ROME TO NICE ABOARD SEA CLOUD II

With Patrick Bowe

SEPTEMBER 12 TO 20, 2011

O P T I O N A L R O M E P R E L U D ESeptember 9 to 13, 2011

During four days in the Eternal City, discover someof Rome’s most famous sites as well as her less-visited,“best-kept secrets.” Stay at the elegant Hotel Majestic,near the Spanish Steps, and savor Italian specialtiesin the city’s fine restaurants. Visit the Ara PacisMuseum, designed by architect Richard Meier tohouse the magnificent, 2,000-year-old Altar ofPeace, and see the Villa Farnesina, an enchantingRenaissance pavilion. Explore Palazzo Massimoalle Terme, a 19th-century palace with a stunningcollection of Greek and Roman statuary, mosaics,and frescoes. A highlight will be a private, after-hours tour of the Vatican and the Sistine Chapel, aswell as the superb antiquities collections. u

Creation of the Sun and the Moon (ceiling detail), Sistine Chapel.

Castel Sant’Angelo on the Tiber River.

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Dear Members and Friends of The Metropolitan Museum of Art,

Sail along glorious Mediterranean coastlines in autumn, when hillsides and sienna-shadedvillages reveal the timeless beauty of this land. Our program includes masterworks of art and architectureas well as private visits to homes and galleries, many with stunning collections.

We are pleased to be accompanied by distinguished Metropolitan Museum lecturer OlivierBernier, who designed this special itinerary to include some of his favorite places. Also joining us onboard will be architectural historian Patrick Bowe, author of Gardens of the Roman World, and RobertPounder, Professor Emeritus of Classics at Vassar College.

Begin in the “eternal” city of Rome, where twenty-five-hundred years of masterpieces vie forattention. After marveling at the Titians, Caravaggios, and Berninis at the splendidly restored BorgheseGallery, embark Sea Cloud II in the port of Civitavecchia for a delightful one-week voyage. Life aboardthis three-masted barque, where sails are set by hand, has no comparison. Her friendly staff, luxuriousaccommodations, and fine dining create an onboard ambiance of relaxed elegance.

Following a relaxed day at sea, step ashore at Livorno for a drive past Tuscan olive groves andvineyards to Pisa, celebrated for its Leaning Tower and Baptistery. Cruising the Italian coastline, we sailto Genoa, where the collections in seaside palaces built by the great trading families between the 14th and17th centuries reflect a blend of wealth and culture. The city’s black-and-white striped cathedral is amongthe most spectacular in Italy. A private reception is arranged at the Palazzo Doria Pamphilj.

Continue along the Riviera to Marseille, for a French dinner under the stars featuring thepiéce de resistance, bouillabaisse! Stroll through Parc Borély and see the remarkable collection ofpaintings at the Musée Cantini. In ever-fashionable St. Tropez, long a haunt of Impressionist painters,visit the enchanting Musée de l’Annonciade, with works by Matisse, Bonnard, and Signac. Our journeyconcludes in Nice, where you may wish to extend your trip with an optional postlude. Prior to ourvoyage, an optional prelude is offered in Rome.

This program is co-sponsored by theNational Trust for Historic Preservation and theAlumnae & Alumni Association of Vassar College. I hope you will join us for what promises to be anunforgettable journey.

Sincerely,

Emily K. RaffertyPresident

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ROME TO NICE ABOARD SEA CLOUD II

With Patrick Bowe

SEPTEMBER 12 TO 20, 2011

O P T I O N A L R O M E P R E L U D ESeptember 9 to 13, 2011

During four days in the Eternal City, discover someof Rome’s most famous sites as well as her less-visited,“best-kept secrets.” Stay at the elegant Hotel Majestic,near the Spanish Steps, and savor Italian specialtiesin the city’s fine restaurants. Visit the Ara PacisMuseum, designed by architect Richard Meier tohouse the magnificent, 2,000-year-old Altar ofPeace, and see the Villa Farnesina, an enchantingRenaissance pavilion. Explore Palazzo Massimoalle Terme, a 19th-century palace with a stunningcollection of Greek and Roman statuary, mosaics,and frescoes. A highlight will be a private, after-hours tour of the Vatican and the Sistine Chapel, aswell as the superb antiquities collections. u

Creation of the Sun and the Moon (ceiling detail), Sistine Chapel.

Castel Sant’Angelo on the Tiber River.

u u u www.me tmu s e u m.o r g / t r a v e l

T H E M E T R O P O L I TA N M U S E U M O F A RT

1000 Fifth Avenue u New York, NY 10028www.metmuseum.org/ travel

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Rome to Nice Aboard Sea Cloud II u September 12 to 20, 2011

T H E M E T R O P O L I TA N M U S E U M O F A RT

u M E D I T E R R A N E A N M A S T E R P I E C E S u

Rome to Nice Aboard Sea Cloud II

u September 12 to 20, 2011 u

Dear Members and Friends of The Metropolitan Museum of Art,

Sail along glorious Mediterranean coastlines in autumn, when hillsides and sienna-shadedvillages reveal the timeless beauty of this land. Our program includes masterworks of art and architectureas well as private visits to homes and galleries, many with stunning collections.

We are pleased to be accompanied by distinguished Metropolitan Museum lecturer OlivierBernier, who designed this special itinerary to include some of his favorite places. Also joining us onboard will be architectural historian Patrick Bowe, author of Gardens of the Roman World, and RobertPounder, Professor Emeritus of Classics at Vassar College.

Begin in the “eternal” city of Rome, where twenty-five-hundred years of masterpieces vie forattention. After marveling at the Titians, Caravaggios, and Berninis at the splendidly restored BorgheseGallery, embark Sea Cloud II in the port of Civitavecchia for a delightful one-week voyage. Life aboardthis three-masted barque, where sails are set by hand, has no comparison. Her friendly staff, luxuriousaccommodations, and fine dining create an onboard ambiance of relaxed elegance.

Following a relaxed day at sea, step ashore at Livorno for a drive past Tuscan olive groves andvineyards to Pisa, celebrated for its Leaning Tower and Baptistery. Cruising the Italian coastline, we sailto Genoa, where the collections in seaside palaces built by the great trading families between the 14th and17th centuries reflect a blend of wealth and culture. The city’s black-and-white striped cathedral is amongthe most spectacular in Italy. A private reception is arranged at the Palazzo Doria Pamphilj.

Continue along the Riviera to Marseille, for a French dinner under the stars featuring thepiéce de resistance, bouillabaisse! Stroll through Parc Borély and see the remarkable collection ofpaintings at the Musée Cantini. In ever-fashionable St. Tropez, long a haunt of Impressionist painters,visit the enchanting Musée de l’Annonciade, with works by Matisse, Bonnard, and Signac. Our journeyconcludes in Nice, where you may wish to extend your trip with an optional postlude. Prior to ourvoyage, an optional prelude is offered in Rome.

This program is co-sponsored by theNational Trust for Historic Preservation and theAlumnae & Alumni Association of Vassar College. I hope you will join us for what promises to be anunforgettable journey.

Sincerely,

Emily K. RaffertyPresident

T H E M E T R O P O L I TA N M U S E U M O F A RT

Mediterranean Sea

ITALYRome

FRANCE

Marseille

Tyrrhenian Sea

Genoa

LivornoPisa

St. Tropez

CivitavecchiaNice

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GENOA, ITALYFriday, September 16

In Genoa, one of the wealthiest cities of the Renaissance, visitthe Cathedral of San Lorenzo, with its distinctive black-and-white marble banding and 13th-century chapel containingrelics of John the Baptist. Admire the palaces of Via Garibaldi,a street much appreciated by Peter Paul Rubens and hisprotégé Anthony van Dyck. See the collections at PalazzoBianco and Palazzo Rosso, white and red palaces respectivelythat house works by masters including Titian, Dürer, andCaravaggio. Following lunch, a private visit to Palazzo DoriaPamphilj, with its important tapestries and view of the sea, isarranged. Admiral Andrea Doria’s expansive home withterraced grounds is the current residence of our hosts, hisdescendents. Before sailing, we will look at the historic OldHarbor, recently reconstructed by Renzo Piano.

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Rome to Nice Aboard Sea Cloud IISeptember 12 to 20, 2011

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NEW YORK DEPARTUREMonday, September 12

Depart on an overnight flight to Rome.

ROME , ITALYTuesday, September 13

Arrive this morning in the Eternal City and relax at theelegant Hotel Majestic, well-situated on the Via Veneto,near the Spanish Steps. After an early lunch, visit theBorghese Gallery to see its dazzling collection of works byTitian, Caravaggio, and Bernini. The splendidly restoredformer mansion of the nephew of Pope Paul V, a cardinaland a passionate collector, is set in Rome’s second-largestpark. Continue to the port of Civitavecchia, where weembark Sea Cloud II and set sail in the early evening.

AT SEAWednesday, September 14

Attend fascinating talks on the art, architecture, and historyof sights to come as Sea Cloud II sails to Livorno. Join thecaptain this evening at our welcome reception and dinner.

LIVORNO u PISA, ITALYThursday, September 15

From the port of Livorno, drive through Tuscan olive grovesand vineyards to Pisa, birthplace of Galileo. Stroll throughthis former maritime powerhouse to Piazza del Duomo.Explore the 12th-century Baptistery of St. John and thefamed Leaning Tower, one of the most beautiful Romanesquesites in Italy. Return to the ship and set sail this evening.

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Villa Borghese, Rome.

Lion statue at the Cathedral of San Lorenzo, Genoa.

Tuscan countryside.

AT SEA u MARSEILLE, FRANCESaturday, September 17

Enjoy a relaxed day at sea, cruising the spectacular Rivieracoastline, and arrive in Marseille early this evening.Tonight enjoy a casual bouillabaisse dinner on deck over-looking the port of Marseille.

MARSEILLESunday, September 18

Today begins at Notre Dame de la Garde, a superb neo-Byzantine cathedral decorated with colorful mosaics, on ahill offering the best view of the city. Continue to ParcBorély whose formal garden displays twin alleys of planetrees and circular pools. Visit the Musée Cantini, housing aremarkable collection of 19th-century paintings, and the19th-century mansion of the Musée Grobet-Labadie, with its18th-century furniture, medieval sculpture, and musicalinstruments. Lunch is on board as we sail to St. Tropez.

ST. TROPEZ u NICE, FRANCEMonday, September 19

Be on deck this morning as Sea Cloud II approaches thepicturesque port of St. Tropez, long a haunt ofImpressionist painters. Matisse, Bonnard, and Signac areall represented at our first visit, the Musée de l’Annonciade.Then stop at the Café Sénéquier on the harbor promenade,a well-known spot for people-watching and for the localpastry, La Tarte Tropézienne. Relax on board during anafternoon sail along the Riviera to Nice. This evening enjoya farewell dinner on deck, overlooking the city.

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NICE u NEW YORKTuesday, September 20

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St. Tropez waterfront.

O P T I O N A L N I C E P O S T L U D ESeptember 20 to 22, 2011

Spend two nights in Nice at the historic Hotel Negresco,well-situated on the Promenade des Anglais. Drive alongthe famous Corniche to the Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild,a seaside French palazzo on Cap-Ferrat with manywonderful gardens. Stop in nearby Villefranche-sur-Merto see St. Peter’s Chapel with frescoes by Jean Cocteau.A visit to the Maeght Foundation, in St. Paul de Vence,with a sculpture garden designed by Joan Miró, is ahighlight. Enjoy a bistro lunch and leisurely stroll inthe charming Old Quarter of Nice. We are invited for aspecial farewell dinner at the private Monte Carlo YachtClub hosted by members. u

RATES INCLUDE u Seven nights cabin accommodations aboard Sea Cloud II

u All meals during the cruise, including two lunches on land.Wine with lunches and dinners

u Enrichment program of lectures and special events

u Escorted sightseeing by motorcoach and entrance fees for visits

u Airport / hotel / pier group transfers and porterage

u Taxes and service; gratuities to guides and drivers

NOT INCLUDED IN RATES Airfare; passport fees; customary shipboardgratuities; alcoholic beverages other than wine at lunches and dinners; personal itemsand expenses; airport transfers for those not on group flights; baggage in excess ofone suitcase; trip insurance; optional Rome prelude and Nice postlude; any otheritems not specifically mentioned as included.

OPTIONAL PRELUDE IN ROME $2,195 per person. Single supplement $610.Includes three nights accommodations at the Hotel Majestic, breakfast daily, twolunches, and one dinner. Sightseeing as noted.OPTIONAL POSTLUDE IN NICE $1,195 per person. Single supplement $380.Includes two nights accommodations at the Hotel Negresco, breakfast daily, onelunch, and one dinner. Sightseeing as noted.

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CRUISE RATES(Per Person, Double Occupancy)

Cabins Decks RatesCabins 204 to 206 Cabin Deck $7,295

State Rooms. Upper/lower twin berths, shower.Available for single occupancy at $9,125.

Cabins 207 to 210 Cabin Deck $8,295Superior Cabins. Twin beds, shower.

Cabins 211 to 217 & 224 to 231 Cabin Deck $9,495Deluxe Cabins. Twin beds, shower.

Cabins 218 to 223 Cabin Deck $9,995Deluxe Cabins. Twin beds, shower.

Cabins 301 & 302 Promenade Deck $10,495Deluxe Cabins. Twin beds, shower.

Cabins 303 to 319 Promenade Deck $10,995Junior Suites. Twin beds, bathtub with shower.

Cabins 401 & 402 Lido Deck $11,995Owner’s Suites. Queen-size bed, bathtub and separate shower.

Additional singles will be calculated at a supplement rangingfrom 50 to 100 percent of the cruise rate.

T H E M E T R O P O L I TA N M U S E U M O F A RT

To reserve a place, please return this form along with your deposit of$2,500 per person (of which $350 is non-refundable for administrativefees) payable to Academic Arrangements Abroad, 1040 Avenue of theAmericas, 23rd Floor, New York, NY 10018-3721.

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FORM OF PAYMENT p Enclosed is my check (payable to Academic Arrangements Abroad)p Credit card (may be used for deposit only)

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Each participant must sign below. I/We confirm that I/we have carefullyread and agree to the Terms & Conditions of this Program. I/We agreeto full payment by check 120 days prior to departure.

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For additional information, please contact Academic Arrangements AbroadTelephone: 212-514-8921 or 800-221-1944 u Fax: 212-344-7493 u E-mail: met@arrangementsabroad.com u www.metmuseum.org/travel

Rome to Nice Aboard Sea Cloud I I u September 12 to 20, 2011R E S E RVAT I O N A P P L I C AT I O N

On the front cover: View of the Old Port, Saint Tropez. Oil on canvas by Pierre Bonnard (1867–1947).© The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Bequest of Scofield Thayer, 1982. (1984.433.1). On the backcover: View of the Roman Forum with the Column of Phocas and the Temple of Saturn (detail) byVictor-Jean Nicolle, (1754-1826). Drawings & Watercolors. French. Pen and brown ink, gray wash,over red chalk, on paper. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Rogers Fund, 1961 (61.124.1). (top); SeaCloud II (bottom).

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AIRFARE Academic Arrangements Abroad (AAA) will be pleased to assist with airtravel arrangements. A specially negotiated APEX Economy Class non-refundable groupairfare will be offered. Business Class will be quoted on an individual basis.A fee of $75 per person will be charged for any reservations other than the group flightschedule; private transfers can be arranged at a supplemental cost. Please note that AAAcan assist with rebooking flights only on air reservations booked directly with AAA. Toredeem your frequent flyer mileage, please contact the airline directly. PAYMENT SCHEDULE A deposit of $2,500 per person, payable to AcademicArrangements Abroad, of which $350 is non-refundable for administrative fees, isrequired with the reservation application. Final payment, by check only, must be received120 days prior to departure. HEALTH All participants must be in good health. This program involves extensivewalking over uneven surfaces and climbing stairs at monuments and other locations nothandicapped accessible and climbing into various conveyances, including tenders. Anycondition that may require assistance or special medical attention must be reported at thetime of your reservation. Please note: Sea Cloud II does not have an elevator. INSURANCE TRIP CANCELLATION / EMERGENCY MEDICAL EVACUATION / BAGGAGE /ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED. CANCELLATION PENALTIES

ARE STRICTLY ENFORCED. AAA will send an insurance application upon receipt of deposit,although you may select an alternative insurer of your choice. CHANGES IN ITINERARY & COSTS The itinerary is subject to change at the discretion of The Metropolitan Museum of Art (the Met) and AAA. All prices quoted arebased on prevailing fuel prices, airfares and currency exchange rates in effect as of the timeof brochure printing and subject to change without notice. Deviations from the scheduleditinerary are at the expense of the individual. RESPONSIBILITY CLAUSE The participation of The Met is limited to educationalsponsorship of the program described in this brochure (The Program). AAA acts only asan agent for the participant with respect to transportation, accommodations and all otherservices, relating to The Program. AAA, the Met and/or their agents assume no respon-sibility or liability for any act, error or omission, or for any injury, loss, accident, delay orirregularity which may be occasioned by reason of any defect in any aircraft, ship, train,bus or other carrier, or through neglect or default of any subcontractor or other thirdparty, which may be used wholly or in part in the performance of their duty to the partic-ipants of The Program. The passage ticket issued by the carrier is the sole contractbetween the participant and the carrier. Nor will AAA or the Met and/or their agents beresponsible for loss, injury, damages or expenses to persons or property, due to illness,weather, strikes, local laws, hostilities, wars, terrorist acts, acts of nature or other suchcauses in connection with The Program or anything beyond their reasonable control.AAA is not responsible for transportation or other program delays and changes, nor addi-tional expenses or loss of time that may be incurred. In the event it becomes necessary oradvisable for the comfort or well-being of the participants, or for any reason whatsoever,to alter the itinerary at any time, without notice to the participants, such alterations willbe made without penalty to AAA or the Met. Additional expenses, if any, shall be borneby the participants. Baggage and personal effects are the sole responsibility of theparticipant at all times. The Met and AAA reserve the right to accept or decline anyperson as a participant at any time, or to require any participant to withdraw from TheProgram at their own expense when such an action is determined by AAA or the Met tobe in the best interest of the participant’s health and safety, or the general welfare of theother participants. 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At the time AAA receives written notification of cancellation, thefollowing cancellation charges will apply: cancellations received between 120 and 91days prior to departure, 20 percent of the program cost per person; those receivedbetween 90 and 61 days before departure, 50 percent of the program cost per person; norefunds will be given for cancellations received within 60 days of departure. No refundsare given for cancellation on or after the day of departure, or for unused portions of thetour, for any reason. Air cancellation charges, if any, will be assessed in accordance withairline regulations. All group fare tickets must be issued no less than 30 days prior todeparture. NOTE: Neither AAA nor the Met shall be liable for any airline cancellationpenalties incurred by the purchase of a non-refundable ticket. In the case of a cancellationdue to shortage of participants, AAA will attempt to notify all participants at least 45 daysprior to departure. However, AAA reserves the right to cancel The Program prior todeparture for any reason and, in such case, reimbursement of refundable costs of the tripby AAA shall constitute full settlement with the participant. In the unlikely event that adispute arises between a participant and AAA or the Met, the following conditions willapply: (a) the dispute will be settled by binding arbitration administered by the AmericanArbitration Association in New York, NY; (b) the dispute will be governed by New YorkLaw; (c) the maximum amount of recovery to which a participant shall be entitled underany and all circumstances will be the sum of all monies actually received from the partic-ipant by AAA. The participant agrees that this is a fair and reasonable limitation on thedamages, of any sort whatsoever, that a participant may suffer. Upon payment of thedeposit to AAA, the participant agrees to be bound by the above terms and conditions.

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GENOA, ITALYFriday, September 16

In Genoa, one of the wealthiest cities of the Renaissance, visitthe Cathedral of San Lorenzo, with its distinctive black-and-white marble banding and 13th-century chapel containingrelics of John the Baptist. Admire the palaces of Via Garibaldi,a street much appreciated by Peter Paul Rubens and hisprotégé Anthony van Dyck. See the collections at PalazzoBianco and Palazzo Rosso, white and red palaces respectivelythat house works by masters including Titian, Dürer, andCaravaggio. Following lunch, a private visit to Palazzo DoriaPamphilj, with its important tapestries and view of the sea, isarranged. Admiral Andrea Doria’s expansive home withterraced grounds is the current residence of our hosts, hisdescendents. Before sailing, we will look at the historic OldHarbor, recently reconstructed by Renzo Piano.

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Rome to Nice Aboard Sea Cloud IISeptember 12 to 20, 2011

________________________ u ________________________

NEW YORK DEPARTUREMonday, September 12

Depart on an overnight flight to Rome.

ROME , ITALYTuesday, September 13

Arrive this morning in the Eternal City and relax at theelegant Hotel Majestic, well-situated on the Via Veneto,near the Spanish Steps. After an early lunch, visit theBorghese Gallery to see its dazzling collection of works byTitian, Caravaggio, and Bernini. The splendidly restoredformer mansion of the nephew of Pope Paul V, a cardinaland a passionate collector, is set in Rome’s second-largestpark. Continue to the port of Civitavecchia, where weembark Sea Cloud II and set sail in the early evening.

AT SEAWednesday, September 14

Attend fascinating talks on the art, architecture, and historyof sights to come as Sea Cloud II sails to Livorno. Join thecaptain this evening at our welcome reception and dinner.

LIVORNO u PISA, ITALYThursday, September 15

From the port of Livorno, drive through Tuscan olive grovesand vineyards to Pisa, birthplace of Galileo. Stroll throughthis former maritime powerhouse to Piazza del Duomo.Explore the 12th-century Baptistery of St. John and thefamed Leaning Tower, one of the most beautiful Romanesquesites in Italy. Return to the ship and set sail this evening.

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Villa Borghese, Rome.

Lion statue at the Cathedral of San Lorenzo, Genoa.

Tuscan countryside.

AT SEA u MARSEILLE, FRANCESaturday, September 17

Enjoy a relaxed day at sea, cruising the spectacular Rivieracoastline, and arrive in Marseille early this evening.Tonight enjoy a casual bouillabaisse dinner on deck over-looking the port of Marseille.

MARSEILLESunday, September 18

Today begins at Notre Dame de la Garde, a superb neo-Byzantine cathedral decorated with colorful mosaics, on ahill offering the best view of the city. Continue to ParcBorély whose formal garden displays twin alleys of planetrees and circular pools. Visit the Musée Cantini, housing aremarkable collection of 19th-century paintings, and the19th-century mansion of the Musée Grobet-Labadie, with its18th-century furniture, medieval sculpture, and musicalinstruments. Lunch is on board as we sail to St. Tropez.

ST. TROPEZ u NICE, FRANCEMonday, September 19

Be on deck this morning as Sea Cloud II approaches thepicturesque port of St. Tropez, long a haunt ofImpressionist painters. Matisse, Bonnard, and Signac areall represented at our first visit, the Musée de l’Annonciade.Then stop at the Café Sénéquier on the harbor promenade,a well-known spot for people-watching and for the localpastry, La Tarte Tropézienne. Relax on board during anafternoon sail along the Riviera to Nice. This evening enjoya farewell dinner on deck, overlooking the city.

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NICE u NEW YORKTuesday, September 20

Disembark this morning and transfer to Nice Côte d’AzurAirport for the flight home. u

St. Tropez waterfront.

O P T I O N A L N I C E P O S T L U D ESeptember 20 to 22, 2011

Spend two nights in Nice at the historic Hotel Negresco,well-situated on the Promenade des Anglais. Drive alongthe famous Corniche to the Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild,a seaside French palazzo on Cap-Ferrat with manywonderful gardens. Stop in nearby Villefranche-sur-Merto see St. Peter’s Chapel with frescoes by Jean Cocteau.A visit to the Maeght Foundation, in St. Paul de Vence,with a sculpture garden designed by Joan Miró, is ahighlight. Enjoy a bistro lunch and leisurely stroll inthe charming Old Quarter of Nice. We are invited for aspecial farewell dinner at the private Monte Carlo YachtClub hosted by members. u

RATES INCLUDE u Seven nights cabin accommodations aboard Sea Cloud II

u All meals during the cruise, including two lunches on land.Wine with lunches and dinners

u Enrichment program of lectures and special events

u Escorted sightseeing by motorcoach and entrance fees for visits

u Airport / hotel / pier group transfers and porterage

u Taxes and service; gratuities to guides and drivers

NOT INCLUDED IN RATES Airfare; passport fees; customary shipboardgratuities; alcoholic beverages other than wine at lunches and dinners; personal itemsand expenses; airport transfers for those not on group flights; baggage in excess ofone suitcase; trip insurance; optional Rome prelude and Nice postlude; any otheritems not specifically mentioned as included.

OPTIONAL PRELUDE IN ROME $2,195 per person. Single supplement $610.Includes three nights accommodations at the Hotel Majestic, breakfast daily, twolunches, and one dinner. Sightseeing as noted.OPTIONAL POSTLUDE IN NICE $1,195 per person. Single supplement $380.Includes two nights accommodations at the Hotel Negresco, breakfast daily, onelunch, and one dinner. Sightseeing as noted.

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S E A C L O U D I I

CRUISE RATES(Per Person, Double Occupancy)

Cabins Decks RatesCabins 204 to 206 Cabin Deck $7,295

State Rooms. Upper/lower twin berths, shower.Available for single occupancy at $9,125.

Cabins 207 to 210 Cabin Deck $8,295Superior Cabins. Twin beds, shower.

Cabins 211 to 217 & 224 to 231 Cabin Deck $9,495Deluxe Cabins. Twin beds, shower.

Cabins 218 to 223 Cabin Deck $9,995Deluxe Cabins. Twin beds, shower.

Cabins 301 & 302 Promenade Deck $10,495Deluxe Cabins. Twin beds, shower.

Cabins 303 to 319 Promenade Deck $10,995Junior Suites. Twin beds, bathtub with shower.

Cabins 401 & 402 Lido Deck $11,995Owner’s Suites. Queen-size bed, bathtub and separate shower.

Additional singles will be calculated at a supplement rangingfrom 50 to 100 percent of the cruise rate.

T H E M E T R O P O L I TA N M U S E U M O F A RT

To reserve a place, please return this form along with your deposit of$2,500 per person (of which $350 is non-refundable for administrativefees) payable to Academic Arrangements Abroad, 1040 Avenue of theAmericas, 23rd Floor, New York, NY 10018-3721.

____________________________________________________________________________________Names in Full as on Passports. Please Print.

____________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________Address ____________________________________________________________________________________City State Zip

____________________________________________________________________________________Telephone (Home) (Business)

____________________________________________________________________________________Fax E-mail

ACCOMMODATIONS Sea Cloud II Cabin Preference (1) ______________ (2) ___________________

p I will require single accommodations (at a rate of $9,125)I wish to share a cabin with ___________________________________________________

OPTIONAL ROME PRELUDE AND NICE POSTLUDEp I/We wish to join the optional prelude in Romep I/We wish to join the optional postlude in Nice

FORM OF PAYMENT p Enclosed is my check (payable to Academic Arrangements Abroad)p Credit card (may be used for deposit only)

____________________________________________________________________________________Name on Credit Card

____________________________________________________________________________________Credit Card Number

____________________________________________________________________________________3- or 4-Digit Security Code Expiration Date

Each participant must sign below. I/We confirm that I/we have carefullyread and agree to the Terms & Conditions of this Program. I/We agreeto full payment by check 120 days prior to departure.

____________________________________________________________________________________Signature (Required) Date

____________________________________________________________________________________Signature (Required) Date

For additional information, please contact Academic Arrangements AbroadTelephone: 212-514-8921 or 800-221-1944 u Fax: 212-344-7493 u E-mail: met@arrangementsabroad.com u www.metmuseum.org/travel

Rome to Nice Aboard Sea Cloud I I u September 12 to 20, 2011R E S E RVAT I O N A P P L I C AT I O N

On the front cover: View of the Old Port, Saint Tropez. Oil on canvas by Pierre Bonnard (1867–1947).© The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Bequest of Scofield Thayer, 1982. (1984.433.1). On the backcover: View of the Roman Forum with the Column of Phocas and the Temple of Saturn (detail) byVictor-Jean Nicolle, (1754-1826). Drawings & Watercolors. French. Pen and brown ink, gray wash,over red chalk, on paper. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Rogers Fund, 1961 (61.124.1). (top); SeaCloud II (bottom).

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AIRFARE Academic Arrangements Abroad (AAA) will be pleased to assist with airtravel arrangements. A specially negotiated APEX Economy Class non-refundable groupairfare will be offered. Business Class will be quoted on an individual basis.A fee of $75 per person will be charged for any reservations other than the group flightschedule; private transfers can be arranged at a supplemental cost. Please note that AAAcan assist with rebooking flights only on air reservations booked directly with AAA. Toredeem your frequent flyer mileage, please contact the airline directly. PAYMENT SCHEDULE A deposit of $2,500 per person, payable to AcademicArrangements Abroad, of which $350 is non-refundable for administrative fees, isrequired with the reservation application. Final payment, by check only, must be received120 days prior to departure. HEALTH All participants must be in good health. This program involves extensivewalking over uneven surfaces and climbing stairs at monuments and other locations nothandicapped accessible and climbing into various conveyances, including tenders. Anycondition that may require assistance or special medical attention must be reported at thetime of your reservation. Please note: Sea Cloud II does not have an elevator. INSURANCE TRIP CANCELLATION / EMERGENCY MEDICAL EVACUATION / BAGGAGE /ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED. CANCELLATION PENALTIES

ARE STRICTLY ENFORCED. AAA will send an insurance application upon receipt of deposit,although you may select an alternative insurer of your choice. CHANGES IN ITINERARY & COSTS The itinerary is subject to change at the discretion of The Metropolitan Museum of Art (the Met) and AAA. All prices quoted arebased on prevailing fuel prices, airfares and currency exchange rates in effect as of the timeof brochure printing and subject to change without notice. Deviations from the scheduleditinerary are at the expense of the individual. RESPONSIBILITY CLAUSE The participation of The Met is limited to educationalsponsorship of the program described in this brochure (The Program). AAA acts only asan agent for the participant with respect to transportation, accommodations and all otherservices, relating to The Program. AAA, the Met and/or their agents assume no respon-sibility or liability for any act, error or omission, or for any injury, loss, accident, delay orirregularity which may be occasioned by reason of any defect in any aircraft, ship, train,bus or other carrier, or through neglect or default of any subcontractor or other thirdparty, which may be used wholly or in part in the performance of their duty to the partic-ipants of The Program. The passage ticket issued by the carrier is the sole contractbetween the participant and the carrier. Nor will AAA or the Met and/or their agents beresponsible for loss, injury, damages or expenses to persons or property, due to illness,weather, strikes, local laws, hostilities, wars, terrorist acts, acts of nature or other suchcauses in connection with The Program or anything beyond their reasonable control.AAA is not responsible for transportation or other program delays and changes, nor addi-tional expenses or loss of time that may be incurred. In the event it becomes necessary oradvisable for the comfort or well-being of the participants, or for any reason whatsoever,to alter the itinerary at any time, without notice to the participants, such alterations willbe made without penalty to AAA or the Met. Additional expenses, if any, shall be borneby the participants. Baggage and personal effects are the sole responsibility of theparticipant at all times. The Met and AAA reserve the right to accept or decline anyperson as a participant at any time, or to require any participant to withdraw from TheProgram at their own expense when such an action is determined by AAA or the Met tobe in the best interest of the participant’s health and safety, or the general welfare of theother participants. CANCELLATION POLICY AAA must strictly adhere to its cancellation policy to offsetcosts incurred prior to the commencement of The Program, which may include but are notlimited to: advance payments to land operators; ship charters; communication expenses;development/promotional expenses and the loss of time that might have permitted resaleof reserved space. All cancellations must be made in writing to the offices of AAA and aresubject to a $350 non-refundable administrative fee. All refunds are limited to amountsactually received by AAA and are the sole responsibility of AAA; the Met shall have noliability for refunds. At the time AAA receives written notification of cancellation, thefollowing cancellation charges will apply: cancellations received between 120 and 91days prior to departure, 20 percent of the program cost per person; those receivedbetween 90 and 61 days before departure, 50 percent of the program cost per person; norefunds will be given for cancellations received within 60 days of departure. No refundsare given for cancellation on or after the day of departure, or for unused portions of thetour, for any reason. Air cancellation charges, if any, will be assessed in accordance withairline regulations. All group fare tickets must be issued no less than 30 days prior todeparture. NOTE: Neither AAA nor the Met shall be liable for any airline cancellationpenalties incurred by the purchase of a non-refundable ticket. In the case of a cancellationdue to shortage of participants, AAA will attempt to notify all participants at least 45 daysprior to departure. However, AAA reserves the right to cancel The Program prior todeparture for any reason and, in such case, reimbursement of refundable costs of the tripby AAA shall constitute full settlement with the participant. In the unlikely event that adispute arises between a participant and AAA or the Met, the following conditions willapply: (a) the dispute will be settled by binding arbitration administered by the AmericanArbitration Association in New York, NY; (b) the dispute will be governed by New YorkLaw; (c) the maximum amount of recovery to which a participant shall be entitled underany and all circumstances will be the sum of all monies actually received from the partic-ipant by AAA. The participant agrees that this is a fair and reasonable limitation on thedamages, of any sort whatsoever, that a participant may suffer. Upon payment of thedeposit to AAA, the participant agrees to be bound by the above terms and conditions.

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GENOA, ITALYFriday, September 16

In Genoa, one of the wealthiest cities of the Renaissance, visitthe Cathedral of San Lorenzo, with its distinctive black-and-white marble banding and 13th-century chapel containingrelics of John the Baptist. Admire the palaces of Via Garibaldi,a street much appreciated by Peter Paul Rubens and hisprotégé Anthony van Dyck. See the collections at PalazzoBianco and Palazzo Rosso, white and red palaces respectivelythat house works by masters including Titian, Dürer, andCaravaggio. Following lunch, a private visit to Palazzo DoriaPamphilj, with its important tapestries and view of the sea, isarranged. Admiral Andrea Doria’s expansive home withterraced grounds is the current residence of our hosts, hisdescendents. Before sailing, we will look at the historic OldHarbor, recently reconstructed by Renzo Piano.

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Rome to Nice Aboard Sea Cloud IISeptember 12 to 20, 2011

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NEW YORK DEPARTUREMonday, September 12

Depart on an overnight flight to Rome.

ROME , ITALYTuesday, September 13

Arrive this morning in the Eternal City and relax at theelegant Hotel Majestic, well-situated on the Via Veneto,near the Spanish Steps. After an early lunch, visit theBorghese Gallery to see its dazzling collection of works byTitian, Caravaggio, and Bernini. The splendidly restoredformer mansion of the nephew of Pope Paul V, a cardinaland a passionate collector, is set in Rome’s second-largestpark. Continue to the port of Civitavecchia, where weembark Sea Cloud II and set sail in the early evening.

AT SEAWednesday, September 14

Attend fascinating talks on the art, architecture, and historyof sights to come as Sea Cloud II sails to Livorno. Join thecaptain this evening at our welcome reception and dinner.

LIVORNO u PISA, ITALYThursday, September 15

From the port of Livorno, drive through Tuscan olive grovesand vineyards to Pisa, birthplace of Galileo. Stroll throughthis former maritime powerhouse to Piazza del Duomo.Explore the 12th-century Baptistery of St. John and thefamed Leaning Tower, one of the most beautiful Romanesquesites in Italy. Return to the ship and set sail this evening.

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Villa Borghese, Rome.

Lion statue at the Cathedral of San Lorenzo, Genoa.

Tuscan countryside.

AT SEA u MARSEILLE, FRANCESaturday, September 17

Enjoy a relaxed day at sea, cruising the spectacular Rivieracoastline, and arrive in Marseille early this evening.Tonight enjoy a casual bouillabaisse dinner on deck over-looking the port of Marseille.

MARSEILLESunday, September 18

Today begins at Notre Dame de la Garde, a superb neo-Byzantine cathedral decorated with colorful mosaics, on ahill offering the best view of the city. Continue to ParcBorély whose formal garden displays twin alleys of planetrees and circular pools. Visit the Musée Cantini, housing aremarkable collection of 19th-century paintings, and the19th-century mansion of the Musée Grobet-Labadie, with its18th-century furniture, medieval sculpture, and musicalinstruments. Lunch is on board as we sail to St. Tropez.

ST. TROPEZ u NICE, FRANCEMonday, September 19

Be on deck this morning as Sea Cloud II approaches thepicturesque port of St. Tropez, long a haunt ofImpressionist painters. Matisse, Bonnard, and Signac areall represented at our first visit, the Musée de l’Annonciade.Then stop at the Café Sénéquier on the harbor promenade,a well-known spot for people-watching and for the localpastry, La Tarte Tropézienne. Relax on board during anafternoon sail along the Riviera to Nice. This evening enjoya farewell dinner on deck, overlooking the city.

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NICE u NEW YORKTuesday, September 20

Disembark this morning and transfer to Nice Côte d’AzurAirport for the flight home. u

St. Tropez waterfront.

O P T I O N A L N I C E P O S T L U D ESeptember 20 to 22, 2011

Spend two nights in Nice at the historic Hotel Negresco,well-situated on the Promenade des Anglais. Drive alongthe famous Corniche to the Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild,a seaside French palazzo on Cap-Ferrat with manywonderful gardens. Stop in nearby Villefranche-sur-Merto see St. Peter’s Chapel with frescoes by Jean Cocteau.A visit to the Maeght Foundation, in St. Paul de Vence,with a sculpture garden designed by Joan Miró, is ahighlight. Enjoy a bistro lunch and leisurely stroll inthe charming Old Quarter of Nice. We are invited for aspecial farewell dinner at the private Monte Carlo YachtClub hosted by members. u

RATES INCLUDE u Seven nights cabin accommodations aboard Sea Cloud II

u All meals during the cruise, including two lunches on land.Wine with lunches and dinners

u Enrichment program of lectures and special events

u Escorted sightseeing by motorcoach and entrance fees for visits

u Airport / hotel / pier group transfers and porterage

u Taxes and service; gratuities to guides and drivers

NOT INCLUDED IN RATES Airfare; passport fees; customary shipboardgratuities; alcoholic beverages other than wine at lunches and dinners; personal itemsand expenses; airport transfers for those not on group flights; baggage in excess ofone suitcase; trip insurance; optional Rome prelude and Nice postlude; any otheritems not specifically mentioned as included.

OPTIONAL PRELUDE IN ROME $2,195 per person. Single supplement $610.Includes three nights accommodations at the Hotel Majestic, breakfast daily, twolunches, and one dinner. Sightseeing as noted.OPTIONAL POSTLUDE IN NICE $1,195 per person. Single supplement $380.Includes two nights accommodations at the Hotel Negresco, breakfast daily, onelunch, and one dinner. Sightseeing as noted.

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Owner’s Suite (top) and a Deluxe Cabin on Cabin Deck (above).

S E A C L O U D I I

CRUISE RATES(Per Person, Double Occupancy)

Cabins Decks RatesCabins 204 to 206 Cabin Deck $7,295

State Rooms. Upper/lower twin berths, shower.Available for single occupancy at $9,125.

Cabins 207 to 210 Cabin Deck $8,295Superior Cabins. Twin beds, shower.

Cabins 211 to 217 & 224 to 231 Cabin Deck $9,495Deluxe Cabins. Twin beds, shower.

Cabins 218 to 223 Cabin Deck $9,995Deluxe Cabins. Twin beds, shower.

Cabins 301 & 302 Promenade Deck $10,495Deluxe Cabins. Twin beds, shower.

Cabins 303 to 319 Promenade Deck $10,995Junior Suites. Twin beds, bathtub with shower.

Cabins 401 & 402 Lido Deck $11,995Owner’s Suites. Queen-size bed, bathtub and separate shower.

Additional singles will be calculated at a supplement rangingfrom 50 to 100 percent of the cruise rate.

T H E M E T R O P O L I TA N M U S E U M O F A RT

To reserve a place, please return this form along with your deposit of$2,500 per person (of which $350 is non-refundable for administrativefees) payable to Academic Arrangements Abroad, 1040 Avenue of theAmericas, 23rd Floor, New York, NY 10018-3721.

____________________________________________________________________________________Names in Full as on Passports. Please Print.

____________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________Address ____________________________________________________________________________________City State Zip

____________________________________________________________________________________Telephone (Home) (Business)

____________________________________________________________________________________Fax E-mail

ACCOMMODATIONS Sea Cloud II Cabin Preference (1) ______________ (2) ___________________

p I will require single accommodations (at a rate of $9,125)I wish to share a cabin with ___________________________________________________

OPTIONAL ROME PRELUDE AND NICE POSTLUDEp I/We wish to join the optional prelude in Romep I/We wish to join the optional postlude in Nice

FORM OF PAYMENT p Enclosed is my check (payable to Academic Arrangements Abroad)p Credit card (may be used for deposit only)

____________________________________________________________________________________Name on Credit Card

____________________________________________________________________________________Credit Card Number

____________________________________________________________________________________3- or 4-Digit Security Code Expiration Date

Each participant must sign below. I/We confirm that I/we have carefullyread and agree to the Terms & Conditions of this Program. I/We agreeto full payment by check 120 days prior to departure.

____________________________________________________________________________________Signature (Required) Date

____________________________________________________________________________________Signature (Required) Date

For additional information, please contact Academic Arrangements AbroadTelephone: 212-514-8921 or 800-221-1944 u Fax: 212-344-7493 u E-mail: met@arrangementsabroad.com u www.metmuseum.org/travel

Rome to Nice Aboard Sea Cloud I I u September 12 to 20, 2011R E S E RVAT I O N A P P L I C AT I O N

On the front cover: View of the Old Port, Saint Tropez. Oil on canvas by Pierre Bonnard (1867–1947).© The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Bequest of Scofield Thayer, 1982. (1984.433.1). On the backcover: View of the Roman Forum with the Column of Phocas and the Temple of Saturn (detail) byVictor-Jean Nicolle, (1754-1826). Drawings & Watercolors. French. Pen and brown ink, gray wash,over red chalk, on paper. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Rogers Fund, 1961 (61.124.1). (top); SeaCloud II (bottom).

u T E R M S & C O N D I T I O N S u

AIRFARE Academic Arrangements Abroad (AAA) will be pleased to assist with airtravel arrangements. A specially negotiated APEX Economy Class non-refundable groupairfare will be offered. Business Class will be quoted on an individual basis.A fee of $75 per person will be charged for any reservations other than the group flightschedule; private transfers can be arranged at a supplemental cost. Please note that AAAcan assist with rebooking flights only on air reservations booked directly with AAA. Toredeem your frequent flyer mileage, please contact the airline directly. PAYMENT SCHEDULE A deposit of $2,500 per person, payable to AcademicArrangements Abroad, of which $350 is non-refundable for administrative fees, isrequired with the reservation application. Final payment, by check only, must be received120 days prior to departure. HEALTH All participants must be in good health. This program involves extensivewalking over uneven surfaces and climbing stairs at monuments and other locations nothandicapped accessible and climbing into various conveyances, including tenders. Anycondition that may require assistance or special medical attention must be reported at thetime of your reservation. Please note: Sea Cloud II does not have an elevator. INSURANCE TRIP CANCELLATION / EMERGENCY MEDICAL EVACUATION / BAGGAGE /ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED. CANCELLATION PENALTIES

ARE STRICTLY ENFORCED. AAA will send an insurance application upon receipt of deposit,although you may select an alternative insurer of your choice. CHANGES IN ITINERARY & COSTS The itinerary is subject to change at the discretion of The Metropolitan Museum of Art (the Met) and AAA. All prices quoted arebased on prevailing fuel prices, airfares and currency exchange rates in effect as of the timeof brochure printing and subject to change without notice. Deviations from the scheduleditinerary are at the expense of the individual. RESPONSIBILITY CLAUSE The participation of The Met is limited to educationalsponsorship of the program described in this brochure (The Program). AAA acts only asan agent for the participant with respect to transportation, accommodations and all otherservices, relating to The Program. AAA, the Met and/or their agents assume no respon-sibility or liability for any act, error or omission, or for any injury, loss, accident, delay orirregularity which may be occasioned by reason of any defect in any aircraft, ship, train,bus or other carrier, or through neglect or default of any subcontractor or other thirdparty, which may be used wholly or in part in the performance of their duty to the partic-ipants of The Program. The passage ticket issued by the carrier is the sole contractbetween the participant and the carrier. Nor will AAA or the Met and/or their agents beresponsible for loss, injury, damages or expenses to persons or property, due to illness,weather, strikes, local laws, hostilities, wars, terrorist acts, acts of nature or other suchcauses in connection with The Program or anything beyond their reasonable control.AAA is not responsible for transportation or other program delays and changes, nor addi-tional expenses or loss of time that may be incurred. In the event it becomes necessary oradvisable for the comfort or well-being of the participants, or for any reason whatsoever,to alter the itinerary at any time, without notice to the participants, such alterations willbe made without penalty to AAA or the Met. Additional expenses, if any, shall be borneby the participants. Baggage and personal effects are the sole responsibility of theparticipant at all times. The Met and AAA reserve the right to accept or decline anyperson as a participant at any time, or to require any participant to withdraw from TheProgram at their own expense when such an action is determined by AAA or the Met tobe in the best interest of the participant’s health and safety, or the general welfare of theother participants. CANCELLATION POLICY AAA must strictly adhere to its cancellation policy to offsetcosts incurred prior to the commencement of The Program, which may include but are notlimited to: advance payments to land operators; ship charters; communication expenses;development/promotional expenses and the loss of time that might have permitted resaleof reserved space. All cancellations must be made in writing to the offices of AAA and aresubject to a $350 non-refundable administrative fee. All refunds are limited to amountsactually received by AAA and are the sole responsibility of AAA; the Met shall have noliability for refunds. At the time AAA receives written notification of cancellation, thefollowing cancellation charges will apply: cancellations received between 120 and 91days prior to departure, 20 percent of the program cost per person; those receivedbetween 90 and 61 days before departure, 50 percent of the program cost per person; norefunds will be given for cancellations received within 60 days of departure. No refundsare given for cancellation on or after the day of departure, or for unused portions of thetour, for any reason. Air cancellation charges, if any, will be assessed in accordance withairline regulations. All group fare tickets must be issued no less than 30 days prior todeparture. NOTE: Neither AAA nor the Met shall be liable for any airline cancellationpenalties incurred by the purchase of a non-refundable ticket. In the case of a cancellationdue to shortage of participants, AAA will attempt to notify all participants at least 45 daysprior to departure. However, AAA reserves the right to cancel The Program prior todeparture for any reason and, in such case, reimbursement of refundable costs of the tripby AAA shall constitute full settlement with the participant. In the unlikely event that adispute arises between a participant and AAA or the Met, the following conditions willapply: (a) the dispute will be settled by binding arbitration administered by the AmericanArbitration Association in New York, NY; (b) the dispute will be governed by New YorkLaw; (c) the maximum amount of recovery to which a participant shall be entitled underany and all circumstances will be the sum of all monies actually received from the partic-ipant by AAA. The participant agrees that this is a fair and reasonable limitation on thedamages, of any sort whatsoever, that a participant may suffer. Upon payment of thedeposit to AAA, the participant agrees to be bound by the above terms and conditions.

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GENOA, ITALYFriday, September 16

In Genoa, one of the wealthiest cities of the Renaissance, visitthe Cathedral of San Lorenzo, with its distinctive black-and-white marble banding and 13th-century chapel containingrelics of John the Baptist. Admire the palaces of Via Garibaldi,a street much appreciated by Peter Paul Rubens and hisprotégé Anthony van Dyck. See the collections at PalazzoBianco and Palazzo Rosso, white and red palaces respectivelythat house works by masters including Titian, Dürer, andCaravaggio. Following lunch, a private visit to Palazzo DoriaPamphilj, with its important tapestries and view of the sea, isarranged. Admiral Andrea Doria’s expansive home withterraced grounds is the current residence of our hosts, hisdescendents. Before sailing, we will look at the historic OldHarbor, recently reconstructed by Renzo Piano.

u M E D I T E R R A N E A N M A S T E R P I E C E S u

Rome to Nice Aboard Sea Cloud IISeptember 12 to 20, 2011

________________________ u ________________________

NEW YORK DEPARTUREMonday, September 12

Depart on an overnight flight to Rome.

ROME , ITALYTuesday, September 13

Arrive this morning in the Eternal City and relax at theelegant Hotel Majestic, well-situated on the Via Veneto,near the Spanish Steps. After an early lunch, visit theBorghese Gallery to see its dazzling collection of works byTitian, Caravaggio, and Bernini. The splendidly restoredformer mansion of the nephew of Pope Paul V, a cardinaland a passionate collector, is set in Rome’s second-largestpark. Continue to the port of Civitavecchia, where weembark Sea Cloud II and set sail in the early evening.

AT SEAWednesday, September 14

Attend fascinating talks on the art, architecture, and historyof sights to come as Sea Cloud II sails to Livorno. Join thecaptain this evening at our welcome reception and dinner.

LIVORNO u PISA, ITALYThursday, September 15

From the port of Livorno, drive through Tuscan olive grovesand vineyards to Pisa, birthplace of Galileo. Stroll throughthis former maritime powerhouse to Piazza del Duomo.Explore the 12th-century Baptistery of St. John and thefamed Leaning Tower, one of the most beautiful Romanesquesites in Italy. Return to the ship and set sail this evening.

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Villa Borghese, Rome.

Lion statue at the Cathedral of San Lorenzo, Genoa.

Tuscan countryside.

AT SEA u MARSEILLE, FRANCESaturday, September 17

Enjoy a relaxed day at sea, cruising the spectacular Rivieracoastline, and arrive in Marseille early this evening.Tonight enjoy a casual bouillabaisse dinner on deck over-looking the port of Marseille.

MARSEILLESunday, September 18

Today begins at Notre Dame de la Garde, a superb neo-Byzantine cathedral decorated with colorful mosaics, on ahill offering the best view of the city. Continue to ParcBorély whose formal garden displays twin alleys of planetrees and circular pools. Visit the Musée Cantini, housing aremarkable collection of 19th-century paintings, and the19th-century mansion of the Musée Grobet-Labadie, with its18th-century furniture, medieval sculpture, and musicalinstruments. Lunch is on board as we sail to St. Tropez.

ST. TROPEZ u NICE, FRANCEMonday, September 19

Be on deck this morning as Sea Cloud II approaches thepicturesque port of St. Tropez, long a haunt ofImpressionist painters. Matisse, Bonnard, and Signac areall represented at our first visit, the Musée de l’Annonciade.Then stop at the Café Sénéquier on the harbor promenade,a well-known spot for people-watching and for the localpastry, La Tarte Tropézienne. Relax on board during anafternoon sail along the Riviera to Nice. This evening enjoya farewell dinner on deck, overlooking the city.

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NICE u NEW YORKTuesday, September 20

Disembark this morning and transfer to Nice Côte d’AzurAirport for the flight home. u

St. Tropez waterfront.

O P T I O N A L N I C E P O S T L U D ESeptember 20 to 22, 2011

Spend two nights in Nice at the historic Hotel Negresco,well-situated on the Promenade des Anglais. Drive alongthe famous Corniche to the Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild,a seaside French palazzo on Cap-Ferrat with manywonderful gardens. Stop in nearby Villefranche-sur-Merto see St. Peter’s Chapel with frescoes by Jean Cocteau.A visit to the Maeght Foundation, in St. Paul de Vence,with a sculpture garden designed by Joan Miró, is ahighlight. Enjoy a bistro lunch and leisurely stroll inthe charming Old Quarter of Nice. We are invited for aspecial farewell dinner at the private Monte Carlo YachtClub hosted by members. u

RATES INCLUDE u Seven nights cabin accommodations aboard Sea Cloud II

u All meals during the cruise, including two lunches on land.Wine with lunches and dinners

u Enrichment program of lectures and special events

u Escorted sightseeing by motorcoach and entrance fees for visits

u Airport / hotel / pier group transfers and porterage

u Taxes and service; gratuities to guides and drivers

NOT INCLUDED IN RATES Airfare; passport fees; customary shipboardgratuities; alcoholic beverages other than wine at lunches and dinners; personal itemsand expenses; airport transfers for those not on group flights; baggage in excess ofone suitcase; trip insurance; optional Rome prelude and Nice postlude; any otheritems not specifically mentioned as included.

OPTIONAL PRELUDE IN ROME $2,195 per person. Single supplement $610.Includes three nights accommodations at the Hotel Majestic, breakfast daily, twolunches, and one dinner. Sightseeing as noted.OPTIONAL POSTLUDE IN NICE $1,195 per person. Single supplement $380.Includes two nights accommodations at the Hotel Negresco, breakfast daily, onelunch, and one dinner. Sightseeing as noted.

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Owner’s Suite (top) and a Deluxe Cabin on Cabin Deck (above).

S E A C L O U D I I

CRUISE RATES(Per Person, Double Occupancy)

Cabins Decks RatesCabins 204 to 206 Cabin Deck $7,295

State Rooms. Upper/lower twin berths, shower.Available for single occupancy at $9,125.

Cabins 207 to 210 Cabin Deck $8,295Superior Cabins. Twin beds, shower.

Cabins 211 to 217 & 224 to 231 Cabin Deck $9,495Deluxe Cabins. Twin beds, shower.

Cabins 218 to 223 Cabin Deck $9,995Deluxe Cabins. Twin beds, shower.

Cabins 301 & 302 Promenade Deck $10,495Deluxe Cabins. Twin beds, shower.

Cabins 303 to 319 Promenade Deck $10,995Junior Suites. Twin beds, bathtub with shower.

Cabins 401 & 402 Lido Deck $11,995Owner’s Suites. Queen-size bed, bathtub and separate shower.

Additional singles will be calculated at a supplement rangingfrom 50 to 100 percent of the cruise rate.

T H E M E T R O P O L I TA N M U S E U M O F A RT

To reserve a place, please return this form along with your deposit of$2,500 per person (of which $350 is non-refundable for administrativefees) payable to Academic Arrangements Abroad, 1040 Avenue of theAmericas, 23rd Floor, New York, NY 10018-3721.

____________________________________________________________________________________Names in Full as on Passports. Please Print.

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____________________________________________________________________________________Address ____________________________________________________________________________________City State Zip

____________________________________________________________________________________Telephone (Home) (Business)

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ACCOMMODATIONS Sea Cloud II Cabin Preference (1) ______________ (2) ___________________

p I will require single accommodations (at a rate of $9,125)I wish to share a cabin with ___________________________________________________

OPTIONAL ROME PRELUDE AND NICE POSTLUDEp I/We wish to join the optional prelude in Romep I/We wish to join the optional postlude in Nice

FORM OF PAYMENT p Enclosed is my check (payable to Academic Arrangements Abroad)p Credit card (may be used for deposit only)

____________________________________________________________________________________Name on Credit Card

____________________________________________________________________________________Credit Card Number

____________________________________________________________________________________3- or 4-Digit Security Code Expiration Date

Each participant must sign below. I/We confirm that I/we have carefullyread and agree to the Terms & Conditions of this Program. I/We agreeto full payment by check 120 days prior to departure.

____________________________________________________________________________________Signature (Required) Date

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For additional information, please contact Academic Arrangements AbroadTelephone: 212-514-8921 or 800-221-1944 u Fax: 212-344-7493 u E-mail: met@arrangementsabroad.com u www.metmuseum.org/travel

Rome to Nice Aboard Sea Cloud I I u September 12 to 20, 2011R E S E RVAT I O N A P P L I C AT I O N

On the front cover: View of the Old Port, Saint Tropez. Oil on canvas by Pierre Bonnard (1867–1947).© The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Bequest of Scofield Thayer, 1982. (1984.433.1). On the backcover: View of the Roman Forum with the Column of Phocas and the Temple of Saturn (detail) byVictor-Jean Nicolle, (1754-1826). Drawings & Watercolors. French. Pen and brown ink, gray wash,over red chalk, on paper. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Rogers Fund, 1961 (61.124.1). (top); SeaCloud II (bottom).

u T E R M S & C O N D I T I O N S u

AIRFARE Academic Arrangements Abroad (AAA) will be pleased to assist with airtravel arrangements. A specially negotiated APEX Economy Class non-refundable groupairfare will be offered. Business Class will be quoted on an individual basis.A fee of $75 per person will be charged for any reservations other than the group flightschedule; private transfers can be arranged at a supplemental cost. Please note that AAAcan assist with rebooking flights only on air reservations booked directly with AAA. Toredeem your frequent flyer mileage, please contact the airline directly. PAYMENT SCHEDULE A deposit of $2,500 per person, payable to AcademicArrangements Abroad, of which $350 is non-refundable for administrative fees, isrequired with the reservation application. Final payment, by check only, must be received120 days prior to departure. HEALTH All participants must be in good health. This program involves extensivewalking over uneven surfaces and climbing stairs at monuments and other locations nothandicapped accessible and climbing into various conveyances, including tenders. Anycondition that may require assistance or special medical attention must be reported at thetime of your reservation. Please note: Sea Cloud II does not have an elevator. INSURANCE TRIP CANCELLATION / EMERGENCY MEDICAL EVACUATION / BAGGAGE /ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED. CANCELLATION PENALTIES

ARE STRICTLY ENFORCED. AAA will send an insurance application upon receipt of deposit,although you may select an alternative insurer of your choice. CHANGES IN ITINERARY & COSTS The itinerary is subject to change at the discretion of The Metropolitan Museum of Art (the Met) and AAA. All prices quoted arebased on prevailing fuel prices, airfares and currency exchange rates in effect as of the timeof brochure printing and subject to change without notice. Deviations from the scheduleditinerary are at the expense of the individual. RESPONSIBILITY CLAUSE The participation of The Met is limited to educationalsponsorship of the program described in this brochure (The Program). AAA acts only asan agent for the participant with respect to transportation, accommodations and all otherservices, relating to The Program. AAA, the Met and/or their agents assume no respon-sibility or liability for any act, error or omission, or for any injury, loss, accident, delay orirregularity which may be occasioned by reason of any defect in any aircraft, ship, train,bus or other carrier, or through neglect or default of any subcontractor or other thirdparty, which may be used wholly or in part in the performance of their duty to the partic-ipants of The Program. The passage ticket issued by the carrier is the sole contractbetween the participant and the carrier. Nor will AAA or the Met and/or their agents beresponsible for loss, injury, damages or expenses to persons or property, due to illness,weather, strikes, local laws, hostilities, wars, terrorist acts, acts of nature or other suchcauses in connection with The Program or anything beyond their reasonable control.AAA is not responsible for transportation or other program delays and changes, nor addi-tional expenses or loss of time that may be incurred. In the event it becomes necessary oradvisable for the comfort or well-being of the participants, or for any reason whatsoever,to alter the itinerary at any time, without notice to the participants, such alterations willbe made without penalty to AAA or the Met. Additional expenses, if any, shall be borneby the participants. Baggage and personal effects are the sole responsibility of theparticipant at all times. The Met and AAA reserve the right to accept or decline anyperson as a participant at any time, or to require any participant to withdraw from TheProgram at their own expense when such an action is determined by AAA or the Met tobe in the best interest of the participant’s health and safety, or the general welfare of theother participants. CANCELLATION POLICY AAA must strictly adhere to its cancellation policy to offsetcosts incurred prior to the commencement of The Program, which may include but are notlimited to: advance payments to land operators; ship charters; communication expenses;development/promotional expenses and the loss of time that might have permitted resaleof reserved space. All cancellations must be made in writing to the offices of AAA and aresubject to a $350 non-refundable administrative fee. All refunds are limited to amountsactually received by AAA and are the sole responsibility of AAA; the Met shall have noliability for refunds. At the time AAA receives written notification of cancellation, thefollowing cancellation charges will apply: cancellations received between 120 and 91days prior to departure, 20 percent of the program cost per person; those receivedbetween 90 and 61 days before departure, 50 percent of the program cost per person; norefunds will be given for cancellations received within 60 days of departure. No refundsare given for cancellation on or after the day of departure, or for unused portions of thetour, for any reason. Air cancellation charges, if any, will be assessed in accordance withairline regulations. All group fare tickets must be issued no less than 30 days prior todeparture. NOTE: Neither AAA nor the Met shall be liable for any airline cancellationpenalties incurred by the purchase of a non-refundable ticket. In the case of a cancellationdue to shortage of participants, AAA will attempt to notify all participants at least 45 daysprior to departure. However, AAA reserves the right to cancel The Program prior todeparture for any reason and, in such case, reimbursement of refundable costs of the tripby AAA shall constitute full settlement with the participant. In the unlikely event that adispute arises between a participant and AAA or the Met, the following conditions willapply: (a) the dispute will be settled by binding arbitration administered by the AmericanArbitration Association in New York, NY; (b) the dispute will be governed by New YorkLaw; (c) the maximum amount of recovery to which a participant shall be entitled underany and all circumstances will be the sum of all monies actually received from the partic-ipant by AAA. The participant agrees that this is a fair and reasonable limitation on thedamages, of any sort whatsoever, that a participant may suffer. Upon payment of thedeposit to AAA, the participant agrees to be bound by the above terms and conditions.

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ROME TO NICE ABOARD SEA CLOUD II

With Patrick Bowe

SEPTEMBER 12 TO 20, 2011

O P T I O N A L R O M E P R E L U D ESeptember 9 to 13, 2011

During four days in the Eternal City, discover someof Rome’s most famous sites as well as her less-visited,“best-kept secrets.” Stay at the elegant Hotel Majestic,near the Spanish Steps, and savor Italian specialtiesin the city’s fine restaurants. Visit the Ara PacisMuseum, designed by architect Richard Meier tohouse the magnificent, 2,000-year-old Altar ofPeace, and see the Villa Farnesina, an enchantingRenaissance pavilion. Explore Palazzo Massimoalle Terme, a 19th-century palace with a stunningcollection of Greek and Roman statuary, mosaics,and frescoes. A highlight will be a private, after-hours tour of the Vatican and the Sistine Chapel, aswell as the superb antiquities collections. u

Creation of the Sun and the Moon (ceiling detail), Sistine Chapel.

Castel Sant’Angelo on the Tiber River.

u u u www.me tmu s e u m.o r g / t r a v e l

T H E M E T R O P O L I TA N M U S E U M O F A RT

1000 Fifth Avenue u New York, NY 10028www.metmuseum.org/ travel

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Rome to Nice Aboard Sea Cloud II u September 12 to 20, 2011

T H E M E T R O P O L I TA N M U S E U M O F A RT

u M E D I T E R R A N E A N M A S T E R P I E C E S u

Rome to Nice Aboard Sea Cloud II

u September 12 to 20, 2011 u

Dear Members and Friends of The Metropolitan Museum of Art,

Sail along glorious Mediterranean coastlines in autumn, when hillsides and sienna-shadedvillages reveal the timeless beauty of this land. Our program includes masterworks of art and architectureas well as private visits to homes and galleries, many with stunning collections.

We are pleased to be accompanied by distinguished Metropolitan Museum lecturer OlivierBernier, who designed this special itinerary to include some of his favorite places. Also joining us onboard will be architectural historian Patrick Bowe, author of Gardens of the Roman World, and RobertPounder, Professor Emeritus of Classics at Vassar College.

Begin in the “eternal” city of Rome, where twenty-five-hundred years of masterpieces vie forattention. After marveling at the Titians, Caravaggios, and Berninis at the splendidly restored BorgheseGallery, embark Sea Cloud II in the port of Civitavecchia for a delightful one-week voyage. Life aboardthis three-masted barque, where sails are set by hand, has no comparison. Her friendly staff, luxuriousaccommodations, and fine dining create an onboard ambiance of relaxed elegance.

Following a relaxed day at sea, step ashore at Livorno for a drive past Tuscan olive groves andvineyards to Pisa, celebrated for its Leaning Tower and Baptistery. Cruising the Italian coastline, we sailto Genoa, where the collections in seaside palaces built by the great trading families between the 14th and17th centuries reflect a blend of wealth and culture. The city’s black-and-white striped cathedral is amongthe most spectacular in Italy. A private reception is arranged at the Palazzo Doria Pamphilj.

Continue along the Riviera to Marseille, for a French dinner under the stars featuring thepiéce de resistance, bouillabaisse! Stroll through Parc Borély and see the remarkable collection ofpaintings at the Musée Cantini. In ever-fashionable St. Tropez, long a haunt of Impressionist painters,visit the enchanting Musée de l’Annonciade, with works by Matisse, Bonnard, and Signac. Our journeyconcludes in Nice, where you may wish to extend your trip with an optional postlude. Prior to ourvoyage, an optional prelude is offered in Rome.

This program is co-sponsored by theNational Trust for Historic Preservation and theAlumnae & Alumni Association of Vassar College. I hope you will join us for what promises to be anunforgettable journey.

Sincerely,

Emily K. RaffertyPresident

T H E M E T R O P O L I TA N M U S E U M O F A RT

Mediterranean Sea

ITALYRome

FRANCE

Marseille

Tyrrhenian Sea

Genoa

LivornoPisa

St. Tropez

CivitavecchiaNice

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ROME TO NICE ABOARD SEA CLOUD II

With Patrick Bowe

SEPTEMBER 12 TO 20, 2011

O P T I O N A L R O M E P R E L U D ESeptember 9 to 13, 2011

During four days in the Eternal City, discover someof Rome’s most famous sites as well as her less-visited,“best-kept secrets.” Stay at the elegant Hotel Majestic,near the Spanish Steps, and savor Italian specialtiesin the city’s fine restaurants. Visit the Ara PacisMuseum, designed by architect Richard Meier tohouse the magnificent, 2,000-year-old Altar ofPeace, and see the Villa Farnesina, an enchantingRenaissance pavilion. Explore Palazzo Massimoalle Terme, a 19th-century palace with a stunningcollection of Greek and Roman statuary, mosaics,and frescoes. A highlight will be a private, after-hours tour of the Vatican and the Sistine Chapel, aswell as the superb antiquities collections. u

Creation of the Sun and the Moon (ceiling detail), Sistine Chapel.

Castel Sant’Angelo on the Tiber River.

u u u www.me tmu s e u m.o r g / t r a v e l

T H E M E T R O P O L I TA N M U S E U M O F A RT

1000 Fifth Avenue u New York, NY 10028www.metmuseum.org/ travel

u MEDITERRANEAN MASTERPIECES u

Rome to Nice Aboard Sea Cloud II u September 12 to 20, 2011

T H E M E T R O P O L I TA N M U S E U M O F A RT

u M E D I T E R R A N E A N M A S T E R P I E C E S u

Rome to Nice Aboard Sea Cloud II

u September 12 to 20, 2011 u

Dear Members and Friends of The Metropolitan Museum of Art,

Sail along glorious Mediterranean coastlines in autumn, when hillsides and sienna-shadedvillages reveal the timeless beauty of this land. Our program includes masterworks of art and architectureas well as private visits to homes and galleries, many with stunning collections.

We are pleased to be accompanied by distinguished Metropolitan Museum lecturer OlivierBernier, who designed this special itinerary to include some of his favorite places. Also joining us onboard will be architectural historian Patrick Bowe, author of Gardens of the Roman World, and RobertPounder, Professor Emeritus of Classics at Vassar College.

Begin in the “eternal” city of Rome, where twenty-five-hundred years of masterpieces vie forattention. After marveling at the Titians, Caravaggios, and Berninis at the splendidly restored BorgheseGallery, embark Sea Cloud II in the port of Civitavecchia for a delightful one-week voyage. Life aboardthis three-masted barque, where sails are set by hand, has no comparison. Her friendly staff, luxuriousaccommodations, and fine dining create an onboard ambiance of relaxed elegance.

Following a relaxed day at sea, step ashore at Livorno for a drive past Tuscan olive groves andvineyards to Pisa, celebrated for its Leaning Tower and Baptistery. Cruising the Italian coastline, we sailto Genoa, where the collections in seaside palaces built by the great trading families between the 14th and17th centuries reflect a blend of wealth and culture. The city’s black-and-white striped cathedral is amongthe most spectacular in Italy. A private reception is arranged at the Palazzo Doria Pamphilj.

Continue along the Riviera to Marseille, for a French dinner under the stars featuring thepiéce de resistance, bouillabaisse! Stroll through Parc Borély and see the remarkable collection ofpaintings at the Musée Cantini. In ever-fashionable St. Tropez, long a haunt of Impressionist painters,visit the enchanting Musée de l’Annonciade, with works by Matisse, Bonnard, and Signac. Our journeyconcludes in Nice, where you may wish to extend your trip with an optional postlude. Prior to ourvoyage, an optional prelude is offered in Rome.

This program is co-sponsored by theNational Trust for Historic Preservation and theAlumnae & Alumni Association of Vassar College. I hope you will join us for what promises to be anunforgettable journey.

Sincerely,

Emily K. RaffertyPresident

T H E M E T R O P O L I TA N M U S E U M O F A RT

Mediterranean Sea

ITALYRome

FRANCE

Marseille

Tyrrhenian Sea

Genoa

LivornoPisa

St. Tropez

CivitavecchiaNice

T H E M E T R O P O L I TA N M U S E U M O F A RT u 1 0 0 0 F I F T H A V E N U E u N E W Y O R K , N E W Y O R K 1 0 0 2 8

PRSRT STDU.S. Postage

PAIDACADEMIC

ARRANGEMENTSABROAD

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