September 2018 Cultural Calendar

A C U L T U R A L C A L E N DA R 2018 & 2019 Travel Programs

Early Booking Incentive up to $1,000 per person

Arts & Gardens of the Caribbean

Antigua to Barbados Aboard Sea Cloud February 5 to 12, 2019

September 2018 Dear Travelers and Friends, At Arrangements Abroad we are constantly seeking to innovate, with fascinating new immersions in cultures and countries across the globe. At the same time, we know good things when we see them! As a result, we continue to offer journeys that have thrilled our travelers in the past, and will delight future guests for many years to come.

Included in our extensive offerings this year are an unforgettable New Year’s exploration of Russian winter arts and a cultural cruise to Cuba with a world-renowned expert on its art and architecture. We greet 2019 with an art-filled voyage to colorful West Indian gardens aboard one of our most popular ships, and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to explore the new Louvre Abu Dhabi with an expert in Islamic art.

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Russian Winter Arts: A New Year’s Celebration, December 27, 2018 to January 5, 2019 See Russia in its most glorious season, when its brilliantly colored exteriors are highlighted by a stunning white backdrop of snow. Discover some of the world’s finest art collections at Russian museums, revel in the seasonal spirit during a choral performance and a troika ride through a palace park, and ring in the New Year at a gala celebration.

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Cuba by Sea Aboard Variety Voyager, January 24 to February 1, 2019 Discover Cuba aboard a luxury yacht with a true insider: architect and author Hermes Mallea. Join this scholar of Cuban homes and society on a journey along the island’s Caribbean coast to tour charming towns, unique cities, pristine beaches, and a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. .

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Arts & Gardens of the Caribbean Aboard Sea Cloud, February 5 to 12, 2019 Join a delightful winter cruise from Antigua to Barbados aboard a legendary tall ship. Observe batik artists at work on St. Kitts and meet the owner of a historic home on Grenada. View Amerindian and colonial artifacts on less-visited Carriacou, and explore two important gardens on St. Vincent.

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Alluring Arabia Featuring the Louvre Abu Dhabi, February 8 to 20, 2019 Be among the first to visit the newest branch of the Louvre on this unique program. With an expert in Islamic art, visit Oman to explore Muscat and the oasis city of Nizwa. In Dubai tour the tallest building in the world with one of its architects, and discover I.M. Pei’s Museum of Islamic Art in Doha.

We hope you will join us on these journeys and many others, such as immersive tours of Japan, Colombia, and the Basque Country; or a luxury rail journey through Southeast Asia. Please visit www.arrangementsabroad.com or call (212) 514-8921 to discover all we have to offer as you make your travel plans for the year to come.

Sincerely,

Jim Friedlander President

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Siam to Singapore Aboard the Eastern & Oriental Express Cuba by Sea: Cienfuegos to Havana Aboard Variety Voyager Hamilton’s Caribbean: Barbados to Antigua Aboard Sea Cloud Arts & Gardens of the Caribbean: Antigua to Barbados Aboard Sea Cloud Alluring Arabia Featuring the Louvre Abu Dhabi Ancient Cultures in Mexico Revealed Morocco: Land of Mists & Mysteries Colombia: Land of El Dorado China, Classical to Contemporary Featuring Art Basel Hong Kong Crossroads of Cultures: Canary Islands, Morocco & Iberia Aboard Sea Spirit Ancient & Modern Rome Cuba: An Insider’s View Featuring XIII Havana Art Biennial Persia: Ancient to Modern Vixens, Vistas & Versailles: Art of the Loire Valley & Paris Environs Treasures & Traditions of Armenia & Georgia High Art in the Low Countries Aboard Magnifique III Leonardo da Vinci: Genius of the Renaissance Japan: Castles, Armor & the Art of the Samurai

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Birthplace of Impressionism: Normandy to Paris Aboard AmaLyra Waterways of the Tsars: Moscow to St. Petersburg Aboard Volga Dream The Legacy of Alexander: Northern Greece & Athens Swiss Sophistication: Zurich & Basel Featuring Art Basel Palaces & Personalities: England in the Age of Victoria Basque Legacies: Art, Gastronomy & Design From Bilbao to Biarritz Adriatic Odyssey: Dubrovnik to Venice Aboard Sea Cloud Castles & Collections of the Celtic Isles: Dublin to Edinburgh Aboard Sea Cloud II Sicily by Sail: Valletta to Catania Aboard Sea Cloud II Sicily by Sail: Catania to Naples Aboard Sea Cloud II China: Horizons Along the Yangtze River

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W I N T E R | S P R I N G 2 019 Siam to Singapore Aboard the Eastern & Oriental Express January 19 to 30, 2019 In the company of Christopher Noey, discover Bangkok’s temples, palaces, and less-visited museums before a journey aboard the elegant Eastern & Oriental Express. The train makes a detour off the main line to cross the infamous rail bridge on the River Kwai. Conclude in Singapore to meander through the renowned Botanic Gardens. Optional Chiang Mai prelude. Land/rail rate: $10,899 Cuba by Sea Aboard Variety Voyager January 24 to February 1, 2019 Experience Cuba’s southern shore, with its rugged mountains, pristine beaches, and well-preserved colonial architecture.

From Cienfuegos, cruise east to UNESCO-listed Trinidad. Call at less-visited Isla de la Juventud and idyllic María la Gorda before concluding in Havana. Optional Santiago de Cuba postlude. Cruise rates from $6,999

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FA L L | W I N T E R 2 018 Iconic Christmas Markets: Budapest to Nuremberg Aboard AmaLea November 30 to December 9, 2018 Travel back in time on a special holiday cruise through the storybook cities and villages of the Danube. Stay overnight in Budapest before embarking AmaLea for a voyage to Vienna, Melk, Regensburg, and other historic cities. Disembark in Nuremberg, home to one of Germany’s largest holiday markets.

Cruise rates from $4,999 Bermuda: Exclusive Collections & Exotic Gardens December 6 to 10, 2018 Join Met lecturer Stephanie L. Herdrich to visit Bermuda’s museums and charming gardens, and tour historic private homes during the Christmas Walkabout in UNESCO-listed St. George’s Town. Take a special tour of the Bermuda National Gallery, explore the Masterworks Museum with a curator, and stroll through the Bermuda Botanical Gardens. Land rate $4,999 Russian Winter Arts: A New Year’s Celebration December 27, 2018 to January 5, 2019 Experience the magic of the holidays in Russia on this exceptional New Year’s program with Met lecturer Stephan Wolohojian. Begin in St. Petersburg to explore the Hermitage, and listen to a choir singing joyous hymns of the season. In Moscow, see world-class art at the Pushkin Museum, and enjoy a performance of the legendary Bolshoi. Land rate $11,999

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Hamilton’s Caribbean: Barbados to Antigua Aboard Sea Cloud January 29 to February 5, 2019 Explore the rich history and cultural legacy of the Caribbean islands aboard a legendary sailing yacht. From Barbados, sail to lush St. Lucia. Visit the childhood home of Alexander Hamilton on Nevis, and call at St. Kitts and St. Eustatius.

Enjoy St. Barthélemy’s white-sand beaches before continuing to Îles des Saintes. Optional Barbados prelude.

Cruise rates from $9,999*

Arts & Gardens of the Caribbean Aboard Sea Cloud February 5 to 12, 2019 Discover lush gardens and experience Caribbean culture.

From Antigua, cruise to St. Kitts to visit Romney Manor, then sail to Nevis for the museum at Alexander Hamilton’s former home. On Grenada, tour a fruit and spice plantation.

Discover Carriacou’s museum and boat-building traditions before calling at St. Vincent to see its lush gardens. Optional Barbados postlude. Cruise rates from $9,999*

Alluring Arabia Featuring the Louvre Abu Dhabi February 8 to 20, 2019 Experience a captivating part of the world where tradition and heritage combine with modernity and style. With Met lecturer Courtney Ann Stewart, visit palaces and museums in Muscat, and travel to the oasis city of Nizwa. In Dubai, tour the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, with one of its architects.

Highlights in Abu Dhabi include the new Louvre Abu Dhabi.

In Doha, tour the Museum of Islamic Art and the unique Arab Museum of Modern Art. Land rate $10,999 Ancient Cultures in Mexico Revealed February 15 to 20, 2019 Experience the best of Mexico City’s great classical and modernist landmarks with The Met’s James Doyle, with special access to exceptional collections. Spend a day at

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Teotihuacan, “birthplace of the gods,” enjoy exclusive tours of the Museo Nacional de Antropología and the home of architect Luis Barragán, and more. Optional Palenque prelude. Land rate $6,999 Morocco: Land of Mists & Mysteries March 8 to 21, 2019 Unveil the secrets of spectacular Morocco with Met lecturer Courtney Ann Stewart, on an exciting journey that includes the rarely visited UNESCO World Heritage Site of Tétouan. Visit Casablanca, Rabat, Tangier, Fes, Meknes, and Marrakesh, and marvel at the Roman ruins of Volubilis. Land rate $10,699 Colombia: Land of El Dorado March 9 to 16, 2019 Discover Colombia’s exquisite art and architecture with Met conservator Emilia Cortes, a Bogotá native. Explore colonial Cartagena with an architecture specialist, tour Medellín’s Museo de Arte Moderno with its director and chief curator, and in Bogotá meet Fernando Botero’s grandson for a special viewing of the artist’s works. Land rate $6,499 China, Classical to Contemporary Featuring Art Basel Hong Kong March 22 to 31, 2019 Experience fascinating China during a journey to Shanghai, Suzhou, and Hong Kong with Met lecturer Page Knox. Begin in vibrant Shanghai to explore the exciting contemporary art scene, and spend a day in Suzhou. In Hong Kong, visit the city’s landmarks and contemporary collections, as well as the annual Art Basel fair. Land rate $9,499 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* Ancient & Modern Rome April 7 to 14, 2019 Discover Rome’s lesser-known museums and neighborhoods, and enter magnificent palazzi and villas. Travel beyond the city to the hilltop town of Tivoli, to tour the villa of the Emperor Hadrian and the nearby Villa d’Este. Additional highlights include a delicious meal at the American Academy of Rome. Land rate $7,499 Cuba: An Insider’s View Featuring the XIII Havana Art Biennial April 9 to 14, 2019 Mingle with curators, artists, and collectors during this fascinating exhibit featuring the best artists from Cuba, Latin America, the Caribbean, Africa, and the Middle East.

Experience Old Havana on a walking tour, see the Museum of Fine Arts with a curator, and visit Ernest Hemingway’s home in a hilltop village outside the city. Land rate $6,499

Persia: Ancient to Modern April 22 to May 7, 2019 Visit eight World Heritage Sites from Tehran to Isfahan, including the Zoroastrian Fire Temple at Yazd and the tomb of Cyrus at Pasargadae, with The Met’s Kim Benzel. In Isfahan, attend a traditional music performance. Browse ageold bazaars in Shiraz, wander the ruins of Persepolis, and in Tehran marvel at the dazzling Peacock Throne and jewelry collection at the Jewels Museum. Land rate $9,999 Vixens, Vistas & Versailles: Art of the Loire Valley & Paris Environs May 2 to 10, 2019 Trace the artistic and cultural developments of the French Renaissance and beyond during a journey with Page Knox.

Explore the charming Loire Valley, visit the Palace of Fontainebleau, and enjoy special access to Versailles.

Land rate $7,499 Treasures & Traditions of Armenia & Georgia May 6 to 17, 2019 Travel through Armenia and Georgia with Met curator Helen C. Evans on an extraordinary journey. Visit World Heritage Sites, enjoy world-renowned hospitality, and admire the stunning natural beauty of this mountainous area. Land rate $7,499 High Art in the Low Countries Aboard Magnifique III May 17 to 25, 2019 Admire the art and architecture of Belgium and the Netherlands during a cruise aboard an intimate new boutique riverboat.

Peruse nine centuries of architecture, from the 12th-century Gravensteen Castle in Ghent to Zaha Hadid’s futuristic Harbor House in Antwerp, and see the splendid masterpieces of the Rijksmuseum. Cruise rates from $7,999 Leonardo da Vinci: Genius of the Renaissance May 21 to June 1, 2019 2019 marks the 500th anniversary of Leonardo da Vinci’s death. Join Page Knox to celebrate his legacy of science, art, and engineering with an extraordinary tour from bustling Florence and the quiet Tuscan town of Vinci, to charming Mantua and the grandeur of Milan. Land rate $11,999 Japan: Castles, Armor & Samurai Art May 30 to June 9, 2019 Explore magnificent temples and remarkable museums during a journey through Japan with John Byck from The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Land rate $12,399

S U M M E R 2 019 Birthplace of Impressionism: Normandy to Paris Aboard AmaLyra June 4 to 13, 2019 Commemorate the 75th anniversary of D-Day at Omaha Beach, then spend seven nights on the Seine River visiting Impressionist haunts. Optional Normandy prelude; optional Versailles postlude. Cruise rates from $6,999*

*Please inquire about special Early Booking Incentives offered on select cruise programs.

Basque Legacies: Art, Gastronomy & Design From Bilbao to Biarritz June 26 to July 5, 2019 Discover stunning landscapes, cutting-edge architecture, and world-class cuisine on a journey through the Basque Country with Met lecturer Inés Powell, who is from the region. Walk the ancient streets of Bilbao’s Old Town. Then fast forward to the 20th century and beyond with a visit to an automotive museum, a morning at the Frank Gehry-designed Guggenheim, and meals at innovative restaurants. In San Sebastián, admire sculptures at the Chillida Leku Museum.

Finish on the French side in glamorous Biarritz. Land rate $9,999

Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, Yves Klein; Fuente de Fuego (Fire Fountain), photo courtesy of Guggenheim Museum Bilbao

Waterways of the Tsars: Moscow to St. Petersburg Aboard Volga Dream June 5 to 15, 2019 Sail the Volga River into Russia’s heartland, stepping ashore in Golden Ring towns few Americans have visited. Optional St. Petersburg postlude. Cruise rates from $8,999*

The Legacy of Alexander: Northern Greece & Athens June 7 to 17, 2019 Immerse yourself in Greece’s ancient wonders with art historian Frank Dabell as you retrace Alexander the Great’s life and conquests. Explore archaeological sites and museums, admire stunning scenery, and discover breathtaking spots—from Thessaloniki to Vergina, Pella, Philippi, Dion, and Amphipolis. Conclude in Athens for an in-depth tour of the Acropolis. Optional Athens postlude.

Land rate $8,699

Swiss Sophistication: Zurich & Basel Featuring Art Basel June 12 to 20, 2019 Spend a week with art historian Christopher Noey exploring some of the many museums in Basel, Zurich, and beyond, with day trips to iconic cultural destinations in Germany and France. A special highlight will be a visit to Art Basel, the outstanding international exhibition of modern and contemporary art. Land rate $7,899 Palace & Personalities: England in the Age of Victoria June 18 to 27, 2019 Join Met lecturer Constance McPhee during the bicentennial of Queen Victoria’s birth to explore the world inhabited by Great Britain’s second longest reigning monarch. On an eight-day journey in London and the southern counties, visit palaces and homes that Queen Victoria frequented, and enjoy behind-the-scenes access to many sites of historical and artistic importance associated with her reign.

Land rate: $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. 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 of a Georgian mansion outside Londonderry and a country estate near Belfast with their owners. Explore the celebrated Inverewe Gardens and the windswept Orkney Islands. Optional Dublin prelude and Edinburgh postlude.

Cruise rates from $10,999* Sicily by Sail: Catania to Naples Aboard Sea Cloud II October 10 to 18, 2019 (also offered October 3 to 11, 2019, from Valletta to Catania) Experience the thrill of sailing around Sicily to Naples aboard the elegant Sea Cloud II. Autumn, when the heat and crowds of summer are gone, is the perfect time to discover the island’s countless cultural marvels, from Greek to Arab to Byzantine to Baroque. Optional Taormina prelude and Sorrento postlude. Cruise rates from $8,999* China: Horizons Along the Yangtze River October 16 to 31, 2019 Join art historian Christopher Noey to discover this extraordinary country’s unique culture on a journey to Beijing and Shanghai, the ancient capital of Xi’an, and along the majestic Yangtze River. Spend a day in Suzhou, one of China’s oldest and most beautiful cities. Everywhere we travel, museum directors, and private citizens will extend warm welcomes, making this program a true insider’s experience. Land rate $12,999

Front cover photo: Sea Cloud. Back cover: Cartagena, photo: Charly Boillot. © 2018 Arrangements Abroad, Inc.

*Please inquire about special Early Booking Incentives offered on select cruise programs.

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