January 2020 Cultural Calendar

A CULTURAL CALENDAR
2020 & 2021 Travel Programs
Journey to the Deep North of Japan
Tokyo to Hokkaido Aboard the Train Suite Shiki-Shima
October 1 to 12, 2020

A CULTURAL CALENDAR
2020 & 2021 Travel Programs
SPRING 2020
Apr 20 to 28
Legends & Landscapes of Peru: Lima, Machu Picchu & Cusco
May 9 to 17
The Pearls of the Po: From Venice to Parma Aboard La Venezia
May 12 to 20
English Elegance: Majestic Manors of Bath & Cornwall
May 15 to 23
Belgium & Holland Aboard Magnifique III
May 17 to 22
Newport, Rhode Island: From the Revolution Through the Gilded Age
May 28 to Jun 7
Castles, Churches & Collections of Romania: Bucharest to Transylvania
SUMMER 2020
Jun 25 to Jul 3
Enchanting Greek Isles: Northern Aegean Islands & the Sporades Aboard Sea Cloud
Jun 27 to Jul 9
Sailing Ancient Trade Routes: Helsinki to Copenhagen Aboard Sea Cloud II
Jul 9 to 22
Splendors of Siberia & Mongolia Aboard the Golden Eagle
Aug 8 to 16
Celtic Classics on the Irish Sea: Round-Trip Dublin Aboard Sea Cloud II
Aug 30 to Sep 12
East Meets West: Treasures of Turkey & Georgia
FALL 2020
Sep 8 to 15
Phenomenal Iceland: Contemporary Art & Natural Wonders
Sep 9 to 23 New Met Adventures Buddhism & the Himalayas: Ladakh, Nepal & Bhutan
Sep 24 to Oct 5
Cruising the Mekong: Treasures of Vietnam & Cambodia Aboard The Jahan
Sep 29 to Oct 12
Alluring Arabia Featuring the Louvre Abu Dhabi & the National Museum of Qatar
Sept 30 to Oct 6 New Met Classics London
Oct 1 to 12
Journey to the Deep North of Japan: Tokyo to Hokkaido Aboard the Train Suite Shiki-shima
Oct 4 to 8 New Treasures of the Brandywine Valley: Private Estates & Exclusive Collections
Oct 4 to 12
Adriatic Odyssey: Venice to Catania Aboard Sea Cloud II
Oct 6 to 12 New Great Artists Raphael, Defining Beauty in Renaissance Italy: From Florence to Rome
Oct 11 to 15 New Behind the Scenes at The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Oct 11 to 19
Sicily by Sail: Catania to Naples Aboard Sea Cloud II
Oct 18 to 26 New Land of the Morning Calm: Ancient to Modern Korea
Nov 8 to 16
Hidden Gems of Northern Italy: Castles, Collections & Culture in Milan, Turin & Alba
WINTER 2020 TO SUMMER 2021
Dec 28, 2020 to Jan 8, 2021 A Journey Into Antiquity: Egypt & the Nile
Jan 21 to 30 New Sailing the Ganges: Round-Trip Kolkata Aboard Ganges Voyager 1
Feb 7 to 18
Siam to Singapore Aboard the Eastern & Oriental Express
Feb 8 to 16
Arts & Gardens of the Caribbean: Round-Trip Barbados Aboard Sea Cloud
Apr 10 to 23
Crossroads of Cultures: Canary Islands, Morocco & Iberia Aboard Sea Spirit
June 4 to 14 New Waterways of the Tsars: Moscow to St. Petersburg Aboard Volga Dream
Jun 28 to Jul 10 New Baltic Treasures & Viking Lands: Helsinki to Oslo Aboard Sea Cloud Spirit

Dear Travelers and Friends,
January 2020
Step boldly into the 2020s with stimulating new adventures and spectacular opportunities to explore
culture around the world. When you travel with Arrangements Abroad, you discover hard-to-reach destinations in
the company of esteemed experts, from art scholars at top museums to local guides with deep insider knowledge.
Join the first group of Americans to experience a scenic journey through northern Japan aboard a
dazzling cruise train—an astonishing achievement in technology and design. Embark on a once-a-year rail
expedition through Mongolia and Siberia, and see the Naadam Festival, a jaw-dropping display of athletics
and performance dating to the reign of Genghis Khan. Go beyond the legend of Dracula with a tour through
Romania to Transylvania, beholding monasteries painted in a kaleidoscope of vibrant colors. Or, closer to home,
venture behind the scenes of extravagant Gilded Age mansions in Newport, Rhode Island, from the iconic
Breakers to the Versailles-inspired Rosecliff with an expert in American decorative arts.
Here are simply a few of the once-in-a-lifetime journeys you may consider this year:
• Newport, Rhode Island: From the Revolution Through the Gilded Age, May 17 to 22, 2020
Before summer crowds arrive in this picturesque and historic resort town, marvel at the palatial
interiors of Newport’s famous summer cottages on exclusive tours alongside American decorative
arts curator Alyce Englund.
• Castles, Churches & Collections of Romania: Bucharest to Transylvania, May 28 to June 7, 2020
On an enchanting journey from Bucharest to legendary Transylvania, marvel at Romania’s fairytale castles,
first-rate museums, and vividly colorful painted monasteries with Byzantine art curator Helen C. Evans.
• Splendors of Siberia & Mongolia by Luxury Rail:
Ulaanbaatar to Moscow Aboard the Golden Eagle, July 9 to 22, 2020
Join Met armorer and conservator Ted Hunter for a luxurious summer train expedition through
Mongolia and Siberia, where highlights include the breathtaking annual Naadam Festival and a
decadent twilight feast beside the world’s oldest lake.
• Journey to the Deep North of Japan:
Tokyo to Hokkaido Aboard the Train Suite Shiki-shima, October 1 to 12, 2020
Savor traditional Japanese hospitality aboard the lavishly appointed Train Suite Shiki-shima. Step off
this elegant, champagne-colored train to explore ancient shrines, prehistoric archaeological sites, and
exceptional museums and private collections in the company of Japanese art curator John T. Carpenter.
And, in 2021, be among the first to sail on the new Sea Cloud Spirit, delighting in the extraordinary
pageantry of maiden calls on a sumptuous Baltic Sea cruise. Please visit www.arrangementsabroad.com or
call (212) 514-8921 to discover all we have to offer this year and beyond. You can be sure that profoundly
enriching journeys awaits you.
Sincerely,
Jim Friedlander
President
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2020 & 2021
TRAVEL PROGRAMS
Peleș Castle, Sinaia
SPRING 2020
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
The Pearls of the Po:
From Venice to Parma Aboard La Venezia
May 9 to 17, 2020
Join the first cruise in a decade along the legendary Po River
in northern Italy, from the Venetian Lagoon to glorious Parma.
Savor la bella vita on a newly renovated boutique riverboat,
and step off to explore a wealth of UNESCO World Heritage
Sites and Renaissance palaces housing treasured art collections.
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
Belgium & Holland Aboard Magnifique III
May 15 to 23, 2020
Be among the first to visit the partially restored Ghent Altarpiece
during a cruise from the medieval Belgian city of Bruges to
the Dutch capital of Amsterdam aboard Magnifique III. This
luxurious riverboat with 20 comfortable cabins is ideal for
viewing the region’s charming landscapes and historic sites.
Cruise rate from $5,499
Newport, Rhode Island:
From the Revolution Through the Gilded Age
May 17 to May 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
Enchanting Greek Isles:
Northern Aegean Islands & the Sporades Aboard Sea Cloud
June 25 to July 3, 2020
Embark the legendary Sea Cloud in Piraeus to discover the lovely
small islands of the Sporades, the age-old villages of glorious
Pelion, and the mythical towns of Volos and Thessaloniki. Relish
in sun-drenched scenery as our privately chartered vessel slips
into small harbors and shallow bays to visit important sites of
antiquity. Optional Athens prelude; optional Meteora and
Delphi postlude. Cruise rates from $8,999
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 colorful Naadam Festival, then
board the luxurious Golden Eagle train with Met conservator
Ted Hunter. 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
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Celtic Classics on the Irish Sea:
Round-Trip Dublin Aboard Sea Cloud II
August 8 to 16, 2020
Embark Sea Cloud II in Dublin to sail between charming towns
in Ireland, Northern Ireland, Wales, and the archaeologically
rich isles of Arran and Man. Enjoy an exclusive lunch with the
owners of Belfast’s Ballywalter Park, marvel at Brodick Castle
on the Isle of Arran, and take a private tour of Gwydir Castle in
Wales. Optional Dublin prelude. Cruise rate from $6,999
East Meets West: Treasures of Turkey & Georgia
August 30 to September 12, 2020
Join Deniz Beyazit, Assistant Curator in The Met’s Department
of Islamic Art, to delve into the ancient and medieval roots
of two picturesque countries whose histories are intertwined.
In Turkey, travel to Istanbul, at the crossroads of Eastern
and Western civilizations, and visit Cappadocia, with its
otherworldly landscape. Continue to Georgia, where Ottoman
and Byzantine influences linger, to discover Tbilisi, Mtskheta,
and Gori. Land rate: $10,999
FALL 2020
Phenomenal Iceland: Contemporary Art & Natural Wonders
September 8 to 15, 2020
Discover the unique culture of Iceland with Pari Stave, Senior
Administrator in the Department of Modern and Contemporary
Art. During an optimal time for witnessing the Northern Lights,
explore Iceland’s unparalleled natural splendors and its exciting
contemporary art scene. Land rate: $9,499
Met Adventures Buddhism & the Himalayas:
Ladakh, Nepal & Bhutan
September 9 to 23, 2020
This special journey with art historian Christopher Noey combines
three of Asia’s most fascinating and remote destinations: the
extraordinary high-desert Indian Himalayan kingdom of Ladakh;
Nepal, with its exquisite stupas, temples, and monasteries; and
Bhutan, a nation steeped in its religious beliefs. Land rate: $14,499
Hemis Monastery, Ladakh, photo by Leh Silver Blu3
Cruising the Mekong:
Treasures of Vietnam & Cambodia Aboard The Jahan
September 24 to October 5, 2020
Take an expedition along the Mekong River from Ho Chi Minh
City (formerly Saigon) in Vietnam to Phnom Penh, Cambodia, and
beyond. Conclude in Siem Reap, the gateway to the ancient Khmer
empire, to discover the UNESCO-designated temple complex of
Angkor. Optional Laos postlude. Land/cruise rate from $8,999
Alluring Arabia Featuring the Louvre Abu Dhabi
& the National Museum of Qatar
September 29 to October 12, 2020
Begin in Muscat, Oman, “Arabia’s Jewel,” to tour the Al Alam
Palace and the palatial Royal Opera House. Fly to Dubai, in
the United Arab Emirates, to tour the world’s tallest building
with an architecture guide. In Abu Dhabi, explore the Louvre
Abu Dhabi. Conclude in Doha, Qatar to explore the National
Museum and delight in a director-led tour of the Museum of
Islamic Art. Land rate $11,999
Met Classics London
September 30 to October 6, 2020
Experience London’s icons such as the fabulous Crown
Jewels and Kensington Palace outside of public hours, and
enjoy the luxury of uncrowded private moments. Delight in a
private reception hosted by the director of Wartski, a British
family firm of antique dealers that fashioned Kate Middleton’s
wedding ring. Outside of London, be welcomed by a Duke’s
family member at her family’s estate. Land rate: $6,599
Journey to the Deep North of Japan:
Tokyo to Hokkaido Aboard the Train Suite Shiki-shima
October 1 to 12, 2020
Experience the pinnacle of Japanese luxury aboard Train Suite
Shiki-shima train on this exciting new offering. Begin in bustling
Tokyo with John T. Carpenter, Mary Griggs Burke Curator of
Japanese Art at The Met. Then, travel to Hokkaido aboard this
sleek cruise train. Land/rail rate from $29,999
Treasures of the Brandywine Valley:
Private Estates & Exclusive Collections
October 4 to 8, 2020
Join Alyce Englund to explore how the legacy of E.I. du Pont
has shaped the Brandywine Valley, with its opulent homes,
world-famous gardens, and renowned museums and cultural
centers. Enjoy special openings, exclusive viewings, and walks
at private estates. Land rate $5,599
Adriatic Odyssey: Venice to Catania Aboard Sea Cloud II
October 4 to 12, 2020
Sail to ancient towns and important archaeological sites on
both sides of the exquisite Adriatic coast. Call at Ravenna,
Italy, to view stunning mosaics, and admire UNESCO-listed
architecture in Trogir, Croatia, before exploring Diocletian’s
Palace in Split. Marvel at ancient manuscripts in Dubrovnik,
and discover lesser-known sites in Montenegro and Albania.
Conclude in Catania, Sicily. Cruise rates from $6,999
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WINTER 2020 to SUMMER 2021
Naples
Great Artists Raphael, Defining Beauty in Renaissance Italy:
From Florence to Rome
October 6 to 12, 2020
Travel with popular Met lecturer Page Knox on the 500th
anniversary of Raphael’s death as she takes us through many of
this great artist’s works on display in Florence, Perugia, and Rome.
Throughout this journey, enjoy exclusive access to museums,
savor fine dining, and meet local experts. Land rate $8,699
Behind the Scenes at The Metropolitan Museum of Art
October 11 to 15, 2020
Discover the vast and varied collections of The Metropolitan
Museum of Art during a trip packed with exclusive tours and
special events. Explore the Fifth Avenue galleries with experts,
and delight in the medieval art and architecture of The Met
Cloisters. Accommodations are at the luxurious Surrey Hotel,
located just steps from The Met Fifth Avenue. Land rate $6,999
Sicily by Sail: Catania to Naples Aboard Sea Cloud II
October 11 to 19, 2020
Experience Sicily, stepping stone between Europe and Africa,
on a classic voyage aboard Sea Cloud II. Admire diverse
landscapes from our three-masted barque, and step ashore
to see ancient temples and theaters and glittering mosaics.
For 2020 this perennially popular program includes a stop
on the mainland in Reggio Calabria, to admire the fabled
Riace Bronzes. Cruise rates from $6,999
Land of the Morning Calm: Ancient to Modern Korea
October 18 to 26, 2020
Join Christopher Noey for an immersive journey into the
colorful past and eclectic present of an Eastern powerhouse.
Begin in flamboyant Seoul, then transfer to Gyeongju for a
window into Old Korea. Learn why this ancient capital city is
called the “Museum Without Walls” at its 8th-century Buddhist
temple, 7th-century observatory, and an authentic folk village
dating back to the 15th century. Land rate $8,999
Hidden Gems of Northern Italy:
Castles, Collections & Culture in Milan, Turin & Alba
November 8 to 16, 2020
Tour a less-explored region of Italy with Marco Leona, David H.
Koch Scientist in Charge at The Met. Discover the cities of Milan
and Turin, renowned for their amazing architecture and worldclass
art. Savor the finest Italian delicacies and wines, and stay
in lush settings, including a hotel nestled in a historic vineyard.
Land rate $8,999
A Journey Into Antiquity: Egypt & the Nile
December 28, 2020 to January 8, 2021
Marvel at ancient history on an extraordinary journey with
Egyptologist Isabel Stünkel. Discover the treasures of Giza and
Cairo, including the Great Pyramids and the Grand Egyptian
Museum. Fly to Luxor to ring in the New Year and board
Sanctuary Nile Adventurer for a cruise up the Nile, exploring
temples and tombs along the way. Land/cruise rate from $11,999
Sailing the Ganges:
Round-Trip Kolkata Aboard Ganges Voyager 1
January 21 to 30, 2021
Experience India on a trip that includes a seven-night journey along
the Ganges River. Begin in fascinating Kolkata, and embark Ganges
Voyager 1 to explore hidden corners of West Bengal, with its
historic palaces and colonial architecture. Cruise rate from $8,999
Siam to Singapore by Luxury Rail
Aboard the Eastern & Oriental Express
February 7 to 18, 2021
Explore Bangkok, with its glittering temples and palaces.
Then, board the luxurious Eastern & Oriental Express train,
see the legendary bridge on the River Kwai, and stroll through
Singapore’s renowned gardens. Land/rail rate from $TBA
Arts & Gardens of the Caribbean:
Round-Trip Barbados Aboard Sea Cloud
February 8 to 16, 2021
Set sail on the legendary Sea Cloud to discover stunning
collections and gardens on beautifully maintained estates.
On St. Lucia, stroll lush botanical gardens and marvel at volcanic
landscapes. Cruise rate from $9,999
Crossroads of Culture:
Canary Islands, Morocco & Iberia Aboard Sea Spirit
April 10 to 23, 2021
Embark the intimate Sea Spirit for an exciting voyage starting in
the historic Canary Islands. Experience the legacy of medieval
Spanish Islamic culture, and engage with the vibrant cultures of
Morocco and southern Iberia. Land/cruise rate from $9,999
Waterways of the Tsars:
Moscow to St. Petersburg Aboard Volga Dream
June 4 to 14, 2021
Sail the mighty Volga River through the heartland of Russia. In
Moscow, enter the Kremlin before public hours. Then, embark
Volga Dream to call at Uglich for an a cappella concert inside a
15th-century church, and visit medieval monasteries in Goritsy.
Land/cruise rate from $8,999
Baltic Treasures & Viking Lands:
Helsinki to Oslo Aboard Sea Cloud Spirit
June 28 to July 10, 2021
Embark Sea Cloud Spirit in its first year on the seas. Explore
the magnificent capitals of the Baltic states and navigate the
picturesque Stockholm archipelago. Visit magical Gdańsk,
Poland and charming Copenhagen before concluding in the
Norwegian capital. Cruise rate from $9,999
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SPRING 2020
q Legends & Landscapes of Peru: Lima, Machu Picchu & Cusco
q The Pearls of the Po: From Venice to Parma Aboard La Venezia
q English Elegance: Majestic Manors of Bath & Cornwall
q Belgium & Holland Aboard Magnifique III
q Newport, Rhode Island: From the Revolution Through the Gilded Age
q Castles, Churches & Collections of Romania: Bucharest to Transylvania
SUMMER 2020
q Enchanting Greek Isles Aboard Sea Cloud
q Sailing Ancient Trade Routes Aboard Sea Cloud II
q Splendors of Siberia & Mongolia Aboard the Golden Eagle
q Celtic Classics on the Irish Sea Aboard Sea Cloud II
q East Meets West: Treasures of Turkey & Georgia
FALL 2020
q Phenomenal Iceland: Contemporary Art & Natural Wonders
q Met Adventures Buddhism & the Himalayas
q Cruising the Mekong:
Treasures of Vietnam & Cambodia Aboard The Jahan
q Alluring Arabia Featuring the Louvre Abu Dhabi &
the National Museum of Qatar
q Met Classics London
q Journey to the Deep North of Japan:
Tokyo to Hokkaido Aboard the Train Suite Shiki-shima
q Treasures of the Brandywine Valley:
Private Estates & Exclusive Collections
q Adriatic Odyssey: Venice to Catania Aboard Sea Cloud II
q Great Artists Raphael, Defining Beauty in Renaissance Italy:
From Florence to Rome
q Behind the Scenes at The Metropolitan Museum of Art
q Sicily by Sail: Catania to Naples Aboard Sea Cloud II
q Land of the Morning Calm: Ancient to Modern Korea
q Hidden Gems of Northern Italy
WINTER 2020 TO SUMMER 2021
q A Journey Into Antiquity: Egypt & the Nile
q Sailing the Ganges Aboard Ganges Voyager 1
q Siam to Singapore Aboard the Eastern & Oriental Express
q Arts & Gardens of the Caribbean Aboard Sea Cloud
q Crossroads of Cultures Aboard Sea Spirit
q Waterways of the Tsars Aboard Volga Dream
q Baltic Treasures & Viking Lands Aboard Sea Cloud Spirit
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Hot-air balloons over Cappadocia, photo by Patrick Down
Trip list photo: Château d’Amboise, France