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T H E M E T R O P O L I T A N M U S E U M O F A R T

X JERUSALEM & THE HOLY LAND X

A Privileged View X October 23 to November 3, 2016

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X J E RU S A L E M & T H E H O LY L A N D X

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X October 23 to November 3, 2016 X

OPTIONAL JORDAN POSTLUDE

November 3 to 7, 2016

Discover this modern country, home to some of the world’s oldest civilizations. From Tel Aviv, cross the Allenby Bridge into Jordan to tour Jerash, a beautifully preserved Roman city, before continuing to the capital of Amman. Visit the new Jordan Museum and the American Center of Oriental Research, where we will meet with the director (pending confirmation). Stop at Mount Nebo, from where Moses viewed the Promised Land, and Madaba, “City of Mosaics,” en route to Petra for an overnight stay in this stunning rose-red city. In the nearby desert valley of Wadi Rum—famously filmed in Lawrence of Arabia—enjoy a traditional lunch under Bedouin tents. Cross the Israeli border to Eilat and fly to Tel Aviv to board your return flight home. Accommodations are at the Four Seasons Hotel in Amman and the Mövenpick Resort in Petra. X

OPTIONAL JORDAN POSTLUDE $2,195 per person. Single supplement $465. Includes one night accommodations at the Four Seasons Hotel, Amman, two nights at the Mövenpick Resort, Petra; breakfast daily, four lunches, and one dinner; wine and beer at dinner; VIP assistance at Allenby Bridge border crossing; Economy-class flight from Eilat to Tel Aviv; escorted sightseeing and entrance fees; hotel / airport group transfers; porterage for one suitcase per person; gratuities to local guides and drivers.

The Treasury, Petra

The holy land to three faiths, Israel offers unparalleled experiences: awe-inspiring antiquities, stunning landscapes, and contemporary museums—all in an area the size of the state of New Jersey. We invite you to join us this October on an extraordinary trip to this beautiful and historic land, highlighted by an in-depth exploration of Jerusalem.

We are delighted that Dr. Ira Spar, Research Assyriologist in the Department of Ancient Near Eastern Art, will be returning to lead this program for the fourth time. Dr. Spar is a highly engaging lecturer whose extensive knowledge of Biblical archaeology and experience carrying out excavations in Israel will enhance our appreciation of the many treasures we will see.

For those wishing to spend more time in the Holy Land, a three-day postlude in Jordan is offered.

We hope you will join us for this wonderful opportunity to explore a most ancient land.

TRAVEL HIGHLIGHTSX� Six nights in Jerusalem at the legendary

King David Hotel

X� Beit She’an, featuring the most extensiveRoman-era ruins in Israel

X� Lunch at the Dead Sea, with an optionalsoak in its mineral-rich, buoyant waters

X� Cable-car ride to the top of the ancient fortress of Masada, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

X� Viewing of the Dead Sea Scrolls at theIsrael Museum

X� Two nights on the Mediterranean coast inTel Aviv, with an architectural tour of itsUNESCO-recognized Bauhaus buildings

X� Meeting the Director of the Israel Museumin Jerusalem (pending confirmation)

TRAVELING WITH YOUDr. Ira Spar is Professor of Ancient History at Ramapo College of New Jersey where he teaches courses on the history and archaeology of the ancient world. He is also Research Assyriologist in the Department of Ancient Near Eastern Art at The

Metropolitan Museum of Art. Dr. Spar has published a four-volume edition of the Museum’s collection of ancient Babylonian and Sumerian cuneiform tablets which includes his discovery of a new portion of the Babylonian story of the Flood. From 1987 to 1997 he founded and co-directed the New Jersey Archaeological Consortium-Tel Aviv University excavations at Tel Hadar, located on the shore of the Sea of Galilee in Israel. This project led to the discovery of the long lost Biblical kingdom of Geshur. In addition to his many articles, Dr. Spar has written and narrated a children’s book based on an ancient Babylonian myth. This story, Marduk, King of the Gods, is available online at the Metmedia Kids’ Zone.

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The Treasury, Petra

King David Hotel

PROGRAM RATE $9,195

(per person, double occupancy)

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT $2,185

RATE INCLUDES

X Ten nights hotel accommodations as per itinerary

X Buffet breakfast daily, seven lunches, and four dinners. Bottled water and coffee / tea with all meals, wine / beer at dinners

X Enrichment program of lectures and special events

X Escorted sightseeing by motorcoach and entrance fees for visits

X Airport / hotel group transfers

X Taxes, service charges and porterage

X Gratuities to local guides and drivers

NOT INCLUDED IN RATE International airfare; passport and visa fees; alcoholic beverages other than wine and beer at dinners; meals not specified; personal items and expenses; airport transfers for those not on suggested group flights; baggage in excess of one suitcase; trip insurance; optional Jordan postlude; any other items not specifically mentioned as included.

To reserve a place, please return this form along with your deposit of $2,000 per person (of which $350 is non-refundable for administrative fees) payable to Academic Arrangements Abroad, 1040 Avenue of the Americas, 23rd Floor, New York, NY 10018-3721.

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Jerusalem & the Holy Land X October 23 to November 3, 2016R E S E R V A T I O N A P P L I C A T I O N

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TEL AVIVWednesday, November 2

This morning visit the Tel Aviv Museum of Art, Israel’s leading museum of modern and contemporary art and home to one of the world’s largest collections of Israeli art. Then travel south along the coast to explore the Old Quarter of nearby Jaffa, with its eclectic boutiques and galleries. In the evening, toast a memorable trip at a festive farewell dinner.

U.S. DEPARTURESunday, October 23

Depart on an overnight flight to Tel Aviv.

TEL AVIV X JERUSALEMMonday, October 24

Arrive in the early evening in Tel Aviv and transfer to Jerusalem, a city central to the three great monotheistic faiths: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Accommodations are at the legendary King David Hotel. This evening gather for a welcome reception at a rooftop restaurant with sweeping city views. Introductory remarks by Ira Spar will be followed by a light dinner.

JERUSALEMTuesday, October 25

Following a morning lecture, a short drive takes us to the Mount of Olives for a panoramic view of the city. Then enter Jerusalem and stroll through the Ophel Archaeological Gardens, showcasing Byzantine and early Arab excavations. A visit to the nearby Davidson Center offers a window on the past with a three-dimensional virtual reconstruction of the Temple. Continue to the Western Wall, the only remaining part of the Jerusalem Temple complex which was destroyed in 70 CE. After lunch, visit the Tower of David Museum near the Old City’s Jaffa Gate. Dinner and the evening are at leisure.

JERUSALEMFriday, October 28

Spend the morning at Yad Vashem, to see the Avenue of the Righteous, the Historical Museum, and the poignant Children’s Memorial. After lunch at leisure, an optional visit to Bethlehem will be offered. See the Church of the Nativity, one of the holiest places in Christendom and a focal point of pilgrimages from all over the world. The Church houses altars and shrines of Roman Catholic, Greek Orthodox, and Armenian denominations. Alternatively, you may wish to visit the old Yemenite quarter and Mahane Yehuda Market with a guide. Gather this evening for a traditional Shabbat dinner.

JERUSALEMSaturday, October 29

Drive south to the ancient fortress of Masada, passing the high cliffs in whose caves of Qumran the Dead Sea Scrolls were found. A cable car takes us to the top of this breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage Site. A relaxing lunch is arranged at the Dead Sea, where you will have a chance to float in the buoyant mineral-rich waters. Return to Jerusalem, for dinner and the evening at leisure.

JERUSALEMWednesday, October 26

In the morning, join a Muslim professor of cultural anthropology and expert in art and architecture to discover the Temple Mount. The tour will focus on the Islamic narrative as well as Muslim traditions. Continue on a walking tour of the Old City that includes the Jewish, Muslim, and Christian quarters en route to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. Conclude with a visit to the Armenian Church. After lunch, there will be an opportunity to meet with a local ceramicist. This evening is reserved for a private reception at a contemporary art gallery.

JERUSALEMThursday, October 27

Depart for Beit Shemesh, where a special viewing is arranged in the storerooms of the Israel Antiquities Authority. Return to Jerusalem for lunch, followed by an afternoon at the internationally renowned Israel Museum. We will be greeted by the museum’s director (pending confirmation) before touring the collections, which include the famed Dead Sea Scrolls. Dinner and the evening are at leisure.

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On the front and back covers: Jerusalem from the Environs by Charles-Théodore Frère (possibly 1881). Oil on canvas. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Collection, Bequest of Catharine Lorillard Wolfe, 1887 (87.15.106). Back cover: Traditional ceramic murals, Armenian Church, Jerusalem. Photo © Lena Zapassky.

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AIRFARE Academic Arrangements Abroad (AAA) will be pleased to assist with air travel arrangements for this program, including specially negotiated group airfare when available, including suggested group flights from New York, or individual requests for a processing fee of $40 per person. Complete details will be provided in your confirmation mailing.

PAYMENT SCHEDULE A deposit of $2,000 per person, payable to Academic Arrangements Abroad, of which $350 is non-refundable for administrative fees, is required with the reservation application. Final payment, by check or wire transfer, must be received 120 days prior to departure.

HEALTH All participants must be in good health. This program involves extensive walking over uneven surfaces and climbing stairs at monuments and other locations not handicapped accessible, and climbing in and out of various conveyances. Any condition that may require assistance or special medical attention must be reported at the time of your reservation.

PHOTOGRAPHY Photographs or, in some cases, videotapes of participants of Travel with the Met trips may be used for educational and promotional purposes by The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

INSURANCE TRIP CANCELLATION / EMERGENCY MEDICAL EVACUATION / BAGGAGE / ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.

CANCELLATION PENALTIES ARE STRICTLY ENFORCED. AAA will send an insurance application upon receipt of deposit, although you may select any insurer of your choice.

CHANGES IN ITINERARY & COSTS The itinerary is subject to change at the discretion of The Metropolitan Museum of Art (the Met) and AAA. All prices quoted are based on prevailing fuel prices, airfares, and currency exchange rates in effect at time of brochure printing and are subject to change without notice. Deviations from the scheduled itinerary are at the expense of the individual.

RESPONSIBILITY CLAUSE The participation of the Met is limited to educational sponsorship of the program described in this brochure (The Program). AAA acts only 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 no responsibility or liability for any act, error, or omission, or for any injury, loss, accident, delay, or irregularity which may be occasioned by reason of any defect in any aircraft, ship, train, bus, or other carrier, or through neglect or default of any subcontractor or other third party, which may be used wholly or in part in the performance of their duty to the participants of The Program. The passage ticket issued by the carrier is the sole contract between the participant and the carrier. Nor will AAA or the Met and/or their agents be responsible for loss, injury, damages, or expenses to persons or property, due to illness, weather, strikes, local laws, hostilities, wars, terrorist acts, acts of nature, or other such causes in connection with The Program or anything beyond their reasonable control. AAA is not responsible for transportation or other program delays and changes, nor additional expenses or loss of time that may be incurred. In the event it becomes necessary or advisable for the comfort or well-being of the participants, or for any reason whatsoever, to alter the itinerary at any time, without notice to the participants, such alterations will be made without penalty to AAA or the Met. Additional expenses, if any, shall be borne by the participants. Baggage and personal effects are the sole 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 to withdraw from The Program at their own expense when such an action is determined by AAA or the Met to be in the best interest of the participant’s health and safety, or the general welfare of the other participants.

CANCELLATION POLICY AAA must strictly adhere to its cancellation policy to offset costs incurred prior to the commencement of The Program, which may include but are not limited to: advance payments to land operators; ship charters; communi-cation expenses; development/promotional expenses; and the loss of time that might have permitted resale of reserved space. All cancellations must be made in writing to the offices of AAA and are subject to a $350 non-refundable administrative fee. All refunds are limited to amounts actually received by AAA and are the sole responsibility of AAA; the Met shall have no liability for refunds. At the time AAA receives written notification of cancellation, the following cancellation charges will apply: cancellations received between 120 and 91 days prior to departure, 20 percent of the program cost per person; those received between 90 and 61 days before departure, 50 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 after the day of departure, or for unused portions of the tour, for any reason. Air cancellation charges, if any, will be assessed in accordance with airline regulations. All group fare tickets 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 purchase of a non-refundable ticket. In the case of a cancellation due to shortage of participants, AAA will attempt to notify all participants at least 45 days prior to departure. However, AAA reserves the right to cancel The Program prior to departure for any reason and, in such case, reimbursement of refundable costs of the trip by AAA shall constitute full settlement with the participant. In the 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 arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association in New York, NY; (b) the dispute will be governed by New York Law; (c) the maximum amount of recovery to which a participant shall be entitled under any and all circumstances will be the sum of all monies actually received from the participant by AAA. The participant agrees that this is a fair and reasonable limitation on the damages, of any sort whatsoever, that a participant may suffer. Upon payment of the deposit to AAA, the participant agrees to be bound by the above terms and conditions. Copyright © 2016 Arrangements Abroad, Inc. CST 2059789-40

TIBERIAS X TEL AVIVMonday, October 31

Begin the day at the ancient synagogue at Capernaum, the base of Jesus’ three-year ministry in the Galilee. Then drive to Megiddo, one of the Royal Cities of ancient Israel. Tour the museum and the ruins of the ancient city. A wine-tasting lunch with chocolate pairings included will be served at one of Israel’s oldest family wineries. We will then continue to the remains of Herod’s great Roman port city of Caesarea, overlooking the Mediterranean. Drive along the coast to Tel Aviv and check in at the seaside Carlton Hotel. This evening, you may wish to dine at one of the city’s fine restaurants.

TEL AVIVTuesday, November 1

Following a breakfast lecture by Ira Spar, visit the impressive Eretz Israel Museum, whose various pavilions depict life in ancient Israel. Pending confirmation, the curator of ceramics will welcome us before we view the glass and ethnography exhibits. Lunch is in the city’s lively Old Port area. This after-noon admire works by Reuven Rubin, Israel’s great landscape painter, at a museum devoted to the artist. An architectural tour will introduce Tel Aviv’s UNESCO-recognized “White City” district, with its Bauhaus-style buildings dating from the 1930s. Dinner is at leisure.

TEL AVIV X U.S. RETURNThursday, November 3

After breakfast, transfer to the Tel Aviv airport for the return flight home. X

Old harbor, Jaffa

Dome of the Rock, Jerusalem

Church of the Holy Sepulcher, Jerusalem

Ancient synagogue at Capernaum

JERUSALEM X T IBERIASSunday, October 30

Drive through the Jordan Valley to explore the archaeological remains at Beit She’an, the largest and best preserved Roman and Byzantine city in northern Israel, with elaborate bath houses and a Roman theater. Ongoing excavations have uncovered a city center, mosaic floors, and colonnaded streets. A curatorial tour is arranged at nearby Kibbutz Ein Harod, established in the 1930s as one of Israel’s first art museums. The sculpture garden includes pieces by Israeli artists such as Jacob Epstein. Following lunch, depart for the historical Scots Hotel in Tiberias. Attend a lecture by Ira Spar before dinner at the hotel.

Fortress of Masada

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Old harbor, Jaffa

Fortress of Masada

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Old harbor, Jaffa

Fortress of Masada

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The Treasury, Petra

King David Hotel

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Old harbor, Jaffa

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The Treasury, Petra

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