Travel with The Met Cruise & Rail Preview

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2 Cruise & Rail Preview Crossroads of Cultures: Canary Islands, Morocco & Iberia Aboard Sea Spirit * April 5 to 18, 2019 Discover lesser-known islands, magnificent Moroccan cities, and storied Spanish and Portuguese ports on a new cultural cruise. Optional Lisbon postlude. Cruise Rates: From $9,999 Also offered: April 17 to 30, 2020 LIMITAVAILABILITY High Art in the Low Countries: Bruges to Amsterdam Aboard Magnifique III * May 17 to 25, 2019 Accompany a native-born Belgian on an artfilled voyage aboard a luxury boutique riverboat. Admire the picturesque cities and villages of the Low Countries. Step off to discover artistic masterworks, medieval villages, and the charms of local life. Cruise Rates: From $7,999 Also offered: May 2 to 9, 2020 Birthplace of Impressionism: Normandy to Paris Aboard AmaLyra * June 4 to 13, 2019 Immerse yourself in French art and culture on a Seine river cruise. Explore ancient châteaux, monasteries, and cities, and learn from lectures on the art, architecture, and history of the region. Optional Normandy prelude; optional Versailles postlude. Cruise Rates: From $6,999 Waterways of the Tsars: Moscow to St. Petersburg Aboard Volga Dream June 5 to 15, 2019 Spend three nights at the Four Seasons in Moscow, then sail the Volga River into Russia s heartland. Call at Uglich to hear an a cappella choir inside a 15th-century church, visit medieval monasteries in Goritsy, and meet villagers in Svirstroy. Optional St. Petersburg postlude. Land/Cruise Rates: From $8,999 Adriatic Odyssey: Dubrovnik to Venice Aboard Sea Cloud * June 30 to July 8, 2019 Explore ancient towns and impressive archaeological sites during a voyage from Dubrovnik to Venice. Admire the Romanesque and Renaissance architecture of lesserknown Trogir, Croatia. In Italy, stop in Urbino, birthplace of Raphael; and in Ravenna, to view extraordinary mosaics. Optional Dubrovnik prelude; optional Venice and Asolo postlude. Cruise Rates: From $9,999 Castles & Collections of the Celtic Isles: Dublin to Edinburgh Aboard Sea Cloud II * July 6 to 17, 2019 Visit romantic estates, exotic gardens, and prehistoric settlements on a luxury summer cruise. Highlights include private tours with the owners of a Georgian mansion outside Londonderry and a country estate near Belfast. Explore the celebrated Inverewe Garden and the windswept Orkney Islands. Optional Dublin prelude and Edinburgh postlude. Cruise Rates: From $10,999 LIMITED AVAILABILITY Undiscovered Greek Islands Aboard Sea Cloud July 21 to 29, 2019 See Greece s ancient wonders during a delightful summertime voyage. From Piraeus, set sail for pristine Delos and lively Mykonos. Before departing the Cyclades, discover the island of Folegandros. Call at Monemvasia, known as Greece s Gibraltar. In Epidaurus, visit the ancient shrine of Asklepios, then continue to Mycenae and Hydra. Cruise Rates: From $8,999 Scottish Sojourn, Featuring the Royal Scotsman September 14 to 23, 2019 Spend five days in Edinburgh to tour the oldest inhabited home in Scotland in the company of the owner. Enjoy a private reception in an impressive Georgian townhouse, and take a day trip to the newly opened V&A Dundee. Then, board the Royal Scotsman to discover the countryside s misty glens and brooding castles. Optional Glasgow postlude. Land/Rail Rates: From $12,999

3 BBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB Sicily by Sail: Valletta to Catania Aboard Sea Cloud II October 3 to 11, 2019 Board Sea Cloud II in Valletta to circumnavigate Sicily on one of our most popular cruises. Enjoy a private tour of a baron s Baroque palazzo. Visit Syracuse, once Athens rival in wealth and culture, and admire Agrigento, whose Valley of the Temples contains some of the finest Greek ruins in the world. Optional Valletta prelude. Cruise Rates: From $7,999 Also offered: October 10 to 18, 2019 A Journey into Antiquity: Egypt & the Nile Aboard Sanctuary Nile Adventurer October 14 to 25, 2019 Enjoy privileged access to Egypt s timeless treasures during a journey that combines travel by plane and riverboat. Discover the treasures of Giza and Cairo. In Luxor, stay at the Winter Palace, then take a four-night cruise to Aswan. Fly to Abu Simbel to see the temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari. Optional Jordan extension. Land/Cruise Rates: From $9,999 Also offered: December 29, 2019 to January 9, 2020 (Land/Cruise Rates: From $10,999) Mediterranean Masterpieces: Cádiz to Nice Aboard Sea Cloud II April 16 to 25, 2020 Experience Cádiz before embarking Sea Cloud II to sail along stunning coastlines. Call at Gibraltar to discover its military history. In Spain, admire the the Alhambra palace and see Valencia s UNESCO-listed historic quarter. Visit Marseille before disembarking in Nice. Optional Seville prelude; optional Nice/French Riviera postlude. Cruise Rates: From $8,999 Crossroads of Cultures: Canary Islands, Morocco & Iberia Aboard Sea Spirit April 17 to 30, 2020 On an exciting voyage, discover historic towns and lush gardens in the Canaries, and spend a day on Madeira. Cruise to Morocco to explore Marrakesh, Casablanca, and Rabat. Continue to Gibraltar to ascend its legendary rock. In Spain, enjoy an excursion to Seville. Pause in Sagres and Lagos in Portugal, before concluding in Lisbon, where an optional postlude is offered. Cruise Rates: From $8,999 Also offered: April 5 to 18, 2019 High Art in the Low Countries Aboard Magnifique III May 2 to 9, 2020 Discover artistic gems in Bruges, then cruise for Ghent, celebrating the Van Eyck Year in 2020 with the re-installation of the restored Ghent Altarpiece in St. Bavo s Cathedral. Step ashore in Antwerp to see the 17th-century Rubens House. In Holland, discover Kinderdijk s famous windmills, explore Amsterdam on a canal cruise, and see the masterpieces of the Rijksmuseum. Optional Amsterdam postlude. Cruise Rates: From $7,999 Also offered: May 17 to 25, 2019 The Venetian Lagoon and the Pearls of the Po May 2 to 10, 2020 Embark on a delightful seven-night cruise along the Po, Italy s longest river, aboard the elegant River Countess. Marvel at the natural beauty of the landscapes as you cruise gently from Venice to Chioggia and on to the picturesque lagoon islands, stepping ashore to immerse yourself in the art, architecture, and history of some of Italy s most beautiful cities. Cruise Rates: From $6,999 The Lower Danube, Medieval to Modern: Budapest to Bucharest Aboard AmaMagna June 5 to 14, 2020 Explore picturesque cultural capitals in Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria, and Romania. Aboard a deluxe riverboat, taste fine local wines, and admire breathtaking scenery while cruising the legendary Danube River. Enjoy a private curatorial tour of the Hungarian National Gallery, and meet with an artist in Belgrade. Cruise Rates: From $TBA Enchanting Greek Isles: Northern Aegean Islands & the Sporades Aboard Sea Cloud June 25 to July 3, 2020 Experience Greece as it is meant to be seen traveling from island to island aboard an authentic sailing ship with just 32 cabins. Admire sun-drenched scenery as our privately chartered vessel slips into small harbors and shallow bays to visit some of the most important sites of antiquity. Optional Athens prelude; optional Meteora and Delphi postlude. Cruise Rates: From $8,999 Sailing Ancient Trade Routes: Helsinki to Copenhagen Aboard Sea Cloud II June 27 to July 9, 2020 Spend a night in lively Helsinki before boarding Sea Cloud II. Enjoy an overnight call in Stockholm, and step ashore at tiny Visby. Visit Gdańsk, one of Poland s oldest cities, and continue to Lübeck, Germany, for a full-day excursion to Hamburg. Optional St. Petersburg prelude; optional Copenhagen postlude. Cruise Rates: From $9,999 *Special booking incentives offered on select 2019 cruises

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5 On a Travel with The Met luxury cruise or rail program, the journey matters as much as the arrival. Sail to Greek islands aboard the historic Sea Cloud, admire the stunning Scottish Highlands from your deluxe rail car on the Royal Scotsman, or explore the Venetian Lagoon on an intimate river voyage. For more than four decades, Travel with The Met has been bringing art to life around the world. Join our renowned curators and educators on exciting cultural journeys by river, ocean, sea, and rail. Sail from the Canary Islands to Morocco, Spain, and Portugal aboard Sea Spirit. Explore Egypt s wonders from Cairo to Luxor and beyond on an itinerary that includes a four-night Nile River cruise, or discover misty glens and brooding castles by train on our Royal Scotsman trip. Read on to find out more about our extraordinary cruise and rail programs for the coming year. To find out more about Travel with The Met programs or to book your next trip, please contact Arrangements Abroad at 844-TRVLMET ( ) or met@arrangementsabroad.com. metmuseum.org/travel

6 Cruise & Rail Preview The Metropolitan Museum of Art 1000 Fifth Avenue New York, NY metmuseum.org/travel PRSRT STD U.S. Postage PAID San Ramon CA Permit #79 Special booking incentives offered on select 2019 cruises C_19JanCruise&Rail_MET Travel with The Metropolitan Museum of Art metmuseum.org/travel