Travel with The Met

On an exclusive coast-to-coast journey through the Emerald Isle this autumn, immerse yourself in the art-filled, rarefied world of Ireland’s landed gentry. In the company of historic homes scholar Alice W. Schwarz, enjoy accommodations fit for royalty as you stay in historic castles and estates, including the enchanting Dromoland, known as Ireland’s “most magical address,” with its connections to Brian Boru, one of the last High Kings of Ireland. Luxuriate in the 170 acres of picturesque lakes, historic gardens, and emerald woodlands at Lyrath Estate, a true Irish countryside gem. In Dublin, take a private tour of exquisitely restored glasshouses at the National Botanic Gardens. Delve into history at Trinity College, Ireland’s oldest university, with an exclusive tour led by the Director of Conservation, exploring the magnificent Old Library and marveling at The Book of Kells. A curator-led tour of the National Gallery of Ireland awaits, showcasing remarkable works by Caravaggio, Vermeer, and esteemed Irish artists. Indulge in a whiskey and food pairing at Powerscourt Distillery, nestled within the 18th-century Powerscourt House & Gardens—a majestic stately home adorned with breathtaking gardens. Join Lady and Lord Rosse for an exclusive tour of their remarkable residence, Birr Castle, their family’s home for 400 years. Gain private access to Kylemore Abbey, a captivating 1,000-acre estate that has housed a Benedictine order of nuns for a century, boasting a splendid Victorian walled garden. In addition, stand in awe before the dramatic Cliffs of Moher, a UNESCO-listed natural wonder.

Traveling with You: Alice W. Schwarz, a lecturer and educator with 40 years of experience at The Met and a master at the art of gallery-based teaching. 

Land Rate: $11,399 per person, double rate

Activity Level: Intermediate / Moderato

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Discover traditional Japanese hospitality at its most refined aboard the lavishly appointed Train Suite Shiki-shima, with access to some of the country’s artistic and natural splendors. Begin in Tokyo, where highlights will include a private tour and wine reception at a modern mansion with an incredible contemporary art collection. Then travel aboard the elegant Train Suite Shiki-shima, designed by Ken Okuyama, celebrated for his work with Ferrari, Maserati, and Porsche. At the peak of Japan’s vividly colorful fall foliage season, gaze upon mountains and scenic coastlines from the Shiki-shima’s futuristic, glass-enclosed observatory cars as you travel up the west coast to Hokkaido. Unwind during a night at a traditional onsen (hot spring) resort in Hokkaido; and, on the return trip down the east coast of Japan, visit an active archaeological site in Aomori or the Uchiwa Fan Workshop in Kuroishi. Along the way, delight in exquisite meals prepared by the imaginative chef, whose dishes highlight the unique culture of each region on the journey as well as the very best seasonal local ingredients. After the train journey, overnight in Tokyo, then spend three days exploring the striking temples and vibrant museums of the ancient capitals of Kyoto and Nara.

Traveling with You: John T. Carpenter, Mary Griggs Burke Curator of Japanese Art in the Department of Asian Art. He has published widely on Japanese art and has helped organize numerous exhibitions at the Museum, including Designing Nature (2012–13), Birds in the Art of Japan (2013), Brush Writing in the Arts of Japan (2013–14), Celebrating the Arts of Japan (2015–17), The Poetry of Nature (2018–2019), and The Tale of Genji: A Japanese Classic Illuminated (2019).

Land/Rail Rate: From $29,999 per person, double rate

Activity Level: Active / Vivace

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Travel with Christopher Noey on this autumn journey to mesmerizing Morocco. Experience its art and traditional crafts at spectacular museums and vibrant artisans’ workshops, and discover the country’s tapestry of cultures at lavish palaces and mosques, Roman ruins, and colorful cities. Begin in Marrakesh, where you’ll join a curator at the Berber Museum before opening hours and see the late fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent’s extensive collection of ancient Berber treasures. Then, enjoy an exclusive visit to Villa Oasis, Saint Laurent’s private sanctuary. While in Marrakesh, an optional full-day excursion to the scenic Atlas Mountains will be available. On a stop in Casablanca, Morocco’s largest city, the Hassan II Mosque, an enormous, opulent house of worship that stands on the oceanside, will be a highlight. Venture to the capital of Rabat, where the soaring, red Hassan Tower and Mohammed V’s white marble tomb are among the splendors you will see. Travel by high-speed train to Tangier, and discover the often-overlooked city of Tétouan. In its UNESCO-listed medina, take a private visit to its Dar Sanaa school to observe local artisans at work. In Fes, enjoy three nights at a boutique riad (traditional Moroccan house) reserved exclusively for us. Visit Fes’s 14th-century madrasas, including the Al-Attarine Madrasa, whose courtyard inspired the design of The Met’s Moroccan Court. Stop in Meknes, whose palatial grandeur rivals that of Versailles, and Volubilis, one of North Africa’s best-preserved Roman cities. Conclude this special Moroccan adventure with a return to Casablanca.

Traveling with You: Christopher Noey is an art historian, author, and an Emmy award-winning producer of films on art and culture. At The Met, he created video installations for a diverse array of exhibitions and interviewed several contemporary artists for The Artist Project, an online series and related Phaidon publication of his interviews with 120 contemporary artists on how they are inspired by The Met and its collections.

Land Rate: $12,999 per person, double rate

Activity Level: Active / Moderato 

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As you sail Sea Cloud II around Sicily, discover the pearls of centuries past, including Baroque churches, ornate palazzos, and some of the world’s most extraordinary ancient Greek temples. Embark your luxurious, three-masted barque in Valletta, and, one after the other, marvels will follow. Stand in awe before the gorgeous Greek ruins in Agrigento’s Valle dei Templi; the well-preserved vestiges of one of the most important ancient cities, Syracuse; and Palermo’s glamorous, mesmerizing Cappella Palatina, with its gleaming gold mosaics. On the Italian mainland, call at Reggio Calabria to admire the Riace Bronzes, rare surviving ancient Greek bronze sculptures of male warriors. On this week-long cruise, Sicily will reveal her rich and unique culture as you walk in storied cities that were once centers of the Greco-Roman, Carthaginian, and Byzantine worlds, and enjoy warm welcomes to the dazzling private palazzos of local nobility. An optional Valletta, Malta, prelude is offered.

Traveling with You: Dan Kershaw, Exhibition Design Manager at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, where he’s worked since 1989. His designs include galleries for European Paintings (opening November 2023), American Paintings and Sculpture, Oceania, Early Medieval, Byzantium, and Native America, and the exhibitions Renaissance Portraits, Rauschenberg Combines, Art of the Samurai, Seurat, and Play It Loud: Instruments of Rock & Roll.

Cruise Rates: From $8,999 per person, double rate

Activity Level: Intermediate / Moderato 

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Savor enchanting vineyards, verdant landscapes, and tremendous cultural history on a river voyage through Portugal’s Douro Valley, the birthplace of Port wine. Discover why this vine-clad region has attracted contemporary artists from around the world. As you embark on a round-trip journey from magical Porto, travel aboard the luxury riverboat AmaDouro, stepping ashore to explore timeless towns, tour remarkable collections at awe-inspiring museums, and sample world-renowned varieties. Join a curator for a private tour of Porto’s Museu de Arte Contemporânea de Serralves, designed by a Pritzker Prize-winning architect. Visit the Museu de Lamego, which houses religious art and 16th-century Flemish tapestries in an 18th-century episcopal palace. Cross the border to Spain for an exciting excursion to ancient Salamanca, UNESCO-listed for its extraordinary array of Romanesque, Gothic, Moorish, Renaissance, and Baroque monuments. Go behind the scenes of Salamanca’s Museo Art Nouveau y Art Déco, housed in Casa Lis, an urban mansion with a stained-glass façade. Conclude with a full-day immersion in Porto’s architectural diversity and stunning gardens.

Traveling with You: Rika Burnham is a leading theorist and practitioner of art museum gallery teaching. Author of Teaching in the Art Museum: Interpretation as Experience, and lecturer at Columbia University, she has served as Head of Education at the Frick Collection, Museum Educator at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Project Director for TIME/Teaching Institute in Museum Education at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, and was appointed Getty Research Institute Museum Scholar in 2002 and 2018.

Activity Level: Intermediate / Moderato

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In the company of Met curator emeritus Keith Christiansen, embark on a captivating expedition through the enchanting region of Puglia, Italy’s “boot heel,” renowned for its rich history, architectural splendors, and archaeological sites. Colonized by the Greeks in the eighth century B.C. as part of Magna Graecia, Puglia has been claimed successively by Rome, Byzantium, the Normans, and Spain. Discover this wealth of history in stunning towns such as Bari, Matera, Monopoli, and the opulent city of Lecce, whose stately churches have earned it the sobriquet “the Florence of the baroque.” Go behind the scenes of the UNESCO-listed architectural monuments that reflect Puglia’s profoundly complex history. Join expert-led inside looks at prehistoric troglodyte settlements, medieval fortresses, art-filled Romanesque churches, pilgrimage sites, traditional cone-shaped dwellings called trulli, and Renaissance palazzos. Throughout the journey, stay in charming hotels, including a 16th-century masseria (traditional fortified farmhouse), and savor farm-to-table dining showcasing Puglia’s world-renowned cuisine, from exquisite wines to sumptuous orecchiette with broccoli rabe. 

Traveling with You: Keith Christiansen, Curator Emeritus, formerly the John Pope-Hennessy Chairman of the Department of European Paintings at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. He began work at The Met in 1977 and has since organized numerous exhibitions, ranging in subject from Painting in Renaissance Siena, Andrea Mantegna, and The Renaissance Portrait to Giambattista Tiepolo, El Greco, The Age of Caravaggio, Juseppe de Ribera, and Poussin and Nature.

Land Rate: $7,999 per person, double rate

Activity Level: Intermediate / Moderato

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Delight in special access to Egypt’s timeless treasures during a ten-night journey that combines travel by plane and riverboat. Discover the ancient wonders of Giza and Cairo, including the Great Pyramids, the enigmatic Great Sphinx, and the new Grand Egyptian Museum. In nearby Sakkara, explore Egypt’s oldest pyramid, and see the recently uncovered tomb of Wahtye. Take a privately chartered flight to Abu Simbel, where you will marvel at the temples of Ramses II and Nefertari, each over six stories tall. Continue by air to Aswan to board the intimate riverboat Sanctuary Sun Boat III for a four-night voyage down the Nile. Stop to admire precious artifacts in the Nubian Museum. At the Ptolemaic temple in Kom Ombo, encounter the crocodile god Sobek, and journey to Edfu to admire the splendid temple of Horus. At the UNESCO-listed necropolis in Luxor, enjoy a rare look at Queen Nefertari’s exquisitely preserved tomb, adorned with delicate yet strikingly colorful wall paintings. Return to Cairo for two nights, with visits to the ninth-century Ibn Tulun Mosque and the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, the new permanent home of Egypt’s royal mummy collection.

Traveling with You: Christopher Noey is an art historian, author, and an Emmy award-winning producer of films on art and culture. At The Met, he created video installations for a diverse array of exhibitions and interviewed several contemporary artists for The Artist Project, an online series and related Phaidon publication of his interviews with 120 contemporary artists on how they are inspired by The Met and its collections. An expert in Asian and Islamic art, Mr. Noey has taught at Williams College and the City College of New York.

Land/Cruise Rates: From $16,999 per person, double rate

Activity Level: Intermediate / Moderato

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Discover a wealth of splendid art in the American Midwest, including a full-day curator-led tour of the spectacular, internationally acclaimed Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, Arkansas. First, go behind the scenes of extraordinary museums and private collections in Kansas City, Missouri. Take privately guided tours of the well-preserved home of artist Thomas Hart Benton, the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, and the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art. In Harry Truman’s hometown of Independence, see his spectacular Presidential Library, recently reopened after a $29 million renovation. Then head to Bentonville for Alice Walton’s superb interweaving of art and nature at Crystal Bridges, which showcases masterpieces by O’Keeffe, Rockwell, and others. Wander the museum’s campus and miles of walking trails to view outdoor sculptures, site-specific installations, and Frank Lloyd Wright’s Bachman-Wilson House.

Traveling with You: Rika Burnham is a leading theorist and practitioner of art museum gallery teaching. Author of Teaching in the Art Museum: Interpretation as Experience, and lecturer at Columbia University, she has served as Head of Education at the Frick Collection, Museum Educator at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Project Director for TIME/Teaching Institute in Museum Education at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, and was appointed Getty Research Institute Museum Scholar in 2002 and 2018.

Land Rate: $6,499 per person, double rate

Activity Level: Intermediate / Moderato

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Travel back in time on a New Year’s explorations of Egypt’s timeless treasures. On an extraordinary journey that includes a four-night Nile River cruise, celebrate the New Year while you marvel at unparalleled ancient history. In Giza, tour the Great Pyramids; get an exclusive, up-close look at the Great Sphinx; and be among the first to visit the Grand Egyptian Museum, scheduled to open in 2023, and  the new National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, permanent home of the royal mummy collection. Ring in 2024 at dinner and evening festivities with fellow travelers. After a privately chartered flight to Luxor for an overnight stay, explore the vast necropolis of Ancient Thebes. Board the luxury riverboat Sanctuary Nile Adventurer, following in the wake of ancient pharaohs. Along the way, step ashore to tour the Temple of Horus at Edfu, meet the crocodile god Sobek at Kom Ombo, and sail to the Temple of Philae near Aswan. Disembark and fly to Abu Simbel, where you will view the awe-inspiring statues of Ramses II and Nefertari, each over six stories tall. Conclude with a return to Cairo.

Traveling with You: Diana Craig Patch is the Lila Acheson Wallace Curator in Charge of the Department of Egyptian Art. She specializes in the art and archaeology of ancient Egypt, earning her PhD from the University of Pennsylvania with a dissertation on settlement patterns and early state development. Patch teaches and lectures frequently and has carried out extensive fieldwork in Egypt. She directed the Joint Expedition to Malqata (2008–19), the festival-city of Amenhotep III in Thebes.

Land/Cruise Rates: From $13,999 per person, double rate

Activity Level: Intermediate / Moderato

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Beginning in vibrant Kolkata, sail the holiest river of Hinduism, the Ganges, on an enlightening voyage through India’s West Bengal region aboard the luxurious Ganges Voyager. Discover the fascinating metropolis of Kolkata, India’s second-largest city. Visit the superb Indian Museum, home to the precious remains of the third-century B.C. Buddhist stupa of Bharhut, with an exclusive tour of its peerless collection of Mughal and Rajput paintings (pending confirmation). Learn about Mother Teresa’s extraordinary life on a specially curated tour of Missionaries of Charity headquarters. Then embark Ganges Voyager, an elegant riverboat with luxurious amenities, on a seven-night journey, exploring the hidden corners of West Bengal, from its historic palaces, colonial architecture, and temple towns to its vibrant markets and untouched villages. Roam the extraordinary domes and landscaped gardens at Lord Krishna’s ISKCON temple in the village of Mayapur, one of the most sacred places in India, and explore the exceptional French colonial buildings in the 17th-century port of Chandannagar. Optional Kolkata prelude; optional Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur postlude (featuring a spectacular visit to the Taj Mahal).

Traveling with You: Christopher Noey is an art historian, author, and an Emmy award-winning producer of films on art and culture. At The Met, he created video installations for a diverse array of exhibitions and interviewed several contemporary Asian artists for The Artist Project, an online series and related Phaidon publication of his interviews with 120 contemporary artists on how they are inspired by The Met and its collections.

Land/Cruise Rates: From $9,999 per person, double rate

Activity Level: Active / Moderato

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On an enriching winter escape, cruise aboard Sea Cloud to captivating Caribbean islands. First sailing in 1931, Sea Cloud was once the residence-at-sea of heiress and philanthropist Marjorie Merriweather Post. Savor the luxury and history of this legendary sailing yacht, which has hosted leaders and icons such as the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, President Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Sweden’s King Gustavus V. Discover colonial estates, gardens, and the cultural intersections of Europe, Africa, and the Americas. Bask in Caribbean breezes, starlit nights, and impeccable hospitality. First, explore Carriacou’s historical society housed in the one of the world’s oldest cotton ginneries. Venturing onward, Nevis awaits, with its meticulously reconstructed 17th-century childhood home of Alexander Hamilton, who was born on the island, and a botanical sanctuary boasting resplendent orchid terraces and a verdant rainforest conservancy. Immerse yourself in the gardens of Romney Manor on St. Kitts, an 18th-century plantation once owned by an ancestor of Thomas Jefferson. Explore the military fortress of Brimstone Hill, an extensive Revolutionary War site on St. Kitts, UNESCO-listed for its outstanding, extraordinarily well-preserved example of Colonial-era British military architecture. Step ashore in charming Terre-de-Haut in the Îles des Saintes. Finally, in Martinique, the “island of flowers,” go behind the scenes of spectacular gardens and hidden architectural marvels, including a lavishly adorned library that was meticulously transported from Paris to its current location.

Traveling with You: Alice W. Schwarz, a lecturer and educator with 40 years of experience at The Met and a master at the art of gallery-based teaching. 

Cruise Rates: $8,999 per person, double rate

Activity Level: Intermediate / Moderato

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With the guidance of Emmy Award-winning filmmaker and Islamic art scholar Christopher Noey, experience a insider’s perspective of the Holy Land, from Jerusalem’s miraculously preserved ancient treasures and sacred sites to Tel Aviv’s restless, boundary-pushing art scene. Begin in Jerusalem to experience extraordinary art and antiquities at sites including the Western Wall and the Dome of the Rock. Stroll the Old City after dark to see its ancient monuments illuminated. At the Israel Museum, tour the collections with a curator. You will also have an opportunity to marvel at the famed Dead Sea Scrolls, and visit the conservation laboratory at the Rockefeller Archaeological Museum. Drive south to take in majestic desert vistas atop the ancient fortress of Masada and float in the Dead Sea. In Tel Aviv, see the UNESCO-listed White City, home to one of the world’s greatest collection of Bauhaus-inspired buildings, and discover a wealth of excellent local modern and contemporary art at the Tel Aviv Museum of Art. Enjoy lunch and a walking tour in Jaffa, a 3,000-year-old Mediterranean seaport. You will also meet the local artists, craftspeople, and performers who have redefined Israel as a vibrant creative destination. 

Traveling with You: Christopher Noey is an art historian, author, and an Emmy award-winning producer of films on art and culture. At The Met, he created video installations for a diverse array of exhibitions and interviewed several contemporary artists for The Artist Project, an online series and related Phaidon publication of his interviews with 120 contemporary artists on how they are inspired by The Met and its collections. An expert in Asian and Islamic art, Mr. Noey has taught at Williams College and the City College of New York.

Land Rate: From $11,999 per person, double rate

Activity Level: Intermediate / Moderato

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Aboard the brand-new small ship Ocean Albatros, embark on a captivating North Sea voyage to explore the influential Hanseatic League, a confederation of merchant guilds and market towns from the 12th to the 15th centuries, which generated unprecedented wealth along Europe’s northern coasts and laid the foundation for the Renaissance. Sail from the south of England to Denmark and discover the extravagant legacy of this prosperity, going behind the scenes of magnificent public buildings, lavish private houses, and richly furnished museums. Transfer from London to Portsmouth, where you will embark the recently christened Ocean Albatros. From England, sail to French Normandy for inside looks at marvelous châteaux, medieval cathedrals, and World War II history.  In the Bayeux Cathedral, enjoy a private look at the sprawling Bayeux Tapestry, a landmark achievement of medieval art. Behold jewel-like medieval architecture in charming Bruges, Belgium. During Holland’s tulip season, discover millions of flowering bulbs at Keukenhof Gardens; experience Groningen, a hidden gem of a town; and enjoy exclusive private tours of museums such as Amsterdam’s Van Gogh Museum. Arrive in Germany for a day in Hamburg, with its massive UNESCO-listed district of brick warehouses, or delve into Hanseatic history at the European Hansemuseum in elegant Lübeck. Then navigate the picturesque, 61-mile-long Kiel Canal connecting the North Sea to the Baltic. Call in sparkling Rostock, the “Gateway to Scandinavia,” and spend a day in Copenhagen, where you’ll have a special tour of the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art.

Traveling with You: Rika Burnham is a leading theorist and practitioner of art museum gallery teaching. Author of Teaching in the Art Museum: Interpretation as Experience, and lecturer at Columbia University, she has served as Head of Education at the Frick Collection, Museum Educator at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Project Director for TIME/Teaching Institute in Museum Education at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, and was appointed Getty Research Institute Museum Scholar in 2002 and 2018.

Cruise Rates: From $6,999 per person, double rate.

Activity Level: Intermediate / Moderato

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In May 2024, embark on an enchanting cruise aboard the boutique riverboat Magnifique III, traversing the Low Countries from Amsterdam to Bruges. Journey along meandering rivers and canals, encountering majestic cathedrals, picturesque gardens, iconic windmills, and charming medieval villages. Immerse yourself in these cities’ medieval architectural splendor, from Amsterdam’s historic Begijnhof to Bruges’ serene béguinage. Travel with the guidance of seasoned museum educator Rika Burnham and enjoy private viewings of extraordinary masterpieces in churches and museums. From the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam to Antwerp’s Royal Museum of Fine Arts, Dutch and Flemish masters like Vermeer, Rembrandt, Bosch, and Bruegel will captivate you. Marvel at the meticulously restored Adoration of the Mystic Lamb in Ghent’s St. Bavo’s Cathedral. In Rotterdam, discover the city’s experimental 21st-century architecture, including the awe-inspiring Markthal, which combines residential apartments with a grand market, and access to the newly opened Depot Boijmans Van Beuningen, the world’s first public art storage facility.

Traveling with You: Rika Burnham is a leading theorist and practitioner of art museum gallery teaching. Author of Teaching in the Art Museum: Interpretation as Experience, and lecturer at Columbia University, she has served as Head of Education at the Frick Collection, Museum Educator at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Project Director for TIME/Teaching Institute in Museum Education at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, and was appointed Getty Research Institute Museum Scholar in 2002 and 2018.

Land/Cruise Rates: From $8,999 per person (for select single-occupancy-only cabins); from $9,999 per person, double rate.

Activity Level: Intermediate / Moderato

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Venture to the ancient cradle of Western Civilization on an Aegean Sea voyage from Athens to Istanbul. First, enjoy overnight hotel accommodations in the Greek capital, where a private, after-hours tour and reception at the Acropolis Museum—with views of the Parthenon—will be rare pleasures. Then embark on your seven-night Aegean cruise aboard the elegant Sea Cloud II, discovering timeless villages, whitewashed houses, natural splendors, and treasures of antiquity. Step ashore on stunning Greek islands of myth and legend, including Santorini and sacred Patmos. Sail onward to the Graeco-Roman sites of Asia Minor, now in modern-day Turkey. Enjoy a special excursion to Troy, immortalized in Homer’s Iliad. Discover the region’s fascinating history over several millennia, from Bronze Age archaeological wonders to Byzantine monasteries.

Traveling with You: A lecturer will be announced.

Land/Cruise Rates: From $8,999 per person, double rate

Activity Level: Intermediate / Moderato

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Embark the elegant Sea Cloud II in Venice for an unforgettable Adriatic Sea journey between the Italian and Croatian coastlines, stepping ashore to admire timeless towns and archaeological sites. Savor a rare and exclusive inside look at the landmark achievements in art of the many cultures—from ancient Greeks and Romans to Byzantines and Venetians—who have made the Adriatic region their home. Starting in the lustrous canals of Venice, journey to Ravenna, former capital of the Western Roman Empire, to admire the fifth- and sixth-century mosaics of its early Christian churches. Traverse the Adriatic to Dubrovnik, one of Europe’s best-preserved medieval cities and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which Lord Byron called “the pearl of the Adriatic.” Discover nearby Hvar, a fertile island of green mountains, Venetian fortifications, and pale stone houses surrounded by rosemary, lavender, and laurel. Step ashore in Zadar, home to historic Roman ruins, medieval churches, cosmopolitan cafés, and quality museums.  Further highlights include the seafront city of Pula, whose foundations go back to the fifth century B.C. Experience these cities as they were centuries ago by Roman magistrates and Venetian merchant princes—by sea.

Traveling with You: A lecturer will be announced.

Cruise Rates: From $7,999 per person, double rate

Activity Level:Intermediate / Moderato

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On this Mediterranean Sea adventure touching two continents, cruise to the temples and cities left behind by waves of civilizations, including prehistoric peoples and the ancient Greeks, Carthaginians, and Romans. Sail aboard Sea Cloud II as it travels from Malta to rugged yet beautiful Sicily, Tunisia, and Spain’s Balearic Islands. In Sicily, visit the magnificent Greek ruins of Agrigento and Segesta. In the North African country of Tunisia, experience Tunis and the ancient city of Carthage. In Sardinia, wander through Su Nuraxi di Barumini to see nuraghi, imposing Bronze Age structures only found on this island, and tour Cagliari, Sardinia’s ancient capital. Sail to the island of Menorca and its picturesque capital Mahón. After a memorable day at sea, disembark in Tarragona.

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Cruise Rates: From $9,999 per person, double rate

Activity Level: Intermediate / Moderato

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On this Balearic Sea adventure that combines a land program and an elegant cruise aboard Sea Cloud II, take an in-depth journey into the culture, history, and cuisine of cities along the Catalan coast and the Balearic islands of Ibiza and Mallorca. Experience the gems of Catalonia, starting with Girona, Northern Catalonia’s largest city. Over three nights with accommodations at an elegant hotel, discover Girona’s museums, galleries, and fine Romanesque and Gothic buildings, and visit the Museu d’Història dels Jueus, which highlights the contributions of Girona’s once-flourishing Jewish community. Continue to Figueres, the birthplace of Salvador Dalí and now home to his flamboyant theater-museum. Embark Sea Cloud II in Tarragona, formerly Tarraco, and explore its Roman ruins, the Iberian Peninsula’s oldest Roman settlement. On the Catalan coast, visit Valencia, where architectural styles abound, including architect Santiago Calatrava’s modern masterpieces. Stop on the glamorous island of Ibiza to explore its Phoenician history dating back 3,000 years, then head for the Balearic island of Mallorca. In its capital, Palma de Mallorca, tour La Seu, a spectacular sandstone cathedral that took 600 years to build, before returning to Tarragona for disembarkation.

Traveling with You: A lecturer will be announced.

Land/Cruise Rates: From $6,999 per person, double rate

Activity Level: Intermediate / Moderato

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