Adriatic Odyssey

THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART

A D R I AT I C O D Y S S E Y Venice to Valletta Aboard Sea Cloud

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THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART Dear Members and Friends of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Adriatic coast, with its dramatic cliffs and azure waters, has inspired poets from Virgil to Ezra Pound. Sail in October aboard the elegant Sea Cloud, to discover historic towns that were once centers of the Greco-Roman, Byzantine, and Renaissance worlds.

We are delighted that Stephan Wolohojian, Curator in the Department of European Paintings, will be accompanying us.

Built in 1931 for heiress Marjorie Merriweather Post, the four-masted sailing yacht Sea Cloud has hosted royalty, served her country during World War II, and sailed the world. Experience the thrill of traveling aboard this legendary ship in an ambiance of relaxed elegance and the congenial company of members of the National Trust for Historic Preservation and the Yale Alumni Association.

An optional prelude in Venice and an optional postlude in Malta are offered. This exceptional voyage has proved so popular in years past that we are offering it again.

We hope you will join us on this memorable discovery of the Adriatic.

Sincerely,

TRAVELING WITH YOU STEPHAN WOLOHOJIAN is Curator in the Department of European Paintings at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Before joining the Met staff in early 2015, he was Head of the Division of European and American Art and the Landon and Lavinia Clay Curator of Paintings at the Harvard Art Museums, where he also taught. He has worked on a wide scope of projects ranging from Neapolitan and Venetian painting to 19th-century art. He has traveled and lectured widely with museum and academic groups.

Nina McN. Diefenbach

Vice President for Institutional Advancement

TRAVEL HIGHLIGHTS A day in Syracuse, to tour its ancient Greek and Roman theaters, marvel at a Caravaggio painting, and enjoy an exclusive visit to a private palazzo Exotic Montenegro, home to medieval monuments and the scenic Bay of Kotor Ancient manuscripts and exquisite architecture in Dubrovnik, which George Bernard Shaw called “paradise on Earth” The stunning Byzantine mosaics of Ravenna, capital of the Western Roman Empire in the fifth century Lecce, a gem of a town in Italy’s heel that is famed for its dazzling Baroque churches

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Ravenna, capital of the Western Roman Empire from 402 to 476 A.D., is home to some of the most stunning mosaics in the world. Today’s visits include the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia and Theodoric’s two great churches—San Vitale and Sant’Apollinaire Nuovo—with their extraordinary mosaic processions of virgins and martyrs following the Magi. Return to the ship in time for a late lunch and the first lecture of our journey. This evening attend the captain’s welcome reception and dinner.

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VENICE, ITALY

Photo by Jeremy Thorpe

Depart New York on an overnight flight to Venice.

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Saturday, October 15

Photo by Patrizia Zanetti

Arrive this morning in Venice. Following lunch at Hotel Europa & Regina, overlooking the Grand Canal, enjoy a sightseeing cruise through the canals, concluding at the elegant Sea Cloud. Gather on deck for a glass of champagne as we sail past the Doge’s Palace and the Church of San Giorgio Maggiore.

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Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, Ravenna

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From Ancona, you may choose to explore the medieval walled city of Urbino, nestled on a picturesque hillside, and visit the Ducal Palace, which houses the National Gallery of the Marche, one of the most important collections of Renaissance art in the world. Alternatively, visit Villa Imperiale, an important Renaissance villa and garden located a few miles from Pesaro in the park of Colle San Bartolo. Return to Sea Cloud for lunch and afternoon lectures as we depart Italy.

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BRINDISI, ITALY Thursday, October 20

Step ashore in the port of Brindisi. Drive past ancient olive groves en route to Lecce, a Baroque city filled with exuberantly ornamented churches, palaces, and houses carved from the honey-colored local stone. Often used for period movies, Lecce resembles an opera set. See the restored 16th-century cathedral and adjoining archbishop’s palace, seminary, and Church of Santa Croce.

AT SEA Friday, October 21

Experience the thrill of sailing during a relaxed day at sea.

As Sea Cloud cruises the southern Italian coast, watch as the crew practices the art of trimming the sails by hand, or perhaps settle into a comfortable deck chair with a favorite book.

SYRACUSE (SICILY), ITALY Photo by Michele Ursino

Saturday, October 22

Piazza Duomo, Syracuse

DUBROVNIK, CROATIA Tuesday, October 18

After a morning lecture and lunch on board, arrive in the spectacular walled city of Dubrovnik. Discover the influence of the Venetian architects in the medieval city’s main artery, Placa. View ancient manuscripts at the Franciscan Library, as well as the paintings in the Dominican and Franciscan Monasteries and the Rector’s Palace. Return to Sea Cloud for tea and an onboard performance by a folkloric a cappella choir.

This morning explore Syracuse, one of the most important cities in antiquity. Discover the ancient Greek and Roman theaters in the Archaeological Zone and see the cathedral in the Old Town, built upon the ruins of the Temple of Athena.

View Caravaggio’s Burial of St. Lucy, housed in the Church of Santa Lucia alla Badia on the Piazza Duomo. Alternatively, visit Il Biviere, an extraordinary Mediterranean garden that was created by Principessa Maria Carla Borghese. We are then invited for a private visit to the Palazzo Beneventano del Bosco. Toast a memorable voyage at the Captain’s farewell dinner tonight.

KOTOR, MONTENEGRO Wednesday, October 19

Montenegro, for centuries a nest of brigands where Lord Byron was once kidnapped, today is both peaceful and scenic.

Spend the afternoon in Kotor, still girded by its original walls. The city’s monuments date back to the Middle Ages and Renaissance, and its Romanesque churches are perfect examples of that simple but majestic style. Alternatively, you may wish to join an excursion to Our Lady of the Rocks Church with its 17th-century frescoes, located on an island off the coast of Perast. Return to Sea Cloud for dinner as we sail out of the Gulf of Kotor.

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Disembark in Valletta for the return flights home or continue on the optional postlude.

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CRUISE RATES

(Per Person, Double Occupancy) Cabins Decks Rates Cabins 14 to 17 Promenade Deck $7,995 Upper and lower twin bed, shower.

Cabins 28 to 29 Promenade Deck $9,995 Twin beds, shower.

Cabins 18 to 25 Promenade Deck $10,995 Twin beds, shower.

Cabins 32 to 37 Lido Deck $11,995 Twin beds, shower.

Cabins 6, 30 & 31 Main & Lido Decks $13,995 Queen-size bed, shower.

Cabins 3 to 5 & 7 to 10 Main Deck $15,995 Queen-size or twin bed(s), marble fireplace, and bath.

Cabins 1 & 2 Main Deck $17,995 Original Owner’s Suites. King-size bed, marble fireplace, and bath.

RATES INCLUDE Eight nights cabin accommodations aboard Sea Cloud All meals during the cruise; a complimentary open bar will be available throughout the cruise, in addition to soft drinks, water, and coffee / tea Enrichment program of lectures and special events Escorted sightseeing by private motor coach and entrance fees for included visits Airport / pier / airport group transfers and porterage Taxes and service, all gratuities aboard and ashore NOT INCLUDED IN RATES International airfare; passport fees; personal items and expenses; airport transfers for those not on suggested group flights; baggage in excess of one suitcase; optional prelude and optional postlude; trip insurance; any other items not specifically mentioned as included.

Single cabin rates will be calculated at a supplement ranging from 30 to 100 percent of the cruise rate.

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OPTIONAL VENICE PRELUDE October 12 to 15, 2016 During a two-night stay in Venice, discover the Doge’s Palace—richly adorned with artistic masterpieces by Titian, Veronese, and Tintoretto—and marvel at the glittering mosaics of St. Mark’s Basilica during a specially arranged private tour.

Visit the jewel-like early Renaissance church of Santa Maria dei Miracoli, sheathed inside and out with the finest marbles and porphyry. The treasures of the Accademia and dinner at a private palazzo are also highlights. Accommodations are at the deluxe Hotel Europa & Regina, located on the Grand Canal near St. Mark’s Square.

PRELUDE RATE $2,250 per person. Single supplement $450. Includes two nights at the Hotel Europa & Regina; breakfast daily, one lunch, one dinner, and one reception; sightseeing as noted.

Grand Canal, Venice

OPTIONAL MALTA POSTLUDE October 23 to 25, 2016 Spend two nights in Valletta, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and visit the medieval walled city of Mdina, Malta’s old capital. In quaint Rabat, explore St. Paul’s Catacombs, the earliest archaeological evidence of Christianity in Malta, and see the Domus Romana, a first-century B.C. Roman house with exquisite mosaics. Discover the Neolithic Temple of Hagar Qim, one of the oldest freestanding temples in the world. At St. John’s Co-Cathedral, view Caravaggio’s masterpiece The Beheading of St. John the Baptist, and see tapestries and armor at the Palace of the Grand Masters. A highlight will be a private reception in a 16th-century palazzo.

Accommodations are at the landmark Phoenicia Hotel in Valletta’s historic center.

POSTLUDE RATE $1,395 per person. Single supplement $295. Includes two nights at the Phoenicia Hotel; breakfast daily, one lunch, and one dinner; sightseeing as noted.

TERMS & CONDITIONS AIRFARE Academic Arrangements Abroad (AAA) will be pleased to assist with air travel arrangements for this program, including specially negotiated group airfare when available, suggested group flights, or your own individual requests, for a processing fee of $40 per person. Complete details will be provided in your confirmation mailing.

PAYMENT SCHEDULE A deposit of $2,500 per person, payable to Academic Arrangements Abroad, of which $350 is non-refundable for administrative fees, is required with the reservation application. Final payment, by check or wire transfer, must be received 120 days prior to departure.

HEALTH All participants must be in good health. This program involves extensive walking over uneven surfaces and climbing stairs at monuments and other locations not handicapped accessible, and climbing in and out of various conveyances including tenders. Any condition that may require assistance or special medical attention must be reported at the time of your reservation. Please note: Sea Cloud does not have an elevator.

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On the front and back covers: Venice, from the Porch of Madonna della Salute by Joseph Mallord William Turner. British, 1835. Oil on canvas. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Bequest of Cornelius Vanderbilt, 1899 (99.31). On the back cover: Dubrovnik. Photo by Michael Cavén (bottom).

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ADRIATIC ODYSSEY Venice to Valletta Aboard Sea Cloud

October 14 to 23, 2016

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