Travel with the Met
2016 PREVIEW
Travel with the Met
TRAVEL WITH THE MET
2016 PREVIEW For 145 years, The Metropolitan Museum of Art has been a place of learning, insight, contemplation, and delight, connecting our audiences with five millennia of art, architecture, and creative expression. In 1976, we launched Travel with the Met to extend our scope beyond the Museum to the farthest reaches of the globe. Hundreds of enriching itineraries have taken Met Members and supporters all over the world in the company of our renowned curators and educators. From Amsterdam to Isfahan, travelers are inspired by humanity’s highest artistic achievements. On these upcoming 2016 trips, tour Palladio’s villas alongside an erudite art historian, wander the ruins of Persepolis with a curator of ancient Near Eastern art, or hike the Camino de Santiago with a Spanish-born specialist in European painting. This preview includes trips through the summer of 2016 as well as fall cruises. A full trip listing will be sent to you in the fall of 2015.
Art & Architecture of Cuba January 16 to 23, 2016 Discover Cuba’s rich culture and fascinating history. Explore the arts in Havana and visit Matanzas and Varadero on an overnight excursion to the north coast. Meet with artists and students; attend specially performances of music and dance. Land rate: $6,995 Also offered March 5 to 12, and October 29 to November 5, 2016
India: East to West February 7 to 23, 2016 In the company of lecturer Chris Noey, explore renowned sites and discover lesser-visited marvels. Travel from Delhi to the extraordinary city of Varanasi. Continue to Kolkata, Hyderabad, and Aurangabad and the astounding Ajanta Caves, concluding in bustling Mumbai. Land rate: $12,950
Shanghai & Hong Kong March 16 to 25, 2016 Discover centuries of Asian art on a journey with lecturer Dora Ching. In Shanghai, explore the exciting contemporary art scene. See private collections, visit galleries, tour the outstanding Shanghai Museum, and spend a day in Suzhou. Fly to dynamic Hong Kong for VIP access to Art Basel Hong Kong and a visit to Victoria Peak. Land rate: TBA
Traditional Flemish footwear
Dutch & Flemish Landscapes April 10 to 18, 2016 As tulips and daffodils unfurl in a riot of colors, cruise the waterways of Holland and Belgium aboard AmaPrima. With curator Freyda Spira, admire cutting-edge architecture in Rotterdam and explore Delft, the birthplace of Vermeer. View the famous altarpiece in Ghent and spend a day in lovely Bruges. Explore the recently renovated Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. Land/cruise rates: from $4,995
Titian to Tiepolo April 18 to 27, 2016
Hong Kong
With lecturer Olivier Bernier, admire Venetian art from the 15th to 18th centuries. Begin in Asolo, staying at the luxurious Villa Cipriani. In La Serenissima, stay at the legendary Gritti Palace while exploring the city’s finest museums and churches. Dine at a private palazzo and admire the Basilica of San Marco after hours. Land rate: $12,150
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Vakil Mosque, Shiraz
MET ADVENTURES: Istanbul to Tehran by Rail April 20 to May 5, 2016
Gems of Northern Europe June 5 to 16, 2016
Travel with curator Joan Aruz aboard the luxurious Golden Eagle Danube Express. Spend two nights in Istanbul, explore ancient Ephesus, and view Cappadocia from a hot-air balloon. Cross beautiful Lake Van before spending a week in Iran to see the splendors of Isfahan, Shiraz, and Persepolis. Land/rail rates: from $22,995
Explore the interplay of traditions in German, English, and Dutch art and architecture in Hamburg, The Hague, and enchanting Hannover. With Olivier Bernier, visit Buddenbrook House in Lübeck and see the charming town of Celle. In The Hague and Amsterdam, tour the recently reopened Maurithuis and Rijksmuseum. Land rate: TBA
Ancient Civilizations of Peru April 29 to May 10, 2016
The Lower Danube: Vienna to Bucharest June 10 to 21, 2016
Experience Peru with curator Joanne Pillsbury. Visit the Museo de Arte de Lima and enjoy a reception at the Pedro de Osma Museum. Fly to Chiclayo to tour UNESCO-recognized Chan Chan. Explore the ancient fortresses and sun temples of Cusco, and travel by train to Machu Picchu. Land rate: TBA
The Pre-Raphaelites and Arts & Crafts Movement May 4 to 15, 2016
Discover Vienna before a cruise with curator Jayson Dobney aboard Royal Crown. Admire stunning palaces in Bratislava and Budapest. In Kalocsa, Hungary, enjoy an equestrian demonstration. See Belgrade’s landmarks; sail through the Iron Gates; and call at Vidin, Bulgaria. Explore Veliko Tarnovo, former capital of Bulgaria, and hear the monks’ choir in nearby Arbanasi. Conclude in Bucharest. Cruise rates: from $5,995
With curator Constance McPhee, explore the legacies of William Morris, Dante Gabriel Rossetti, and other Victorian artists. London highlights include a concert at Holy Trinity Church, and in Oxford, a curatorial tour of the Ashmolean Museum. Travel to the Cotswolds to visit the Cheltenham Art Gallery & Museum and Kelmscott Manor. Discover excellent Pre-Raphaelite collections in Birmingham. Land rate: TBA
Jewels of the Western Mediterranean May 11 to 20, 2016 Sail aboard Sea Cloud II with lecturer Frank Dabell to call at lesservisited ports. From Rome, cruise to Corsica, then call at Sardinia to tour medieval Alghero. Visit the Miró Foundation in Palma de Mallorca, and admire works by Goya and Velázquez in Valencia. The Alhambra in Granada is a splendid finale. Cruise rates: from $7,995
MET ADVENTURES: El Camino de Santiago May 20 to June 1, 2016 With lecturer Inés Powell, hike the route of the pilgrims along the Way of St. James. From Pamplona to Santiago de Compostela, enjoy spectacular countryside, stay at elegant paradores, visit historic churches, enjoy wine tastings, and hear Gregorian chant by the famous monks of Silos. Arrive in Santiago de Compostela to witness the Botafumeiro ritual at the cathedral. Land rate: $8,895
Machu Picchu
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Sailing the Black Sea June 12 to 25, 2016
Castles & Collections of the Celtic Isles July 22 to August 2, 2016
Join curator Yelena Rakic for an exciting voyage aboard Variety Voyager. Visit Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia, admire Ottoman houses in Amasya, and call at Trabzon to view a monastery carved into a mountain. In Georgia, wander Batumi’s botanical gardens, or explore Kutaisi’s monastery and cathedral. See Sochi’s Olympic facilities, and tour Romania’s painted churches by private plane. Discover the 9th-century Bulgarian capital of Veliki Preslav before returning to Istanbul. Cruise rates: from $9,995
Explore storied strongholds and exotic gardens with curator Beth Carver Wees. Embark Sea Cloud II in Leith, cruise to Aberdeen to visit Crathes Castle, then sail to the Orkney Islands. Explore subtropical Inverewe and the Hebrides, and travel by Zodiac to the Isle of Staffa. Discover Iona before continuing to Northern Ireland to tour private country estates. Conclude in Dublin. Land/cruise rates: from $9,995
Waterways of the Tsars June 15 to 25, 2016 With curator Maryan Ainsworth, see Moscow’s highlights then cruise Russia’s waterways aboard Volga Dream. Call at Uglich, with its Church of the Transfiguration, and historic Yaroslavl. Cross Lake Beloye to Goritsy. Tour the Kirilov Belozersky Monastery, and see the magnificent frescoes at Ferapontov Monastery. Explore magical Kizhy island the village of Mandrogi. Disembark in St. Petersburg. Land/cruise rates: from $5,995
Sea Cloud II (left) and Sea Cloud
Fall Cruise Preview The Romantic Rhône: Arles to Lyon September 21 to 30, 2016 Embark the AmaDagio in Arles for a delightful cruise along the waterways of Southern France with Olivier Bernier. See sculptural masterpieces in Dijon, the Papal Palace in Avignon, and a 17th-century château before concluding in lively Lyon. Cruise rates: from $5,995
Ancient Wonders of Sicily October 14 to 23, 2016 Circumnavigate Sicily aboard Sea Cloud II with curator Wolfram Koeppe. See the splendid church mosaics of Palermo and Monreale. View Greek antiquities in Segesta and in the Valley of the Temples near Porto Empedocle. Explore the Archaeological Zone of Syracuse, visit Noto, and conclude in Malta. Cruise rates: from $6,995
Chatsworth estate, England
Houses of the English Aristocracy June 20 to 29, 2016
Adriatic Odyssey October 14 to 23, 2016
Discover many of the supreme achievements of English architects and garden designers. With Olivier Bernier, visit palatial Chatsworth, the Robert Adam masterpieces at Kedleston and Newby, and eccentric Calke Abbey. Drive to Wales to see Powis Castle before concluding in London for a private reception at the House of Lords. Land rate: $8,575
With curator Stephan Wolohojian sail aboard Sea Cloud to towns that were once centers of the Greco-Roman, Byzantine, and Renaissance worlds. From Venice, cruise to Ravenna, then on to Dubrovnik. Call at Montenegro before returning to Italy for visits in Baroque Lecce and Syracuse, Sicily. Land/cruise rates: from $7,995
The Baltic’s Amber Coast July 1 to 12, 2016
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Join curator Pierre Terjanian, on a voyage from St. Petersburg to Copenhagen aboard Sea Cloud II. Admire Helsinki’s modern architecture and dock overnight in Stockholm. Stroll in a beautiful garden in Visby, Sweden, before sailing to Riga, Latvia, for a performance in the Dome cathedral. A private concert in Tallinn, Estonia, is an additional highlight. Cruise rates: from $9,995
COVER Santa Maria della Salute, Sunset by William Stanley Haseltine. Paintings, 1870-85. Oil on canvas. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gift of Helen Haseltine Plowden, in memory of the artist, 1954 (54.100).
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MARYAN AINSWORTH Waterways of the Tsars
JOAN ARUZ Istanbul to Tehran by Rail
OLIVIER BERNIER Titian to Tiepolo Gems of Northern Europe Houses of the English Aristocracy The Romantic Rhone
Curator of European Paintings, Maryan Ainsworth has accompanied Met travelers on cultural journeys from London to Lisbon and beyond. Having led a program on the waterways of France, she is eager to visit the waterways of Russia and the collections of Moscow’s iconic museums.
As Curator in Charge in the Met’s Department of Ancient Near Eastern Art, Joan Aruz was the force behind the landmark exhibition, Assyria to Iberia at the Dawn of the Classical Age (2015). She has led numerous Met programs to Turkey, the Middle East, and islands of the Eastern Mediterranean.
Art historian and author Olivier Bernier lectures frequently at the Met. His loyal following of travelers have joined him on journeys around the world, from the palazzi of Venice to the temples of Angkor Wat.
Curator of European Sculpture and Decorative Arts, Wolfram Koeppe is the lecturer on the Met’s 2016 Sicily cruise aboard Sea Cloud II. His passion for the Baroque will be nourished on a visit to the city of Noto, recognized for its achievements in the art and architecture of this period.
CHRIS NOEY India: East to West
INES POWELL El Camino de Santiago
FREYDA SPIRA Dutch & Flemish Landscapes
PIERRE TERJANIAN The Baltic’s Amber Coast
As the General Manager of Media Production, Emmy Award-winning producer Chris Noey specializes in video installations, which he has overseen for exhibitions including Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty (2011). An expert in Islamic art, he has led several Travel with the Met programs to India.
A native of Spain, Inés Powell has lectured at the Met for over 30 years, and her engaging talks have gained her a faithful following. A few years ago, Inés walked the entire French route of the Camino de Santiago. She considers the experience to be one of the most enlightening in her life.
A curator in the Department of Drawings and Prints, Freyda Spira is an expert in the German Reformation and the art of Northern Europe. A lively lecturer with a wide variety of interests, Freyda also oversees the Museum’s holdings of ephemera, including the impressive baseball card collection.
Curator in Charge of the Met’s Department of Arms and Armor, Pierre Terjanian is a specialist in medieval and Renaissance armor. His expertise and unique lectures will enrich our Baltic cruise and illuminate this fascinating area of European art.
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WOLFRAM KOEPPE Ancient Wonders of Sicily
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Please send additional information about the following Travel with the Met 2016 programs: Art & Architecture of Cuba
Pre-Raphaelites and Arts & Crafts
India: East to West
El Camino de Santiago
Shanghai & Hong Kong
Gems of Northern Europe
Dutch & Flemish Landscapes
Sailing the Lower Danube
Titian to Tiepolo
Sailing the Black Sea
Istanbul to Tehran by Rail
Waterways of the Tsars
Ancient Civilizations of Peru
Houses of the English Aristocracy
Jewels of the Western Mediterranean
The Baltic’s Amber Coast
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