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Trip Highlights — Travel with Met lecturer and educator Page Knox as she illuminates Caravaggio’s most important masterpieces in a journey tracing the artist’s footsteps — Enjoy a private tour of Villa Aurora, an intimate Roman palazzo housing the only fresco Caravaggio ever painted — Delight in the largest gathering of Caravaggio paintings in existence at Rome’s 17th-century Villa Borghese — Revel in a private lunch and viewing of the artist’s final painting, The Martyrdom of Saint Ursula, at Palazzo Zevallos Stigliano in Naples — Admire extraordinary works by Botticelli, Mantegna, El Greco, and Titian on a curator-led tour of the Museo di Capodimonte in Naples Behold Caravaggio’s stunning The Beheading of St. John the Baptist — Madonna di Loreto (detail) by Caravaggio (1604–1606), Church of in St. John’s Co-Cathedral in Valletta Sant’Agostino, Rome BBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB

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Photos clockwise from top right: Forum, Rome; Interior, St. John’s Co-Cathedral, Valletta; Map of the region; The Tiber, Rome; Interior of Santa Maria del Popolo with Saint Matthew and the Angel by Caravaggio, 1602, Rome, photo courtesy of Santa Maria del Popolo; Villa Borghese, Rome. Front cover: The Musicians by Caravaggio (Michelangelo Merisi). Paintings. Rogers Fund (1952). The Metropolitan Museum of Art, (52.81). Back cover: Interior, Galleria Doria MALTA Valletta Pamphilj (top) and Valletta, Malta (bottom). BBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB Caravaggio, Master of Light & Shadow: From Rome to Malta March 29–April 6, 2022 Departure the time. Upon arrival, enjoy lunch and Tuesday, March 29 check in at the hotel. This afternoon, take Depart for Rome on an overnight flight. an orientation walking tour to discover the culturally rich heart of Naples. Conclude Rome, Italy with a private Baroque concert, followed Wednesday, March 30 by dinner. B, L, D Arrive this morning in the Eternal City, and transfer to your hotel. After lunch at Naples leisure, stretch your legs on a walking tour Sunday, April 3 featuring iconic landmarks, such as the After a morning lecture, head to the superb 2,000-year-old Pantheon. Also see Museo di Capodimonte for a curator-led lesser-known gems such as the Church of visit. This former royal palace houses Santa Maria Sopra Minerva, which hosts the stellar collection first assembled in among its art treasures Michelangelo’s the 16th century by Pope Paul III Farnese statue Risen Christ. This evening, gather for and his grandsons. Extraordinary works welcome remarks from lecturer Page Knox, by Botticelli, Mantegna, El Greco, and and enjoy a festive dinner on a rooftop Titian are among its treasures. Continue terrace overlooking Rome. D to Palazzo Zevallos Stigliano for a private Ceiling, Church of San Luigi dei Francesi, Rome lunch and viewing of Caravaggio’s last Rome painting, The Martyrdom of Saint Ursula. Thursday, March 31 of Sant’Agostino, which hosts Caravaggio’s This afternoon, head to the Pio Monte Cardinal Scipione Borghese, an avid Madonna di Loreto. This afternoon, head to Chapel to see Caravaggio’s magnificent art collector, built the 17th-century Galleria Doria Pamphilj to view its exquisite Seven Works of Mercy, commissioned by Villa Borghese to house one of the collection of paintings and sculpture a charitable institution founded by seven most important private collections in including works by Raphael, Tintoretto, Neapolitan nobles. Dinner is at leisure. B, L Europe. After a morning lecture, discover Titian, Caravaggio, Bernini, and Velázquez, the genesis and development of this as well as several Flemish masters. The extraordinary assemblage of paintings, remainder of the day is at leisure, perhaps sculpture, and antiquities. In particular, we to peruse the art treasures of Palazzo will focus on the rich assortment of works Barberini, visit local artisans’ studios, or by Caravaggio, the largest gathering of savor a delicious Italian dinner in one of the the artist’s creations in a single collection. many traditional trattorias. B, L This afternoon, head to the lively Piazza del Popolo and marvel at the incredible Rome / Naples Saturday, April 2 realism of Caravaggio’s painting in the Today travel by train to Naples. Caravaggio Cerasi Chapel in the Church of Santa Maria spent only a few months here in 1606, del Popolo. Conclude the day with a private but his connections with the Colonna tour of Villa Aurora, a palazzo that hosts the family led to a stream of important church only Caravaggio fresco in existence. Dine in commissions, which reconfirmed him as an elegant 16th-century courtyard-turned- the most popular avant-garde painter of San Carlo Opera House, Naples dining-room this evening. B, L, D Rome BBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB Friday, April 1 More Travels with The Met Nearly every major event of Caravaggio’s Hidden Gems of Northern Italy: Castles, Collections & Culture in Milan, Turin & Alba Roman life happened within a five-minute November 7–15, 2021 walk of Piazza Navona, from selling his A Journey into Antiquity: Egypt & the Nile Aboard the Sanctuary Nile Adventurer first works to the infamous duel with his December 27, 2021–January 7, 2022 rival, Ranuccio Tomassoni, which occurred Hidden Gems of Russia’s Heartland: St. Petersburg to Moscow Aboard Volga Dream just a few streets north of the piazza June 9–19, 2022 in 1606. From here, walk to the Church Sailing the Mekong: Treasures of Vietnam & Cambodia Aboard The Jahan of San Luigi dei Francesi, to admire the October 6–17, 2022 artist’s awe-inspiring altar paintings in the For details and more trip information, please go to metmuseum.org/travel

Contarelli Chapel. Continue to the Church BBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB BBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB Naples / Valletta, Malta Monday, April 4 This morning, enjoy a private tour of the San Carlo Opera house, the oldest opera house in the world, and memorialized for its dazzling beauty in the writings of Stendhal. After an early lunch, travel to Rome to board your flights to Malta, your last stop on this incredible journey in cities where Caravaggio lived and worked. Upon arrival, Naples, Italy transfer to the elegant Phoenicia Hotel, just BBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB outside the ancient city walls of Valletta, where an extraordinary concentration of historic and prehistoric areas have earned Program Rate Accommodations it the status as a UNESCO World Heritage $8,599 per person, double rate Site. Dinner is at leisure. B, L $9,799 single rate Valletta Rate Includes Tuesday, April 5 — Seven nights accommodations as per itinerary This morning, explore the capital of Malta. — Meals as indicated in the itinerary (B=Breakfast, Begin at the Museum of Archaeology, then L=Lunch, R=Reception, D=Dinner); bottled continue to St. John’s Co-Cathedral, housing water, soft drinks, juices, and coffee/tea with all meals; house wine at included lunches and Caravaggio’s The Beheading of St. John dinners View from the Grand Hotel Vesuvio, Naples the Baptist and Saint Jerome Writing. View — Economy-class internal flight (Rome / impressive tapestries and armor at the Palace Valletta) Hotel Splendide Royal, Rome (Italy) of the Grand Masters. Attend a reception at a — Enrichment program of lectures and talks Housed in a 19th-century palace overlooking splendid 16th-century palazzo followed by an — Escorted sightseeing, transportation, and the Villa Borghese gardens, the Hotel afternoon at leisure. Conclude a remarkable entrance fees for all included visits Splendide Royal is elaborately decorated in journey with your fellow travelers with a farewell — Airport/hotel/airport group transfers for all ornate Baroque style. dinner at an elegant restaurant. B, R, D participants on suggested flights — Gratuities to local guides and drivers Grand Hotel Vesuvio, Naples (Italy) Return — Taxes, service, and porterage charges The prestigious Grand Hotel Vesuvio Wednesday, April 6 Not included in rate overlooks the Gulf of Naples, the island of Transfer to the airport this morning for Airfare; airport/hotel/airport transfers for Capri, and Mount Vesuvius. flights home. B individuals who are not on suggested flights; meals not specified; alcoholic beverages other Phoenicia Hotel, Valletta (Malta) This itinerary is subject to change at the discretion of The than as noted in inclusions; personal items and Built in 1939, the luxurious Phoenicia is Metropolitan Museum of Art and Arrangements Abroad. expenses; trip insurance; baggage in excess of For complete details, please carefully read the terms and one suitcase; any other items not specifically situated on acres of lush gardens at the conditions at www.arrangementsabroad.com/terms. mentioned as included. entrance to Valletta.

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