A Journey to Central Asia

OPTIONAL POSTLUDE T HE M ETROPOLITAN M USEUM OF A RT ISTANBUL THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART 1000 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10028 September 30 to October 1, 2015 THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART

Spend three days in alluring Istanbul, the only city in the world that sits astride two continents. Explore its iconic landmarks—Hagia Sophia, the Dear Members and Friends of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace—and discover A JOURNEY TO CENTRAL ASIA the treasures of the Archaeology Museum and Long before Alexander the Great traveled the Silk Road more than two thousand years lesser-visited Pera Museum. Admire the majestic Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan & Azerbaijan ago, this route was already an important crossroads in Asia—a place where Greek, Persian, and Suleymaniye Mosque, designed by the Ottoman Empire’s greatest architect, Sinan; and browse Indian ideas came together. Next September, please join us for a once-in-a-lifetime journey in the Spice Market and the 500-year-old Grand September 15 to 30, 2015 from the golden domes of Ashgabat to the petroglyphs of Gobustan. Discover seven World Bazaar. Pending a timely reopening, we will also Heritage sites and enjoy the region’s legendary hospitality on privileged visits to Turkmenistan, visit the Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts, Uzbekistan, and Azerbaijan. currently undergoing an extensive renovation. Accommodations are at the legendary Pera We are delighted that Dr. Helen Evans, the Mary and Michael Jaharis Curator of Palace Hotel, overlooking the Golden Horn. Byzantine Art in the Department of Medieval Art, will be leading this Met Adventures OPTIONAL ISTANBUL POSTLUDE $2,295 per person; single program. Dr. Evans is fascinated by the borders between countries and cultures—as she says, supplement $795. Includes three nights accommodations at Pera Palace Hotel; buffet breakfast daily, three lunches, and one dinner “it’s that friction [along frontiers] that makes art very exciting and interesting.” with bottled water and coffee/tea; sightseeing as per itinerary. TRAVEL HIGHLIGHTS

CHINA CHINA The ruins of Nisa, capital of the Parthian Tashkent Empire—one of the most powerful UZBEKISTAN Samarkand TRAVELING WITH YOU Khiva Bukhara civilizations in the ancient world

TURKMENISTAN Black AZERBAIJAN Turkmenbashi Merv Dr. Helen C. Evans is the The walled city of Merv, a great center Sea Ashgabat Istanbul Baku A J OURNEY TO C ENTRAL ASIA Caspian Tashkent Mary and Michael Jaharis Sea of Islamic learning where astronomer-poet TURKEY TURKEY UZBEKISTAN Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan & Azerbaijan September 15 to 30, 2015 Curator for Byzantine Samarkand Omar Khayyam composed the Rubaiyat Khiva Art at The Metropolitan In Samarkand, the mausoleum of Tamerlane, Bukhara Museum of Art. She has RUSSIA traveled extensively in Turkic conqueror whose empire stretched Caspian the lands connected to from Siberia to the Mediterranean Sea TURKMENISTAN Black Turkmenbashi the Byzantine Empire, Merv Tours of bustling local markets selling Sea GEORGIA Ashgabat including many cities on Baku sweets, spices, and traditional crafts Istanbul AZERBAIJAN this trip, pursuing loans for her award-winning A calligraphy master class in Tashkent TURKEY exhibitions, The Glory of TURKEY Visits to a puppet maker’s workshop, Byzantium (1997), Byzantium: Faith and Power ceramist’s studio, and paper and silk factories PROGRAM RATE $13,995 (2004), and Byzantium and Islam: Age of Transition in Bukhara and Samarkand (per person, double occupancy) (2012), and lecturing for the Museum’s Travel with SINGLE SUPPLEMENT $1,395 the Met program. Gobustan, home to stunning desert RATE INCLUDES Dr. Evans has taught at the Institute of Fine Arts, landscapes and Neolithic petroglyphs Fourteen nights hotel accommodations as per itinerary New York University, Columbia University, and We hope to welcome you on this Breakfast daily, twelve lunches, and nine dinners with the University of Chicago; published and lectured wine / beer. Bottled water and coffee / tea unique journey. widely in the United States and Europe; and Airport / hotel group transfers and porterage advised museums and archaeological sites in the Sincerely, Four internal ﬂights and high-speed train from Samarkand to Tashkent Republic of Georgia, Ukraine, and Bulgaria. Dr. Evans graduated from Newcomb College of Tulane Enrichment program of lectures and special events University and received her Ph.D. from the Institute Escorted sightseeing by motorcoach and entrance fees for visits of Fine Arts, New York University. Taxes, service, and gratuities to guides and drivers Emily K. Rafferty

CHINA CHINA The ruins of Nisa, capital of the Parthian Tashkent Empire—one of the most powerful UZBEKISTAN Samarkand TRAVELING WITH YOU Khiva Bukhara civilizations in the ancient world

NOT INCLUDED IN RATE International airfare; passport and visa President fees; alcoholic beverages other than wine / beer at dinners; personal items and expenses; airport transfers for those not on group flights; optional Istanbul postlude; baggage in excess MET ADVENTURES of one suitcase; trip insurance; any other items not specifically mentioned as included. www.metmuseum.org/travel ERMS & ONDITIONS T C AIRFARE Academic Arrangements Abroad (AAA) will be pleased to assist with air travel arrangements for this program, including specially negotiated group airfare when available, suggested group flights, or your own individual requests, KHIVA to explore the old city, including caravanserai and the SAMARKAND TASHKENT, UZBEKISTAN BAKU for a processing fee of $40 per person. Complete details will be provided in Monday, September 21 workshops of local artisans. In the evening, attend a Saturday, September 26 Tuesday, September 28 your confirmation mailing. PAYMENT SCHEDULE A deposit of $2,000 per person, payable to Academic performance by traditional dancers at the 16th-century Arrangements Abroad, of which $350 is non-refundable for administrative An important yet less-visited trading post along the Kukeldash Madrasa, followed by dinner. This morning view Samarkand’s 15th-century Bibi A morning drive takes us to Gobustan on the Caspian fees, is required with the reservation application. Final payment, by check only, must be received 120 days prior to departure. Silk Road, Khiva lies at a crossroads between Mongolia, Khanym Mosque, located beside a bustling market shore. Experience the volcanic desert where Neolithic OURNEY TO ENTRAL SIA HEALTH Met Adventures are active programs that involve extensive walk- A J C A Russia, China, and Persia. On a morning excursion filled with colorful produce and fragrant spices. After artists left more than 4,000 rock drawings. In addition ing and require all participants to be in good physical and mental health. Any to the old walled city, wander along the narrow, condition that may require assistance or special medical attention must be Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan & Azerbaijan lunch, travel to Tashkent on the comfortable, high- to famous petroglyphs, Gobustan boasts extraordinary reported at the time of your reservation. AAA and the Met can counsel interested cobble-stoned streets and explore a well-preserved speed Afrosiyob train, then transfer to the Miran landscapes. After lunch at a restaurant on the coast, travelers on whether a Met Adventures program is appropriate for them. example of Central Asian architecture. Visit the Djuma PHOTOGRAPHY Photographs or, in some cases, videotapes of participants September 15 to 30, 2015 International Hotel. Dinner is at leisure. return to Baku. Enjoy a boat ride on the Caspian Sea of Travel With the Met trips may be used for educational and promotional Mosque, an unusual, flat-roofed building supported followed by afternoon shopping in Nizami Ganjavi purposes by The Metropolitan Museum of Art. by hundreds of carved columns. Following lunch at Street and tea on Baku Sea Boulevard. Gather tonight INSURANCE TRIP CANCELLATION / EMERGENCY MEDICAL EVACUATION / ASHGABAT TASHKENT BAGGAGE / ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED. Toza-Bog Palace, the former summer residence of Khiva for our farewell dinner at the hotel. CANCELLATION PENALTIES ARE STRICTLY ENFORCED. AAA will send an insurance Friday, September 18 Sunday, September 27 Khan, see the blue-tiled Tash-Hauli Palace and the Kunya application upon receipt of deposit, although you may select an alternative insurer of your choice. Ark. In the early evening, see Khiva’s magnificent BAKU NEW YORK Today we travel to Merv, a UNESCO World Heritage The capital of Uzbekistan, Tashkent was rebuilt on its CHANGES IN ITINERARY & COSTS The itinerary is subject to change at the architecture illuminated by the golden sunset. Dinner is Wednesday, September 30 discretion of The Metropolitan Museum of Art (the Met) and AAA. All prices Site, via a short flight to Mary. The walled city of ancient foundations after the devastating earthquake quoted are based on prevailing fuel prices, airfares and currency exchange rates followed by a traditional tea ceremony. Merv, where the Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam was of 1966, but the Old City is still evocative of the Silk in effect as of the time of brochure printing and are subject to change without Depart for the airport and return flights home via notice. Deviations from the scheduled itinerary are at the expense of the individual. written, was said to have been the largest city in Road. Tour the city this morning and join a master class KHIVA BUKHARA, UZBEKISTAN Istanbul. RESPONSIBILITY CLAUSE The participation of the Met is limited to educational the world, before being leveled by one of Genghis in calligraphy. Following lunch at a local restaurant, sponsorship of the program described in this brochure (The Program). AAA Tuesday, September 22 acts only as an agent for the participant with respect to transportation, Khan’s sons in 1221. See the historic fort-like structures the remainder of the day is at leisure. You may wish to accommodations and all other services, relating to The Program. AAA, the Big and Little Kyz-Kala, and admire the 12th-century enjoy the hotel pool or browse in the local shops. Met and/or their agents assume no responsibility or liability for any act, error or An early morning flight takes us to Bukhara, a center omission, or for any injury, loss, accident, delay or irregularity which may be mausoleums of Sultan Sanjar and Muhammad ibn of Persian civilization in the early 6th century B.C. occasioned by reason of any defect in any aircraft, ship, train, bus or other carrier, TASHKENT BAKU, AZERBAIJAN or through neglect or default of any subcontractor or other third party, which Zayd. After lunch in Mary, continue to the History Renovated with UNESCO assistance for its 2,500th may be used wholly or in part in the performance of their duty to the partici- Museum, with its array of archaeological artifacts. anniversary in 1997, ancient Bukhara is a remarkable Monday, September 28 pants of The Program. The passage ticket issued by the carrier is the sole contract between the participant and the carrier. Nor will AAA or the Met and/or their Then fly back to Ashgabat where this evening, city of madrasas, mausoleums, and mosques. Following agents be responsible for loss, injury, damages or expenses to persons or property, Bazaar, Samarkand dinner is at the hotel. Depart Tashkent on an early morning flight to Baku. due to illness, weather, strikes, local laws, hostilities, wars, terrorist acts, acts lunch, check into the hotel. Later this afternoon, of nature or other such causes in connection with The Program or anything discover the city on a walking tour. Evidence of past Upon arrival, transfer to the elegant Four Seasons beyond their reasonable control. AAA is not responsible for transportation or BUKHARA SAMARKAND, UZBEKISTAN other program delays and changes, nor additional expenses or loss of time that ASHGABAT MERV empires can be seen in its stunning architectural Hotel for check-in and lunch at leisure. An afternoon Thursday, September 24 may be incurred. In the event it becomes necessary or advisable for the comfort Saturday, September 19 masterpieces. Marvel at the imposing Kalyan Minaret, walking tour of Baku includes the medieval walled or well-being of the participants, or for any reason whatsoever, to alter the city with its narrow alleyways, mosques, and Palace itinerary at any time, without notice to the participants, such alterations will the Kalyan Mosque, and the Mir-i-Arab Madrasa. be made without penalty to AAA or the Met. Additional expenses, if any, Drive to Samarkand, whose stunning architecture Attend a morning lecture by Dr. Evans. Then visit Gather at a teahouse for Uzbek tea and sweets. Dinner of the Shirvanshahs. Visit the 12th-century Maiden’s shall be borne by the participants. Baggage and personal effects are the sole proclaims its former status as one of Asia’s most Tower; the imposing mansions of the oil barons, responsibility of the participant at all times.The Met and AAA reserve the right the National Museum of History and Ethnography, is at a local restaurant. to accept or decline any person as a participant at any time, or to require any important cities. Founded in the 6th century B.C., exhibiting artifacts from archaeological sites across built in the oil boom of 1870-1914; and Martyr’s Alley, participant to withdraw from The Program at their own expense when such BUKHARA Samarkand held a central position on the Silk Road. an action is determined by AAA or the Met to be in the best interest of the Turkmenistan. Following lunch, discover Ashgabat with its superb views over the Bay of Baku. Dinner is participant’s health and safety, or the general welfare of the other participants. Fountain, Ashgabat Stop en route at a ceramics center to visit the ceramist’s on a tour of city highlights. At the National Park Wednesday, September 23 at a popular restaurant. Petroglyphs, Gobustan CANCELLATION POLICY AAA must strictly adhere to its cancellation policy to home, observe a master class, and enjoy lunch with offset costs incurred prior to the commencement of The Program, which may of Independence, view the lofty Monument of include but are not limited to: advance payments to land operators; ship charters; This morning tour Sitorai Mokhi-Khosa, the summer the family. Continue to Samarkand and check in at the NEW YORK Independence whose design was inspired by tradi- T HE M ETROPOLITAN M USEUM OF A RT communication expenses; development/promotional expenses and the loss of residence of the Bukhara rulers. After lunch, visit the Registan Plaza Hotel. In the afternoon, visit Registan time that might have permitted resale of reserved space. All cancellations Tuesday & Wednesday, September 15 & 16 tional Turkmen tents. See the impressive Ertugrul must be made in writing to the offices of AAA and are subject to a $350 non- Square, renowned for its three magnificent turquoise- Gazi Mosque, and conclude at the colorful Tolkuchka studio of a local puppet maker, followed by free time MET ADVENTURES A Journey to Central Asia September 15 to 30, 2015 refundable administrative fee. All refunds are limited to amounts actually tiled madrasas, and see Shah-i-Zinda, a medieval burial RESERVATION APPLICATION received by AAA and are the sole responsibility of AAA; the Met shall have no Depart New York on a Tuesday evening flight and Bazaar, where there will be time for shopping. The liability for refunds. At the time AAA receives written notification of cancel- complex often referred to as “the Street of the Dead.” To reserve a place, please return this form along with your deposit of $2,000 OPTIONAL ISTANBUL POSTLUDE lation, the following cancellation charges will apply: cancellations received continue travel through Wednesday to Ashgabat. remainder of the day and dinner are at leisure. between 120 to 91 days prior to departure, 20 percent of the program cost per At a silk carpet factory, learn the ancient secrets of per person (of which $350 is non-refundable for administrative fees) payable I/We wish to join the optional Istanbul postlude ($2,295 per to Academic Arrangements Abroad, 1040 Avenue of the Americas, 23rd Floor, person; 90 and 61 days prior to departure, 50 percent of the program cost per carpet making. Dinner is at leisure. person; single supplement $795) person; no refunds will be given for cancellations received within 60 days of New York, NY 10018-3721. ASHGABAT, TURKMENISTAN ASHGABAT KHIVA, UZBEKISTAN FORM OF PAYMENT departure. No refunds are given for cancellation on or after the day of departure, or for unused portions of the tour, for any reason. Air cancellation charges, if Thursday, September 17 Sunday, September 20 SAMARKAND ______ Enclosed is my check (payable to Academic Arrangements Abroad) any, will be assessed in accordance with airline regulations. All group fare tickets Friday, September 25 Names in full as on passports. Please print. Credit card (may be used for deposit only) must be issued no less than 30 days prior to departure. NOTE: Neither AAA nor the Met shall be liable for any airline cancellation penalties incurred by the Arrive early this morning in Ashgabat, the capital of This morning fly to Dasoguz and continue by coach to ______purchase of a non-refundable ticket. In the case of a cancellation due to shortage Turkmenistan, and check in at the luxurious Oguzkent Attend a morning lecture before we continue our Name on Credit Card of participants, AAA will attempt to notify all participants at least 45 days prior the site of medieval Kunya-Urgench, the former capital to departure. However, AAA reserves the right to cancel The Program prior to ______Hotel. Situated between the Kara Kum Desert and of the Khwarezm Shah Empire. Visit the 14th-century exploration of this fascinating city. See the 15th-century ______departure for any reason and, in such case, reimbursement of refundable costs Address the Kopet Dag mountain range, the city’s golden Guri Amir Mausoleum, where Tamerlane is buried, Credit Card Number of the trip by AAA shall constitute full settlement with the participant. In the mausoleum of Turabek Hanum, a fine example of the unlikely event that a dispute arises between a participant and AAA or the Met, domes and modern buildings appear strangely architecture of its time, the minaret of Kutlug Timur, a brilliant example of medieval Central Asian ______the following conditions will apply: (a) the dispute will be settled by binding City State Zip 3- or 4-Digit Security Code Expiration Date arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association in New York, incongruous in this almost biblical setting. After a and the beautiful 12th-century mausoleum of Sultan architecture. Following lunch and a cooking class at a NY; (b) the dispute will be governed by New York Law; (c) the maximum amount Each participant must sign below. This is an active tour and I/We confirm that morning at leisure and lunch at the hotel, explore the Tekesh. Then see Kyrk-Mollah mound, where young local teahouse, view the underground portion of the ______of recovery to which a participant shall be entitled under any and all circum- Telephone (Home) (Business) I/we am/are in good health and physically able to participate in the trip’s stances will be the sum of all monies actually received from the participant by nearby UNESCO World Heritage Site of Nisa, capital women roll down the hill in a fertility ritual, and the observatory built in 1429 by Tamerlane’s grandson. Visit program. I/We confirm that I/we have carefully read and agree to the Terms AAA. The participant agrees that this is a fair and reasonable limitation on the & Conditions of this Program. I/We agree to full payment by check or wire of the Parthian Empire. Then drive to Kipchak village fabled al-Ma’mun Academy of Sciences. After lunch, a paper factory where mulberry tree paper is still made ______damages, of any sort whatsoever, that a participant may suffer. Upon payment Fax E-mail transfer 120 days prior to departure. of the deposit to AAA, the participant agrees to be bound by the above terms to see the largest mosque in Turkmenistan and the cross the Turkmenistan-Uzbekistan border to Khiva and and discover the ancient secrets of paper production, and conditions. mausoleum of the country’s first president. Our which made Samarkand famous. This evening enjoy ______Copyright © 2014 Arrangements Abroad, Inc. CST 2059789-40 check into the Asia Khiva Hotel. This evening enjoy a ACCOMMODATIONS Signature (Required) Date welcome dinner is at a local restaurant. dinner of local specialities. Registan Square, Samarkand dinner at a well-known restaurant. I wish to share a room with ______On the front cover: Mosque on Registan Square, Samarkand, Uzbekistan. Back cover: Bowl with ______Arabic proverb “Forbearance is at first bitter to the taste, but in the end is sweeter Double Twin Single (with a supplement of $1,395) Signature (Required) Date than honey. Blessing.” Probably present-day Uzbekistan, Samarqand, late 10th-early A J OURNEY TO CENTRAL A SIA T URKMENISTAN, U ZBEKISTAN & A ZERBAIJAN 11th century. Earthenware; incised, white slip with polychrome slip decoration under a For additional information, please contact Academic Arrangements Abroad transparent glaze. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Rogers Fund, 1956 (56.44) (top) and square in Khiva, Uzbekistan, photo © liseykina (bottom) Telephone: 212-514-8921 or 800-221-1944 Fax: 212-344-7493 E-mail: [email protected] www.metmuseum.org/travel ERMS & ONDITIONS T C AIRFARE Academic Arrangements Abroad (AAA) will be pleased to assist with air travel arrangements for this program, including specially negotiated group airfare when available, suggested group flights, or your own individual requests, KHIVA to explore the old city, including caravanserai and the SAMARKAND TASHKENT, UZBEKISTAN BAKU for a processing fee of $40 per person. Complete details will be provided in Monday, September 21 workshops of local artisans. In the evening, attend a Saturday, September 26 Tuesday, September 28 your confirmation mailing. PAYMENT SCHEDULE A deposit of $2,000 per person, payable to Academic performance by traditional dancers at the 16th-century Arrangements Abroad, of which $350 is non-refundable for administrative An important yet less-visited trading post along the Kukeldash Madrasa, followed by dinner. This morning view Samarkand’s 15th-century Bibi A morning drive takes us to Gobustan on the Caspian fees, is required with the reservation application. Final payment, by check only, must be received 120 days prior to departure. Silk Road, Khiva lies at a crossroads between Mongolia, Khanym Mosque, located beside a bustling market shore. Experience the volcanic desert where Neolithic OURNEY TO ENTRAL SIA HEALTH Met Adventures are active programs that involve extensive walk- A J C A Russia, China, and Persia. On a morning excursion filled with colorful produce and fragrant spices. After artists left more than 4,000 rock drawings. In addition ing and require all participants to be in good physical and mental health. Any to the old walled city, wander along the narrow, condition that may require assistance or special medical attention must be Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan & Azerbaijan lunch, travel to Tashkent on the comfortable, high- to famous petroglyphs, Gobustan boasts extraordinary reported at the time of your reservation. AAA and the Met can counsel interested cobble-stoned streets and explore a well-preserved speed Afrosiyob train, then transfer to the Miran landscapes. After lunch at a restaurant on the coast, travelers on whether a Met Adventures program is appropriate for them. example of Central Asian architecture. Visit the Djuma PHOTOGRAPHY Photographs or, in some cases, videotapes of participants September 15 to 30, 2015 International Hotel. Dinner is at leisure. return to Baku. Enjoy a boat ride on the Caspian Sea of Travel With the Met trips may be used for educational and promotional Mosque, an unusual, flat-roofed building supported followed by afternoon shopping in Nizami Ganjavi purposes by The Metropolitan Museum of Art. by hundreds of carved columns. Following lunch at Street and tea on Baku Sea Boulevard. Gather tonight INSURANCE TRIP CANCELLATION / EMERGENCY MEDICAL EVACUATION / ASHGABAT TASHKENT BAGGAGE / ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED. Toza-Bog Palace, the former summer residence of Khiva for our farewell dinner at the hotel. CANCELLATION PENALTIES ARE STRICTLY ENFORCED. AAA will send an insurance Friday, September 18 Sunday, September 27 Khan, see the blue-tiled Tash-Hauli Palace and the Kunya application upon receipt of deposit, although you may select an alternative insurer of your choice. Ark. In the early evening, see Khiva’s magnificent BAKU NEW YORK Today we travel to Merv, a UNESCO World Heritage The capital of Uzbekistan, Tashkent was rebuilt on its CHANGES IN ITINERARY & COSTS The itinerary is subject to change at the architecture illuminated by the golden sunset. Dinner is Wednesday, September 30 discretion of The Metropolitan Museum of Art (the Met) and AAA. All prices Site, via a short flight to Mary. The walled city of ancient foundations after the devastating earthquake quoted are based on prevailing fuel prices, airfares and currency exchange rates followed by a traditional tea ceremony. Merv, where the Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam was of 1966, but the Old City is still evocative of the Silk in effect as of the time of brochure printing and are subject to change without Depart for the airport and return flights home via notice. Deviations from the scheduled itinerary are at the expense of the individual. written, was said to have been the largest city in Road. Tour the city this morning and join a master class KHIVA BUKHARA, UZBEKISTAN Istanbul. RESPONSIBILITY CLAUSE The participation of the Met is limited to educational the world, before being leveled by one of Genghis in calligraphy. Following lunch at a local restaurant, sponsorship of the program described in this brochure (The Program). AAA Tuesday, September 22 acts only as an agent for the participant with respect to transportation, Khan’s sons in 1221. See the historic fort-like structures the remainder of the day is at leisure. You may wish to accommodations and all other services, relating to The Program. AAA, the Big and Little Kyz-Kala, and admire the 12th-century enjoy the hotel pool or browse in the local shops. Met and/or their agents assume no responsibility or liability for any act, error or An early morning flight takes us to Bukhara, a center omission, or for any injury, loss, accident, delay or irregularity which may be mausoleums of Sultan Sanjar and Muhammad ibn of Persian civilization in the early 6th century B.C. occasioned by reason of any defect in any aircraft, ship, train, bus or other carrier, TASHKENT BAKU, AZERBAIJAN or through neglect or default of any subcontractor or other third party, which Zayd. After lunch in Mary, continue to the History Renovated with UNESCO assistance for its 2,500th may be used wholly or in part in the performance of their duty to the partici- Museum, with its array of archaeological artifacts. anniversary in 1997, ancient Bukhara is a remarkable Monday, September 28 pants of The Program. The passage ticket issued by the carrier is the sole contract between the participant and the carrier. Nor will AAA or the Met and/or their Then fly back to Ashgabat where this evening, city of madrasas, mausoleums, and mosques. Following agents be responsible for loss, injury, damages or expenses to persons or property, Bazaar, Samarkand dinner is at the hotel. Depart Tashkent on an early morning flight to Baku. due to illness, weather, strikes, local laws, hostilities, wars, terrorist acts, acts lunch, check into the hotel. Later this afternoon, of nature or other such causes in connection with The Program or anything discover the city on a walking tour. Evidence of past Upon arrival, transfer to the elegant Four Seasons beyond their reasonable control. AAA is not responsible for transportation or BUKHARA SAMARKAND, UZBEKISTAN other program delays and changes, nor additional expenses or loss of time that ASHGABAT MERV empires can be seen in its stunning architectural Hotel for check-in and lunch at leisure. An afternoon Thursday, September 24 may be incurred. In the event it becomes necessary or advisable for the comfort Saturday, September 19 masterpieces. Marvel at the imposing Kalyan Minaret, walking tour of Baku includes the medieval walled or well-being of the participants, or for any reason whatsoever, to alter the city with its narrow alleyways, mosques, and Palace itinerary at any time, without notice to the participants, such alterations will the Kalyan Mosque, and the Mir-i-Arab Madrasa. be made without penalty to AAA or the Met. Additional expenses, if any, Drive to Samarkand, whose stunning architecture Attend a morning lecture by Dr. Evans. Then visit Gather at a teahouse for Uzbek tea and sweets. Dinner of the Shirvanshahs. Visit the 12th-century Maiden’s shall be borne by the participants. Baggage and personal effects are the sole proclaims its former status as one of Asia’s most Tower; the imposing mansions of the oil barons, responsibility of the participant at all times.The Met and AAA reserve the right the National Museum of History and Ethnography, is at a local restaurant. to accept or decline any person as a participant at any time, or to require any important cities. Founded in the 6th century B.C., exhibiting artifacts from archaeological sites across built in the oil boom of 1870-1914; and Martyr’s Alley, participant to withdraw from The Program at their own expense when such BUKHARA Samarkand held a central position on the Silk Road. an action is determined by AAA or the Met to be in the best interest of the Turkmenistan. Following lunch, discover Ashgabat with its superb views over the Bay of Baku. Dinner is participant’s health and safety, or the general welfare of the other participants. Fountain, Ashgabat Stop en route at a ceramics center to visit the ceramist’s on a tour of city highlights. At the National Park Wednesday, September 23 at a popular restaurant. Petroglyphs, Gobustan CANCELLATION POLICY AAA must strictly adhere to its cancellation policy to home, observe a master class, and enjoy lunch with offset costs incurred prior to the commencement of The Program, which may of Independence, view the lofty Monument of include but are not limited to: advance payments to land operators; ship charters; This morning tour Sitorai Mokhi-Khosa, the summer the family. Continue to Samarkand and check in at the NEW YORK Independence whose design was inspired by tradi- T HE M ETROPOLITAN M USEUM OF A RT communication expenses; development/promotional expenses and the loss of residence of the Bukhara rulers. After lunch, visit the Registan Plaza Hotel. In the afternoon, visit Registan time that might have permitted resale of reserved space. All cancellations Tuesday & Wednesday, September 15 & 16 tional Turkmen tents. See the impressive Ertugrul must be made in writing to the offices of AAA and are subject to a $350 non- Square, renowned for its three magnificent turquoise- Gazi Mosque, and conclude at the colorful Tolkuchka studio of a local puppet maker, followed by free time MET ADVENTURES A Journey to Central Asia September 15 to 30, 2015 refundable administrative fee. All refunds are limited to amounts actually tiled madrasas, and see Shah-i-Zinda, a medieval burial RESERVATION APPLICATION received by AAA and are the sole responsibility of AAA; the Met shall have no Depart New York on a Tuesday evening flight and Bazaar, where there will be time for shopping. The liability for refunds. At the time AAA receives written notification of cancel- complex often referred to as “the Street of the Dead.” To reserve a place, please return this form along with your deposit of $2,000 OPTIONAL ISTANBUL POSTLUDE lation, the following cancellation charges will apply: cancellations received continue travel through Wednesday to Ashgabat. remainder of the day and dinner are at leisure. between 120 to 91 days prior to departure, 20 percent of the program cost per At a silk carpet factory, learn the ancient secrets of per person (of which $350 is non-refundable for administrative fees) payable I/We wish to join the optional Istanbul postlude ($2,295 per to Academic Arrangements Abroad, 1040 Avenue of the Americas, 23rd Floor, person; 90 and 61 days prior to departure, 50 percent of the program cost per carpet making. Dinner is at leisure. person; single supplement $795) person; no refunds will be given for cancellations received within 60 days of New York, NY 10018-3721. ASHGABAT, TURKMENISTAN ASHGABAT KHIVA, UZBEKISTAN FORM OF PAYMENT departure. No refunds are given for cancellation on or after the day of departure, or for unused portions of the tour, for any reason. Air cancellation charges, if Thursday, September 17 Sunday, September 20 SAMARKAND ______ Enclosed is my check (payable to Academic Arrangements Abroad) any, will be assessed in accordance with airline regulations. All group fare tickets Friday, September 25 Names in full as on passports. Please print. Credit card (may be used for deposit only) must be issued no less than 30 days prior to departure. NOTE: Neither AAA nor the Met shall be liable for any airline cancellation penalties incurred by the Arrive early this morning in Ashgabat, the capital of This morning fly to Dasoguz and continue by coach to ______purchase of a non-refundable ticket. In the case of a cancellation due to shortage Turkmenistan, and check in at the luxurious Oguzkent Attend a morning lecture before we continue our Name on Credit Card of participants, AAA will attempt to notify all participants at least 45 days prior the site of medieval Kunya-Urgench, the former capital to departure. However, AAA reserves the right to cancel The Program prior to ______Hotel. Situated between the Kara Kum Desert and of the Khwarezm Shah Empire. Visit the 14th-century exploration of this fascinating city. See the 15th-century ______departure for any reason and, in such case, reimbursement of refundable costs Address the Kopet Dag mountain range, the city’s golden Guri Amir Mausoleum, where Tamerlane is buried, Credit Card Number of the trip by AAA shall constitute full settlement with the participant. In the mausoleum of Turabek Hanum, a fine example of the unlikely event that a dispute arises between a participant and AAA or the Met, domes and modern buildings appear strangely architecture of its time, the minaret of Kutlug Timur, a brilliant example of medieval Central Asian ______the following conditions will apply: (a) the dispute will be settled by binding City State Zip 3- or 4-Digit Security Code Expiration Date arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association in New York, incongruous in this almost biblical setting. After a and the beautiful 12th-century mausoleum of Sultan architecture. Following lunch and a cooking class at a NY; (b) the dispute will be governed by New York Law; (c) the maximum amount Each participant must sign below. This is an active tour and I/We confirm that morning at leisure and lunch at the hotel, explore the Tekesh. Then see Kyrk-Mollah mound, where young local teahouse, view the underground portion of the ______of recovery to which a participant shall be entitled under any and all circum- Telephone (Home) (Business) I/we am/are in good health and physically able to participate in the trip’s stances will be the sum of all monies actually received from the participant by nearby UNESCO World Heritage Site of Nisa, capital women roll down the hill in a fertility ritual, and the observatory built in 1429 by Tamerlane’s grandson. Visit program. I/We confirm that I/we have carefully read and agree to the Terms AAA. The participant agrees that this is a fair and reasonable limitation on the & Conditions of this Program. I/We agree to full payment by check or wire of the Parthian Empire. Then drive to Kipchak village fabled al-Ma’mun Academy of Sciences. After lunch, a paper factory where mulberry tree paper is still made ______damages, of any sort whatsoever, that a participant may suffer. Upon payment Fax E-mail transfer 120 days prior to departure. of the deposit to AAA, the participant agrees to be bound by the above terms to see the largest mosque in Turkmenistan and the cross the Turkmenistan-Uzbekistan border to Khiva and and discover the ancient secrets of paper production, and conditions. mausoleum of the country’s first president. Our which made Samarkand famous. This evening enjoy ______Copyright © 2014 Arrangements Abroad, Inc. CST 2059789-40 check into the Asia Khiva Hotel. This evening enjoy a ACCOMMODATIONS Signature (Required) Date welcome dinner is at a local restaurant. dinner of local specialities. Registan Square, Samarkand dinner at a well-known restaurant. I wish to share a room with ______On the front cover: Mosque on Registan Square, Samarkand, Uzbekistan. Back cover: Bowl with ______Arabic proverb “Forbearance is at first bitter to the taste, but in the end is sweeter Double Twin Single (with a supplement of $1,395) Signature (Required) Date than honey. Blessing.” Probably present-day Uzbekistan, Samarqand, late 10th-early A J OURNEY TO CENTRAL A SIA T URKMENISTAN, U ZBEKISTAN & A ZERBAIJAN 11th century. Earthenware; incised, white slip with polychrome slip decoration under a For additional information, please contact Academic Arrangements Abroad transparent glaze. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Rogers Fund, 1956 (56.44) (top) and square in Khiva, Uzbekistan, photo © liseykina (bottom) Telephone: 212-514-8921 or 800-221-1944 Fax: 212-344-7493 E-mail: [email protected] www.metmuseum.org/travel ERMS & ONDITIONS T C AIRFARE Academic Arrangements Abroad (AAA) will be pleased to assist with air travel arrangements for this program, including specially negotiated group airfare when available, suggested group flights, or your own individual requests, KHIVA to explore the old city, including caravanserai and the SAMARKAND TASHKENT, UZBEKISTAN BAKU for a processing fee of $40 per person. Complete details will be provided in Monday, September 21 workshops of local artisans. In the evening, attend a Saturday, September 26 Tuesday, September 28 your confirmation mailing. PAYMENT SCHEDULE A deposit of $2,000 per person, payable to Academic performance by traditional dancers at the 16th-century Arrangements Abroad, of which $350 is non-refundable for administrative An important yet less-visited trading post along the Kukeldash Madrasa, followed by dinner. This morning view Samarkand’s 15th-century Bibi A morning drive takes us to Gobustan on the Caspian fees, is required with the reservation application. Final payment, by check only, must be received 120 days prior to departure. Silk Road, Khiva lies at a crossroads between Mongolia, Khanym Mosque, located beside a bustling market shore. Experience the volcanic desert where Neolithic OURNEY TO ENTRAL SIA HEALTH Met Adventures are active programs that involve extensive walk- A J C A Russia, China, and Persia. On a morning excursion filled with colorful produce and fragrant spices. After artists left more than 4,000 rock drawings. In addition ing and require all participants to be in good physical and mental health. Any to the old walled city, wander along the narrow, condition that may require assistance or special medical attention must be Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan & Azerbaijan lunch, travel to Tashkent on the comfortable, high- to famous petroglyphs, Gobustan boasts extraordinary reported at the time of your reservation. AAA and the Met can counsel interested cobble-stoned streets and explore a well-preserved speed Afrosiyob train, then transfer to the Miran landscapes. After lunch at a restaurant on the coast, travelers on whether a Met Adventures program is appropriate for them. example of Central Asian architecture. Visit the Djuma PHOTOGRAPHY Photographs or, in some cases, videotapes of participants September 15 to 30, 2015 International Hotel. Dinner is at leisure. return to Baku. Enjoy a boat ride on the Caspian Sea of Travel With the Met trips may be used for educational and promotional Mosque, an unusual, flat-roofed building supported followed by afternoon shopping in Nizami Ganjavi purposes by The Metropolitan Museum of Art. by hundreds of carved columns. Following lunch at Street and tea on Baku Sea Boulevard. Gather tonight INSURANCE TRIP CANCELLATION / EMERGENCY MEDICAL EVACUATION / ASHGABAT TASHKENT BAGGAGE / ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED. Toza-Bog Palace, the former summer residence of Khiva for our farewell dinner at the hotel. CANCELLATION PENALTIES ARE STRICTLY ENFORCED. AAA will send an insurance Friday, September 18 Sunday, September 27 Khan, see the blue-tiled Tash-Hauli Palace and the Kunya application upon receipt of deposit, although you may select an alternative insurer of your choice. Ark. In the early evening, see Khiva’s magnificent BAKU NEW YORK Today we travel to Merv, a UNESCO World Heritage The capital of Uzbekistan, Tashkent was rebuilt on its CHANGES IN ITINERARY & COSTS The itinerary is subject to change at the architecture illuminated by the golden sunset. Dinner is Wednesday, September 30 discretion of The Metropolitan Museum of Art (the Met) and AAA. All prices Site, via a short flight to Mary. The walled city of ancient foundations after the devastating earthquake quoted are based on prevailing fuel prices, airfares and currency exchange rates followed by a traditional tea ceremony. Merv, where the Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam was of 1966, but the Old City is still evocative of the Silk in effect as of the time of brochure printing and are subject to change without Depart for the airport and return flights home via notice. Deviations from the scheduled itinerary are at the expense of the individual. written, was said to have been the largest city in Road. Tour the city this morning and join a master class KHIVA BUKHARA, UZBEKISTAN Istanbul. RESPONSIBILITY CLAUSE The participation of the Met is limited to educational the world, before being leveled by one of Genghis in calligraphy. Following lunch at a local restaurant, sponsorship of the program described in this brochure (The Program). AAA Tuesday, September 22 acts only as an agent for the participant with respect to transportation, Khan’s sons in 1221. See the historic fort-like structures the remainder of the day is at leisure. You may wish to accommodations and all other services, relating to The Program. AAA, the Big and Little Kyz-Kala, and admire the 12th-century enjoy the hotel pool or browse in the local shops. Met and/or their agents assume no responsibility or liability for any act, error or An early morning flight takes us to Bukhara, a center omission, or for any injury, loss, accident, delay or irregularity which may be mausoleums of Sultan Sanjar and Muhammad ibn of Persian civilization in the early 6th century B.C. occasioned by reason of any defect in any aircraft, ship, train, bus or other carrier, TASHKENT BAKU, AZERBAIJAN or through neglect or default of any subcontractor or other third party, which Zayd. After lunch in Mary, continue to the History Renovated with UNESCO assistance for its 2,500th may be used wholly or in part in the performance of their duty to the partici- Museum, with its array of archaeological artifacts. anniversary in 1997, ancient Bukhara is a remarkable Monday, September 28 pants of The Program. The passage ticket issued by the carrier is the sole contract between the participant and the carrier. Nor will AAA or the Met and/or their Then fly back to Ashgabat where this evening, city of madrasas, mausoleums, and mosques. Following agents be responsible for loss, injury, damages or expenses to persons or property, Bazaar, Samarkand dinner is at the hotel. Depart Tashkent on an early morning flight to Baku. due to illness, weather, strikes, local laws, hostilities, wars, terrorist acts, acts lunch, check into the hotel. Later this afternoon, of nature or other such causes in connection with The Program or anything discover the city on a walking tour. Evidence of past Upon arrival, transfer to the elegant Four Seasons beyond their reasonable control. AAA is not responsible for transportation or BUKHARA SAMARKAND, UZBEKISTAN other program delays and changes, nor additional expenses or loss of time that ASHGABAT MERV empires can be seen in its stunning architectural Hotel for check-in and lunch at leisure. An afternoon Thursday, September 24 may be incurred. In the event it becomes necessary or advisable for the comfort Saturday, September 19 masterpieces. Marvel at the imposing Kalyan Minaret, walking tour of Baku includes the medieval walled or well-being of the participants, or for any reason whatsoever, to alter the city with its narrow alleyways, mosques, and Palace itinerary at any time, without notice to the participants, such alterations will the Kalyan Mosque, and the Mir-i-Arab Madrasa. be made without penalty to AAA or the Met. Additional expenses, if any, Drive to Samarkand, whose stunning architecture Attend a morning lecture by Dr. Evans. Then visit Gather at a teahouse for Uzbek tea and sweets. Dinner of the Shirvanshahs. Visit the 12th-century Maiden’s shall be borne by the participants. Baggage and personal effects are the sole proclaims its former status as one of Asia’s most Tower; the imposing mansions of the oil barons, responsibility of the participant at all times.The Met and AAA reserve the right the National Museum of History and Ethnography, is at a local restaurant. to accept or decline any person as a participant at any time, or to require any important cities. Founded in the 6th century B.C., exhibiting artifacts from archaeological sites across built in the oil boom of 1870-1914; and Martyr’s Alley, participant to withdraw from The Program at their own expense when such BUKHARA Samarkand held a central position on the Silk Road. an action is determined by AAA or the Met to be in the best interest of the Turkmenistan. Following lunch, discover Ashgabat with its superb views over the Bay of Baku. Dinner is participant’s health and safety, or the general welfare of the other participants. Fountain, Ashgabat Stop en route at a ceramics center to visit the ceramist’s on a tour of city highlights. At the National Park Wednesday, September 23 at a popular restaurant. Petroglyphs, Gobustan CANCELLATION POLICY AAA must strictly adhere to its cancellation policy to home, observe a master class, and enjoy lunch with offset costs incurred prior to the commencement of The Program, which may of Independence, view the lofty Monument of include but are not limited to: advance payments to land operators; ship charters; This morning tour Sitorai Mokhi-Khosa, the summer the family. Continue to Samarkand and check in at the NEW YORK Independence whose design was inspired by tradi- T HE M ETROPOLITAN M USEUM OF A RT communication expenses; development/promotional expenses and the loss of residence of the Bukhara rulers. After lunch, visit the Registan Plaza Hotel. In the afternoon, visit Registan time that might have permitted resale of reserved space. All cancellations Tuesday & Wednesday, September 15 & 16 tional Turkmen tents. See the impressive Ertugrul must be made in writing to the offices of AAA and are subject to a $350 non- Square, renowned for its three magnificent turquoise- Gazi Mosque, and conclude at the colorful Tolkuchka studio of a local puppet maker, followed by free time MET ADVENTURES A Journey to Central Asia September 15 to 30, 2015 refundable administrative fee. All refunds are limited to amounts actually tiled madrasas, and see Shah-i-Zinda, a medieval burial RESERVATION APPLICATION received by AAA and are the sole responsibility of AAA; the Met shall have no Depart New York on a Tuesday evening flight and Bazaar, where there will be time for shopping. The liability for refunds. At the time AAA receives written notification of cancel- complex often referred to as “the Street of the Dead.” To reserve a place, please return this form along with your deposit of $2,000 OPTIONAL ISTANBUL POSTLUDE lation, the following cancellation charges will apply: cancellations received continue travel through Wednesday to Ashgabat. remainder of the day and dinner are at leisure. between 120 to 91 days prior to departure, 20 percent of the program cost per At a silk carpet factory, learn the ancient secrets of per person (of which $350 is non-refundable for administrative fees) payable I/We wish to join the optional Istanbul postlude ($2,295 per to Academic Arrangements Abroad, 1040 Avenue of the Americas, 23rd Floor, person; 90 and 61 days prior to departure, 50 percent of the program cost per carpet making. Dinner is at leisure. person; single supplement $795) person; no refunds will be given for cancellations received within 60 days of New York, NY 10018-3721. ASHGABAT, TURKMENISTAN ASHGABAT KHIVA, UZBEKISTAN FORM OF PAYMENT departure. No refunds are given for cancellation on or after the day of departure, or for unused portions of the tour, for any reason. Air cancellation charges, if Thursday, September 17 Sunday, September 20 SAMARKAND ______ Enclosed is my check (payable to Academic Arrangements Abroad) any, will be assessed in accordance with airline regulations. All group fare tickets Friday, September 25 Names in full as on passports. Please print. Credit card (may be used for deposit only) must be issued no less than 30 days prior to departure. NOTE: Neither AAA nor the Met shall be liable for any airline cancellation penalties incurred by the Arrive early this morning in Ashgabat, the capital of This morning fly to Dasoguz and continue by coach to ______purchase of a non-refundable ticket. In the case of a cancellation due to shortage Turkmenistan, and check in at the luxurious Oguzkent Attend a morning lecture before we continue our Name on Credit Card of participants, AAA will attempt to notify all participants at least 45 days prior the site of medieval Kunya-Urgench, the former capital to departure. However, AAA reserves the right to cancel The Program prior to ______Hotel. Situated between the Kara Kum Desert and of the Khwarezm Shah Empire. Visit the 14th-century exploration of this fascinating city. See the 15th-century ______departure for any reason and, in such case, reimbursement of refundable costs Address the Kopet Dag mountain range, the city’s golden Guri Amir Mausoleum, where Tamerlane is buried, Credit Card Number of the trip by AAA shall constitute full settlement with the participant. In the mausoleum of Turabek Hanum, a fine example of the unlikely event that a dispute arises between a participant and AAA or the Met, domes and modern buildings appear strangely architecture of its time, the minaret of Kutlug Timur, a brilliant example of medieval Central Asian ______the following conditions will apply: (a) the dispute will be settled by binding City State Zip 3- or 4-Digit Security Code Expiration Date arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association in New York, incongruous in this almost biblical setting. After a and the beautiful 12th-century mausoleum of Sultan architecture. Following lunch and a cooking class at a NY; (b) the dispute will be governed by New York Law; (c) the maximum amount Each participant must sign below. This is an active tour and I/We confirm that morning at leisure and lunch at the hotel, explore the Tekesh. Then see Kyrk-Mollah mound, where young local teahouse, view the underground portion of the ______of recovery to which a participant shall be entitled under any and all circum- Telephone (Home) (Business) I/we am/are in good health and physically able to participate in the trip’s stances will be the sum of all monies actually received from the participant by nearby UNESCO World Heritage Site of Nisa, capital women roll down the hill in a fertility ritual, and the observatory built in 1429 by Tamerlane’s grandson. Visit program. I/We confirm that I/we have carefully read and agree to the Terms AAA. The participant agrees that this is a fair and reasonable limitation on the & Conditions of this Program. I/We agree to full payment by check or wire of the Parthian Empire. Then drive to Kipchak village fabled al-Ma’mun Academy of Sciences. After lunch, a paper factory where mulberry tree paper is still made ______damages, of any sort whatsoever, that a participant may suffer. Upon payment Fax E-mail transfer 120 days prior to departure. of the deposit to AAA, the participant agrees to be bound by the above terms to see the largest mosque in Turkmenistan and the cross the Turkmenistan-Uzbekistan border to Khiva and and discover the ancient secrets of paper production, and conditions. mausoleum of the country’s first president. Our which made Samarkand famous. This evening enjoy ______Copyright © 2014 Arrangements Abroad, Inc. CST 2059789-40 check into the Asia Khiva Hotel. This evening enjoy a ACCOMMODATIONS Signature (Required) Date welcome dinner is at a local restaurant. dinner of local specialities. Registan Square, Samarkand dinner at a well-known restaurant. I wish to share a room with ______On the front cover: Mosque on Registan Square, Samarkand, Uzbekistan. Back cover: Bowl with ______Arabic proverb “Forbearance is at first bitter to the taste, but in the end is sweeter Double Twin Single (with a supplement of $1,395) Signature (Required) Date than honey. Blessing.” Probably present-day Uzbekistan, Samarqand, late 10th-early A J OURNEY TO CENTRAL A SIA T URKMENISTAN, U ZBEKISTAN & A ZERBAIJAN 11th century. Earthenware; incised, white slip with polychrome slip decoration under a For additional information, please contact Academic Arrangements Abroad transparent glaze. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Rogers Fund, 1956 (56.44) (top) and square in Khiva, Uzbekistan, photo © liseykina (bottom) Telephone: 212-514-8921 or 800-221-1944 Fax: 212-344-7493 E-mail: [email protected] www.metmuseum.org/travel OPTIONAL POSTLUDE T HE M ETROPOLITAN M USEUM OF A RT ISTANBUL THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART 1000 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10028 September 30 to October 1, 2015 THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART

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www.metmuseum.org/travel ERMS & ONDITIONS T C OPTIONAL POSTLUDE AIRFARE Academic Arrangements Abroad (AAA) will be pleased to assist with T HE M ETROPOLITAN M USEUM OF A RT air travel arrangements for this program, including specially negotiated group THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART ISTANBUL airfare when available, suggested group flights, or your own individual requests, KHIVA to explore the old city, including caravanserai and the SAMARKAND TASHKENT, UZBEKISTAN BAKU 1000 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10028 September 30 to October 1, 2015 for a processing fee of $40 per person. Complete details will be provided in THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART Monday, September 21 workshops of local artisans. In the evening, attend a Saturday, September 26 Tuesday, September 28 your confirmation mailing. PAYMENT SCHEDULE A deposit of $2,000 per person, payable to Academic performance by traditional dancers at the 16th-century Spend three days in alluring Istanbul, the only Arrangements Abroad, of which $350 is non-refundable for administrative An important yet less-visited trading post along the Kukeldash Madrasa, followed by dinner. This morning view Samarkand’s 15th-century Bibi A morningcity indrive the takesworld us that to sitsGobustan astride ontwo the continents. Caspian fees, is required with the reservation application. Final payment, by check only, must be received 120 days prior to departure. Silk Road, Khiva lies at a crossroads between Mongolia, Khanym Mosque, located beside a bustling market shore. ExperienceExplore its iconicthe volcanic landmarks—Hagia desert where Sophia, Neolithic the A J OURNEY TO C ENTRAL A SIA HEALTH Met Adventures are active programs that involve extensive walk- A JOURNEY TO CENTRAL ASIA Dear Members and Friends of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Russia, China, and Persia. On a morning excursion filled with colorful produce and fragrant spices. After artists leftBlue more Mosque, than 4,000 Topkapi rock Palace—anddrawings. In addition discover ing and require all participants to be in good physical and mental health. Any to the old walled city, wander along the narrow, condition that may require assistance or special medical attention must be Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan & Azerbaijan lunch, travel to Tashkent on the comfortable, high- to famousthe petroglyphs, treasures of Gobustan the Archaeology boasts extraordinary Museum and reported at the time of your reservation. AAA and the Met can counsel interested Long before Alexander the Great traveled the Silk Road more than two thousand years cobble-stoned streets and explore a well-preserved speed Afrosiyob train, then transfer to the Miran landscapes.lesser-visited After lunch Pera at Museum. a restaurant Admire on the the majestic coast, travelers on whether a Met Adventures program is appropriate for them. Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan & Azerbaijan example of Central Asian architecture. Visit the Djuma PHOTOGRAPHY Photographs or, in some cases, videotapes of participants ago, this route was already an important crossroads in Asia—a place where Greek, Persian, and September 15 to 30, 2015 International Hotel. Dinner is at leisure. return toSuleymaniye Baku. Enjoy Mosque, a boat designedride on theby theCaspian Ottoman Sea of Travel With the Met trips may be used for educational and promotional Mosque, an unusual, flat-roofed building supported followedEmpire’s by afternoon greatest shopping architect, in Sinan; Nizami and Ganjavi browse purposes by The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Indian ideas came together. Next September, please join us for a once-in-a-lifetime journey by hundreds of carved columns. Following lunch at Street andin the tea Spice on Baku Market Sea andBoulevard. the 500-year-old Gather tonight Grand INSURANCE TRIP CANCELLATION / EMERGENCY MEDICAL EVACUATION / September 15 to 30, 2015 from the golden domes of Ashgabat to the petroglyphs of Gobustan. Discover seven World ASHGABAT TASHKENT BAGGAGE / ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED. Toza-Bog Palace, the former summer residence of Khiva for our farewell dinner at the hotel. CANCELLATION PENALTIES ARE STRICTLY ENFORCED. AAA will send an insurance Friday, September 18 Sunday, September 27 Bazaar. Pending a timely reopening, we will also Heritage sites and enjoy the region’s legendary hospitality on privileged visits to Turkmenistan, Khan, see the blue-tiled Tash-Hauli Palace and the Kunya visit the Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts, application upon receipt of deposit, although you may select an alternative insurer of your choice. Uzbekistan, and Azerbaijan. Ark. In the early evening, see Khiva’s magnificent BAKU NEW YORK Today we travel to Merv, a UNESCO World Heritage The capital of Uzbekistan, Tashkent was rebuilt on its currently undergoing an extensive renovation. CHANGES IN ITINERARY & COSTS The itinerary is subject to change at the architecture illuminated by the golden sunset. Dinner is AccommodationsWednesday, areSeptember at the legendary30 Pera discretion of The Metropolitan Museum of Art (the Met) and AAA. All prices We are delighted that Dr. Helen Evans, the Mary and Michael Jaharis Curator of Site, via a short flight to Mary. The walled city of ancient foundations after the devastating earthquake quoted are based on prevailing fuel prices, airfares and currency exchange rates followed by a traditional tea ceremony. Merv, where the Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam was of 1966, but the Old City is still evocative of the Silk Palace Hotel, overlooking the Golden Horn. in effect as of the time of brochure printing and are subject to change without Byzantine Art in the Department of Medieval Art, will be leading this Met Adventures Depart for the airport and return flights home via notice. Deviations from the scheduled itinerary are at the expense of the individual. written, was said to have been the largest city in Road. Tour the city this morning and join a master class KHIVA BUKHARA, UZBEKISTAN Istanbul.OPTIONAL ISTANBUL POSTLUDE $2,295 per person; single RESPONSIBILITY CLAUSE The participation of the Met is limited to educational program. Dr. Evans is fascinated by the borders between countries and cultures—as she says, in calligraphy. Following lunch at a local restaurant, supplement $795. Includes three nights accommodations at Pera sponsorship of the program described in this brochure (The Program). AAA the world, before being leveled by one of Genghis Tuesday, September 22 “it’s that friction [along frontiers] that makes art very exciting and interesting.” the remainder of the day is at leisure. You may wish to Palace Hotel; buffet breakfast daily, three lunches, and one dinner acts only as an agent for the participant with respect to transportation, Khan’s sons in 1221. See the historic fort-like structures with bottled water and coffee/tea; sightseeing as per itinerary. accommodations and all other services, relating to The Program. AAA, the Big and Little Kyz-Kala, and admire the 12th-century enjoy the hotel pool or browse in the local shops. Met and/or their agents assume no responsibility or liability for any act, error or TRAVEL HIGHLIGHTS An early morning flight takes us to Bukhara, a center omission, or for any injury, loss, accident, delay or irregularity which may be mausoleums of Sultan Sanjar and Muhammad ibn CHINA occasioned by reason of any defect in any aircraft, ship, train, bus or other carrier, of Persian civilization in the early 6th century B.C. The ruins of Nisa, capital of the Parthian TASHKENT BAKU, AZERBAIJAN or through neglectCHINA or default of any subcontractor or other third party, which Zayd. After lunch in Mary, continue to the History Renovated with UNESCO assistance for its 2,500th may be used wholly or in part in the performance of their duty to the partici- Tashkent Empire—one of the most powerful Museum, with its array of archaeological artifacts. Monday, September 28 UZBEKISTAN pants of The Program. The passage ticket issued by the carrier is the sole contract anniversary in 1997, ancient Bukhara is a remarkable Samarkand TRAVELING WITH YOU Khiva between the participant and the carrier. Nor will AAA or the Met and/or their Bukhara civilizations in the ancient world Then fly back to Ashgabat where this evening, city of madrasas, mausoleums, and mosques. Following agents be responsible for loss, injury, damages or expenses to persons or property, Bazaar, Samarkand TURKMENISTAN dinner is at the hotel. Depart Tashkent on an early morning flight to Baku. Black AZERBAIJAN due to illness, weather, strikes, local laws, hostilities, wars, terrorist acts, acts lunch, check into the hotel. Later this afternoon, Turkmenbashi Merv Dr. Helen C. Evans is the The walled city of Merv, a great center Sea Ashgabat of nature or other such causes in connection with The Program or anything Upon arrival, transfer to the elegant Four Seasons Istanbul Baku beyond their reasonable control. AAA is not responsible A for J transportationOURNEY or TO C ENTRAL ASIA discover the city on a walking tour. Evidence of past Caspian Tashkent Mary and Michael Jaharis Sea other program delays and changes, nor additional expenses or loss of time that of Islamic learning where astronomer-poet BUKHARA SAMARKAND, UZBEKISTAN Hotel for check-in and lunch at leisure. An afternoon TURKEY ASHGABAT MERV empires can be seen in its stunning architectural TURKEY Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan & Azerbaijan September 15 to 30, 2015 UZBEKISTAN may be incurred. In the event it becomes necessary or advisable for the comfort Curator for Byzantine Omar Khayyam composed the Rubaiyat Thursday, September 24 walking tour of Baku includes the medieval walled Samarkand or well-being of the participants, or for any reason whatsoever, to alter the Saturday, September 19 masterpieces. Marvel at the imposing Kalyan Minaret, Art at The Metropolitan city with its narrow alleyways, mosques, and Palace Khiva itinerary at any time, without notice to the participants, such alterations will the Kalyan Mosque, and the Mir-i-Arab Madrasa. be made without penalty to AAA or the Met. Additional expenses, if any, In Samarkand, the mausoleum of Tamerlane, Drive to Samarkand, whose stunning architecture Bukhara Museum of Art. She has Attend a morning lecture by Dr. Evans. Then visit Gather at a teahouse for Uzbek tea and sweets. Dinner of the Shirvanshahs. Visit the 12th-century Maiden’s shall be borne by the participants. Baggage and personal effects are the sole RUSSIA responsibility of the participant at all times.The Met and AAA reserve the right traveled extensively in Turkic conqueror whose empire stretched is at a local restaurant. proclaims its former status as one of Asia’s most Tower; the imposing mansions of the oil barons, the National Museum of History and Ethnography, Caspian to accept or decline any person as a participant at any time, or to require any important cities. Founded in the 6th century B.C., participant to withdraw from The Program at their own expense when such the lands connected to from Siberia to the Mediterranean built in the oil boom of 1870-1914; and Martyr’s Alley, Sea TURKMENISTAN exhibiting artifacts from archaeological sites across an action is determined by AAA or the Met to be in the best interest of the BUKHARA Samarkand held a central position on the Silk Road. with its superb views over the BayBlac ofk Baku. Dinner is Turkmenbashi the Byzantine Empire, Fountain, Ashgabat Turkmenistan. Following lunch, discover Ashgabat Merv participant’s health and safety, or the general welfare of the other participants. Tours of bustling local markets selling Wednesday, September 23 Stop en route at a ceramics center to visit the ceramist’s at a popular restaurant. Sea GEORGIAPetroglyphs, Gobustan including many cities on on a tour of city highlights. At the National Park Ashgabat CANCELLATION POLICY AAA must strictly adhere to its cancellation policy to sweets, spices, and traditional crafts home, observe a master class, and enjoy lunch with Baku offset costs incurred prior to the commencement of The Program, which may of Independence, view the lofty Monument of Istanbul AZERBAIJAN include but are not limited to: advance payments to land operators; ship charters; this trip, pursuing loans This morning tour Sitorai Mokhi-Khosa, the summer the family. Continue to Samarkand and check in at the NEW YORK Independence whose design was inspired by tradi- T HE M ETROPOLITAN M USEUM OF A RT communication expenses; development/promotional expenses and the loss of for her award-winning A calligraphy master class in Tashkent residence of the Bukhara rulers. After lunch, visit the Registan Plaza Hotel. In the afternoon, visit Registan time that might have permitted resale of reserved space. All cancellations Tuesday & Wednesday, September 15 & 16 tional Turkmen tents. See the impressive Ertugrul TURKEY must be made in writing to the offices of AAA and are subject to a $350 non- exhibitions, The Glory of studio of a local puppet maker, followed by free time Square, renowned for its three magnificent turquoise- TURKEY refundable administrative fee. All refunds are limited to amounts actually Visits to a puppet maker’s workshop, Gazi Mosque, and conclude at the colorful Tolkuchka MET ADVENTURES A Journey to Central Asia September 15 to 30, 2015 Byzantium (1997), Byzantium: Faith and Power tiled madrasas, and see Shah-i-Zinda, a medieval burial RESERVATION APPLICATION received by AAA and are the sole responsibility of AAA; the Met shall have no ceramist’s studio, and paper and silk factories Depart New York on a Tuesday evening flight and Bazaar, where there will be time for shopping. The PROGRAM RATE $13,995 liability for refunds. At the time AAA receives written notification of cancel- (2004), and Byzantium and Islam: Age of Transition complex often referred to as “the Street of the Dead.” To reserve a place, please return this form along with your deposit of $2,000 OPTIONAL ISTANBUL(per person,POSTLUDE double occupancy) lation, the following cancellation charges will apply: cancellations received in Bukhara and Samarkand continue travel through Wednesday to Ashgabat. remainder of the day and dinner are at leisure. between 120 to 91 days prior to departure, 20 percent of the program cost per (2012), and lecturing for the Museum’s Travel with per person (of which $350 is non-refundable for administrative fees) payable I/We wish to join the optional Istanbul postlude ($2,295 per At a silk carpet factory, learn the ancient secrets of person; 90 and 61 days prior to departure, 50 percent of the program cost per to Academic Arrangements Abroad, 1040 Avenue of the Americas, 23rd Floor, SINGLE SUPPLEMENT $1,395 carpet making. Dinner is at leisure. person; single supplement $795) person; no refunds will be given for cancellations received within 60 days of the Met program. Gobustan, home to stunning desert New York, NY 10018-3721. ASHGABAT, TURKMENISTAN ASHGABAT KHIVA, UZBEKISTAN FORM OF PAYMENT RATE INCLUDES departure. No refunds are given for cancellation on or after the day of departure, landscapes and Neolithic petroglyphs or for unused portions of the tour, for any reason. Air cancellation charges, if Dr. Evans has taught at the Institute of Fine Arts, Thursday, September 17 Sunday, September 20 SAMARKAND ______ Enclosed isFourteen my check nights (payable hotel to accommodations Academic Arrangements as per itinerary Abroad) any, will be assessed in accordance with airline regulations. All group fare tickets Names in full as on passports. Please print. Credit card (may be used for deposit only) must be issued no less than 30 days prior to departure. NOTE: Neither AAA nor New York University, Columbia University, and We hope to welcome you on this Friday, September 25 Breakfast daily, twelve lunches, and nine dinners with the Met shall be liable for any airline cancellation penalties incurred by the the University of Chicago; published and lectured Arrive early this morning in Ashgabat, the capital of This morning fly to Dasoguz and continue by coach to ______wine / beer. Bottled water and coffee / tea purchase of a non-refundable ticket. In the case of a cancellation due to shortage unique journey. Turkmenistan, and check in at the luxurious Oguzkent Attend a morning lecture before we continue our Name on Credit Card of participants, AAA will attempt to notify all participants at least 45 days prior widely in the United States and Europe; and the site of medieval Kunya-Urgench, the former capital Airport / hotel group transfers and porterage to departure. However, AAA reserves the right to cancel The Program prior to ______Hotel. Situated between the Kara Kum Desert and of the Khwarezm Shah Empire. Visit the 14th-century exploration of this fascinating city. See the 15th-century ______departure for any reason and, in such case, reimbursement of refundable costs advised museums and archaeological sites in the Sincerely, Address Four internal flights and high-speed train from the Kopet Dag mountain range, the city’s golden Guri Amir Mausoleum, where Tamerlane is buried, Credit Card Number of the trip by AAA shall constitute full settlement with the participant. In the Republic of Georgia, Ukraine, and Bulgaria. Dr. Evans mausoleum of Turabek Hanum, a fine example of the Samarkand to Tashkent unlikely event that a dispute arises between a participant and AAA or the Met, ______the following conditions will apply: (a) the dispute will be settled by binding domes and modern buildings appear strangely architecture of its time, the minaret of Kutlug Timur, a brilliant example of medieval Central Asian graduated from Newcomb College of Tulane City State Zip 3- or 4-Digit SecurityEnrichment Code program of lectures andExpiration special eventsDate arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association in New York, incongruous in this almost biblical setting. After a and the beautiful 12th-century mausoleum of Sultan architecture. Following lunch and a cooking class at a NY; (b) the dispute will be governed by New York Law; (c) the maximum amount University and received her Ph.D. from the Institute Each participant must sign below. This is an active tour and I/We confirm that ______Escorted sightseeing by motorcoach and entrance of recovery to which a participant shall be entitled under any and all circum- morning at leisure and lunch at the hotel, explore the Tekesh. Then see Kyrk-Mollah mound, where young local teahouse, view the underground portion of the of Fine Arts, New York University. Telephone (Home) (Business) I/we am/are infees good for healthvisits and physically able to participate in the trip’s stances will be the sum of all monies actually received from the participant by nearby UNESCO World Heritage Site of Nisa, capital women roll down the hill in a fertility ritual, and the observatory built in 1429 by Tamerlane’s grandson. Visit program. I/We confirm that I/we have carefully read and agree to the Terms AAA. The participant agrees that this is a fair and reasonable limitation on the & Conditions ofTaxes, this Program.service, andI/We gratuities agree to full to paymentguides and by checkdrivers or wire Emily K. Rafferty of the Parthian Empire. Then drive to Kipchak village fabled al-Ma’mun Academy of Sciences. After lunch, a paper factory where mulberry tree paper is still made ______damages, of any sort whatsoever, that a participant may suffer. Upon payment Fax E-mail transfer 120 days prior to departure. of the deposit to AAA, the participant agrees to be bound by the above terms to see the largest mosque in Turkmenistan and the cross the Turkmenistan-Uzbekistan border to Khiva and and discover the ancient secrets of paper production, NOT INCLUDED IN RATE International airfare; passport and visa and conditions. President ______mausoleum of the country’s first president. Our check into the Asia Khiva Hotel. This evening enjoy a which made Samarkand famous. This evening enjoy ACCOMMODATIONS fees; alcoholic beverages other than wine / beer at dinners; Copyright © 2014 Arrangements Abroad, Inc. CST 2059789-40 Signature personal(Required) items and expenses; airport transfersDate for those not on welcome dinner is at a local restaurant. dinner of local specialities. Registan Square, Samarkand dinner at a well-known restaurant. I wish to share a room with ______group flights; optional Istanbul postlude; baggage in excess On the front cover: Mosque on Registan Square, Samarkand, Uzbekistan. Back cover: Bowl with MET ADVENTURES ______of one suitcase; trip insurance; any other items not specifically Arabic proverb “Forbearance is at first bitter to the taste, but in the end is sweeter Double Twin Single (with a supplement of $1,395) Signature mentioned(Required) as included. Date than honey. Blessing.” Probably present-day Uzbekistan, Samarqand, late 10th-early A J OURNEY TO CENTRAL A SIA T URKMENISTAN, U ZBEKISTAN & A ZERBAIJAN 11th century. Earthenware; incised, white slip with polychrome slip decoration under a For additional information, please contact Academic Arrangements Abroad transparent glaze. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Rogers Fund, 1956 (56.44) (top) and square in Khiva, Uzbekistan, photo © liseykina (bottom) Telephone: 212-514-8921 or 800-221-1944 Fax: 212-344-7493 E-mail: [email protected] www.metmuseum.org/travel www.metmuseum.org/travel