A CULTURAL CALENDAR 2016 & 2017
A PR E V I E W OF SE L EC T E D PROGR A MS
Winter 2016 Dear Friends, Happy New Year from Academic Arrangements Abroad! If, by chance, you have resolved to do more traveling in 2016, you are far from alone. According to a recent survey of 2,000 people by the British travel firm Thomas Cook, the third most common New Year’s resolution was to see more of the world. To help you out, we are happy to offer an exciting list of possibilities. In South America, meet a unique, 1,500-year-old warrior queen unearthed only a decade ago. Discover dazzling palaces and exceptional museums in Slovakia, Serbia, and other less-visited lands. Explore Scottish ceremonial sites that predate Stonehenge, or experience a rich legacy of art and architecture in the mountains between Europe and Asia.
• Ancient Civilizations of Peru, April 29 to May 10, 2016 Stay in Lima’s chic Miraflores district before visiting the largest pre-Columbian city in the Americas. Marvel at life-sized, solid gold sculptures in Cusco, and travel by train to mysterious Machu Picchu. • The Lower Danube: Vienna to Bucharest Aboard Royal Crown, June 10 to 21, 2016 Depart on a music-themed voyage with exclusive performances, from a Hungarian gypsy band to a Bulgarian monks’ choir. Cruise through the awe-inspiring Iron Gates and sample regional wines. • Castles & Collections of the Celtic Isles Aboard Sea Cloud II, July 22 to August 2, 2016 Sail from Edinburgh to Dublin to storied castles, exotic gardens, and romantic estates. Tour a rare subtropical garden warmed by the Gulf Stream and visit enigmatic 5,000-year-old circular monuments. • Discovering the Caucasus, September 26 to October 7, 2016 Enter the oldest cathedral in Armenia, the world’s first Christian nation, and sample local vintages in Georgia, birthplace of wine. Conclude in Azerbaijan with a private cruise on the Caspian Sea.
Looking further ahead to January 2017, a journey to Southeast Asia includes a luxury rail ride from Bangkok to Singapore aboard the Eastern & Oriental Express. In February, sail to unspoiled islands aboard Sea Cloud II, on a new route through the southern Caribbean. In June, a Volga Dream cruise from Moscow to St. Petersburg offers a new focus as it commemorates the centennial of the Russian Revolution. We hope you’ll join us in the coming year! Sincerely,
Jim Friedlander President
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A CULTURAL CALENDAR 2016 & 2017 TRAVEL PROGRAMS SPR I NG 2 016 March 26 to April 2
Art & Architecture of Cuba with Inés Powell (additional dates available)
April 10 to 18
Dutch & Flemish Landscapes Aboard AmaPrima with Freyda Spira
April 18 to 27
Waitlist
Titian to Tiepolo: The Veneto & Venice with Olivier Bernier
April 29 to May 10
New
Ancient Civilizations of Peru with Joanne Pillsbury
April 30 to May 9
Houses & Gardens of Northern Ireland with Patrick Bowe
May 4 to 15
New
Pre-Raphaelites & Arts and Crafts Movement in England with Constance McPhee
May 9 to 18
New
Town & Country Life in 17th-Century Rome with William Hood
May 11 to 20
New
The Western Mediterranean: Rome to Málaga Aboard Sea Cloud II with Frank Dabell
May 11 to 22
New
Japan: Explorations of Architecture, Design & Art
May 15 to 24
New
Privileged Portugal with Steven Smith
May 20 to June 1
In the Footsteps of St. James: El Camino de Santiago with Inés Powell
SU M M E R 2 016 June 5 to 16
New
Gems of Northern Europe: Hamburg, Hannover & The Hague with Olivier Bernier
June 10 to 21
New
Lower Danube: Vienna to Bucharest Aboard Royal Crown with Jayson Dobney
July 1 to 12
Baltic: St. Petersburg to Copenhagen Aboard Sea Cloud II with Pierre Terjanian
July 22 to Aug 2
Castles & Collections of the Celtic Isles Aboard Sea Cloud II with Patrick Bowe
FA L L 2 0 1 6 Sept 9 to 18
New
In the Realm of Eleanor: Poitiers to Bordeaux with Olivier Bernier
Sept 15 to 23
New
Fire & Ice: Iceland Natura with Pari Stave
Sept 20 to 30
New
The Romantic Rhône: Arles to Lyon Aboard AmaDagio with Olivier Bernier
Sept 26 to Oct 7
New
Discovering the Caucasus: Armenia, Georgia & Azerbaijan with Helen Evans
Oct 14 to 23
Splendors of Sicily: Naples to Valletta Aboard Sea Cloud II with Wolfram Koeppe
Oct 14 to 23
Adriatic Odyssey: Venice to Valletta Aboard Sea Cloud with Stephan Wolohojian
Oct 15 to 21
New
Splendid Estates of the Hudson River Valley with Morrie Heckscher
Oct 20 to Nov 5
New
Iconic Iran: A Journey Through Persia with Christopher Lightfoot
Oct 23 to Nov 3
Jerusalem & the Holy Land with Ira Spar
Oct 29 to Nov 5
Art & Architecture of Cuba with Sandra Jackson-Dumont (additional dates available)
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Dec 26 to Jan 6, 2017
A Journey Into Antiquity: Egypt & the Nile by Private Plane with Diana Patch
Jan 16 to 30
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Jan 30 to Feb 6 Feb 13 to 21 Feb 20 to March 3
Thailand & Malaysia Aboard Eastern & Oriental Express with Olivier Bernier Gardens of the Caribbean: Round-trip Antigua Aboard Sea Cloud
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With the Trade Winds: Curaçao to Colón Aboard Sea Cloud II Sailing the Panama Canal: Colón to Puntarenas Aboard Sea Cloud II
2 016 & 2 017 L A ND & CRUISE PRO G R A M S
Pre-Raphaelites & Arts and Crafts Movement in England May 4 to 15, 2016 Learn about the artists who rejected mass industrialization by celebrating medieval techniques and vibrant color. Visit London’s William Morris Gallery and Leighton House Museum. Admire works at the Ashmolean in Oxford; stroll in Arts and Crafts gardens in the Cotswolds; enjoy an exclusive stay at Weston Park near Birmingham. Land rate: $9,495
Town & Country Life in 17th-Century Rome May 9 to 18, 2016 Rome, which ruled the Western world for centuries, remains one of the best places to view art. Spend five nights at the elegant Grand Hotel de la Minerve to experience the artistic glories of the Eternal City, then continue to Umbria, known for its historic hill towns and stunning landscapes. Land rate: $9,995 Colorful Dutch footwear
The Art & Architecture of Cuba: Havana & Beyond March 26 to April 2, 2016 Please call for additional dates! Discover Old Havana and connect with leading artists on visits to their studios and homes. On an overnight excursion to the north coast, explore Matanzas, Cárdenas, and Varadero. Enjoy a private concert in a hilltop chapel; visit a unique publisher of handmade books; and see Xanadu, the former Dupont mansion built in 1930. Land rate: $6,795
Dutch & Flemish Landscapes Aboard AmaPrima April 10 to 18, 2016 On a glorious springtime voyage, view magnificent collections, colorful gardens, and exciting new architecture in Holland and Belgium. See the Cathedral of St. Bavo and the Ghent Altarpiece, and admire Michelangelo’s Madonna in charming Bruges. Conclude in Amsterdam with a visit to the Rijksmuseum. Cruise rates: from $4,995
The Western Mediterranean Aboard Sea Cloud II May 11 to 20, 2016 Call at less-visited ports for exclusive visits in Italy and Spain. Tour a country estate on Menorca, and in Palma de Mallorca discover the Pilar and Joan Miró Foundation, home to over 2,500 works by the artist. Visit the fabled Alhambra and Generalife in Granada. Optional Rome prelude and Málaga postlude programs. Cruise rates: from $7,995
Japan: Explorations of Architecture, Design & Art May 11 to 22, 2016 Discover Kyoto, where highlights include an exclusive tea ceremony at the Sagawa Museum. Travel by “bullet” train and ferry to Teshima and the fishing island of Naoshima, now a major destination for avant-garde art. Visit Tokyo’s temples, museums, and markets.. Land rate: $10,995
Titian to Tiepolo: The Veneto & Venice April 18 to 27, 2016 Venetian art on the mainland and in Venice itself gives us a perfect view of this dazzling city’s achievement. Stay four nights at the luxurious Villa Cipriani in Asolo. Continue to Venice for a look at the genius of La Serenissima while staying at the recently restored Gritti Palace on the Grand Canal. Optional Parma prelude. Land rate: $12,150
Visit the Museo de Arte de Lima and enjoy a private, after-hours reception at the Pedro de Osma Museum. Fly to Chiclayo to tour the adobe city of Chan Chan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore the ancient fortresses and sun temples of Cusco, and travel by train to mysterious Machu Picchu. Land rate: $9,995
Houses & Gardens of Northern Ireland April 30 to May 9, 2016 Discover Dublin’s gardens and galleries. Visit the home and gardens of Killyreagh and Crom Castle. Explore Oakfield Park and Baronscourt, one of Northern Ireland’s great Georgian houses. Conclude in Belfast to tour stately homes including Ballywalter Park, Mount Stewart, and Grey Abbey. Land rate: $6,995
Photo © George Groutas
Ancient Civilizations of Peru April 29 to May 10, 2016
Tokyo and Mt. Fujiyama
Privileged Portugal May 15 to 24, 2016 Experience historic Porto as well as its modern side at Rem Koolhaas’ Casa da Música and Serralves’ contemporary art museum. Travel through the spectacular Douro Valley wine region, and enjoy a Michelin-starred lunch in Amarante. Visit ancient Coimbra, revitalized Lisbon, and romantic Sintra. Land rate: $5,995
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In the Footsteps of St. James: El Camino de Santiago May 20 to June 1, 2016 Follow the legendary Camino through medieval towns and across fertile plains on this active program. Listen to the Gregorian chant of the monks of Silos. Conclude at the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela to see the incense burning ritual. Stay in splendid paradores. NOTE: Daily walks average 3.5 miles. Land rate: $8,995
Gems of Northern Europe: Hamburg, Hannover & The Hague June 5 to 16, 2016 Explore the culturally rich cities of Hamburg and The Hague as well as the enchanting small city of Hannover. The interplay of traditions in German, English, and Dutch architecture will enhance this distinctive itinerary. Land rate: $9,995
The Lower Danube: Vienna to Bucharest Aboard Royal Crown June 10 to 21, 2016 From Vienna, the city of music, cruise to stunning palaces in Bratislava, Slovakia, and Budapest, Hungary. Pass through the Iron Gates, a series of magnificent cliff-lined gorges between Serbia and Romania. In Bulgaria, visit an ancient fortress, discover unique rock formations, and sample local wines. Cruise rates: from $5,995
St. Petersburg to Copenhagen Aboard Sea Cloud II July 1 to 12, 2016
Sea Cloud II
Fire & Ice: Iceland Natura September 15 to 23, 2016 Tour one of the most geologically dynamic places on Earth. Visit studios of prominent artists and see private art collections and galleries with an expert lecturer. Experience lively Nordic culture; marvel at Iceland’s northern lights; and discover the primeval landscape of volcanoes, waterfalls, and glaciers. Land rate: $9,995
The Romantic Rhône: Arles to Lyon Aboard AmaDagio September 20 to 30, 2016
Cruise past medieval spires and Baroque and Art Nouveau buildings to seven Baltic and Scandinavian nations. Overnight stays in Vilnius and Stockholm, a private organ performance in Riga’s cathedral, and an exclusive concert in Tallinn are highlights. Cruise rates: from $9,995
Spend two nights in Nice before cruising the waterways of southern France. See the Papal Palace in Avignon and the Château de Cormatin near Mâcon. Continue to Dijon and Beaune, home to the Burgundian dukes and the famous tiled roofs. Conclude in the culinary capital of Lyon. Land/cruise rates: from $5,995
Castles & Collections of the Celtic Isles Aboard Sea Cloud II July 22 to August 2, 2016
Discovering the Caucasus: Armenia, Georgia & Azerbaijan September 26 to October 7, 2016
Tour storied strongholds, exotic gardens, and romantic castles on a luxury summer cruise. Discover Aberdeen, the Orkney Islands, Inverewe, and the Hebrides. In Northern Ireland, visit private estates with their owners before concluding in Dublin. Cruise rates: from $9,995
In Armenia, visit UNESCO-listed Zvartnots Cathedral, and in Tbilisi, Georgia, tour the Museum of Fine Arts with a specialist. Spend three nights in Baku, Azerbaijan, to see ancient cave paintings and enjoy an afternoon cruise on the Caspian Sea. Land rate: $8,995
In the Realm of Eleanor: Poitiers to Bordeaux September 9 to 18, 2016
Splendors of Sicily: Naples to Valletta Aboard Sea Cloud II October 14 to 23, 2016
Once the richest duchy in Europe, Aquitaine and Poitou still offer splendid churches, dramatic seascapes, and inviting museums, which we will see as we travel from the 13th to the 18th century. Fine wines will add typically French pleasures. Land rate: $6,850
Circumnavigate Sicily, discovering splendid ancient temples and theaters, glittering mosaics, and a Caravaggio masterpiece. Highlights include a private reception at the Baroque palazzo of Barone Beneventano. Cruise rates: from $6,995
Bay of Naples
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Adriatic Odyssey: Venice to Valletta Aboard Sea Cloud October 14 to 23, 2016
A Journey Into Antiquity: Egypt & the Nile by Private Plane December 26, 2016 to January 6, 2017
Enjoy a canal cruise in Venice before embarking the four-masted Sea Cloud. Call at Ravenna, with its stunning mosaics, and visit Urbino. Cross the Adriatic to Dubrovnik and the walled city of Kotor. Discover the Italian gems of Lecce and Syracuse, and visit a private palazzo. Optional Venice prelude and Malta postlude. Cruise rates: from $7,995
Celebrate the New Year on the Nile! See the wonders of Cairo and Giza and fly to Abu Simbel by private plane to view the temples of Ramses II and Nefertari. In Aswan, board Sanctuary Nile Adventurer for a threenight cruise to Luxor, exploring the temples at Kom Ombo and Edfu en route. Land/cruise rates: from $8,995
Splendid Estates of the Hudson River Valley October 15 to 21, 2016
Thailand & Malaysia Aboard the Eastern & Oriental Express January 16 to 30, 2017
Admire the landscapes that inspired the Hudson River School artists on this autumn sojourn. When the fall colors are at their peak, tour grand residences including Boscobel, Cedar Grove, and Olana. By special invitation, visit and dine at the homes of private collectors. Enjoy private dining at Blue Hill at Stone Barns. Land rate: $TBA
Iconic Iran: A Journey Through Persia October 20 to November 5, 2016 Visit the outstanding museums of modern Tehran; fly to the UNESCO-recognized site of Bisotun; and see Choga Zanbil, one of the few remaining ziggurats outside of Mesopotamia. In Shiraz, “city of roses and nightingales,” tour celebrated gardens and mosques. Spend a day in Persepolis, once the center of the Persian Empire, and discover the architectural splendors of Isfahan. Land rate: $9,995
Begin in Thailand to explore Bangkok, Korat, and Chiang Mai. Then board the luxurious Eastern & Oriental Express in Bangkok for a fascinating journey to Singapore via Malaysia and the River Kwai. Stay at the legendary Raffles Hotel on an optional postlude in Singapore. Land rate: $13,885
Gardens of the Caribbean Aboard Sea Cloud January 30 to February 6, 2017 Visit great gardens, sail turquoise waters, and step ashore at lesserknown ports of call to experience Caribbean culture and culinary delights. Embark the legendary Sea Cloud in Antigua to call at St. Barthélemy, Tortola, Virgin Gorda, St. Eustatius, Nevis, and Iles des Saintes. Cruise rates: from $6,995
With the Trade Winds: Curaçao to Colón Aboard Sea Cloud II February 13 to 21, 2017 Escape the chill of winter on a fascinating voyage to Caribbean islands and national parks teeming with biodiversity. See Dutch colonial architecture in Curaçao and call at Bonaire and Colombia. Disembark for a special view of the Panama Canal expansion and visit Frank Gehry’s Bridge of Life. Cruise rates: from $5,995
Panama Canal: Colón to Puntarenas Aboard Sea Cloud II February 20 to March 3, 2017 White-sand beaches, undiscovered museums, and the Panama Canal await. From Panama City, sail the coasts of Panama and Costa Rica to national parks accessible only by boat, and call at San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua. Disembark in Puntarenas, Costa Rica and continue to San José. Cruise rates: from $8,999,
Doorway (detail), Shah Mosque, Isfahan
Jerusalem & the Holy Land October 23 to November 3, 2016 Experience Jerusalem’s extraordinary sights including the Ophel Archaeological Gardens and Western Wall. View the ancient fortress of Masada and float in the Dead Sea. At Kibbutz Ein Harod visit one of Israel’s first art museums, then spend a night in Tiberias. In Tel Aviv, see the UNESCO-recognized “White City” and collections at the Tel Aviv Museum of Art. Land rate: $9,195
The Art & Architecture of Cuba: Havana & Beyond October 29 to November 5, 2016 Please call for additional dates! Discover Old Havana and visit leading artists in their studios and homes. On an overnight excursion to the north coast, explore Matanzas, Cárdenas, and Varadero. Enjoy a private concert in a hilltop chapel, visit a unique publisher of handmade books, and see Xanadu, the former Dupont mansion built in 1930. Land rate: $6,795 Wat Phra Kaew temple (detail), Bangkok
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SUMMER FA LL 2017 CRUISE PR EV IEW Centennial of the Russian Revolution Aboard Volga Dream June 7 to 17, 2017 Explore the Russian Revolution on a voyage from Moscow to St. Petersburg. Visit Uglich, which played a key role in the rise of the Romanovs, historic Yaroslavl; the painted monasteries of Goritsy; and UNESCO-designated Kizhy. Land/cruise rates: from $6,995
Castles & Collections on the Rhine Aboard AmaKristina June 9 to 17, 2017 Follow the Rhine through landscapes immortalized by Turner, Goethe, and Byron; and explore Cologne, Mainz, Heidelberg, and Strasbourg. Visit storybook castles and see the remarkable Grünewald Altarpiece in Colmar. Conclude at exciting Art Basel. Cruise rates: from $5,995
Family Bike & Barge: Amsterdam to Bruges Aboard Magnifique July 15 to 22, 2017 Pedal past picturesque scenery and along pastoral canal paths in the Netherlands and Belgium. Cruise aboard a luxury barge and enjoy guided bike tours of Flemish villages, and city tours in Amsterdam, Antwerp, Ghent, and Bruges. Similar programs offered July 22 to 29 and October 14 to 21, 2017. Cruise rate: $TBA
The Baltic’s Amber Coast Aboard Sea Cloud II July 19 to 30, 2017 Sail in midsummer to Scandinavian and Baltic cities, with their marvelous mix of medieval and modern. Tour Helsinki’s Ateneum, dock overnight in Stockholm, and attend a private organ performance in Riga’s cathedral, and a concert in Tallinn. Cruise rates: from $7,995
Lyon, at the confluence of the Rhône and Saône rivers
Please send me more information on the 2016/17 trips checked below. SP RI N G 2 0 1 6 Art & Architecture of Cuba: Havana & Beyond Dutch & Flemish Landscapes Aboard AmaPrima Titian to Tiepolo: The Veneto & Venice Ancient Civilizations of Peru Houses & Gardens of Northern Ireland Pre-Raphaelites & Arts and Crafts in England Town & Country Life in 17th-Century Rome The Western Mediterranean Aboard Sea Cloud II Japan: Explorations of Architecture, Design & Art Privileged Portugal In the Footsteps of St. James: El Camino de Santiago SUM M ER 2 0 1 6 Hamburg, Hannover & The Hague The Lower Danube: Vienna to Bucharest Aboard Royal Crown St. Petersburg to Copenhagen Aboard Sea Cloud II Castles & Collections of the Celtic Isles Aboard Sea Cloud II FA L L 2 0 1 6 In the Realm of Eleanor: Poitiers to Bordeaux Fire & Ice: Iceland Natura The Romantic Rhône: Arles to Lyon Aboard AmaDagio Discovering the Caucasus: Armenia, Georgia & Azerbaijan Splendors of Sicily: Naples to Malta Aboard Sea Cloud II
The Enchanting Douro River Aboard AmaVida September 11 to 19, 2017
Adriatic Odyssey: Venice to Malta Aboard Sea Cloud
Cruise through the verdant landscapes of Portugal’s Douro River Valley, stepping ashore to explore timeless villages, tour remarkable museums, sample excellent varietals, and savor Michelin-starred cuisine. Visit private vineyards, manor homes, and gardens. Cruise rates: from $5,995
Iconic Iran: A Journey Through Persia
Vineyards, Vintages & Châteaux Aboard AmaDolce October 18 to 26, 2017 Discover Bordeaux during the autumn vendange. Sample wines from the Médoc and Saint-Emilion regions, and visit the châteaux where the grapes are grown. Stroll in Bergerac, and admire the medieval Château de Roquetaillade. Cruise rates: from: $5,995 Back cover photos, clockwise from upper left: Holy Trinity Church in Stepantsminda, Georgia; Reykjavik skyline, Iceland; Caribbean hummingbird; birdbath in Nice, France. Photos next to reservation form: Vintage car in Havana, photo by Meggan Reim (top); port of Stockholm
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A Journey Into Antiquity: Egypt & the Nile by Private Plane Thailand & Malaysia Aboard the Eastern & Oriental Express Gardens of the Caribbean Aboard Sea Cloud With the Trade Winds: Curaçao to Colón Aboard Sea Cloud II Sailing the Panama Canal Aboard Sea Cloud II