2015 With more than two million treasures, the Metropolitan Museum’s encyclopedic collection is a window to new worlds—clues to past civilizations as well as to our future. Gaze long enough at a terra-cotta amphora fragment, Kashmiri silk carpet, or Maya relief sculpture, and you are transported back to ancient Knossos, Mughal India, or pre-Columbian Mexico. Join Met curators and other experts on journeys that will awaken new insights into art and culture. Integral to all itineraries are specially arranged events, luxurious accommodations, behind-the-scenes visits, and the congenial company of like-minded travelers. Among next year’s cruises is the maiden voyage of the newly designed Volga Dream II, along the scenic waterways between Moscow and St. Petersburg. Or sail aboard the legendary Sea Cloud from Istanbul to the home of the Minotaur on Crete. Enticing new land programs also beckon in 2015. Delight in the hundreds of outdoor sculptures adorning the thousands of acres of gardens at Brazil’s Inhotim Contemporary Art Center; or experience the vibrant art fairs of Mexico City and Dubai. Explore the storied fortresses of Wales, home to more castles per square mile than any other country in the world. Discover the Baroque jewels and shared heritage of Bavaria and Bohemia. Stroll in the Shalimar Garden of Srinagar, India. Next year, the Museum’s active Met Adventures programs will take you to North India, Central Asia, and Tunisia—and will also return to Europe’s legendary pilgrimage trail, the Camino de Santiago. We invite you to Travel with the Met, the premier museum travel program in the U.S. Visit us at our website: www.metmuseum.org/travel
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Delhi, Amritsar, Varanasi & Doha
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January 12 to 29, 2015
Golden Temple, Amorous Gods January 12 to 29, 2015 Discover North India’s spectacular forts and palaces, and the Golden Temple of Amritsar. Spend a night in Doha, Qatar, to see the jewels of Shah Jahan. Land rate: $13,995
Art & Architecture of Cuba January 31 to February 7, 2015
Explore the arts in Havana; travel to Cienfuegos or Matanzas and Varadero; meet with artists and students. Land rate: $6,295 Also offered March 7 to 14, 2015
Explore galleries and museums, and enjoy privileged access to the Zona Maco Art Fair. In Oaxaca see works by local artists and preColumbian Monte Albán. Land rate: $8,695
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OMAN, QATAR & UNITED A RAB EMIRATES
April 17 to 28, 2015
Oman, Qatar & the Emirates March 11 to 23, 2015
Bavaria & Bohemia April 17 to 28, 2015
Travel to Muscat in Oman, Doha in Qatar, and Dubai and Abu Dhabi in the Emirates. See how tradition and heritage blend with modernity and style. Land rate: $12,950
Experience the rich cultures of Bavaria and Bohemia on a springtime journey to Munich and Prague. Visit Nymphenburg Palace and the Strahov Library. Land rate: $10,695
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March 11 to 23, 2015
Explore some of the world’s most fascinating antiquities and see important art collections on a journey from Jerusalem to Tel Aviv. Land rate: $8,550
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Art & Archaeology of the Holy Land March 8 to 18, 2015
Art of Mexico January 31 to February 9, 2015
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A Journey Through Persia
Apr i l 20 to Ma y 1, 2015 ◆
Art & Architecture of Brazil April 20 to May 1, 2015
Discover the art and culture of South America’s largest country, from sophisticated São Paulo to colonial Ouro Preto and vibrant Rio de Janeiro. Land rate: $10,995
May 5 to 15, 2015
May 14 to 30, 2015 ◆
Ancient Sacred Sites of Japan May 5 to 15, 2015
A Journey Through Persia May 14 to 30, 2015
Visit magnificent temples and remarkable museums on a trip through Japan. Stay at a shukubo (temple lodging) and walk along a sacred pilgrimage route. Land rate: $11,995
Explore ancient, enigmatic Iran—from the exceptional museums of bustling Tehran to Yazd, Shiraz, and the architectural masterpieces of Isfahan. Land rate: $9,995
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Dramatic Brittany June 1 to 10, 2015
Honfleur to Portsmouth June 6 to 14, 2015
Waterways of the Tsars June 11 to 21, 2015
Discover Brittany’s romantic landscapes, 18th-century cities, and majestic fortresses. Tour the Josselin château and savor the region’s fine cuisine. Land rate: $8,350
See glorious gardens and stately homes on a voyage that includes the Channel Islands, Mont St. Michel, and the south coast of England. Cruise rates: from $6,995
Discover Moscow’s highlights and tour the Kremlin before the inaugural cruise aboard Volga Dream II to St. Petersburg. Land/cruise rates: from $6,995
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Sailing the Black Sea September 24 to October 7, 2015 Admire Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia before boarding Variety Voyager to discover historic cities and towns from Istanbul to the Black Sea. Cruise rates: from $9,995
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Sail aboard Sea Cloud II at a lovely time of year. Discover spectacular antiquities from Venice to Valletta, and visit a private palazzo. Cruise rates: from $6,995
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Venice to Valletta October 14 to 23, 2015
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The Splendors of Persia November 1 to 17, 2015 Explore ancient Iran—from the historic capital of Tabriz to the exceptional museums of Tehran and the architectural masterpieces of Isfahan. Land rate: $9,995
Treasures of Burma November 8 to 22, 2015 See stunning pagodas, temples, and monasteries. Explore Yangon and Bagan, the “City of Pagodas”; visit Mandalay, Burma’s last royal capital. Land rate: $10,995
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June 19 to July 3, 2015 ◆
China: A Family Program June 19 to July 3, 2015
See the Great Wall and the terracotta warriors of Xi’an; work with endangered pandas in Chengdu; visit Yellow Mountain and lively Shanghai. Land rate: $12,995
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E NCHANTING D OURO R IVER Porto & Douro River Cruise Aboard M.S. AmaVida
June 27 to July 5, 2015
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Sailing the Mediterranean June 27 to July 5, 2015
England & Wales July 12 to 23, 2015
Explore important sites from antiquity during an enchanting voyage aboard Sea Cloud. From Istanbul, cruise the Turkish coast and the Greek Isles. Cruise rates: from $8,995
See stunning castles and impressive collections during a delightful summer journey through England and Wales. Land rate: $10,995
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October 11 to 21, 2015
September 26 to October 6, 2015
Enchanting Douro River September 26 to October 6, 2015 Tour historic manor homes and sample local varietals on a delightful cruise through Portugal’s Douro River Valley. Land/cruise rates: from $4,995
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A JOURNEY INTO ANTIQUITY Egypt & Jordan by Private Plane
December 30, 2015 to January 13, 2016
Egypt & Jordan December 30, 2015 to January 13, 2016 Marvel at the Great Pyramids and Sphinx, ring in the New Year in Cairo, and cruise from Luxor to Aswan. Fly to Jordan to view magnificent ruins. Land/cruise rates: from $8,995
Kingdom of the Two Sicilies September 28 to October 9, 2015
Visit spectacular churches, historic sites— including Herculaneum—and important museums during a journey from Palermo to Naples and Sorrento. Land rate: $10,250
Belgium & the Netherlands October 11 to 21, 2015 Discover outstanding museums in Brussels, Antwerp, The Hague, Rotterdam, Haarlem, and Amsterdam; sample fine chocolate and world-famous cheeses. Land rate: $9,995
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The Baltic’s Amber Coast July 13 to 24, 2015 Board Sea Cloud II in Copenhagen to call at legendary Baltic and Scandinavian capitals. See extraordinary architecture and fine art. Cruise rates: from $7,995
MET ADVENTURES IN 2015, THE MET OFFERS A SELECTION OF TRAVEL PROGRAMS that venture off the beaten path to less-visited areas. Explore new landscapes on a more active itinerary, immersing yourself in the art, culture, and natural beauty of exhilarating destinations. Enjoy encounters with local communities while staying in the best accommodations each region has to offer. THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART
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A Journey to Central Asia September 15 to 30, 2015 This trip-of-a-lifetime begins in Ashgabat, the capital of Turkmenistan, to visit Nisa and the walled city of Merv. Explore Khiva, Uzbekistan, and see the mausoleum of Tamerlane in the legendary city of Samarkand. Discover stunning palaces in Bukhara and visit Tashkent before traveling to Baku, Azerbaijan, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Land rate: $13,995 .
The Antiquities of Tunisia April 13 to 25, 2015 Explore Tunis, with its ancient architecture and traditional souks, and tour the Bardo Museum. Drive to Carthage and Roman Dougga. Visit Sidi Bou Said, where Paul Klee painted; stay in Kairouan to tour El Jem and Sbeitla. Experience the majesty of the desert at a deluxe tented camp. Land rate: $8,995
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A J OURNEY TO C ENTRAL A S I A K a z a k h s ta n , U z b e k is ta n & T u rk m e n ist an September 15 to 30, 2015
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Kashmir, Punjab & Rajasthan October 1 to 17, 2015 From Delhi, fly to Srinagar and cruise on Lake Dal. In Punjab, discover the sacred Golden Temple in Amritsar and admire Le Corbusier’s architecture in Chandigarh. See the temples of Osian, and visit massive Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur. Conclude in Udaipur, with its fairytale palaces and peaceful lakes. Land rate: $11,995
El Camino de Santiago August 21 to September 2, 2015 Follow in the footsteps of medieval pilgrims on selective hikes along Spain’s legendary Way of St. James. Admire spectacular monuments and savor fine cuisine. Stay in historic paradores, some former monasteries or convents. See the cathedrals of Logroño, Burgos, León, and Santiago de Compostela. Land rate: $8,595
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Current & Upcoming Special Exhibitions Assyria to Iberia at the Dawn of the Classical Age September 22, 2014 to January 4, 2015 Cubism: The Leonard A. Lauder Collection October 20, 2014 to February 16, 2015 The Plains Indians: Artists of Earth & Sky March 3 to May 10, 2015 Piotr Uklanski: ´ The Joy of Photography March 16 to August 16, 2015 For more information about special exhibitions mentioned here, including sponsorship credits, please visit www.metmuseum.org/exhibitions IMAGES Cover: (top) Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Abu Dhabi (detail); (below left) Jean-Léon Gérôme, Bashi-Bazouk (detail), 1868–69, oil on canvas, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gift of Mrs. Charles Wrightsman, 2008 (2008.547.1); (below right) Pierre-Louis Pierson, Countess de Castiglione, from Série des Roses (detail), 1895, albumen silver print from glass negative, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gilman Collection, Gift of The Howard Gilman Foundation, 2005 (2005.100.387.3). Inside pages: (from left to right) Pagodas of Burma (Myanmar), photo by Joel Stratte-McClure; Oia, Santorini; Dougga, Tunisia, photo by Damian Entwistle. Above: Syrian-style openwork plaque with a striding sphinx, ca. 9th–8th century B.C. Neo-Assyrian period. Mesopotamia, Nimrud (ancient Kalhu). Ivory. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Rogers Fund, 1964 (64.37.1).
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