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N A RT T REASURES & A NCIENT T EMPLES N Sicily by Sea Aboard Sea Cloud II

N September 21 to 29, 2013 N T HE M ETROPOLITAN M USEUM OF A RT

Dear Members and Friends of The Metropolitan Museum of Art,

Great natural beauty and two-and-a-half millennia of civilization make Sicily among Europe’s most fascinating destinations. Enjoy a privileged view as we circumnavigate this Mediterranean island aboard the elegant Sea Cloud II. Accompanying us is art historian and scholar, Frank Dabell. A former Metropolitan Museum of Art Fellow, Frank is now living and teaching in Rome. Also traveling with us will be Patrick Bowe, architectural historian and author of Gardens of the Roman World. We begin in Valletta, the capital of Malta, where we embark the awaiting Sea Cloud II and set sail for Syracuse, Sicily. Discover its well-preserved Greek and Roman theaters and visit a baroque palazzo by special invitation. Sail to Pozzallo for a tour of the 4th-century Villa del Tellaro, with its artful mosaics. In Porto Empedocle, see the Doric ruins at the Valley of the Temples at Agrigento. From Trapani, view the Greek temple of Segesta as well as the ancient bronze sculpture, the “Dancing Satyr,” at Mazara del Vallo. Dock in Palermo to explore the 12th-century Palatine Chapel and enjoy a special palazzo reception. Conclude in Catania, where an optional postlude is offered in nearby Taormina. An optional prelude in Malta is also offered. Life aboard Sea Cloud II has no comparison. Her friendly staff, luxurious accommodations, and fine dining create an onboard ambiance of relaxed elegance. We will have time at sea to experience the thrill of sailing aboard this three-masted barque. This voyage will be shared in the congenial company of members of the National Trust for Historic Preservation and the Harvard Alumni Association. We hope to welcome you aboard.

Sincerely,

TRAVELING WITH YOU

Frank Dabell, a distinguished art historian whose specialty is Emily K. Rafferty the Italian Renaissance, has been President a frequent lecturer on Travel with the Met programs, including trips to Italy, Spain, Croatia, Greece, and North Africa.

Mr. Dabell is the author of dozens of scholarly articles and several books, among them Paintings in the Vatican, and the forthcoming Piero della Francesca and The Illustrated Vasari. Educated at Oxford University and The Courtauld Institute of Art at the University of London, he serves on the art history faculty of Philadelphia’s Temple University program in Rome—the city where he grew up as the son of a French mother and British father. N

T HE M ETROPOLITAN M USEUM OF A RT N 1000 FIFTH A VENUE N N EW Y ORK, N EW Y ORK 10028 N A RT T REASURES & A NCIENT T EMPLES N Sicily by Sea Aboard Sea Cloud II September 21 to 29, 2013

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POZZALLO, SICILY Tuesday, September 24

Step ashore this morning in Pozzallo, known for its beautiful beaches. A short drive takes us to the 4th-century Villa del Tellaro, where artful mosaics depict hunting scenes and the story of Hector. Continue to the lovely town of Noto, set amid olive groves and almond trees on a plateau overlooking the Asinaro Valley. A walking tour will introduce us to the town’s baroque treasures, including the Palazzo Nicolaci, whose fabulous interiors rival its wrought-iron balconies supported by carved figures. Return to Sea Cloud II in time for a late lunch. Photo @ lamiel.

Traditional covered balconies in Valletta.

NEW YORK Saturday, September 21

Depart this evening on a flight to Valletta, Malta.

VALLETTA, MALTA N SEA CLOUD II Sunday, September 22

Arrive in Valletta in the early afternoon. Following a light lunch, board the awaiting Sea Cloud II. Enjoy a champagne bon voyage toast on deck as the ship sails out of the Grand Harbour at sunset. SYRACUSE, SICILY Monday, September 23

Today we explore Syracuse, one of the most important Ruins at Agrigento. cities in antiquity. Discover the dramatic well-preserved Greek and Roman theaters of the Archaeological Zone. PORTO EMPEDOCLE N On Syracuse’s beautiful Ortygia Island, see the cathedral AGRIGENTO, SICILY built on the ruins of the Temple of Athena as well as Wednesday, September 25 Caravaggio’s prized painting, The Burial of St. Lucy, in the Church of Santa Lucia alla Badia. By special invitation we From Porto Empedocle drive to Agrigento, which Pindar will visit the baroque palazzo of Barone Beneventano called “the most beautiful city built by mortal men.” where he will welcome us for a tour and afternoon Tour the Valley of the Temples, with some of the finest refreshments. Celebrate the beginning of our Sicilian Greek ruins in the world. Return to the ship for lunch adventure at the captain’s welcome dinner this evening. and a leisurely afternoon under sail.

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AT SEA Saturday, September 28

Experience the thrill of cruising aboard the elegant Sea Cloud II as she travels through gentle waters under a full set of billowing sails. Admire the passing panorama of Sicily’s volcanic Aeolian Islands. This evening, toast rewarding travel memories at the captain’s farewell dinner.

CATANIA, SICILY N NEW YORK Sunday, September 29

Following breakfast, disembark Sea Cloud II and transfer to the airport for the flights to New York. N

Sea Cloud II.

TRAPANI N SEGESTA, SICILY Thursday, September 26

Arrive at the port of Trapani and depart on a morning excursion to Segesta to view its splendid Greek temple and theater. Following lunch on board, you may wish to drive to the medieval hilltop town of Erice. Alternatively, travel to the village of Mazara del Vallo to see its spectacular seven-foot bronze statue, only recently retrieved from the sea by local fishermen. With his flying hair and goat ears, the 2,400-year-old figure was quickly dubbed the “Dancing Satyr.” In the early evening, Sea Cloud II sails along the northern coast of Sicily. Photo by Joel Stratte–McClure. PALERMO N MONREALE, SICILY Knights on the façade of the Norman cathedral, Monreale. Friday, September 27

Dock in Palermo, the capital of Sicily, for a morning visit to the 12th-century Palatine Chapel in the Palace of the Norman Kings. Described by Guy de Maupassant as SPECIAL OFFER “the most surprising religious jewel ever dreamt of,” the chapel is known for its extraordinary golden mosaics. Combine the Sicily by Sea program with In the Regional Gallerie see Antonello da Messina’s the Adriatic Odyssey voyage L’Annunziata. After lunch on board, drive to Monreale to (September 28 to October 6, 2013) discover the magnificent Norman cathedral, whose and receive a complimentary brilliantly colored mosaics depict scenes from the Old and New Testaments. Return to Palermo where we will attend one-category upgrade on both cruises! a special reception at Palazzo Gangi by invitation of Princess Carine Mantegna de Gangi (pending confirmation).

N S ICILY BY S EA A BOARD S EA C LOUD II N SEA CLOUD II N DECK PLAN

LIDO DECK

402 LIDO BAR LOUNGE 401 LIBRARY

PROMENADE DECK

318 316 314 312 310 308 306 304 302 DINING ROOM 301

319 317 315 RECEPTION 311 309307 305 303

BOUTIQUE

CABIN DECK

230 228 226 224 222 220 218 216 214 212 210 208 206 204

205 GYM 231 229 227 225 223 221 219 217 215 211 209 207 SAUNA DOCTOR

WATER-SPORTS PLATFORM Owner’s Suite (top) and a Deluxe Cabin on Cabin Deck (above).

CRUISE RATES RATES INCLUDE (Per Person, Double Occupancy) N Cabins Decks Rates Seven nights cabin accommodations aboard Sea Cloud II Cabins 204 to 206 Cabin Deck $5,995 N All meals during the cruise and one lunch ashore. State Rooms. Upper/lower twin berths, shower. Wine with lunches and dinners. Receptions as noted Cabins 207 to 210 Cabin Deck $7,495 Superior Cabins. Twin beds, shower. N Enrichment program of lectures and special events Cabins 211 to 217 & 224 to 231 Cabin Deck $8,995 Deluxe Cabins. Twin beds, shower. N Escorted sightseeing by private motorcoach and entrance Cabins 218 to 223 Cabin Deck $9,995 fees for included visits Deluxe Cabins. Twin beds, shower. Cabins 301 & 302 Promenade Deck $10,995 N Airport / pier group transfers and porterage Deluxe Cabins. Twin beds, shower. Cabins 303 to 319 Promenade Deck $11,495 N Taxes and service; gratuities to guides and drivers Junior Suites. Twin beds, bathtub with shower. Cabins 401 & 402 Lido Deck $11,995 NOT INCLUDED IN RATES International airfare; passport fees; customary Owner’s Suites. Queen-size bed, bathtub, and separate shower. shipboard gratuities; alcoholic beverages other than wine at lunches and dinners; personal items and expenses; airport transfers for those not on group flights; Cabins 204 to 206 are available at no single supplement. A very limited number of cabins are available for single occupancy at a supplement baggage in excess of one suitcase; optional prelude and postlude; trip insurance; any ranging from 30 to 100 percent of the cruise rate. other items not specifically mentioned as included.

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Sicily by Sea Aboard Sea Cloud II N September 21 to 29, 2013 RESERVATION APPLICATION To reserve a place, please return this form along with your deposit of $2,500 OPTIONAL PRELUDE & OPTIONAL POSTLUDE per person (of which $350 is non-refundable for administrative fees) payable to Ë I/We wish to join the optional Malta Prelude ($1,395 per person; Academic Arrangements Abroad, 1040 Avenue of the Americas, 23rd Floor, New single supplement $350). York, NY 10018-3721. Ë I/We wish to join the optional Taormina Postlude ($1,795 per person; single supplement $595). ______Names in Full as on Passports. Please Print. FORM OF PAYMENT Ë Enclosed is my check (payable to Academic Arrangements Abroad) ______Ë Credit card (may be used for deposit only)

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OPTIONAL MALTA PRELUDE September 19 to 22, 2013

In the Maltese capital of Valletta, tour St. John’s Cathedral— official home of the Knights of Malta—to see Caravaggio’s The Beheading of St. John the Baptist. Stroll in the Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site; visit the Upper Barracca Gardens, built as a retreat for the Knights; and admire antique tapestries and suits of armor at the Grandmaster’s Palace. Continue to Rabat to explore St. Paul’s Catacombs, the earliest archaeological evidence of Christianity in Malta, and view the remarkable mosaics at Domus Romana, a 2,000-year-old Roman villa. Explore nearby Mdina, a medieval walled town and Malta’s historic capital; and discover 5,000-year-old Hagar Qim, one of the oldest religious sites on earth. Enjoy a private evening reception at the palace of the Marquis de Piro. Accommodations for two nights are at the elegant Phoenicia Hotel.

PRELUDE RATE $1,395 per person. Single supplement $350. Includes two nights at the Phoenicia Hotel; breakfast daily, one lunch, one dinner, and one reception; sightseeing as noted.

OPTIONAL TAORMINA POSTLUDE September 29 to October 1, 2013

Disembark in the port of Catania for a walking tour that includes the city’s impressive cathedral. Enjoy lunch and a tasting at the Baron Scammacca Murgo winery in Etna before continuing to the charming hillside town of Taormina. Discover the remains of the ancient Greek theater, still used for plays and concerts; admire the public gardens; browse in the handicraft shops and galleries along Taormina’s main street; and relax in inviting cafes and restaurants offering fine Sicilian cuisine. Accommodations for two nights are at the San Domenico Palace Hotel, an exquisite former 14th-century monastery.

POSTLUDE RATE $1,795 per person. Single supplement $595. Includes two nights at the San Domenico Palace Hotel; breakfast daily, two lunches, and one dinner; sightseeing as noted.

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