three nights. Toast the beginning of the program at a welcome cocktail reception. Giza Friday, December 28 This morning, tour the Great Pyramids, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Explore the Solar Boat Museum, housing the exceptionally preserved cedar boat found near the Pyramid of Khufu and then enjoy special access to the Sphinx. Following a late lunch, the remainder of the day is at leisure. B, L Giza / Sakkara Saturday, December 29 View the site of the remarkable Step Pyramid of King Zoser, built in the 27th century B.C., at nearby Sakkara. We hope to visit the new Grand Egyptian Museum, scheduled to open in late Return to the hotel for dinner. Cairo / Luxor Sunday, December 30 Board a privately chartered flight to Luxor and continue to the Hilton Luxor Hotel. In the afternoon, discover the outstanding collection at the Luxor Museum. Continue to Luxor Temple, remarkable for its size and exceptional state of preservation. B, L Luxor / Embark Sanctuary Nile Adventurer Monday, December 31 Spend the day exploring the treasures of the West Bank, site of the vast necropolis of ancient Thebes. View the famed Colossi of Memnon, the tomb of Tutankhamun in the Valley of the Kings, and the temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari. After lunch, discover the less-visited tombs of the nobles and the Valley of the Queens. Embark the privately-chartered Sanctuary Nile Adventurer this afternoon and ring in the New Year with a festive celebration on board. R Luxor Tuesday, January 1 Step ashore this morning to walk along the Avenue of Sphinxes at Karnak Temple and see the Hypostyle Hall, with its massive columns. There will be time for shopping in Luxor before returning to the ship to enjoy an afternoon cruise. An evening lecture is followed by dinner on board. Edfu / Kom Ombo Wednesday, January 2 On a morning visit to Edfu, see the exceptionally well-preserved Temple of Horus, whose reliefs still retain some of their original colors. Lunch is on board while we cruise along the Nile. In the late afternoon, visit Kom Ombo s picturesque Ptolemaic temple, dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and decorated with a series of beautiful reliefs. Aswan Thursday, January 3 A morning lecture precedes lunch on board. Arrive in Aswan in the early afternoon and visit the exquisite Philae Temple, relocated due to the rising flood waters of the Nile. Later this afternoon, choose between a sail on a Nile felucca (traditional sailboat) or a visit to the unfinished obelisk at the ancient stone quarries. This evening, the captain hosts our farewell dinner. Disembarkation / Abu Simbel / Cairo Friday, January 4 Disembark Sanctuary Nile Adventurer for a morning excursion by private plane to Abu Simbel. See the monumental temples of Ramses II and his favorite wife, Queen Nefertari, constructed in the 13th century B.C. to intimidate enemies from the south. Return to Cairo and check in at the Four Seasons Hotel at the First Residence. Dinner and the evening are at leisure. BBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB More Travels with The Met Cairo Saturday, January 5 Begin the day with a visit to the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, housing the world s greatest collection of ancient treasures. Following a light lunch, explore the Museum of Islamic Art and view the splendid Sultan Hassan Mosque. Gather BBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB B, L for a festive dinner tonight to toast an enlivening journey. Cairo / Return Sunday, January 6 Depart Cairo on return flights home. An optional four-night postlude in Jordan is offered January 6 10, This itinerary is subject to change at the discretion of The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Arrangements Abroad. For complete details, please carefully read the terms and conditions at Sailing the Baltic s Amber Coast Aboard Sea Cloud II June 29 July 11, 2018 Splendors of Persia October 6 22, 2018 Ancient Civilizations & Modern Arts of Chile October 15 25, 2018 Russian Winter Arts: A New Year s Celebration December 27, 2018 January 5, 2019 For details, please go to metmuseum.org/travel Temple of Ramses II, Abu Simbel B

5 BBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB Land/Cruise Rates Double Single Cabin Categories Decks Rates Rates 106 to 111 Nile Deck $10,999 $12, to 208 Main Deck $11,499 $13, to 310 Bridge Deck $11,999 $13, to 404 Promenade Deck $12,499 Inquire 209 & 210 Main Deck $13,499 Inquire Deluxe Cabin 405 & 406 Promenade Deck $13,999 Inquire Presidential Suite PROMENADE DECK Sanctuary Nile Adventurer Rates Include Ten nights hotel/cabin accommodations as per itinerary Meals as indicated in the itinerary (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, R=Reception, D=Dinner). Bottled water and coffee/tea with all meals, local wine/beer with dinners Airport/hotel/airport group transfers for all participants on suggested flights Internal flights by private charter: Cairo/Luxor...Aswan/Abu Simbel/Cairo Enrichment program of lectures and special events Escorted sightseeing by private motor coach and entrance fees for included visits Taxes, service, and porterage charges; customary shipboard gratuities; gratuities to local guides and drivers Not included in rates International airfare; passport and visa fees; alcoholic beverages other than wine/beer at dinners; personal items and expenses; airport transfers for those not on suggested group flights; baggage in excess of one suitcase; optional Jordan postlude; trip insurance; any other items not specifically mentioned as included. LOWER SUN DECK BAR LIBRARY BRIDGE DECK LOUNGE & BAR GIFT SHOP RECEPTION MAIN DECK With a sleek contemporary design and only 32 cabins, Sanctuary Nile Adventurer offers a mix of intimacy and luxury. This elegant riverboat features a sun deck with swimming pool and private cabanas, and a shaded deck with an outdoor bar. All cabins offer Nile River views. RESTAURANT BAZAAR NILE DECK GYM Sanctuary Nile Adventurer (top), Mena House, and the Hilton Luxor (above left and right) BBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB BBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB Egypt & the Nile: December 26, 2018 January 6, 2019 Reservation Form To secure your reservation, please call Arrangements Abroad at 844-TRVLMET ( ); or complete this form and return it with your deposit of $1,000 per person (of which $500 is non-refundable for administrative fees), to be paid by debit card, credit card, wire transfer, or check payable to Arrangements Abroad. Mail to: Arrangements Abroad, 1040 Avenue of the Americas, 23rd Floor, New York, NY Name(s) in full as on passport(s). Please print. Address City State Zip Telephone (home) Fax (business) Accommodations Hotel room/cabin preference One bed Two beds Single I wish to share a room/cabin with Optional postlude I/We would like to join the optional postlude in Jordan Form of payment Enclosed is my check (payable to Arrangements Abroad) Debit card Credit card Name on debit/credit card Debit/credit card number 3- or 4-digit security code Expiration date Each participant must sign below. I/We have read, understand and agree to the Terms & Conditions at and detailed in forthcoming program documents. I/We agree to full payment 120 days prior to departure. Signature (required) Signature (required) For additional information, please call 844-TRVLMET ( ) Date Date B_18SNACAI1226_MET BBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB

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