Cultural Calendar May2017

A C U L T U R A L C A L E N DA R

Travel Programs Summer 2017–Summer 2018

A PR E V I E W OF SE L E C T E D PRO G R A M S

A C U LT U R A L C A L E N D A R T R AV E L P R O G R A M S Summer 2017 – Summer 2018

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S U M M E R 2 0 17 Jun 23 to Jul 1 Jul 19 to 30 Aug 30 to Sep 10

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Spires & Squires: London, Glasgow & Edinburgh with Denise Allen Sailing the Baltic’s Amber Coast Aboard Sea Cloud II with Ted Hunter Undiscovered Balkans: From Sofia to Sarajevo with Deniz Beyazit

F A L L 2 0 17 Sep 6 to 18 Sep 17 to 23 Sep 20 to 30 Oct 2 to 11 Oct 7 to 13 Oct 8 to 20 Oct 11 to 19 Oct 13 to 24 Oct 14 to 29 Oct 15 to 24 Oct 18 to 26 Oct 27 to Nov 10 Oct 28 to Nov 4 Nov 27 to Dec 6

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English Country Life: Stately Homes & Family Collections with Olivier Bernier Northern Lights of Iceland with Michael Neufeld Hidden Gems of Portugal & Spain: Alentejo & Extremadura with Ronda Kasl The Heart of Burgundy: Its Châteaux & Cuisine with Olivier Bernier Artistic Legacies & Historic Estates of the Hudson Valley Undiscovered China: From Ancient Cities to Modern Shanghai with Claire Moore Sicily by Sail Aboard Sea Cloud II with Daniel Weiss & Kenneth Moore Japan: Ancient Traditions, Modern Art & Architecture with Beatrice Galilee Undiscovered Iran with Sheila Canby Adriatic Odyssey: Venice to Malta Aboard Sea Cloud with Bradley Strauchen-Scherer Great Châteaux & Vineyards of Bordeaux Aboard AmaDolce with Kathy Galitz India: In the Footsteps of the Buddha with John Guy The Art & Architecture of Havana with Christian Larsen Buenos Aires & Beyond with Jeff Rosenheim

W I N T E R 2 0 17 | 2 0 1 8 Dec 27 to Jan 7 Jan 4 to 19 Jan 20 to 31 Jan 25 to Feb 1 Jan 25 to Feb 2 Feb 3 to 10 Feb 5 to 10

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A Journey Into Antiquity: Egypt & the Nile with Isabel Stuenkel Ancient Buddhism & Modern Islam: Sri Lanka, U.A.E. & Qatar with Mike Hearn Siam to Singapore Aboard the Eastern & Oriental Express with Elizabeth Perkins Hamilton’s Caribbean Aboard Sea Cloud II with Douglas Ambrose Cuba by Sea Aboard Variety Voyager with Medill Higgins Harvey Carnevale Traditions in Venice with Adriana Rizzo Mexico City: From the Zócalo to Zona Maco with Christian Larsen

S PR I N G | S U M M E R 2 018 Apr 5 to 21 Apr 15 to 23 Apr 16 to 24 Jun 2 to 12 Jun 24 to Jul 2 Jun 29 to Jul 11 Jul 10 to 21

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Iconic Iran: A Journey Through Persia with Yelena Rakic Holland & Belgium by Barge Aboard Magnifique II with Elizabeth Cleland Enchanting Douro River Aboard AmaVida with Nadine Orenstein Waterways of the Tsars Aboard Volga Dream with Femke Speelberg Alluring Aegean: Round-trip Athens Aboard Sea Cloud with Seán Hemingway Sailing the Baltic’s Amber Coast Aboard Sea Cloud II with Pierre Terjanian In the Wake of the Vikings Aboard Sea Cloud II with Melanie Holcomb

May 2017 Dear Travelers and Friends, Visiting the home of a prominent Beijing art collector. Meeting one of the world’s most creative designers in her Tokyo textile studio. Walking with a renowned expert in Buddhist art around a sacred stupa. Ever since we led our first program to India in 1995, Arrangements Abroad has been bringing the magic and mystery of Asia to travelers. We are proud to continue this special tradition in the coming year.

Closer to home, we return to alluring Argentina and Mexico on itineraries distinguished by private collections and superb vineyards, and cutting-edge art.

Here are some of the unique opportunities we offer this season: • Undiscovered China: From Ancient Cities to Modern Shanghai, October 8 to 20, 2017 with Claire Moore View a Beijing collector’s private repository of contemporary art, discover UNESCO-listed Buddhist caves in Dunhuang, admire Xi’an’s terra-cotta warriors, and visit two UNESCO-listed classical gardens in Suzhou.

Conclude in vibrant Shanghai, known as “the Paris of the East.”

• Japan: Ancient Traditions, Modern Art & Architecture, October 13 to 24, 2017 with Beatrice Galilee From Tokyo to Kyoto, tour museums with curators, meet textile designer Reiko Sudo at her studio, and spend two nights on Naoshima, the tiny island dotted with avant-garde art. Enjoy regional cuisine, a tea ceremony, and a journey by bullet train.

• India: In the Footsteps of the Buddha, October 27 to November 10, 2017 with John Guy Discover India’s spiritual traditions, including major Buddhist sites. Watch a Hindu ceremony in Varanasi, view the forest stupa where the Buddha first divulged the path to enlightenment, and admire Aurangabad’s cave sanctuaries, some carved by Jains.

• Buenos Aires & Beyond, November 27 to December 6, 2017 with Jeff Rosenheim Celebrate spring in South America with four days in Argentina’s French-inflected capital and three days in Mendoza, heart of the wine region. Meet local artists, collectors, and winemakers; savor grass-fed beef and earthy Malbecs; and cruise the Paraná River Delta.

Next February, experience Venice during Carnevale on a new program that includes a mask-making workshop and exclusive visits to costume ateliers. Greece, one of our favorite destinations, is on the calendar again for summer 2018, when the incomparable Sea Cloud navigates the Aegean archipelago and the Peloponnese.

Finally, I would be remiss if I did not mention our New Year’s trip Egypt & the Nile: A Journey Into Antiquity.

Even if you have been to Egypt before, this remarkable itinerary offers the exclusive access that only decades of experience in the country can provide. As a participant in the 2016 program recently told us, “Each day was a surprise and a delight!”

I hope you will join us for more surprising, delightful experiences this year and beyond.

Sincerely,

Jim Friedlander President

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Hidden Gems of Portugal & Spain: Alentejo & Extremadura September 20 to 30, 2017 On an exceptional journey to lesser-known regions of Portugal and Spain, savor Michelin-starred cuisine, enjoy charming hotels in historic buildings, and visit five UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Stay in a centuries-old former monastery and palace that once belonged to a duke. Highlights include a private meal with the owner of a Portuguese wine estate. Optional Seville postlude. Land rate $8,950

The Heart of Burgundy: Its Châteaux & Cuisine

TRAVEL PROGRAMS SUMMER 2017– SUMMER 2018 Château de Courances, France

Spires & Squires: London, Glasgow & Edinburgh June 23 to July 1, 2017 With exceptional access, visit the House of Lords, Palace of Westminster, and the National Gallery. Take an architectural tour of Glasgow and see impressive collections. Conclude with private visits to the castles in Stirling and Edinburgh. Land rate $6,990

Sailing the Baltic’s Amber Coast Aboard Sea Cloud II July 19 to 30, 2017 Sail at midsummer to Scandinavian and Baltic cities. Embark Sea Cloud II in Helsinki, Finland and sail to Tallinn, Estonia. Overnight in Stockholm and then admire the Art Nouveau district of Riga, Latvia, before an excursion to Vilnius. Conclude in Copenhagen. Optional St. Petersburg prelude and Copenhagen postlude. Cruise rates from $7,995

October 2 to 11, 2017 In Burgundy, justly famous for its wines and gastronomic traditions, also discover fine art and architecture. View important sculpture in Dijon, major painting in Beaune, and Romanesque and Gothic churches.

Among the highlights will be a private dinner on the grounds of Château de Courances. Land rate $7,950

Artistic Legacies & Historic Estates of the Hudson Valley October 7 to 13, 2017 When the fall foliage is at its peak, admire the celebrated landscapes that inspired the Hudson River School artists. On this delightful sojourn, tour the splendid mansions and historic homes of famous artists and Gilded Age financiers. Savor farm-fresh cuisine at regional restaurants and the Culinary Institute of America. Land rate $6,999

Undiscovered China: From Ancient Cities to Modern Shanghai October 8 to 20, 2017 In Beijing, walk along the Great Wall, visit the Forbidden City, and experience the unique “798” contemporary art space. Fly to Dunhuang to discover the UNESCO-listed Mogao Caves, and in Xi’an, marvel at the legendary terra-cotta warriors. Tour the Suzhou Museum, designed by I.M. Pei, and spend four nights in Shanghai. Optional Hong Kong postlude.

Land rate $13,995

Undiscovered Balkans: From Sofia to Sarajevo August 30 to September 10, 2017 Discover the histories, cultures, cuisines, and religions of five Balkan countries: Bulgaria, Macedonia, Albania, Montenegro, and Bosnia and Herzegovina. See Roman ruins, Orthodox monasteries, AustroHungarian palaces, and timeless bazaars. Optional Dubrovnik postlude.

Land rate $8,995

English Country Life: Stately Homes & Family Collections September 6 to 18, 2017 Discover great country houses—from a charming, perfectly preserved Elizabethan manor to the Neoclassical Basildon Park. Visit enticing gardens and parks, Liverpool’s Tate Modern, and Oxford’s renowned university. Stay at Weston Park, a Georgian mansion exclusively reserved for us, and at Oxford’s celebrated Old Bank Hotel. Land rate $10,595

Northern Lights of Iceland September 17 to 23, 2017 From the country’s best hotels for viewing the aurora borealis, witness the phenomenon of the Northern Lights. Also discover Iceland’s pristine primeval landscape and explore its fascinating geologic features, including lava fields, geysers, and spectacular thundering waterfalls. Land rate $6,595

Forbidden City, Beijing

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Sicily by Sail: Round-trip Malta Aboard Sea Cloud II October 11 to 19, 2017 Circumnavigate Sicily on a cruise National Geographic Traveler called one of 50 “Tours of a Lifetime.” Sailing on Sea Cloud II from Malta, discover the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento, Palermo’s mesmerizing Palatine Chapel, the Greek amphitheater in lovely Taormina, and well-preserved ancient ruins in Syracuse.7Optional 102 yaMMalta prelude. Cruise rates from $6,995

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Siam to Singapore Aboard the Eastern & Oriental Express

Iconic Iran: A Journey Through Persia

January 20 to 31, 2018 Relive the bygone era of luxury rail travel on this Southeast Asia program featuring an unforgettable journey from Bangkok to Singapore aboard the Eastern & Oriental Express. Step off the train for a cruise on the River Kwai and a viewing of the legendary bridge. Optional Chiang Mai prelude.

Land/rail rate $10,795

April 5 to 21, 2018 Visit the outstanding museums of modern Tehran; fly to the UNESCOrecognized site of Bisotun; and see Choga Zanbil, one of the few remaining ziggurats outside of Mesopotamia. In Shiraz 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

Hamilton’s Caribbean: Round-trip Barbados Aboard Sea Cloud II January 25 to February 1, 2018 Discover the connections between the Caribbean and 18th-century America. Aboard the tall ship Sea Cloud II sail to small islands where important revolutionary battles were fought, visit Alexander Hamilton’s birthplace, and enjoy the pleasures of winter in the Caribbean. Optional Barbados prelude. Cruise rates from $5,995

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Holland & Belgium by Barge Aboard Magnifique II April 15 to 23, 2018 Experience the best of the Netherlands and Belgium during a seven-night barge cruise aboard the intimate Magnifique II. From the intriguing Dutch capital to the tiny Belgian gem of Bruges, this delightful journey follows meandering rivers and canals. Visit the Rijksmuseum, Kinderdijk windmills, and a traditional brewery, and call at Delft, Ghent, and other historic towns. Cruise rates from $4,995

Enchanting Douro River: Round-trip Porto Aboard AmaVida

Cuba by Sea Aboard Variety Voyager January 25 to February 2, 2018 Explore Cuba’s southern shore with its rugged mountains, pristine beaches, and well-preserved colonial architecture. From Cienfuegos, Cuba’s “Pearl of the South,” cruise east to UNESCO-listed Trinidad. Call at less-visited Isla de la Juventud and idyllic María la Gorda. Conclude in Cuba’s capital to discover Old Havana, experience salsa music, and see Ernest Hemingway’s former home. Cruise rates from $8,995

April 16 to 24, 2018 Cruise through Portugal’s verdant landscapes; explore timeless villages and impressive museums. Admire Baroque architecture in Lamego; tour Salamanca in Spain; and dine at family-owned wine estates. Disembark in Porto for a private concert at Casa da Música. Optional Lisbon prelude and Santiago de Compostela postlude. Cruise rates from $5,995

Waterways of the Tsars Aboard Volga Dream June 2 to 12, 2018 Explore Moscow before cruising to Uglich, with the five-domed Church of the Transfiguration; Yaroslavl, the oldest city on the Volga; Goritsy, with its painted monasteries; UNESCO-designated Kizhy; and charming Mandrogi. Conclude in St. Petersburg. Optional Moscow prelude.

Cruise rates from $7,995

Alluring Aegean: Round-trip Athens Aboard Sea Cloud June 24 to July 2, 2018 Sail to enchanting Greek isles aboard the legendary Sea Cloud. Call at the Cycladic islands of Delos, Mykonos, and Naxos; discover Monemvasia and Mycenae on the Peloponnese, and relax on lovely Hydra. View archaeological treasures, visit a private art collection, and savor local cuisine. Optional Athens prelude. Cruise rates from $8,995 Sea Cloud II in the Caribbean

Carnevale Traditions in Venice February 3 to 10, 2018 Visit Venice during the pre-Lenten festival of Carnevale, celebrated since at least the 15th century. Learn about the art and traditions of costume making at a famous local atelier, take a private walking tour with a codega (traditional costumed guide), and attend the official Carnevale opening ceremony. Land rate $TBA February 5 to 10, 2018 Admire Mexico City’s historic landmarks, beginning with the Zócalo (main square). View modernist buildings; visit galleries and private collections; and experience the city’s dining scene. Tour Casa Luis Barragán, home of the father of Mexican modernism, and the National Museum of Anthropology. Explore contemporary art and the Zona Maco Art Fair. Land rate $5,999

Photo by Gloria De Luca

Mexico City: From the Zócalo to Zona Maco

Revelers at Carnevale in Venice, Italy

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Sailing the Baltic’s Amber Coast Aboard Sea Cloud II June 29 to July 11, 2018 From Helsinki to Copenhagen, cruise past medieval spires and Baroque and Art Nouveau buildings on this discovery of Baltic and Scandinavian nations. Highlights include an overnight call in Stockholm, a private concert in Tallinn, and an optional excursion to Vilnius.

Cruise rates from $8,995

In the Wake of the Vikings Aboard Sea Cloud II July 10 to 21, 2018 Explore Scandinavian and Scottish cities. Sailing from Copenhagen aboard the three-masted Sea Cloud II, call in Norway at Kristiansand and Stavanger. Continue to Scotland’s Shetland Islands, Orkney Islands, and lively university city of Aberdeen. Disembark in Leith. Optional Copenhagen prelude and Edinburgh postlude. Cruise rates from $7,995

Helsinki waterfront, Finland

Please send me more information on the 2017 & 2018 trip(s) checked below.

S U M M E R 2 0 17 q Spires & Squires: London, Glasgow & Edinburgh q Sailing the Baltic’s Amber Coast Aboard Sea Cloud II q Undiscovered Balkans: From Sofia to Sarajevo

F A L L 2 0 17 q English Country Life: Stately Homes & Family Collections q Northern Lights of Iceland q Hidden Gems of Portugal & Spain: Alentejo & Extremadura The Standing Stones of Stenness, Orkney, Scotland

FALL 2018 CRUISE PREVIEW Holland & Belgium by Barge Aboard Magnifique III September 28 to October 6, 2018 See the best of the Netherlands and Belgium by luxury barge. From bustling Amsterdam to the tiny Belgian town of Bruges, this delightful journey follows meandering rivers and canals. Visit the Rijksmuseum, Kinderdijk windmills, and a traditional brewery. Call at Delft, Ghent, and other historic towns.

Cruise rates from $4,995

Sicily by Sea: Valletta to Malta Aboard Sea Cloud October 1 to 9, 2018 Circumnavigate Sicily on a voyage aboard the legendary Sea Cloud. View extraordinary Greek ruins in Syracuse, Segesta, and Taormina. Visit the Palatine Chapel in Palermo and marvel at glittering mosaics in the cathedral of Monreale.

Enjoy exclusive receptions at private palazzi. Cruise rates from $8,995

Adriatic Odyssey: Venice to Naples Aboard Sea Cloud II October 11 to 21, 2018 Navigate the Adriatic, Ionian, and Mediterranean seas on this unforgettable voyage. Sail to Ravenna, with its stunning mosaics; Dubrovnik, Croatia, with its exquisite architecture; and Sicily, to tour the classical ruins of Syracuse.

This cruise includes new visits to Trieste and Otranto, Italy, and returns to Butrint, Albania. Cruise rates from $7,995 Front cover: Royal Monastery of Santa Maria, Guadelupe, Spain. Back cover, clockwise from top right: Casa Azul, Mexico City, Mexico; dyes in an Indian market; Fabergé eggs, photo courtesy of the Fabergé Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; and vintage cars, Havana, Cuba.

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q The Heart of Burgundy: Its Châteaux & Cuisine q Artistic Legacies & Historic Estates of the Hudson Valley q Undiscovered China: From Ancient Cities to Modern Shanghai q Sicily by Sail Aboard Sea Cloud II q Japan: Ancient Traditions, Modern Art & Architecture q Undiscovered Iran q Adriatic Odyssey Aboard Sea Cloud q Great Châteaux & Vineyards of Bordeaux Aboard AmaDolce q India: In the Footsteps of the Buddha q The Art & Architecture of Havana q Buenos Aires & Beyond

W I N T E R 2 0 17 Ⅰ 2 0 1 8 q Egypt & the Nile: A Journey into Antiquity q Ancient Buddhism & Modern Islam: Sri Lanka, U.A.E. & Qatar q Siam to Singapore Aboard the Eastern & Oriental Express q Hamilton’s Caribbean Aboard Sea Cloud II q Cuba by Sea Aboard Variety Voyager q Carnevale Traditions in Venice q Mexico City: From the Zócalo to Zona Maco

S PR I N G Ⅰ S U M M E R 2 018 q Iconic Iran: A Journey Through Persia q Holland & Belgium by Barge Aboard Magnifique II q Enchanting Douro River: Round-trip Porto Aboard AmaVida q Waterways of the Tsars Aboard Volga Dream q Alluring Aegean: Round-trip Athens Aboard Sea Cloud q Sailing the Baltic’s Amber Coast Aboard Sea Cloud II q In the Wake of the Vikings Aboard Sea Cloud II

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