Arrangements Abroad Cultural Calendar October 2019

to Morocco to explore Marrakesh, Casablanca, and Rabat.
Continue to the British territory of Gibraltar to ascend its
legendary rock. In Spain, step ashore in Cádiz for an excursion to
Seville. Pause in Sagres and Lagos in Portugal, before concluding
in Lisbon. Optional Lisbon postlude.
Cruise rates from $8,999
Legends & Landscapes of Peru: Lima, Machu Picchu & Cusco
April 20 to 28, 2020
Discover Peru’s immense archaeological wealth during an
exploration of the ancient and colonial civilizations of this
magical land with Met curator Ronda Kasl. In Lima, admire the
artifacts at some of this vibrant city’s best museums. In Cusco,
delve into ancient and colonial eras, then ride a luxury train
back in time to the ancient civilization of Machu Picchu.
Land rate $9,999
Belgium, Holland & Van Eyck Aboard Magnifique III
April 30 to May 9, 2020
Admire artistic gems in Bruges, then cruise for Ghent,
celebrating the “Van Eyck Year” in 2020. In Dendermonde, visit
the Church of Our Lady. Step ashore in Antwerp to
see the 17th-century Rubens House. Crossing into Holland,
discover Kinderdijk’s famous windmills. Explore Amsterdam on
a canal cruise, and see the masterpieces of the Rijksmuseum
before disembarking. Optional Amsterdam postlude.
Cruise rates from $7,999
The Pearls of the Po:
From Venice to Parma Aboard La Venezia
May 9 to 17, 2020
Embark on a delightful seven-night cruise along the Po, Italy’s
longest river, aboard the elegant La Venezia. Marvel at the
natural beauty of the landscape as you cruise gently from Venice
to Parma. Step ashore to experience authentic culture and
cuisine, and immerse yourself in the art, architecture, and history
of some of Italy’s most beautiful cities. Cruise rates from $6,999
English Elegance: Majestic Manors of Bath & Cornwall
May 12 to 20, 2020
Explore the picturesque Southwest of England with Met lecturer
and educator Alice W. Schwarz. On a journey from the ancient
Roman spa city of Bath to the rugged coastlines of Cornwall,
visit lavish ancestral properties, from Tudor/Stuart estates to
a Jacobean mansion owned by the Earl of Sandwich. Lodge in
luxurious manors including 17th-century Pentillie Castle.
Land rate $8,999
Newport, Rhode Island:
From the Revolution Through the Gilded Age
May 17 to 22, 2020
Join Alyce Englund, Assistant Curator of American
Decorative Arts at The Met, to see the best of Newport
before the summer crowds arrive. With curators and local
experts, wander through the mansions epitomizing the height
of the Gilded Age. Learn about architecture and decorative
arts from the 17th to the 20th century; dine at private homes
and clubs; and visit with local craftspeople. Land rate $5,499
Castles, Churches & Collections of Romania:
Bucharest to Transylvania
May 28 to June 7, 2020
Behold Romania’s fairytale splendors with Helen C. Evans,
the Mary and Michael Jaharis Curator for Byzantine Art in
the Department of Medieval Art and The Cloisters. Tour
Bucharest’s National Museum of Art of Romania, visit
colorful Peleș Castle, and cross the Carpathian Mountains
into fabled Transylvania. Discover the ASTRA National
Museum Complex, and marvel at the exquisitely decorated
monasteries of Bucovina. Land rate $7,599
SUMMER 2020
The Lower Danube:
Budapest to Bucharest Aboard AmaMagna
June 5 to 14, 2020
Discover picturesque cultural capitals in Hungary, Croatia,
Serbia, Bulgaria, and Romania. Spend a night in Budapest,
then board the new AmaMagna to taste fine local wines;
admire breathtaking scenery while cruising the legendary
Danube River; and step ashore to visit exquisite museums,
historic synagogues, ancient churches. Cruise rates from $7,999
Sailing Ancient Trade Routes:
Helsinki to Copenhagen Aboard Sea Cloud II
June 27 to July 9, 2020
Spend a night in lively Helsinki before boarding Sea
Cloud II. Enjoy an overnight call in Stockholm, and step
ashore at tiny Visby. Visit Gdańsk, one of Poland’s oldest
cities, and continue to Lübeck, Germany, for a full-day
excursion to Hamburg. Optional St. Petersburg prelude.
Cruise rates from $9,999
Splendors of Siberia & Mongolia Aboard the Golden Eagle
July 9 to 22, 2020
Begin in Ulaanbaatar at the Naadam Festival, then board the
Golden Eagle train with Ted Hunter, Conservator in the
Department of Arms and Armor at The Met. See immense
Lake Baikal; visit a village where residents still practice Russian
Orthodox Christianity; and discover the border where Asian and
Russian cultures converge. Finish in Moscow with a private viewing
of the treasures of the tsars. Land/rail rates from $17,999
Humor Monastery, Gura Humorului, Romania
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