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PRSRT STD Dear Members and Friends of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, U.S. Postage PAID Portugal’s Douro River Valley, best known as the birthplace of port wine, boasts a rich ACADEMIC u u ARRANGEMENTS E NCHANTING D OURO R IVER cultural history and rustic charm. Next September, when the grape harvest is at its peak, please join ABROAD us for a voyage aboard the luxury riverboat M.S. AmaVida. Cruise through verdant landscapes, Madrid & Douro River Cruise Aboard M.S. AmaVida stepping ashore to explore timeless villages, tour remarkable museums and historic sites, sample excellent local varietals, and savor Michelin-starred cuisine. We are delighted to be accompanied by Dita Amory, Acting Associate Curator in Charge and Administrator of the Robert Lehman Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. She will be joined by architectural historian Patrick Bowe, author of Houses and Gardens of Portugal.

TRAVEL HIGHLIGHTS u Three days in Spain, with tours of Madrid’s Prado and Thyssen-Bornemisza museums, and a visit to Salamanca’s Museum of Art Nouveau and Art Deco OPTIONAL LISBON POSTLUDE u An exclusive dinner at Quinta do Portal, a family-owned vineyard with strikingly October 6 to 9, 2015 modern cellars designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Álvaro Siza En route from Porto to Lisbon, spend a morning in Coimbra to visit its UNESCO-recognized university, u In Porto, a concert and private reception at Casa da Música, Rem Koolhaas’s architectural founded in 1290. In the Portuguese capital, see iconic masterpiece landmarks including the Tower of Belém, Monument u E NCHANTING D OURO R IVER u u Dinner in the Alpendurada Convent, an 11th-century Benedictine monastery with spectacular to the Discoveries, and Jerónimos Monastery. Madrid & Douro River Cruise Aboard M.S. AmaVida u September 26 to October 6, 2015 views of the Douro River Valley Discover the Gulbenkian Museum, a treasure house of European masters, and the 17th-century Palace of u Lunch at Largo do Paço, a Michelin-starred the Marquesses of Fronteira, renowned for its grand restaurant near Porto whose chef interiors, formal gardens, and splendid azulejos. There TRAVELING WITH YOU was recently voted the best in the country will be leisure time to experience the city on your own, u In Régua, a special after-hours tour of the perhaps to enjoy a live fado performance or explore Dita Amory is Acting Douro Museum the National Museum of Ancient Art on a guided tour. Associate Curator in Charge of Accommodations are at the Four Seasons Hotel Ritz. u the Robert Lehman Collection, For those wishing to spend more time having joined their staff in in Portugal, an optional three-day postlude 1996 as Assistant Curator. She is offered that features tours of the iconic previously served as Chief landmarks and museums of Lisbon and the Curator of the National UNESCO-recognized University of Coimbra. Academy of Design. Following We hope to welcome you on this graduate studies at the Institute of Fine Arts, she exceptional journey, traveling in the congenial was appointed Librarian of the Oak Spring Garden company of members of the National Trust Library, the horticultural collection assembled for Historic Preservation, Harvard Alumni by Rachel Lambert Mellon. Dita has organized Association, The Baker Museum, and numerous exhibitions highlighting the Lehman Smithsonian Journeys. Collection, particularly in the area of master Sincerely, drawings. Recently, she curated an exhibition of Pierre Bonnard’s late still life paintings, and is curator of the current exhibition, Madame Cézanne. This unprecedented exhibition brings together Paul Cézanne’s portraits of his lifelong Photo left and above by Danielle Dybiec companion and most frequent studio model, Hortense Emily K. Rafferty u u Jerónimos Monastery (top); azulejos, Fronteira Palace (above), Lisbon. September 26 to October 6, 2015 Fiquet. Dita is a longstanding trustee of The Drawing President Center in Soho, and the New York Studio School. u u u u www.metmuseum.org/travel u u u M.S. AMAVIDA u DECK PLAN LAND / CRUISE RATES u T ERMS & C ONDITIONS u u u (Per Person, Double Occupancy) E NCHANTING D OURO R IVER glass of this region’s vinho verde. Dine tonight in the AIRFARE Academic Arrangements Abroad (AAA) will be pleased to assist with PORTO DECK air travel arrangements for this program, including specially negotiated group Alpendurada Convent, a Benedictine monastery dating 109 to 115 Douro Deck $4,995 airfare when available, suggested group flights, or your own individual requests, Madrid & Douro River Cruise Aboard M.S. AmaVida 320 318 316 314 312 310 308 306 304 302 Deluxe Suites with panoramic windows. Full marble bathroom. for a processing fee of $40 per person. Complete details will be provided in your from the 11th century and boasting majestic views of the confirmation mailing. 101 to 108 Douro Deck $5,995 verdant valley below. 319 317 315 313 311 309 307 305 303 301 PAYMENT SCHEDULE A deposit of $2,500 per person, payable to Academic September 26 to October 6, 2015 Deluxe Suites with panoramic windows. Full marble bathroom. Arrangements Abroad, of which $350 is non-refundable for administrative fees, is ENTRE-OS-RIOS u PORTO, PORTUGAL LISBON DECK required with the reservation application. Final payment, by check or wire transfer, ______u ______215 to 218 Lisbon Deck $7,995 must be received 120 days prior to departure. Sunday, October 4 218 216 214 212 210 208 206 204 202 Deluxe Suites with balcony. Full marble bathroom. HEALTH All participants must be in good health. This program involves extensive walking over uneven surfaces and climbing stairs at monuments and other locations 201 to 214 Lisbon Deck $8,995 MADRID u VEGA DE TERRÓN, SPAIN 217 215 213 211 209 207 205 203 201 not handicapped accessible and climbing in and out of various conveyances. Any Arrive in Porto this morning as AmaVida passes under a Deluxe Suites with balcony. Full marble bathroom. condition that may require assistance or special medical attention must be reported at the Tuesday, September 29 time of your reservation. Please note: AmaVida has an elevator. magnificent iron bridge by French engineer Gustave Eiffel. DOURO DECK 301 to 318 Porto Deck $10,995 PHOTOGRAPHY Photographs or, in some cases, videotapes of participants of After lunch, step ashore at Serralves to tour its Art Deco 114 112 110 108 106 104 102 Deluxe Suites with balcony. Full marble bathroom. Travel with the Met trips may be used for educational and promotional purposes Depart Madrid early and drive to Salamanca’s Old City, by The Metropolitan Museum of Art. villa, formal gardens, and contemporary art museum, also 319 & 320 Porto Deck $13,995 a UNESCO World Heritage Site, for a morning visit to 115 113 111 109 107 105 103 101 INSURANCE TRIP CANCELLATION / EMERGENCY MEDICAL EVACUATION / BAGGAGE designed by Álvaro Siza. Return to AmaVida for dinner. Owner’s Suites with balcony. Full marble bathroom. the Museum of Art Nouveau and Art Deco, housed in / ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED. CANCELLATION Pending artist schedules, attend an evening concert and A limited number of single occupancy cabins are offered at a supplement PENALTIES ARE STRICTLY ENFORCED. AAA will send an insurance application upon Casa Lis, an urban mansion with a sweeping and richly receipt of deposit, although you may select an alternative insurer of your choice. private reception at Casa da Música, designed by architect of 25 to 100 percent of the cruise rate. colored stained glass façade. Tour the Convent of St. CHANGES IN ITINERARY & COSTS The itinerary is subject to change at the Rem Koolhaas. discretion of The Metropolitan Museum of Art (the Met) and AAA. All prices quoted Stephen, an excellent example of the Plateresque style RATES INCLUDE are based on prevailing fuel prices, airfares and currency exchange rates in effect as and where Columbus stayed when defending his idea to of the time of brochure printing and are subject to change without notice. Deviations u Two nights accommodations at the Hotel Wellington, Madrid from the scheduled itinerary are at the expense of the individual. the city’s university to sail west to the Indies. After lunch, Douro River Valley RESPONSIBILITY CLAUSE The participation of the Met is limited to educational continue to Vega de Terrón and the awaiting AmaVida. A u Seven nights cabin accommodations aboard AmaVida sponsorship of the program described in this brochure (The Program). AAA acts only welcome reception is followed by dinner. as an agent for the participant with respect to transportation, accommodations and all other services, relating to The Program. AAA, the Met and/or their agents assume u All meals during the cruise. Wine with lunches and dinners PINHÃO u RÉGUA, PORTUGAL no responsibility or liability for any act, error or omission, or for any injury, loss, accident, delay or irregularity which may be occasioned by reason of any defect in any Thursday, October 1 u Two lunches and one dinner in Spain aircraft, ship, train, bus or other carrier, or through neglect or default of any subcon- tractor or other third party, which may be used wholly or in part in the performance of their duty to the participants of The Program. The passage ticket issued by the u Enrichment program of lectures and special events Begin the day at Lamego to marvel at the spectacular Shrine carrier is the sole contract between the participant and the carrier. Nor will AAA or the Met and/or their agents be responsible for loss, injury, damages or expenses to of Our Lady of Remedies, where you may descend the u Escorted sightseeing by motorcoach and entrance fees for visits persons or property, due to illness, weather, strikes, local laws, hostilities, wars, pilgrimage steps of its beautiful tiled staircase. Admire terrorist acts, acts of nature or other such causes in connection with The Program or u Airport / hotel / pier group transfers and porterage anything beyond their reasonable control. AAA is not responsible for transportation 16th-century Flemish tapestries and religious art at the or other program delays and changes, nor additional expenses or loss of time that may Museum of Lamego, located in the 18th-century Bishop’s be incurred. In the event it becomes necessary or advisable for the comfort or well- u Taxes, service, and port charges; gratuities aboard and ashore being of the participants, or for any reason whatsoever, to alter the itinerary at any Photo courtesy of Madrid Tourist Board Palace. Return to the ship for lunch and sail to Régua, time, without notice to the participants, such alterations will be made without penalty arriving in the early evening for an after-hours visit at the NOT INCLUDED IN RATES Airfare; passport fees; alcoholic beverages to AAA or the Met. Additional expenses, if any, shall be borne by the participants. Royal Botanic Garden, Madrid other than wine at lunches and dinners; personal items and expenses; Baggage and personal effects are the sole responsibility of the participant at all times. Douro Museum, representing the wine region’s cultural The Met and AAA reserve the right to accept or decline any person as a participant at airport transfers for those not on group flights; baggage in excess of one heritage. After dinner, enjoy a lively performance of AmaVida (top), dining room (above left) and a suite on Douro Deck (above right). any time, or to require any participant to withdraw from The Program at their own NEW YORK suitcase; trip insurance; optional Lisbon postlude; any other items not expense when such an action is determined by AAA or the Met to be in the best interest Portuguese folk music. specifically mentioned as included. of the participant’s health and safety, or the general welfare of the other participants. Saturday, September 26 naugurated in 2013, M.S. AmaVida is an eco-friendly vessel. Most of her spacious suites have balconies. AmaVida also features a Sun Deck OPTIONAL POSTLUDE IN LISBON $2,150 per person. Single CANCELLATION POLICY AAA must strictly adhere to its cancellation policy to I offset costs incurred prior to the commencement of The Program, which may include RÉGUA swimming pool, fitness center and spa, complimentary in-suite internet supplement $595. Includes three nights at the Four Seasons Hotel Ritz; but are not limited to: advance payments to land operators; ship charters; communi- Depart New York on an overnight flight to Madrid. Friday, October 2 access, and Wi-Fi throughout the ship. u breakfast daily, two lunches, and one dinner; sightseeing as per itinerary. cation expenses; development/promotional expenses and the loss of time that might Photo © Advan Brunschot have permitted resale of reserved space. All cancellations must be made in writing to MADRID, SPAIN the offices of AAA and are subject to a $350 non-refundable administrative fee. All This morning, tour the wonderful manor house of Mateus, Casa da Música, Porto T HE M ETROPOLITAN M USEUM OF A RT refunds are limited to amounts actually received by AAA and are the sole responsibility Sunday, September 27 of AAA; the Met shall have no liability for refunds. At the time AAA receives written with its impressive baroque façade, library of rare books, u notification of cancellation, the following cancellation charges will apply: cancellations Enchanting Douro River Aboard M.S. AmaVida September 26 to October 6, 2015 received between 120 to 91 days prior to departure, 20 percent of the program cost

Photo courtesy of Casa Lis and landscaped gardens. Continue to Amarante for lunch Arrive in Madrid and transfer to the Hotel Wellington. In PORTO RESERVATION APPLICATION per person; 90 and 61 days prior to departure, 50 percent of the program cost per prepared by Chef Vitor Matos, recently voted Best Chef person; no refunds will be given for cancellations received within 60 days of depar- the afternoon, visit the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, an Stained glass façade, Casa Lis, Salamanca Monday, October 5 To reserve a place, please return this form along with your deposit of $2,500 per OPTIONAL LISBON POSTLUDE ture. No refunds are given for cancellation on or after the day of departure, or for in Portugal, at Michelin-starred Largo do Paço restaurant, person (of which $350 is non-refundable for administrative fees) payable to encyclopedic collection representing artists from the 13th p I/We wish to join the optional Lisbon postlude ($2,150 per person; unused portions of the tour, for any reason. Air cancellation charges, if any, will located in Casa da Calçada. Cross the Tâmega River to the Academic Arrangements Abroad, 1040 Avenue of the Americas, 23rd Floor, be assessed in accordance with airline regulations. All group fare tickets must be through the 20th centuries. Gather at the hotel this evening A guided visit in this captivating city includes the single supplement $595). VEGA DE TERRÓN u PINHÃO, PORTUGAL fabled Church of São Gonçalo and the Amadeo de Souza- New York, NY 10018-3721. issued no less than 30 days prior to departure. NOTE: Neither AAA nor the Met for our welcome dinner. historic quarter, a UNESCO World Heritage Site; the shall be liable for any airline cancellation penalties incurred by the purchase of a non- Wednesday, September 30 Cardoso Museum, featuring modern and contemporary FORM OF PAYMENT refundable ticket. In the case of a cancellation due to shortage of participants, AAA cathedral; and São Bento Railway Station, known for its ______p Enclosed is my check (payable to Academic Arrangements Abroad) will attempt to notify all participants at least 45 days prior to departure. However, MADRID Portuguese art. Alternatively, join Patrick Bowe at Casa Names in Full as on Passports. Please Print. azulejos (decorative tiles). On a hillside in nearby Vila p Credit card (may be used for deposit only) AAA reserves the right to cancel The Program prior to departure for any reason and, in Monday, September 28 Today begins with a visit to Castelo Rodrigo, a fortified hilltop de Pascoaes, former home and gardens of Portuguese poet such case, reimbursement of refundable costs of the trip by AAA shall constitute full Nova de Gaia with views overlooking the city, enjoy a port ______settlement with the participant. In the unlikely event that a dispute arises between ______village with panoramic views over slopes of almond trees and Teixeira de Pascoaes. Return to AmaVida for dinner. The a participant and AAA or the Met, the following conditions will apply: (a) the tasting at W. & J. Graham’s 1890 Lodge, a working wine Name on Credit Card This morning attend a lecture by Dita Amory, followed vineyards. Pass through its 16th-century walls, climb the ship remains in Régua overnight and you may wish to try a dispute will be settled by binding arbitration administered by the American cellar. Lunch on board is followed by an afternoon at ______Arbitration Association in New York, NY; (b) the dispute will be governed by New by a guided walking tour of this lively city. Following narrow, medieval streets, and refresh with a tasting of white port tonic cocktail in town. Address ______York Law; (c) the maximum amount of recovery to which a participant shall be leisure, perhaps to join a tour of Porto’s cafes and book Credit Card Number entitled under any and all circumstances will be the sum of all monies actually lunch, visit the Prado Museum, the Spanish national art the region’s wine and cuisine. Across the border in Barca ______u shops. Celebrate a memorable cruise at our farewell dinner received from the participant by AAA. The participant agrees that this is a fair and RÉGUA ENTRE-OS-RIOS, PORTUGAL City State Zip ______museum displaying one of the world largest and finest d’Alva, Portugal, rejoin AmaVida for lunch and an afternoon this evening. reasonable limitation on the damages, of any sort whatsoever, that a participant may Saturday, October 3 3- or 4-Digit Security Code Expiration Date suffer. Upon payment of the deposit to AAA, the participant agrees to be bound by collections of European art from the 12th to early 19th lecture as we cruise to Pinhão. This evening a special dinner ______the above terms and conditions. u Telephone (Home) (Business) Each participant must sign below. I/We confirm that I/we have carefully read and centuries. Afterwards, stroll through Madrid’s distinctive is arranged in Sabrosa at Quinta do Portal, a family-owned PORTO NEW YORK Copyright © 2015 Arrangements Abroad, Inc. CST 2059789-40 Attend a morning lecture as we sail to Entre-os-Rios. Pass Tuesday, October 6 agree to the Terms & Conditions of this Program. I/We agree to full payment by Royal Botanic Garden, located just south of the Prado, boutique winery whose vines have grown for hundreds of ______check or wire transfer 120 days prior to departure. as lecturer Patrick Bowe leads a tour of its secluded years. Tour its strikingly modern wine cellars designed by through Carrapatelo Lock, Portugal’s first hydroelectric Fax E-mail landscapes and diverse plant life. The remainder of the day Pritzker Prize-winning Portuguese architect Álvaro Siza. The dam. Following lunch, drive to Penafiel for a visit to the Disembark and transfer to the Porto airport for the flight to ______ACCOMMODATIONS Signature (Required) Date is at leisure. ship remains overnight in Pinhão. charming gardens at Quinta da Aveleda and sample a New York. M.S. AmaVida Cabin Preference (1) ______(2) ______On the front and back covers: Silk Panel. Portuguese. Textiles. 17th–18th century. © The Metropolitan Museum I wish to share a room / cabin with ______Signature (Required) Date u E NCHANTING D OURO R IVER u u M ADRID & D OURO R IVER C RUISE A BOARD M.S. A MAV IDA u of Art. Gift of The Rogers Fund, 1935 (35.30). Back cover: Manor house of Mateus, Vila Real, Portugal. Photo by Danielle Dybiec (bottom). For additional information, please contact Academic Arrangements Abroad Telephone: 212-514-8921 or 800-221-1944 u Fax: 212-344-7493 u E-mail: [email protected] u www.metmuseum.org/travel u u u M.S. AMAVIDA u DECK PLAN LAND / CRUISE RATES u T ERMS & C ONDITIONS u u u (Per Person, Double Occupancy) E NCHANTING D OURO R IVER glass of this region’s vinho verde. Dine tonight in the AIRFARE Academic Arrangements Abroad (AAA) will be pleased to assist with PORTO DECK air travel arrangements for this program, including specially negotiated group Alpendurada Convent, a Benedictine monastery dating 109 to 115 Douro Deck $4,995 airfare when available, suggested group flights, or your own individual requests, Madrid & Douro River Cruise Aboard M.S. AmaVida 320 318 316 314 312 310 308 306 304 302 Deluxe Suites with panoramic windows. Full marble bathroom. for a processing fee of $40 per person. Complete details will be provided in your from the 11th century and boasting majestic views of the confirmation mailing. 101 to 108 Douro Deck $5,995 verdant valley below. 319 317 315 313 311 309 307 305 303 301 PAYMENT SCHEDULE A deposit of $2,500 per person, payable to Academic September 26 to October 6, 2015 Deluxe Suites with panoramic windows. Full marble bathroom. Arrangements Abroad, of which $350 is non-refundable for administrative fees, is ENTRE-OS-RIOS u PORTO, PORTUGAL LISBON DECK required with the reservation application. Final payment, by check or wire transfer, ______u ______215 to 218 Lisbon Deck $7,995 must be received 120 days prior to departure. Sunday, October 4 218 216 214 212 210 208 206 204 202 Deluxe Suites with balcony. Full marble bathroom. HEALTH All participants must be in good health. This program involves extensive walking over uneven surfaces and climbing stairs at monuments and other locations 201 to 214 Lisbon Deck $8,995 MADRID u VEGA DE TERRÓN, SPAIN 217 215 213 211 209 207 205 203 201 not handicapped accessible and climbing in and out of various conveyances. Any Arrive in Porto this morning as AmaVida passes under a Deluxe Suites with balcony. Full marble bathroom. condition that may require assistance or special medical attention must be reported at the Tuesday, September 29 time of your reservation. Please note: AmaVida has an elevator. magnificent iron bridge by French engineer Gustave Eiffel. DOURO DECK 301 to 318 Porto Deck $10,995 PHOTOGRAPHY Photographs or, in some cases, videotapes of participants of After lunch, step ashore at Serralves to tour its Art Deco 114 112 110 108 106 104 102 Deluxe Suites with balcony. Full marble bathroom. Travel with the Met trips may be used for educational and promotional purposes Depart Madrid early and drive to Salamanca’s Old City, by The Metropolitan Museum of Art. villa, formal gardens, and contemporary art museum, also 319 & 320 Porto Deck $13,995 a UNESCO World Heritage Site, for a morning visit to 115 113 111 109 107 105 103 101 INSURANCE TRIP CANCELLATION / EMERGENCY MEDICAL EVACUATION / BAGGAGE designed by Álvaro Siza. Return to AmaVida for dinner. Owner’s Suites with balcony. Full marble bathroom. the Museum of Art Nouveau and Art Deco, housed in / ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED. CANCELLATION Pending artist schedules, attend an evening concert and A limited number of single occupancy cabins are offered at a supplement PENALTIES ARE STRICTLY ENFORCED. AAA will send an insurance application upon Casa Lis, an urban mansion with a sweeping and richly receipt of deposit, although you may select an alternative insurer of your choice. private reception at Casa da Música, designed by architect of 25 to 100 percent of the cruise rate. colored stained glass façade. Tour the Convent of St. CHANGES IN ITINERARY & COSTS The itinerary is subject to change at the Rem Koolhaas. discretion of The Metropolitan Museum of Art (the Met) and AAA. All prices quoted Stephen, an excellent example of the Plateresque style RATES INCLUDE are based on prevailing fuel prices, airfares and currency exchange rates in effect as and where Columbus stayed when defending his idea to of the time of brochure printing and are subject to change without notice. Deviations u Two nights accommodations at the Hotel Wellington, Madrid from the scheduled itinerary are at the expense of the individual. the city’s university to sail west to the Indies. After lunch, Douro River Valley RESPONSIBILITY CLAUSE The participation of the Met is limited to educational continue to Vega de Terrón and the awaiting AmaVida. A u Seven nights cabin accommodations aboard AmaVida sponsorship of the program described in this brochure (The Program). AAA acts only welcome reception is followed by dinner. as an agent for the participant with respect to transportation, accommodations and all other services, relating to The Program. AAA, the Met and/or their agents assume u All meals during the cruise. Wine with lunches and dinners PINHÃO u RÉGUA, PORTUGAL no responsibility or liability for any act, error or omission, or for any injury, loss, accident, delay or irregularity which may be occasioned by reason of any defect in any Thursday, October 1 u Two lunches and one dinner in Spain aircraft, ship, train, bus or other carrier, or through neglect or default of any subcon- tractor or other third party, which may be used wholly or in part in the performance of their duty to the participants of The Program. The passage ticket issued by the u Enrichment program of lectures and special events Begin the day at Lamego to marvel at the spectacular Shrine carrier is the sole contract between the participant and the carrier. Nor will AAA or the Met and/or their agents be responsible for loss, injury, damages or expenses to of Our Lady of Remedies, where you may descend the u Escorted sightseeing by motorcoach and entrance fees for visits persons or property, due to illness, weather, strikes, local laws, hostilities, wars, pilgrimage steps of its beautiful tiled staircase. Admire terrorist acts, acts of nature or other such causes in connection with The Program or u Airport / hotel / pier group transfers and porterage anything beyond their reasonable control. AAA is not responsible for transportation 16th-century Flemish tapestries and religious art at the or other program delays and changes, nor additional expenses or loss of time that may Museum of Lamego, located in the 18th-century Bishop’s be incurred. In the event it becomes necessary or advisable for the comfort or well- u Taxes, service, and port charges; gratuities aboard and ashore being of the participants, or for any reason whatsoever, to alter the itinerary at any Photo courtesy of Madrid Tourist Board Palace. Return to the ship for lunch and sail to Régua, time, without notice to the participants, such alterations will be made without penalty arriving in the early evening for an after-hours visit at the NOT INCLUDED IN RATES Airfare; passport fees; alcoholic beverages to AAA or the Met. Additional expenses, if any, shall be borne by the participants. Royal Botanic Garden, Madrid other than wine at lunches and dinners; personal items and expenses; Baggage and personal effects are the sole responsibility of the participant at all times. Douro Museum, representing the wine region’s cultural The Met and AAA reserve the right to accept or decline any person as a participant at airport transfers for those not on group flights; baggage in excess of one heritage. After dinner, enjoy a lively performance of AmaVida (top), dining room (above left) and a suite on Douro Deck (above right). any time, or to require any participant to withdraw from The Program at their own NEW YORK suitcase; trip insurance; optional Lisbon postlude; any other items not expense when such an action is determined by AAA or the Met to be in the best interest Portuguese folk music. specifically mentioned as included. of the participant’s health and safety, or the general welfare of the other participants. Saturday, September 26 naugurated in 2013, M.S. AmaVida is an eco-friendly vessel. Most of her spacious suites have balconies. AmaVida also features a Sun Deck OPTIONAL POSTLUDE IN LISBON $2,150 per person. Single CANCELLATION POLICY AAA must strictly adhere to its cancellation policy to I offset costs incurred prior to the commencement of The Program, which may include RÉGUA swimming pool, fitness center and spa, complimentary in-suite internet supplement $595. Includes three nights at the Four Seasons Hotel Ritz; but are not limited to: advance payments to land operators; ship charters; communi- Depart New York on an overnight flight to Madrid. Friday, October 2 access, and Wi-Fi throughout the ship. u breakfast daily, two lunches, and one dinner; sightseeing as per itinerary. cation expenses; development/promotional expenses and the loss of time that might Photo © Advan Brunschot have permitted resale of reserved space. All cancellations must be made in writing to MADRID, SPAIN the offices of AAA and are subject to a $350 non-refundable administrative fee. All This morning, tour the wonderful manor house of Mateus, Casa da Música, Porto T HE M ETROPOLITAN M USEUM OF A RT refunds are limited to amounts actually received by AAA and are the sole responsibility Sunday, September 27 of AAA; the Met shall have no liability for refunds. At the time AAA receives written with its impressive baroque façade, library of rare books, u notification of cancellation, the following cancellation charges will apply: cancellations Enchanting Douro River Aboard M.S. AmaVida September 26 to October 6, 2015 received between 120 to 91 days prior to departure, 20 percent of the program cost

www.metmuseum.org/travel u u u M.S. AMAVIDA u DECK PLAN LAND / CRUISE RATES u T ERMS & C ONDITIONS u u u (Per Person, Double Occupancy) E NCHANTING D OURO R IVER glass of this region’s vinho verde. Dine tonight in the AIRFARE Academic Arrangements Abroad (AAA) will be pleased to assist with PORTO DECK air travel arrangements for this program, including specially negotiated group Alpendurada Convent, a Benedictine monastery dating 109 to 115 Douro Deck $4,995 airfare when available, suggested group flights, or your own individual requests, Madrid & Douro River Cruise Aboard M.S. AmaVida 320 318 316 314 312 310 308 306 304 302 Deluxe Suites with panoramic windows. Full marble bathroom. for a processing fee of $40 per person. Complete details will be provided in your from the 11th century and boasting majestic views of the confirmation mailing. 101 to 108 Douro Deck $5,995 verdant valley below. 319 317 315 313 311 309 307 305 303 301 PAYMENT SCHEDULE A deposit of $2,500 per person, payable to Academic September 26 to October 6, 2015 Deluxe Suites with panoramic windows. Full marble bathroom. Arrangements Abroad, of which $350 is non-refundable for administrative fees, is ENTRE-OS-RIOS u PORTO, PORTUGAL LISBON DECK required with the reservation application. Final payment, by check or wire transfer, ______u ______215 to 218 Lisbon Deck $7,995 must be received 120 days prior to departure. Sunday, October 4 218 216 214 212 210 208 206 204 202 Deluxe Suites with balcony. Full marble bathroom. HEALTH All participants must be in good health. This program involves extensive walking over uneven surfaces and climbing stairs at monuments and other locations 201 to 214 Lisbon Deck $8,995 MADRID u VEGA DE TERRÓN, SPAIN 217 215 213 211 209 207 205 203 201 not handicapped accessible and climbing in and out of various conveyances. Any Arrive in Porto this morning as AmaVida passes under a Deluxe Suites with balcony. Full marble bathroom. condition that may require assistance or special medical attention must be reported at the Tuesday, September 29 time of your reservation. Please note: AmaVida has an elevator. magnificent iron bridge by French engineer Gustave Eiffel. DOURO DECK 301 to 318 Porto Deck $10,995 PHOTOGRAPHY Photographs or, in some cases, videotapes of participants of After lunch, step ashore at Serralves to tour its Art Deco 114 112 110 108 106 104 102 Deluxe Suites with balcony. Full marble bathroom. Travel with the Met trips may be used for educational and promotional purposes Depart Madrid early and drive to Salamanca’s Old City, by The Metropolitan Museum of Art. villa, formal gardens, and contemporary art museum, also 319 & 320 Porto Deck $13,995 a UNESCO World Heritage Site, for a morning visit to 115 113 111 109 107 105 103 101 INSURANCE TRIP CANCELLATION / EMERGENCY MEDICAL EVACUATION / BAGGAGE designed by Álvaro Siza. Return to AmaVida for dinner. Owner’s Suites with balcony. Full marble bathroom. the Museum of Art Nouveau and Art Deco, housed in / ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED. CANCELLATION Pending artist schedules, attend an evening concert and A limited number of single occupancy cabins are offered at a supplement PENALTIES ARE STRICTLY ENFORCED. AAA will send an insurance application upon Casa Lis, an urban mansion with a sweeping and richly receipt of deposit, although you may select an alternative insurer of your choice. private reception at Casa da Música, designed by architect of 25 to 100 percent of the cruise rate. colored stained glass façade. Tour the Convent of St. CHANGES IN ITINERARY & COSTS The itinerary is subject to change at the Rem Koolhaas. discretion of The Metropolitan Museum of Art (the Met) and AAA. All prices quoted Stephen, an excellent example of the Plateresque style RATES INCLUDE are based on prevailing fuel prices, airfares and currency exchange rates in effect as and where Columbus stayed when defending his idea to of the time of brochure printing and are subject to change without notice. Deviations u Two nights accommodations at the Hotel Wellington, Madrid from the scheduled itinerary are at the expense of the individual. the city’s university to sail west to the Indies. After lunch, Douro River Valley RESPONSIBILITY CLAUSE The participation of the Met is limited to educational continue to Vega de Terrón and the awaiting AmaVida. A u Seven nights cabin accommodations aboard AmaVida sponsorship of the program described in this brochure (The Program). AAA acts only welcome reception is followed by dinner. as an agent for the participant with respect to transportation, accommodations and all other services, relating to The Program. AAA, the Met and/or their agents assume u All meals during the cruise. Wine with lunches and dinners PINHÃO u RÉGUA, PORTUGAL no responsibility or liability for any act, error or omission, or for any injury, loss, accident, delay or irregularity which may be occasioned by reason of any defect in any Thursday, October 1 u Two lunches and one dinner in Spain aircraft, ship, train, bus or other carrier, or through neglect or default of any subcon- tractor or other third party, which may be used wholly or in part in the performance of their duty to the participants of The Program. The passage ticket issued by the u Enrichment program of lectures and special events Begin the day at Lamego to marvel at the spectacular Shrine carrier is the sole contract between the participant and the carrier. Nor will AAA or the Met and/or their agents be responsible for loss, injury, damages or expenses to of Our Lady of Remedies, where you may descend the u Escorted sightseeing by motorcoach and entrance fees for visits persons or property, due to illness, weather, strikes, local laws, hostilities, wars, pilgrimage steps of its beautiful tiled staircase. Admire terrorist acts, acts of nature or other such causes in connection with The Program or u Airport / hotel / pier group transfers and porterage anything beyond their reasonable control. AAA is not responsible for transportation 16th-century Flemish tapestries and religious art at the or other program delays and changes, nor additional expenses or loss of time that may Museum of Lamego, located in the 18th-century Bishop’s be incurred. In the event it becomes necessary or advisable for the comfort or well- u Taxes, service, and port charges; gratuities aboard and ashore being of the participants, or for any reason whatsoever, to alter the itinerary at any Photo courtesy of Madrid Tourist Board Palace. Return to the ship for lunch and sail to Régua, time, without notice to the participants, such alterations will be made without penalty arriving in the early evening for an after-hours visit at the NOT INCLUDED IN RATES Airfare; passport fees; alcoholic beverages to AAA or the Met. Additional expenses, if any, shall be borne by the participants. Royal Botanic Garden, Madrid other than wine at lunches and dinners; personal items and expenses; Baggage and personal effects are the sole responsibility of the participant at all times. Douro Museum, representing the wine region’s cultural The Met and AAA reserve the right to accept or decline any person as a participant at airport transfers for those not on group flights; baggage in excess of one heritage. After dinner, enjoy a lively performance of AmaVida (top), dining room (above left) and a suite on Douro Deck (above right). any time, or to require any participant to withdraw from The Program at their own NEW YORK suitcase; trip insurance; optional Lisbon postlude; any other items not expense when such an action is determined by AAA or the Met to be in the best interest Portuguese folk music. specifically mentioned as included. of the participant’s health and safety, or the general welfare of the other participants. Saturday, September 26 naugurated in 2013, M.S. AmaVida is an eco-friendly vessel. Most of her spacious suites have balconies. AmaVida also features a Sun Deck OPTIONAL POSTLUDE IN LISBON $2,150 per person. Single CANCELLATION POLICY AAA must strictly adhere to its cancellation policy to I offset costs incurred prior to the commencement of The Program, which may include RÉGUA swimming pool, fitness center and spa, complimentary in-suite internet supplement $595. Includes three nights at the Four Seasons Hotel Ritz; but are not limited to: advance payments to land operators; ship charters; communi- Depart New York on an overnight flight to Madrid. Friday, October 2 access, and Wi-Fi throughout the ship. u breakfast daily, two lunches, and one dinner; sightseeing as per itinerary. cation expenses; development/promotional expenses and the loss of time that might Photo © Advan Brunschot have permitted resale of reserved space. All cancellations must be made in writing to MADRID, SPAIN the offices of AAA and are subject to a $350 non-refundable administrative fee. All This morning, tour the wonderful manor house of Mateus, Casa da Música, Porto T HE M ETROPOLITAN M USEUM OF A RT refunds are limited to amounts actually received by AAA and are the sole responsibility Sunday, September 27 of AAA; the Met shall have no liability for refunds. At the time AAA receives written with its impressive baroque façade, library of rare books, u notification of cancellation, the following cancellation charges will apply: cancellations Enchanting Douro River Aboard M.S. AmaVida September 26 to October 6, 2015 received between 120 to 91 days prior to departure, 20 percent of the program cost