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Dear Members and Friends of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, PRSRT STD U.S. Postage PAID The ancient lands of Egypt and Jordan have enthralled travelers for centuries. No one can BURLINGTON, VT u u PERMIT NO. 601 A J OURNEY INTO A NTIQUITY fail to be moved by the Great Pyramids, the tombs and temples of Luxor, or mysterious Petra. Add Biblical landmarks, Greco-Roman ruins, and special entrée to many of these timeless treasures, and Egypt & Jordan by Private Plane you have a journey that is truly unforgettable. We are delighted that Isabel Stünkel, Associate Curator in the Department of Egyptian Art, will be u December 30, 2015 to January 13, 2016 u returning with us to this fascinating part of the world. Tour Cairo’s splendid museums and monuments, and welcome the New Year with lunch at Mena House. A private plane takes us to the antiquities of Luxor and a four-night cruise aboard Nile Adventurer. Fly to Abu Simbel to admire the colossal temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari. Conclude in Jordan to visit Petra, Madaba, Jerash, and Amman.

Nina McN. Diefenbach

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Egypt & Jordan by Private Plane u December 30, 2015 to January 13, 2016 Vice President for Institutional Advancement

TRAVEL HIGHLIGHTS u Discover the Pyramids of Giza and ring in the New Year in Cairo

u In the Valley of the Queens, enjoy a privileged visit to Nefertari’s tomb, regarded as one of the most spectacular in Egypt (pending final confirmation) TRAVELING WITH YOU u In Luxor, visit Tutankhamun’s tomb, the excellent ISABEL STÜNKEL, Luxor Museum, Karnak Temple and the famed Associate Curator for Colossi of Memnon ancient Egyptian art at The Metropolitan u Cruise from Luxor to Aswan aboard the elegant Museum of Art, has Nile Adventurer and explore the temples of Edfu excavated in Egypt as a and Kom Ombo member of the Museum’s u Fly to Abu Simbel to see the temples of Ramses II expedition to the pyramid complex of and Queen Nefertari Senwosret III. As an Egyptologist, she is a specialist in ancient Egyptian culture, u Explore Petra, Jordan’s “rose-red city half as old as but her time in Egypt has also given her time,” and the magnificent Roman ruins of Jerash, insights into this country’s modern life. and tour the American Center of Oriental Research Isabel is known to the Travel with the Met program as an enthusiastic lecturer and travel companion. u

Treasury of Petra, photo courtesy of Jordan Tourism (top); map of Palestine at Madaba (center); felucca on the Nile (bottom). Trajan

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Nina McN. Diefenbach

u A JOURNEY INTO ANTIQUITY u

Egypt & Jordan by Private Plane u December 30, 2015 to January 13, 2016 Vice President for Institutional Advancement

TRAVEL HIGHLIGHTS u Discover the Pyramids of Giza and ring in the New Year in Cairo

Treasury of Petra, photo courtesy of Jordan Tourism (top); map of Palestine at Madaba (center); felucca on the Nile (bottom). Trajan

T HE M ETROPOLITAN M USEUM OF A RT u 1000 F IFTH A VENUE u N EW Y ORK, N EW Y ORK 10028 u u u www.metmuseum.org/travel u u u u u u u T ERMS & C ONDITIONS OURNEY INTO NTIQUITY AIRFARE Academic Arrangements Abroad (AAA) will be pleased to assist with A J A the 13th century B.C., the temples were relocated in the NILE ADVENTURER Cabin Categories Land / Cruise Rates air travel arrangements for this program, including specially negotiated group (Description) (Per Person, Double Occupancy) airfare when available, suggested group flights, or your own individual requests, 1960s to save them from submersion after the building Exclusively chartered for our group, the Nile Adventurer was refurbished in for a processing fee of $40 per person. Complete details will be provided in your confirmation mailing. Egypt & Jordan by Private Plane 2009. The vessel is fully air-conditioned, and all cabins offer river views and Standard Cabins 106 to 111 Nile Deck $8,995 of the high dam. Fly to Aqaba, Jordan’s port on the Red PAYMENT SCHEDULE A deposit of $2,000 per person, payable to Academic Sea, for an excursion to Petra. Lodging and dinner are have private bathrooms with tub and shower. The Sun Deck has a small swimming Arrangements Abroad, of which $350 is non-refundable for administrative fees, is pool. Meals, prepared by international chefs, are served in an elegant dining room. Standard Cabins 201 to 208 Main Deck $9,995 required with the reservation application. Final payment, by check only, must be December 30, 2015 to January 13, 2016 arranged at the Mövenpick Resort. received 120 days prior to departure. Music and nightly entertainment add to the pleasure of our Nile journey. Standard Cabins 301 to 310 Bridge Deck $10,950 HEALTH All participants must be in good health. This program involves extensive ______u ______PETRA walking over uneven surfaces and climbing stairs at monuments and other locations not handicapped accessible, and climbing in and out of various conveyances. Any Saturday, January 9 Standard Cabins 401 to 404 Promenade Deck $11,750 condition that may require assistance or special medical attention must be reported at the time of your reservation. CAIRO Deluxe Cabins 209 & 210 Main Deck $12,550 PHOTOGRAPHY Photographs or, in some cases, videotapes of participants of Saturday, January 2 Rise early this morning and enter the majestic siq, a narrow Travel With the Met trips may be used for educational and promotional purposes winding gorge accessible only on foot. Our first view of by The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Presidential Suites 405 & 406 Promenade Deck C $12,950 INSURANCE TRIP CANCELLATION / EMERGENCY MEDICAL EVACUATION / BAGGAGE / Petra is the magnificent ruins of the Treasury, one of the ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED. CANCELLATION Begin the day with a tour of the Egyptian Museum, Single supplement is $2,595 for Nile and Main Deck cabins PENALTIES ARE STRICTLY ENFORCED. AAA will send an insurance application upon whose remarkable collection includes treasures from the best preserved of the many elegant structures carved into receipt of deposit, although you may select an alternative insurer of your choice. RATES INCLUDE the sandstone mountains. After lunch, you may wish to CHANGES IN ITINERARY & COSTS The itinerary is subject to change at the tomb of Tutankhamun. Then drive to Sakkara, necropolis Temple relief at Deir el-Bahari climb to the Monastery for panoramic views or relax at our u Four nights accommodations at Four Seasons Hotel at the First discretion of The Metropolitan Museum of Art (the Met) and AAA. All prices quoted of the Old Kingdom, for lunch and a visit to the site of Residence, Cairo are based on prevailing fuel prices, airfares, and currency exchange rates in effect at hotel, perhaps taking tea in the garden court. The evening the time of brochure printing and are subject to change without notice. Deviations the remarkable Step Pyramid of King Djoser, built in the LUXOR u ESNA, EGYPT from the scheduled itinerary are at the expense of the individual. u Four nights cabin accommodations aboard the M.S. Nile Adventurer 27th century B.C. Dine this evening at one of the city’s is at leisure. RESPONSIBILITY CLAUSE The participation of the Met is limited to educational Tuesday, January 5 sponsorship of the program described in this brochure (The Program). AAA acts only popular restaurants. PETRA u AMMAN, JORDAN u Five nights hotel accommodations in Jordan, as per itinerary 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 At Karnak Temple, walk along an avenue of sphinxes CAIRO Sunday, January 10 u Privately chartered internal flights: Cairo / Luxor…Aswan / no responsibility or liability for any act, error, or omission, or for any injury, loss, and see the impressive Hypostyle Hall with its massive Abu Simbel /Aqaba accident, delay, or irregularity which may be occasioned by reason of any defect Sunday, January 3 in any aircraft, ship, train, bus, or other carrier, or through neglect or default of columns. Then drive to the West Bank of Luxor, site of any subcontractor or other third party, which may be used wholly or in part in the Following a lecture, drive along the King’s Highway u All meals during the cruise. Breakfast daily, seven lunches, three performance of their duty to the participants of The Program. The passage ticket the vast necropolis of ancient Thebes.View the famed through the stunning scenery of Wadi Mujib. Arrive dinners, and one reception on shore. Bottled water and coffee / tea issued by the carrier is the sole contract between the participant and the carrier. Nor Today the focus is on Coptic and Islamic Cairo as we tour with all meals; local beer at lunches; local beer / wine at dinners will AAA or the Met and/or their agents be responsible for loss, injury, damages, Colossi of Memnon, the tomb of Tutankhamun in the at Madaba to view the 6th-century mosaic fragment or expenses to persons or property, due to illness, weather, strikes, local laws, the old city. Visit the Coptic Museum, the 4th-century hostilities, wars, terrorist acts, acts of nature, or other such causes in connection Valley of the Kings, and the temple of Queen Hatshepsut depicting an ancient map of Palestine. After lunch, stop u Escorted sightseeing by private motorcoach with entrance fees Church of Saints Sergius and Bacchus, and the Ben Ezra with The Program or anything beyond their reasonable control. AAA is not at Deir el–Bahari. Enjoy lunch and the amenities of our at Mount Nebo, where Moses viewed the Promised Land. for all included visits responsible for transportation or other program delays and changes, nor additional Synagogue, where the Geniza documents were discovered. expenses or loss of time that may be incurred. In the event it becomes necessary lovely ship as we cruise to Esna. In Amman, check in at the deluxe Four Seasons Hotel. u or advisable for the comfort or well-being of the participants, or for any reason Photo by Dr. Luk Wing Nin (B.D.S. HK) Continue to the Sultan Hassan Mosque, a masterpiece Airport / hotel / pier group transfers Dinner is at leisure. whatsoever, to alter the itinerary at any time, without notice to the participants, such Luxor Temple of Mamluk architecture. Lunch is at the restaurant in u u Gratuities to local guides and drivers; taxes, service, and alterations will be made without penalty to AAA or the Met. Additional expenses, EDFU KOM OMBO, EGYPT if any, shall be borne by the participants. Baggage and personal effects are the sole porterage charges the hilltop Al-Azhar Park, with its lovely gardens and Wednesday, January 6 JERASH u AMMAN, JORDAN responsibility of the participant at all times. The Met and AAA reserve the right to accept or decline any person as a participant at any time, or to require any participant NOT INCLUDED IN RATES Airfare to Egypt and from Jordan; passport NEW YORK stunning city views. You may wish to browse in the Monday, January 11 to withdraw from The Program at their own expense when such an action is determined and visa fees; customary shipboard gratuities; alcoholic beverages other Wednesday, December 30 by AAA or the Met to be in the best interest of the participant’s health and safety, or the colorful Khan el Khalili Bazaar this afternoon. Return to Step ashore at Edfu to see the impressive Temple of than as noted; personal items and expenses; airport transfers for those general welfare of the other participants. the hotel for an evening at leisure. Horus, one of the best preserved temples in Egypt. Our morning visit to Jerash will introduce one of the best not on group flights; excess baggage; trip insurance; any other items not CANCELLATION POLICY AAA must strictly adhere to its cancellation policy to specifically mentioned as included. offset costs incurred prior to the commencement of The Program, which may include Depart on an overnight flight to Cairo. Experience the timeless beauty along the Nile. Attend a preserved cities of ancient Rome, complete with temples, The five-star Nile Adventurer and one of her standard cabins. CAIRO u LUXOR, EGYPT but are not limited to: advance payments to land operators; ship charters; communi- lecture before arriving in Kom Ombo this evening. theaters, and a forum. Following lunch at leisure in cation expenses; development/promotional expenses, and the loss of time that might CAIRO, EGYPT Monday, January 4 T HE M ETROPOLITAN M USEUM OF A RT have permitted resale of reserved space. All cancellations must be made in writing to Amman, tour the American Center of Oriental Research the offices of AAA and are subject to a $350 non-refundable administrative fee. All Thursday, December 31 KOM OMBO u ASWAN, EGYPT refunds are limited to amounts actually received by AAA and are the sole responsibility (ACOR) in the company of its director. ACOR conducts Egypt & Jordan: A Journey into Antiquity u December 30, 2015 to January 13, 2016 of AAA; the Met shall have no liability for refunds. At the time AAA receives written This morning board a privately chartered plane to Luxor Thursday, January 7 notification of cancellation, the following cancellation charges will apply: cancellations archaeological and restoration projects in the region. RESERVATION APPLICATION Arrive in the late afternoon and transfer to the elegant and embark Nile Adventurer in time for lunch. See the received between 120 to 91 days prior to departure, 20 percent of the program cost Enjoy a festive farewell dinner at a popular restaurant. To reserve a place, please return this form along with your deposit of FORM OF PAYMENT per person; cancellations received between 90 and 61 days prior to departure, 50 Four Seasons Hotel at the First Residence, located on the outstanding collections at the Luxor Museum and discover Visit the picturesque and unique double temple at Kom $2,000 per person (of which $350 is non-refundable for administrative p Enclosed is my check (payable to Academic Arrangements Abroad) percent of the program cost per person; no refunds will be given for cancellations received within 60 days of departure. No refunds are given for cancellation on or west bank of the Nile. Gather this evening for a welcome Luxor Temple in the afternoon. Dinner is on board. Ombo, dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and the AMMAN fees) payable to Academic Arrangements Abroad, 1040 Avenue of the p Credit card (may be used for deposit only) after the day of departure, or for unused portions of the tour, for any reason. Air Americas, 23rd Floor, New York, NY 10018-3721. cancellation charges, if any, will be assessed in accordance with airline regulations. reception to celebrate New Year’s Eve, with introductory falcon god Horus. Arrive in Aswan this afternoon to Tuesday, January 12 All group fare tickets must be issued no less than 30 days prior to departure. remarks by Isabel Stünkel. visit the Temple of Philae, built for the goddess Isis, ______NOTE: Neither AAA nor the Met shall be liable for any airline cancellation penalties Names in Full as on Passports. Please Print. Name on Credit Card incurred by the purchase of a non-refundable ticket. In the case of a cancellation due and the granite quarries whose stone was used to create Learn more about Jordan’s ancient history and diverse to shortage of participants, AAA will attempt to notify all participants at least 45 GIZA u CAIRO, EGYPT ______days prior to departure. However, AAA reserves the right to cancel The Program prior Egypt’s obelisks. Then delight in a sail on a Nile felucca cultural influences at the new Jordan Museum. After lunch ______to departure for any reason and, in such case, reimbursement of refundable costs of Friday, January 1 overlooking the city, the balance of the afternoon is at Credit Card Number the trip by AAA shall constitute full settlement with the participant. In the unlikely (traditional sailboat).This evening the captain hosts a ______event that a dispute arises between a participant and AAA or the Met, the following leisure. You may wish to visit local art galleries, float in the Address conditions will apply: (a) the dispute will be settled by binding arbitration administered gala dinner. ______Following a morning lecture, drive to Giza for a tour by the American Arbitration Association in New York, NY; (b) the dispute will Dead Sea, or relax at the hotel. Hotel rooms are reserved ______3- or 4-Digit Security Code Expiration Date be governed by New York Law; (c) the maximum amount of recovery to which a u of the Great Pyramids, one of the Seven Wonders of ASWAN ABU SIMBEL, EGYPT until the early morning transfer to the Amman Airport for City State Zip participant shall be entitled under any and all circumstances will be the sum of all u monies actually received from the participant by AAA. The participant agrees that the Ancient World. Explore the Solar Boat Museum, PETRA, JORDAN the flights home. ______I/We confirm that I/we have carefully read and agree to the Terms this is a fair and reasonable limitation on the damages, of any sort whatsoever, that a Telephone (Home) (Business) housing the exceptionally preserved cedar boat found Friday, January 8 & Conditions of this Program. I/We agree to full payment by check participant may suffer. Upon payment of the deposit to AAA, the participant agrees to be bound by the above terms and conditions. near the Pyramid of Khufu, then enjoy special access to NEW YORK ______or wire transfer 120 days prior to departure. Each participant must Fax E-mail Copyright © 2015 Arrangements Abroad, Inc. CST 2059789-40 the Sphinx. A festive New Year’s lunch is planned at the Disembark Nile Adventurer and travel by private plane Wednesday, January 13 sign below. ACCOMMODATIONS legendary Mena House before returning to the hotel. The Photo by Memphis to Abu Simbel. See the monumental temples of Ramses ______Nile Adventurer Cabin Preference (1) ______(2) ______Signature (Required) Date balance of the day is at leisure. Temple of Philae II and his favorite wife, Queen Nefertari. Constructed in Arrive in New York today. u On-Shore Hotel Room Preference p Double p Twin p Single (limited availability) ______On the front and back covers: Hieroglyphic sign for “Millions of Years,” possibly an inlay from a I wish to share a room/cabin with ______u A JOURNEY INTO A NTIQUITY u u E GYPT & J ORDAN BY P RIVATE P LANE u Signature (Required) Date wooden shrine, faience, 4th century B.C., The Metropolitan Museum of Art 26.7.993 (Purchase, Edward S. Harkness Gift, 1926). On the back cover: Abu Simbel, Egypt. 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 u u u u T ERMS & C ONDITIONS OURNEY INTO NTIQUITY AIRFARE Academic Arrangements Abroad (AAA) will be pleased to assist with A J A the 13th century B.C., the temples were relocated in the NILE ADVENTURER Cabin Categories Land / Cruise Rates air travel arrangements for this program, including specially negotiated group (Description) (Per Person, Double Occupancy) airfare when available, suggested group flights, or your own individual requests, 1960s to save them from submersion after the building Exclusively chartered for our group, the Nile Adventurer was refurbished in for a processing fee of $40 per person. Complete details will be provided in your confirmation mailing. Egypt & Jordan by Private Plane 2009. The vessel is fully air-conditioned, and all cabins offer river views and Standard Cabins 106 to 111 Nile Deck $8,995 of the high dam. Fly to Aqaba, Jordan’s port on the Red PAYMENT SCHEDULE A deposit of $2,000 per person, payable to Academic Sea, for an excursion to Petra. Lodging and dinner are have private bathrooms with tub and shower. The Sun Deck has a small swimming Arrangements Abroad, of which $350 is non-refundable for administrative fees, is pool. Meals, prepared by international chefs, are served in an elegant dining room. Standard Cabins 201 to 208 Main Deck $9,995 required with the reservation application. Final payment, by check only, must be December 30, 2015 to January 13, 2016 arranged at the Mövenpick Resort. received 120 days prior to departure. Music and nightly entertainment add to the pleasure of our Nile journey. Standard Cabins 301 to 310 Bridge Deck $10,950 HEALTH All participants must be in good health. This program involves extensive ______u ______PETRA walking over uneven surfaces and climbing stairs at monuments and other locations not handicapped accessible, and climbing in and out of various conveyances. Any Saturday, January 9 Standard Cabins 401 to 404 Promenade Deck $11,750 condition that may require assistance or special medical attention must be reported at the time of your reservation. CAIRO Deluxe Cabins 209 & 210 Main Deck $12,550 PHOTOGRAPHY Photographs or, in some cases, videotapes of participants of Saturday, January 2 Rise early this morning and enter the majestic siq, a narrow Travel With the Met trips may be used for educational and promotional purposes winding gorge accessible only on foot. Our first view of by The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Presidential Suites 405 & 406 Promenade Deck C $12,950 INSURANCE TRIP CANCELLATION / EMERGENCY MEDICAL EVACUATION / BAGGAGE / Petra is the magnificent ruins of the Treasury, one of the ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED. CANCELLATION Begin the day with a tour of the Egyptian Museum, Single supplement is $2,595 for Nile and Main Deck cabins PENALTIES ARE STRICTLY ENFORCED. AAA will send an insurance application upon whose remarkable collection includes treasures from the best preserved of the many elegant structures carved into receipt of deposit, although you may select an alternative insurer of your choice. RATES INCLUDE the sandstone mountains. After lunch, you may wish to CHANGES IN ITINERARY & COSTS The itinerary is subject to change at the tomb of Tutankhamun. Then drive to Sakkara, necropolis Temple relief at Deir el-Bahari climb to the Monastery for panoramic views or relax at our u Four nights accommodations at Four Seasons Hotel at the First discretion of The Metropolitan Museum of Art (the Met) and AAA. All prices quoted of the Old Kingdom, for lunch and a visit to the site of Residence, Cairo are based on prevailing fuel prices, airfares, and currency exchange rates in effect at hotel, perhaps taking tea in the garden court. The evening the time of brochure printing and are subject to change without notice. Deviations the remarkable Step Pyramid of King Djoser, built in the LUXOR u ESNA, EGYPT from the scheduled itinerary are at the expense of the individual. u Four nights cabin accommodations aboard the M.S. Nile Adventurer 27th century B.C. Dine this evening at one of the city’s is at leisure. RESPONSIBILITY CLAUSE The participation of the Met is limited to educational Tuesday, January 5 sponsorship of the program described in this brochure (The Program). AAA acts only popular restaurants. PETRA u AMMAN, JORDAN u Five nights hotel accommodations in Jordan, as per itinerary 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 At Karnak Temple, walk along an avenue of sphinxes CAIRO Sunday, January 10 u Privately chartered internal flights: Cairo / Luxor…Aswan / no responsibility or liability for any act, error, or omission, or for any injury, loss, and see the impressive Hypostyle Hall with its massive Abu Simbel /Aqaba accident, delay, or irregularity which may be occasioned by reason of any defect Sunday, January 3 in any aircraft, ship, train, bus, or other carrier, or through neglect or default of columns. Then drive to the West Bank of Luxor, site of any subcontractor or other third party, which may be used wholly or in part in the Following a lecture, drive along the King’s Highway u All meals during the cruise. Breakfast daily, seven lunches, three performance of their duty to the participants of The Program. The passage ticket the vast necropolis of ancient Thebes.View the famed through the stunning scenery of Wadi Mujib. Arrive dinners, and one reception on shore. Bottled water and coffee / tea issued by the carrier is the sole contract between the participant and the carrier. Nor Today the focus is on Coptic and Islamic Cairo as we tour with all meals; local beer at lunches; local beer / wine at dinners will AAA or the Met and/or their agents be responsible for loss, injury, damages, Colossi of Memnon, the tomb of Tutankhamun in the at Madaba to view the 6th-century mosaic fragment or expenses to persons or property, due to illness, weather, strikes, local laws, the old city. Visit the Coptic Museum, the 4th-century hostilities, wars, terrorist acts, acts of nature, or other such causes in connection Valley of the Kings, and the temple of Queen Hatshepsut depicting an ancient map of Palestine. After lunch, stop u Escorted sightseeing by private motorcoach with entrance fees Church of Saints Sergius and Bacchus, and the Ben Ezra with The Program or anything beyond their reasonable control. AAA is not at Deir el–Bahari. Enjoy lunch and the amenities of our at Mount Nebo, where Moses viewed the Promised Land. for all included visits responsible for transportation or other program delays and changes, nor additional Synagogue, where the Geniza documents were discovered. expenses or loss of time that may be incurred. In the event it becomes necessary lovely ship as we cruise to Esna. In Amman, check in at the deluxe Four Seasons Hotel. u or advisable for the comfort or well-being of the participants, or for any reason Photo by Dr. Luk Wing Nin (B.D.S. HK) Continue to the Sultan Hassan Mosque, a masterpiece Airport / hotel / pier group transfers Dinner is at leisure. whatsoever, to alter the itinerary at any time, without notice to the participants, such Luxor Temple of Mamluk architecture. Lunch is at the restaurant in u u Gratuities to local guides and drivers; taxes, service, and alterations will be made without penalty to AAA or the Met. Additional expenses, EDFU KOM OMBO, EGYPT if any, shall be borne by the participants. Baggage and personal effects are the sole porterage charges the hilltop Al-Azhar Park, with its lovely gardens and Wednesday, January 6 JERASH u AMMAN, JORDAN responsibility of the participant at all times. The Met and AAA reserve the right to accept or decline any person as a participant at any time, or to require any participant NOT INCLUDED IN RATES Airfare to Egypt and from Jordan; passport NEW YORK stunning city views. You may wish to browse in the Monday, January 11 to withdraw from The Program at their own expense when such an action is determined and visa fees; customary shipboard gratuities; alcoholic beverages other Wednesday, December 30 by AAA or the Met to be in the best interest of the participant’s health and safety, or the colorful Khan el Khalili Bazaar this afternoon. Return to Step ashore at Edfu to see the impressive Temple of than as noted; personal items and expenses; airport transfers for those general welfare of the other participants. the hotel for an evening at leisure. Horus, one of the best preserved temples in Egypt. Our morning visit to Jerash will introduce one of the best not on group flights; excess baggage; trip insurance; any other items not CANCELLATION POLICY AAA must strictly adhere to its cancellation policy to specifically mentioned as included. offset costs incurred prior to the commencement of The Program, which may include Depart on an overnight flight to Cairo. Experience the timeless beauty along the Nile. Attend a preserved cities of ancient Rome, complete with temples, The five-star Nile Adventurer and one of her standard cabins. CAIRO u LUXOR, EGYPT but are not limited to: advance payments to land operators; ship charters; communi- lecture before arriving in Kom Ombo this evening. theaters, and a forum. Following lunch at leisure in cation expenses; development/promotional expenses, and the loss of time that might CAIRO, EGYPT Monday, January 4 T HE M ETROPOLITAN M USEUM OF A RT have permitted resale of reserved space. All cancellations must be made in writing to Amman, tour the American Center of Oriental Research the offices of AAA and are subject to a $350 non-refundable administrative fee. All Thursday, December 31 KOM OMBO u ASWAN, EGYPT refunds are limited to amounts actually received by AAA and are the sole responsibility (ACOR) in the company of its director. ACOR conducts Egypt & Jordan: A Journey into Antiquity u December 30, 2015 to January 13, 2016 of AAA; the Met shall have no liability for refunds. At the time AAA receives written This morning board a privately chartered plane to Luxor Thursday, January 7 notification of cancellation, the following cancellation charges will apply: cancellations archaeological and restoration projects in the region. RESERVATION APPLICATION Arrive in the late afternoon and transfer to the elegant and embark Nile Adventurer in time for lunch. See the received between 120 to 91 days prior to departure, 20 percent of the program cost Enjoy a festive farewell dinner at a popular restaurant. To reserve a place, please return this form along with your deposit of FORM OF PAYMENT per person; cancellations received between 90 and 61 days prior to departure, 50 Four Seasons Hotel at the First Residence, located on the outstanding collections at the Luxor Museum and discover Visit the picturesque and unique double temple at Kom $2,000 per person (of which $350 is non-refundable for administrative p Enclosed is my check (payable to Academic Arrangements Abroad) percent of the program cost per person; no refunds will be given for cancellations received within 60 days of departure. No refunds are given for cancellation on or west bank of the Nile. Gather this evening for a welcome Luxor Temple in the afternoon. Dinner is on board. Ombo, dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and the AMMAN fees) payable to Academic Arrangements Abroad, 1040 Avenue of the p Credit card (may be used for deposit only) after the day of departure, or for unused portions of the tour, for any reason. Air Americas, 23rd Floor, New York, NY 10018-3721. cancellation charges, if any, will be assessed in accordance with airline regulations. reception to celebrate New Year’s Eve, with introductory falcon god Horus. Arrive in Aswan this afternoon to Tuesday, January 12 All group fare tickets must be issued no less than 30 days prior to departure. remarks by Isabel Stünkel. visit the Temple of Philae, built for the goddess Isis, ______NOTE: Neither AAA nor the Met shall be liable for any airline cancellation penalties Names in Full as on Passports. Please Print. Name on Credit Card incurred by the purchase of a non-refundable ticket. In the case of a cancellation due and the granite quarries whose stone was used to create Learn more about Jordan’s ancient history and diverse to shortage of participants, AAA will attempt to notify all participants at least 45 GIZA u CAIRO, EGYPT ______days prior to departure. However, AAA reserves the right to cancel The Program prior Egypt’s obelisks. Then delight in a sail on a Nile felucca cultural influences at the new Jordan Museum. After lunch ______to departure for any reason and, in such case, reimbursement of refundable costs of Friday, January 1 overlooking the city, the balance of the afternoon is at Credit Card Number the trip by AAA shall constitute full settlement with the participant. In the unlikely (traditional sailboat).This evening the captain hosts a ______event that a dispute arises between a participant and AAA or the Met, the following leisure. You may wish to visit local art galleries, float in the Address conditions will apply: (a) the dispute will be settled by binding arbitration administered gala dinner. ______Following a morning lecture, drive to Giza for a tour by the American Arbitration Association in New York, NY; (b) the dispute will Dead Sea, or relax at the hotel. Hotel rooms are reserved ______3- or 4-Digit Security Code Expiration Date be governed by New York Law; (c) the maximum amount of recovery to which a u of the Great Pyramids, one of the Seven Wonders of ASWAN ABU SIMBEL, EGYPT until the early morning transfer to the Amman Airport for City State Zip participant shall be entitled under any and all circumstances will be the sum of all u monies actually received from the participant by AAA. The participant agrees that the Ancient World. Explore the Solar Boat Museum, PETRA, JORDAN the flights home. ______I/We confirm that I/we have carefully read and agree to the Terms this is a fair and reasonable limitation on the damages, of any sort whatsoever, that a Telephone (Home) (Business) housing the exceptionally preserved cedar boat found Friday, January 8 & Conditions of this Program. I/We agree to full payment by check participant may suffer. Upon payment of the deposit to AAA, the participant agrees to be bound by the above terms and conditions. near the Pyramid of Khufu, then enjoy special access to NEW YORK ______or wire transfer 120 days prior to departure. Each participant must Fax E-mail Copyright © 2015 Arrangements Abroad, Inc. CST 2059789-40 the Sphinx. A festive New Year’s lunch is planned at the Disembark Nile Adventurer and travel by private plane Wednesday, January 13 sign below. ACCOMMODATIONS legendary Mena House before returning to the hotel. The Photo by Memphis to Abu Simbel. See the monumental temples of Ramses ______Nile Adventurer Cabin Preference (1) ______(2) ______Signature (Required) Date balance of the day is at leisure. Temple of Philae II and his favorite wife, Queen Nefertari. Constructed in Arrive in New York today. u On-Shore Hotel Room Preference p Double p Twin p Single (limited availability) ______On the front and back covers: Hieroglyphic sign for “Millions of Years,” possibly an inlay from a I wish to share a room/cabin with ______u A JOURNEY INTO A NTIQUITY u u E GYPT & J ORDAN BY P RIVATE P LANE u Signature (Required) Date wooden shrine, faience, 4th century B.C., The Metropolitan Museum of Art 26.7.993 (Purchase, Edward S. Harkness Gift, 1926). On the back cover: Abu Simbel, Egypt. 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 u u u u T ERMS & C ONDITIONS OURNEY INTO NTIQUITY AIRFARE Academic Arrangements Abroad (AAA) will be pleased to assist with A J A the 13th century B.C., the temples were relocated in the NILE ADVENTURER Cabin Categories Land / Cruise Rates air travel arrangements for this program, including specially negotiated group (Description) (Per Person, Double Occupancy) airfare when available, suggested group flights, or your own individual requests, 1960s to save them from submersion after the building Exclusively chartered for our group, the Nile Adventurer was refurbished in for a processing fee of $40 per person. Complete details will be provided in your confirmation mailing. Egypt & Jordan by Private Plane 2009. The vessel is fully air-conditioned, and all cabins offer river views and Standard Cabins 106 to 111 Nile Deck $8,995 of the high dam. Fly to Aqaba, Jordan’s port on the Red PAYMENT SCHEDULE A deposit of $2,000 per person, payable to Academic Sea, for an excursion to Petra. Lodging and dinner are have private bathrooms with tub and shower. The Sun Deck has a small swimming Arrangements Abroad, of which $350 is non-refundable for administrative fees, is pool. Meals, prepared by international chefs, are served in an elegant dining room. Standard Cabins 201 to 208 Main Deck $9,995 required with the reservation application. Final payment, by check only, must be December 30, 2015 to January 13, 2016 arranged at the Mövenpick Resort. received 120 days prior to departure. Music and nightly entertainment add to the pleasure of our Nile journey. Standard Cabins 301 to 310 Bridge Deck $10,950 HEALTH All participants must be in good health. This program involves extensive ______u ______PETRA walking over uneven surfaces and climbing stairs at monuments and other locations not handicapped accessible, and climbing in and out of various conveyances. Any Saturday, January 9 Standard Cabins 401 to 404 Promenade Deck $11,750 condition that may require assistance or special medical attention must be reported at the time of your reservation. CAIRO Deluxe Cabins 209 & 210 Main Deck $12,550 PHOTOGRAPHY Photographs or, in some cases, videotapes of participants of Saturday, January 2 Rise early this morning and enter the majestic siq, a narrow Travel With the Met trips may be used for educational and promotional purposes winding gorge accessible only on foot. Our first view of by The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Presidential Suites 405 & 406 Promenade Deck C $12,950 INSURANCE TRIP CANCELLATION / EMERGENCY MEDICAL EVACUATION / BAGGAGE / Petra is the magnificent ruins of the Treasury, one of the ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED. CANCELLATION Begin the day with a tour of the Egyptian Museum, Single supplement is $2,595 for Nile and Main Deck cabins PENALTIES ARE STRICTLY ENFORCED. AAA will send an insurance application upon whose remarkable collection includes treasures from the best preserved of the many elegant structures carved into receipt of deposit, although you may select an alternative insurer of your choice. RATES INCLUDE the sandstone mountains. After lunch, you may wish to CHANGES IN ITINERARY & COSTS The itinerary is subject to change at the tomb of Tutankhamun. Then drive to Sakkara, necropolis Temple relief at Deir el-Bahari climb to the Monastery for panoramic views or relax at our u Four nights accommodations at Four Seasons Hotel at the First discretion of The Metropolitan Museum of Art (the Met) and AAA. All prices quoted of the Old Kingdom, for lunch and a visit to the site of Residence, Cairo are based on prevailing fuel prices, airfares, and currency exchange rates in effect at hotel, perhaps taking tea in the garden court. The evening the time of brochure printing and are subject to change without notice. Deviations the remarkable Step Pyramid of King Djoser, built in the LUXOR u ESNA, EGYPT from the scheduled itinerary are at the expense of the individual. u Four nights cabin accommodations aboard the M.S. Nile Adventurer 27th century B.C. Dine this evening at one of the city’s is at leisure. RESPONSIBILITY CLAUSE The participation of the Met is limited to educational Tuesday, January 5 sponsorship of the program described in this brochure (The Program). AAA acts only popular restaurants. PETRA u AMMAN, JORDAN u Five nights hotel accommodations in Jordan, as per itinerary 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 At Karnak Temple, walk along an avenue of sphinxes CAIRO Sunday, January 10 u Privately chartered internal flights: Cairo / Luxor…Aswan / no responsibility or liability for any act, error, or omission, or for any injury, loss, and see the impressive Hypostyle Hall with its massive Abu Simbel /Aqaba accident, delay, or irregularity which may be occasioned by reason of any defect Sunday, January 3 in any aircraft, ship, train, bus, or other carrier, or through neglect or default of columns. Then drive to the West Bank of Luxor, site of any subcontractor or other third party, which may be used wholly or in part in the Following a lecture, drive along the King’s Highway u All meals during the cruise. Breakfast daily, seven lunches, three performance of their duty to the participants of The Program. The passage ticket the vast necropolis of ancient Thebes.View the famed through the stunning scenery of Wadi Mujib. Arrive dinners, and one reception on shore. Bottled water and coffee / tea issued by the carrier is the sole contract between the participant and the carrier. Nor Today the focus is on Coptic and Islamic Cairo as we tour with all meals; local beer at lunches; local beer / wine at dinners will AAA or the Met and/or their agents be responsible for loss, injury, damages, Colossi of Memnon, the tomb of Tutankhamun in the at Madaba to view the 6th-century mosaic fragment or expenses to persons or property, due to illness, weather, strikes, local laws, the old city. Visit the Coptic Museum, the 4th-century hostilities, wars, terrorist acts, acts of nature, or other such causes in connection Valley of the Kings, and the temple of Queen Hatshepsut depicting an ancient map of Palestine. After lunch, stop u Escorted sightseeing by private motorcoach with entrance fees Church of Saints Sergius and Bacchus, and the Ben Ezra with The Program or anything beyond their reasonable control. AAA is not at Deir el–Bahari. Enjoy lunch and the amenities of our at Mount Nebo, where Moses viewed the Promised Land. for all included visits responsible for transportation or other program delays and changes, nor additional Synagogue, where the Geniza documents were discovered. expenses or loss of time that may be incurred. In the event it becomes necessary lovely ship as we cruise to Esna. In Amman, check in at the deluxe Four Seasons Hotel. u or advisable for the comfort or well-being of the participants, or for any reason Photo by Dr. Luk Wing Nin (B.D.S. HK) Continue to the Sultan Hassan Mosque, a masterpiece Airport / hotel / pier group transfers Dinner is at leisure. whatsoever, to alter the itinerary at any time, without notice to the participants, such Luxor Temple of Mamluk architecture. Lunch is at the restaurant in u u Gratuities to local guides and drivers; taxes, service, and alterations will be made without penalty to AAA or the Met. Additional expenses, EDFU KOM OMBO, EGYPT if any, shall be borne by the participants. Baggage and personal effects are the sole porterage charges the hilltop Al-Azhar Park, with its lovely gardens and Wednesday, January 6 JERASH u AMMAN, JORDAN responsibility of the participant at all times. The Met and AAA reserve the right to accept or decline any person as a participant at any time, or to require any participant NOT INCLUDED IN RATES Airfare to Egypt and from Jordan; passport NEW YORK stunning city views. You may wish to browse in the Monday, January 11 to withdraw from The Program at their own expense when such an action is determined and visa fees; customary shipboard gratuities; alcoholic beverages other Wednesday, December 30 by AAA or the Met to be in the best interest of the participant’s health and safety, or the colorful Khan el Khalili Bazaar this afternoon. Return to Step ashore at Edfu to see the impressive Temple of than as noted; personal items and expenses; airport transfers for those general welfare of the other participants. the hotel for an evening at leisure. Horus, one of the best preserved temples in Egypt. Our morning visit to Jerash will introduce one of the best not on group flights; excess baggage; trip insurance; any other items not CANCELLATION POLICY AAA must strictly adhere to its cancellation policy to specifically mentioned as included. offset costs incurred prior to the commencement of The Program, which may include Depart on an overnight flight to Cairo. Experience the timeless beauty along the Nile. Attend a preserved cities of ancient Rome, complete with temples, The five-star Nile Adventurer and one of her standard cabins. CAIRO u LUXOR, EGYPT but are not limited to: advance payments to land operators; ship charters; communi- lecture before arriving in Kom Ombo this evening. theaters, and a forum. Following lunch at leisure in cation expenses; development/promotional expenses, and the loss of time that might CAIRO, EGYPT Monday, January 4 T HE M ETROPOLITAN M USEUM OF A RT have permitted resale of reserved space. All cancellations must be made in writing to Amman, tour the American Center of Oriental Research the offices of AAA and are subject to a $350 non-refundable administrative fee. All Thursday, December 31 KOM OMBO u ASWAN, EGYPT refunds are limited to amounts actually received by AAA and are the sole responsibility (ACOR) in the company of its director. ACOR conducts Egypt & Jordan: A Journey into Antiquity u December 30, 2015 to January 13, 2016 of AAA; the Met shall have no liability for refunds. At the time AAA receives written This morning board a privately chartered plane to Luxor Thursday, January 7 notification of cancellation, the following cancellation charges will apply: cancellations archaeological and restoration projects in the region. RESERVATION APPLICATION Arrive in the late afternoon and transfer to the elegant and embark Nile Adventurer in time for lunch. See the received between 120 to 91 days prior to departure, 20 percent of the program cost Enjoy a festive farewell dinner at a popular restaurant. To reserve a place, please return this form along with your deposit of FORM OF PAYMENT per person; cancellations received between 90 and 61 days prior to departure, 50 Four Seasons Hotel at the First Residence, located on the outstanding collections at the Luxor Museum and discover Visit the picturesque and unique double temple at Kom $2,000 per person (of which $350 is non-refundable for administrative p Enclosed is my check (payable to Academic Arrangements Abroad) percent of the program cost per person; no refunds will be given for cancellations received within 60 days of departure. No refunds are given for cancellation on or west bank of the Nile. Gather this evening for a welcome Luxor Temple in the afternoon. Dinner is on board. Ombo, dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and the AMMAN fees) payable to Academic Arrangements Abroad, 1040 Avenue of the p Credit card (may be used for deposit only) after the day of departure, or for unused portions of the tour, for any reason. Air Americas, 23rd Floor, New York, NY 10018-3721. cancellation charges, if any, will be assessed in accordance with airline regulations. reception to celebrate New Year’s Eve, with introductory falcon god Horus. Arrive in Aswan this afternoon to Tuesday, January 12 All group fare tickets must be issued no less than 30 days prior to departure. remarks by Isabel Stünkel. visit the Temple of Philae, built for the goddess Isis, ______NOTE: Neither AAA nor the Met shall be liable for any airline cancellation penalties Names in Full as on Passports. Please Print. Name on Credit Card incurred by the purchase of a non-refundable ticket. In the case of a cancellation due and the granite quarries whose stone was used to create Learn more about Jordan’s ancient history and diverse to shortage of participants, AAA will attempt to notify all participants at least 45 GIZA u CAIRO, EGYPT ______days prior to departure. However, AAA reserves the right to cancel The Program prior Egypt’s obelisks. Then delight in a sail on a Nile felucca cultural influences at the new Jordan Museum. After lunch ______to departure for any reason and, in such case, reimbursement of refundable costs of Friday, January 1 overlooking the city, the balance of the afternoon is at Credit Card Number the trip by AAA shall constitute full settlement with the participant. In the unlikely (traditional sailboat).This evening the captain hosts a ______event that a dispute arises between a participant and AAA or the Met, the following leisure. You may wish to visit local art galleries, float in the Address conditions will apply: (a) the dispute will be settled by binding arbitration administered gala dinner. ______Following a morning lecture, drive to Giza for a tour by the American Arbitration Association in New York, NY; (b) the dispute will Dead Sea, or relax at the hotel. Hotel rooms are reserved ______3- or 4-Digit Security Code Expiration Date be governed by New York Law; (c) the maximum amount of recovery to which a u of the Great Pyramids, one of the Seven Wonders of ASWAN ABU SIMBEL, EGYPT until the early morning transfer to the Amman Airport for City State Zip participant shall be entitled under any and all circumstances will be the sum of all u monies actually received from the participant by AAA. The participant agrees that the Ancient World. Explore the Solar Boat Museum, PETRA, JORDAN the flights home. ______I/We confirm that I/we have carefully read and agree to the Terms this is a fair and reasonable limitation on the damages, of any sort whatsoever, that a Telephone (Home) (Business) housing the exceptionally preserved cedar boat found Friday, January 8 & Conditions of this Program. I/We agree to full payment by check participant may suffer. Upon payment of the deposit to AAA, the participant agrees to be bound by the above terms and conditions. near the Pyramid of Khufu, then enjoy special access to NEW YORK ______or wire transfer 120 days prior to departure. Each participant must Fax E-mail Copyright © 2015 Arrangements Abroad, Inc. CST 2059789-40 the Sphinx. A festive New Year’s lunch is planned at the Disembark Nile Adventurer and travel by private plane Wednesday, January 13 sign below. ACCOMMODATIONS legendary Mena House before returning to the hotel. The Photo by Memphis to Abu Simbel. See the monumental temples of Ramses ______Nile Adventurer Cabin Preference (1) ______(2) ______Signature (Required) Date balance of the day is at leisure. Temple of Philae II and his favorite wife, Queen Nefertari. Constructed in Arrive in New York today. u On-Shore Hotel Room Preference p Double p Twin p Single (limited availability) ______On the front and back covers: Hieroglyphic sign for “Millions of Years,” possibly an inlay from a I wish to share a room/cabin with ______u A JOURNEY INTO A NTIQUITY u u E GYPT & J ORDAN BY P RIVATE P LANE u Signature (Required) Date wooden shrine, faience, 4th century B.C., The Metropolitan Museum of Art 26.7.993 (Purchase, Edward S. Harkness Gift, 1926). On the back cover: Abu Simbel, Egypt. 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 u u T HE M ETROPOLITAN M USEUM OF A RT u u T ERMS & C ONDITIONS AIRFARE Academic Arrangements Abroad (AAA) will be pleased to assist with A J OURNEY INTO A NTIQUITY air travel arrangements for this program, including specially negotiated group the 13th century B.C., the temples were relocated in the NILE ADVENTURER Cabin Categories Land / Cruise Rates 1000 Fifth Avenue u New York, NY 10028 T HE M ETROPOLITAN M USEUM OF A RT T HE M ETROPOLITAN M USEUM OF A RT (Description) (Per Person, Double Occupancy) airfare when available, suggested group flights, or your own individual requests, 1960s to save them from submersion after the building Exclusively chartered for our group, the Nile Adventurer was refurbished in for a processing fee of $40 per person. Complete details will be provided in your confirmation mailing. www.metmuseum.org/travel Egypt & Jordan by Private Plane 2009. The vessel is fully air-conditioned, and all cabins offer river views and Standard Cabins 106 to 111 Nile Deck $8,995 of the high dam. Fly to Aqaba, Jordan’s port on the Red PAYMENT SCHEDULE A deposit of $2,000 per person, payable to Academic have private bathrooms with tub and shower. The Sun Deck has a small swimming Sea, for an excursion to Petra. Lodging and dinner are Arrangements Abroad, of which $350 is non-refundable for administrative fees, is Dear Members and Friends of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, pool. Meals, prepared by international chefs, are served in an elegant dining room. Standard Cabins 201 to 208 Main Deck $9,995 required with the reservation application. Final payment, by check only, must be PRSRT STD December 30, 2015 to January 13, 2016 arranged at the Mövenpick Resort. received 120 days prior to departure. Music and nightly entertainment add to the pleasure of our Nile journey. U.S. Postage HEALTH All participants must be in good health. This program involves extensive PAID ______Standard Cabins 301 to 310 Bridge Deck $10,950 The ancient lands of Egypt and Jordan have enthralled travelers for centuries. No one can u PETRA walking over uneven surfaces and climbing stairs at monuments and other locations BURLINGTON, VT not handicapped accessible, and climbing in and out of various conveyances. Any u u PERMIT NO. 601 fail to be moved by the Great Pyramids, the tombs and temples of Luxor, or mysterious Petra. Add Saturday, January 9 Standard Cabins 401 to 404 Promenade Deck $11,750 condition that may require assistance or special medical attention must be reported at A J OURNEY INTO A NTIQUITY the time of your reservation. Biblical landmarks, Greco-Roman ruins, and special entrée to many of these timeless treasures, and CAIRO Deluxe Cabins 209 & 210 Main Deck $12,550 PHOTOGRAPHY Photographs or, in some cases, videotapes of participants of Rise early this morning and enter the majestic siq, a narrow Travel With the Met trips may be used for educational and promotional purposes you have a journey that is truly unforgettable. Saturday, January 2 by The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Egypt & Jordan by Private Plane winding gorge accessible only on foot. Our first view of Presidential Suites 405 & 406 Promenade Deck C $12,950 INSURANCE TRIP CANCELLATION / EMERGENCY MEDICAL EVACUATION / BAGGAGE / Petra is the magnificent ruins of the Treasury, one of the ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED. CANCELLATION We are delighted that Isabel Stünkel, Associate Curator in the Department of Egyptian Art, will be Begin the day with a tour of the Egyptian Museum, Single supplement is $2,595 for Nile and Main Deck cabins PENALTIES ARE STRICTLY ENFORCED. AAA will send an insurance application upon whose remarkable collection includes treasures from the best preserved of the many elegant structures carved into receipt of deposit, although you may select an alternative insurer of your choice. u December 30, 2015 to January 13, 2016 u returning with us to this fascinating part of the world. Tour Cairo’s splendid museums and monuments, RATES INCLUDE the sandstone mountains. After lunch, you may wish to CHANGES IN ITINERARY & COSTS The itinerary is subject to change at the tomb of Tutankhamun. Then drive to Sakkara, necropolis Temple relief at Deir el-Bahari and welcome the New Year with lunch at Mena House. A private plane takes us to the antiquities of climb to the Monastery for panoramic views or relax at our u Four nights accommodations at Four Seasons Hotel at the First discretion of The Metropolitan Museum of Art (the Met) and AAA. All prices quoted of the Old Kingdom, for lunch and a visit to the site of Residence, Cairo are based on prevailing fuel prices, airfares, and currency exchange rates in effect at Luxor and a four-night cruise aboard Nile Adventurer. Fly hotel, perhaps taking tea in the garden court. The evening the time of brochure printing and are subject to change without notice. Deviations the remarkable Step Pyramid of King Djoser, built in the LUXOR u ESNA, EGYPT from the scheduled itinerary are at the expense of the individual. is at leisure. u Four nights cabin accommodations aboard the M.S. Nile Adventurer to Abu Simbel to admire the colossal temples of Ramses 27th century B.C. Dine this evening at one of the city’s Tuesday, January 5 RESPONSIBILITY CLAUSE The participation of the Met is limited to educational sponsorship of the program described in this brochure (The Program). AAA acts only II and Queen Nefertari. Conclude in Jordan to visit Petra, popular restaurants. PETRA u AMMAN, JORDAN u Five nights hotel accommodations in Jordan, as per itinerary 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 At Karnak Temple, walk along an avenue of sphinxes Madaba, Jerash, and Amman. CAIRO Sunday, January 10 u Privately chartered internal flights: Cairo / Luxor…Aswan / no responsibility or liability for any act, error, or omission, or for any injury, loss, and see the impressive Hypostyle Hall with its massive Abu Simbel /Aqaba accident, delay, or irregularity which may be occasioned by reason of any defect in any aircraft, ship, train, bus, or other carrier, or through neglect or default of Sunday, January 3 any subcontractor or other third party, which may be used wholly or in part in the columns. Then drive to the West Bank of Luxor, site of Following a lecture, drive along the King’s Highway u All meals during the cruise. Breakfast daily, seven lunches, three performance of their duty to the participants of The Program. The passage ticket Nina McN. Diefenbach the vast necropolis of ancient Thebes.View the famed through the stunning scenery of Wadi Mujib. Arrive dinners, and one reception on shore. Bottled water and coffee / tea issued by the carrier is the sole contract between the participant and the carrier. Nor Today the focus is on Coptic and Islamic Cairo as we tour with all meals; local beer at lunches; local beer / wine at dinners will AAA or the Met and/or their agents be responsible for loss, injury, damages, Colossi of Memnon, the tomb of Tutankhamun in the at Madaba to view the 6th-century mosaic fragment or expenses to persons or property, due to illness, weather, strikes, local laws, the old city. Visit the Coptic Museum, the 4th-century hostilities, wars, terrorist acts, acts of nature, or other such causes in connection Valley of the Kings, and the temple of Queen Hatshepsut depicting an ancient map of Palestine. After lunch, stop u Escorted sightseeing by private motorcoach with entrance fees Church of Saints Sergius and Bacchus, and the Ben Ezra with The Program or anything beyond their reasonableu A control.JOURNEY AAA is not INTO ANTIQUITY u at Deir el–Bahari. Enjoy lunch and the amenities of our at Mount Nebo, where Moses viewed the Promised Land. for all included visits responsible for transportation or other program delays and changes, nor additional Synagogue, where the Geniza documents were discovered. expenses or loss of time that may be incurred. In the event it becomes necessary u lovely ship as we cruise to Esna. In Amman, check in at the deluxe Four Seasons Hotel. u or advisable forEgypt the comfort & or well-beingJordan of the by participants, Private or for Planeany reason December 30, 2015 to January 13, 2016 Vice President for Photo by Dr. Luk Wing Nin (B.D.S. HK) Continue to the Sultan Hassan Mosque, a masterpiece Airport / hotel / pier group transfers Dinner is at leisure. whatsoever, to alter the itinerary at any time, without notice to the participants, such Institutional Advancement Luxor Temple of Mamluk architecture. Lunch is at the restaurant in u u Gratuities to local guides and drivers; taxes, service, and alterations will be made without penalty to AAA or the Met. Additional expenses, EDFU KOM OMBO, EGYPT if any, shall be borne by the participants. Baggage and personal effects are the sole porterage charges the hilltop Al-Azhar Park, with its lovely gardens and Wednesday, January 6 JERASH u AMMAN, JORDAN responsibility of the participant at all times. The Met and AAA reserve the right to accept or decline any person as a participant at any time, or to require any participant NOT INCLUDED IN RATES Airfare to Egypt and from Jordan; passport NEW YORK stunning city views. You may wish to browse in the Monday, January 11 to withdraw from The Program at their own expense when such an action is determined TRAVEL HIGHLIGHTS and visa fees; customary shipboard gratuities; alcoholic beverages other Wednesday, December 30 colorful Khan el Khalili Bazaar this afternoon. Return to Step ashore at Edfu to see the impressive Temple of by AAA or the Met to be in the best interest of the participant’s health and safety, or the than as noted; personal items and expenses; airport transfers for those general welfare of the other participants. u Discover the Pyramids of Giza and ring in the New the hotel for an evening at leisure. Horus, one of the best preserved temples in Egypt. Our morning visit to Jerash will introduce one of the best not on group flights; excess baggage; trip insurance; any other items not CANCELLATION POLICY AAA must strictly adhere to its cancellation policy to specifically mentioned as included. offset costs incurred prior to the commencement of The Program, which may include Year in Cairo Depart on an overnight flight to Cairo. Experience the timeless beauty along the Nile. Attend a preserved cities of ancient Rome, complete with temples, The five-star Nile Adventurer and one of her standard cabins. CAIRO u LUXOR, EGYPT but are not limited to: advance payments to land operators; ship charters; communi- lecture before arriving in Kom Ombo this evening. theaters, and a forum. Following lunch at leisure in cation expenses; development/promotional expenses, and the loss of time that might u In the Valley of the Queens, enjoy a privileged visit CAIRO, EGYPT Monday, January 4 T HE M ETROPOLITAN M USEUM OF A RT have permitted resale of reserved space. All cancellations must be made in writing to Amman, tour the American Center of Oriental Research the offices of AAA and are subject to a $350 non-refundable administrative fee. All to Nefertari’s tomb, regarded as one of the most Thursday, December 31 KOM OMBO u ASWAN, EGYPT refunds are limited to amounts actually received by AAA and are the sole responsibility (ACOR) in the company of its director. ACOR conducts Egypt & Jordan: A Journey into Antiquity u December 30, 2015 to January 13, 2016 of AAA; the Met shall have no liability for refunds. At the time AAA receives written spectacular in Egypt (pending final confirmation) This morning board a privately chartered plane to Luxor Thursday, January 7 notification of cancellation, the following cancellation charges will apply: cancellations archaeological and restoration projects in the region. RESERVATION APPLICATION TRAVELING WITH YOU Arrive in the late afternoon and transfer to the elegant and embark Nile Adventurer in time for lunch. See the received between 120 to 91 days prior to departure, 20 percent of the program cost u In Luxor, visit Tutankhamun’s tomb, the excellent Enjoy a festive farewell dinner at a popular restaurant. To reserve a place, please return this form along with your deposit of FORM OF PAYMENT per person; cancellations received between 90 and 61 days prior to departure, 50 ISABEL STÜNKEL, Four Seasons Hotel at the First Residence, located on the outstanding collections at the Luxor Museum and discover Visit the picturesque and unique double temple at Kom $2,000 per person (of which $350 is non-refundable for administrative p Enclosed is my check (payable to Academic Arrangements Abroad) percent of the program cost per person; no refunds will be given for cancellations Luxor Museum, Karnak Temple and the famed received within 60 days of departure. No refunds are given for cancellation on or Associate Curator for west bank of the Nile. Gather this evening for a welcome Luxor Temple in the afternoon. Dinner is on board. Ombo, dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and the AMMAN fees) payable to Academic Arrangements Abroad, 1040 Avenue of the p Credit card (may be used for deposit only) after the day of departure, or for unused portions of the tour, for any reason. Air Colossi of Memnon reception to celebrate New Year’s Eve, with introductory falcon god Horus. Arrive in Aswan this afternoon to Tuesday, January 12 Americas, 23rd Floor, New York, NY 10018-3721. cancellation charges, if any, will be assessed in accordance with airline regulations. ancient Egyptian art All group fare tickets must be issued no less than 30 days prior to departure. u Cruise from Luxor to Aswan aboard the elegant remarks by Isabel Stünkel. visit the Temple of Philae, built for the goddess Isis, ______NOTE: Neither AAA nor the Met shall be liable for any airline cancellation penalties at The Metropolitan Names in Full as on Passports. Please Print. Name on Credit Card incurred by the purchase of a non-refundable ticket. In the case of a cancellation due Museum of Art, has Nile Adventurer and explore the temples of Edfu and the granite quarries whose stone was used to create Learn more about Jordan’s ancient history and diverse to shortage of participants, AAA will attempt to notify all participants at least 45 GIZA u CAIRO, EGYPT ______days prior to departure. However, AAA reserves the right to cancel The Program prior excavated in Egypt as a and Kom Ombo Egypt’s obelisks. Then delight in a sail on a Nile felucca cultural influences at the new Jordan Museum. After lunch ______to departure for any reason and, in such case, reimbursement of refundable costs of Friday, January 1 overlooking the city, the balance of the afternoon is at Credit Card Number the trip by AAA shall constitute full settlement with the participant. In the unlikely member of the Museum’s u (traditional sailboat).This evening the captain hosts a ______event that a dispute arises between a participant and AAA or the Met, the following Fly to Abu Simbel to see the temples of Ramses II leisure. You may wish to visit local art galleries, float in the Address conditions will apply: (a) the dispute will be settled by binding arbitration administered expedition to the pyramid complex of gala dinner. ______and Queen Nefertari Following a morning lecture, drive to Giza for a tour by the American Arbitration Association in New York, NY; (b) the dispute will Senwosret III. As an Egyptologist, she is Dead Sea, or relax at the hotel. Hotel rooms are reserved ______3- or 4-Digit Security Code Expiration Date be governed by New York Law; (c) the maximum amount of recovery to which a u u of the Great Pyramids, one of the Seven Wonders of ASWAN ABU SIMBEL, EGYPT until the early morning transfer to the Amman Airport for City State Zip participant shall be entitled under any and all circumstances will be the sum of all a specialist in ancient Egyptian culture, Explore Petra, Jordan’s “rose-red city half as old as u monies actually received from the participant by AAA. The participant agrees that the Ancient World. 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Egypt & Jordan by Private Plane u December 30, 2015 to January 13, 2016 Vice President for Institutional Advancement

TRAVEL HIGHLIGHTS u Discover the Pyramids of Giza and ring in the New Year in Cairo

Treasury of Petra, photo courtesy of Jordan Tourism (top); map of Palestine at Madaba (center); felucca on the Nile (bottom). Trajan

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