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Dear MTA Traveler,

With their captivating mix of medieval and modern, the port cities of Scandinavia and the Baltic are eternally elegant. Please join us next summer for a luxury cruise from St. Petersburg to Copenhagen aboard the sailing yacht Sea Cloud II—a voyage that has proven so popular in years past that we are offering it again.

We are delighted that Pierre Terjanian, Curator in Charge of The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Department of Arms and Armor, will be leading this voyage. He will be joined by other distinguished lecturers from Harvard and Yale.

The Museum Travel Alliance (MTA) provides museums with the opportunity to offer their members and patrons high-end educational travel programming. This trip is available exclusively through MTA members and co-sponsoring non-profit institutions.

This luxurious cruise is co-sponsored with The Metropolitan Museum of Art and the alumni associations of Harvard and Yale.

An optional prelude in St. Petersburg and an optional postlude in Copenhagen are offered.

Sincerely,

Jim Friedlander

Managing Director

TRAVEL HIGHLIGHTS

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A guided tour of Stockholm’s Court Theater at the Royal Castle of Drottningholm and a before-hours visit to the Royal Armory

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An optional overnight stay in Vilnius, Lithuania, to experience its medieval Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

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In Riga, Latvia, a specially arranged performance on the pipe organ at the Dome Cathedral, known for its excellent acoustics

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A private concert in the restored St. Nicholas Church in Tallinn, Estonia

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An afternoon in medieval Visby, on the Swedish island of Gotland

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The cultural landmarks of Helsinki, including the superb collections of the Ateneum

TRAVELING WITH YOU

Pierre Terjanian is the Arthur

Ochs Sulzberger Curator in

Charge of The Metropolitan

Museum of Art’s Department

of Arms and Armor. The

collection in his care, the

most comprehensive in the

world, consists of more than

14,000 outstanding works

from Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and America,

dating from the fifth to twentieth century. A specialist

in medieval and Renaissance European armor, Pierre

is expanding his interests into new areas, including

the weapons and armor of the ancient world. A native

of Strasbourg, France, Pierre obtained a masters

degree in law from Université Paris II Panthéon-

Assas, a master of science degree in management

from HEC Paris, and a doctoral degree in history

from Université de Metz. He has also done graduate

study at the University of California, Berkeley.

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U N I T ED STAT ES Friday, July 1

Depart the U.S. on an overnight flight to St. Petersburg, via a connecting city.

ST. PET ERSBU RG, RUSSI A

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SE A CLOU D I I

Saturday, July 2

Arrive this afternoon in St. Petersburg, a remarkable city of islands, canals, bridges, and pastel-colored palaces in the neoclassical and Russian Baroque styles. Transfer to the awaiting Sea Cloud II. Be on deck as we cruise the Neva River to the Baltic Sea.

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S W E D E N N O R WAY

D E N M A R K

P O L A N D U K R A I N E G E R M A N Y

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Visby Copenhagen

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STOCK HOLM, SW EDEN Tuesday, July 5

Be on deck as Sea Cloud II navigates the vast archipelago on her approach to Stockholm. A lecture by Pierre Terjanian will introduce us to the arms and armor we will see in the city’s Royal Armory. After lunch on board, drive to the Royal Castle of Drottningholm, modeled after Versailles. See the Chinese Pavilion, then take a guided tour of the magnificent 18th-century Drottningholm Court Theater, specially opened for us. You may wish to dine ashore this evening as Sea Cloud II remains docked in Stockholm overnight.

H ELSI N K I, F I N LA N D Sunday, July 3

Relax on board as we sail to Helsinki, Finland’s vibrant capital on the sea. Step ashore in the afternoon to explore the bustling market, the unique Rock Church, and the great cathedral on neoclassical Senate Square. See Finland’s finest collection of national and foreign art during a tour of the Ateneum. Join the captain this evening for a festive welcome reception and dinner.

TA LLI N N, ESTON I A Monday, July 4

Arrive early in Tallinn, Estonia’s enchanting capital city, whose spires and turreted medieval walls have survived since the days of the Hanseatic League. Drive to Castle Hill for a tour of the 13th-century Toom Church and then continue to the picturesque Lower Town, whose narrow cobbled streets are lined with galleries and shops. Following a private concert at St. Nicholas Church, return to our ship for lunch as we sail to Sweden.

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V I LN I US, LI T H UA N I A Saturday, July 9

This morning admire Riga’s superb Art Nouveau architecture and historic Old Town, dotted with handsome medieval spires and ancient churches, including St. John’s and St. Peter’s. At the impressive Dome Cathedral, attend a private performance on one of Europe’s finest pipe organs. Following lunch, Sea Cloud II departs for Klaip ė da. Alternatively, you may wish to join an overland excursion to Vilnius, Lithuania, spending one night at the Radisson Blu Royal Astorija Hotel.

V I LN I US

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K LA I PEDA, LI T H UA N I A Sunday, July 10

Passengers on the optional land excursion to Vilnius will spend a morning exploring its medieval Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. See the Radziwiłł Palace, Gediminas Castle, St. Anne’s Church, the synagogue, and the former Jewish ghetto. After lunch, drive to the port city of Klaip ė da, whose medieval fortifications reflect 700 years of German rule, to reboard the awaiting Sea Cloud II.

AT SEA Monday, July 11

During a day at sea attend lectures, enjoy the company of congenial fellow travelers, or relax on deck in the Baltic summer sunlight. In the evening, celebrate our voyage at the captain’s farewell reception and dinner.

COPENHAGEN, DENMARK

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UNITED STATES Tuesday, July 12

Disembark Sea Cloud II this morning in Copenhagen and transfer to the airport for flights home, or remain in the city for the optional postlude program.

STOCK HOLM, SW EDEN Wednesday, July 6

Join a morning walking tour through Gamla Stan, or Old Town, then view the Royal Armory’s collection of coaches, costumes, and armor before public hours. Explore the Millesgården Sculpture Park built on terraces carved into cliffs overlooking the harbor. Visit the Vasa, a magnificent 17th-century warship, recovered from the bottom of Stockholm’s harbor. Sea Cloud II sets sail in the early evening, cruising past colorful summer homes and watercraft.

VISBY, SWEDEN Thursday, July 7

This afternoon arrive in Visby, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Towers, gabled mansions, Visborg Castle, and ruins of medieval churches recall this walled town’s fascinating history. See the Cathedral of Santa Maria, walk in the Botanical Garden, and visit the Gotlands Fornsal Museum before sailing in the early evening.

AT SEA Friday, July 8

Today is devoted to sailing aboard Sea Cloud II as she crosses the Baltic Sea to Latvia. Observe the ship’s crew as they practice the art of trimming the sails by hand. Gather in the lounge for lectures, including Pierre Terjanian’s overview of the arms and armor of the Radziwiłł noble family.

photo courtesy of Millesgården

Art Nouveau architecture, Riga Millesgården, Stockholm

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Owner’s Suite (top), a Deluxe Cabin on Cabin Deck (above)

RATES INCLUDE

u Ten nights cabin accommodations aboard Sea Cloud II, including one optional night at Radisson Blu Royal Astorija Hotel in Vilnius

u All meals during the cruise; including Vilnius excursion, wine with lunches and dinners; complimentary open bar throughout the cruise, in addition to soft drinks; receptions as noted

u Enrichment program of lectures and special events

u Escorted sightseeing by motorcoach and entrance fees for visits

u Airport / pier group transfers

u Taxes, service charges and porterage

u Gratuities aboard and ashore

NOT INCLUDED IN RATES Airfare; passport and visa fees; personal items and expenses; airport transfers for those not on group flights; baggage in excess of one suitcase; trip insurance; optional St. Petersburg prelude; optional Copenhagen postlude; any other items not specifically mentioned as included.

CRUISE RATES

(Per Person, Double Occupancy)

Cabins Decks Rates

Cabins 204 to 206 Cabin Deck $9,995

State Rooms. Upper/lower twin berths, shower.

Cabins 207 to 210 Cabin Deck $10,995

Superior Cabins. Twin beds, shower.

Cabins 211 to 217 & 224 to 231 Cabin Deck $13,995 Deluxe Cabins. Twin beds, shower.

Cabins 218 to 223 Cabin Deck $15,995

Deluxe Cabins. Twin beds, shower.

Cabins 301 & 302 Promenade Deck $16,495 Deluxe Cabins. Twin beds, shower.

Cabins 303 to 319 Promenade Deck $16,995 Junior Suites. Twin beds, bathtub with shower.

Cabins 401 & 402 Lido Deck $19,995 Owner’s Suites. Queen-size bed, bathtub, and separate shower.

A very limited number of cabins are available for single occupancy at a supplement ranging from 0 to 100 percent of the cruise rate.

M U S E U M T R AV E L A L L I A N C E

To reserve a place, please return this form along with your deposit of

$2,500 per person (of which $350 is non-refundable for administrative fees) payable to The Museum Travel Alliance, 1040 Avenue of the Americas, 23rd Floor, New York, NY 10018-3721.

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The Baltic’s Amber Coast Aboard Sea Cloud II

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July 1 to 12, 2016

R 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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T E R M S & C O N D I T I O N S

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AIRFARE The tour operator, Academic Arrangements Abroad (AAA) will be pleased to assist with air travel arrangements for this program, including specially negotiated group airfare when available, suggested flights, 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 $2,500 per person, payable to Museum Travel Alliance, of which $350 is non-refundable for administrative fees, is required with the reservation application. Final payment, by check only, 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. Any condition that may require assistance or special medical attention must be reported at the time of your reservation. Please note: Sea Cloud II does not have an elevator.

PHOTOGRAPHY Museum Travel Alliance and its designated tour operator, AAA, reserve the right to take photographs or videos during the program or any part thereof and to use the resulting photography, videos, or recordings for promotional or commercial use. By making a reservation on the program, the participant agrees to allow his/her likeness to be used by Museum Travel Alliance and AAA, without compensation to the participant. Participant also agrees that such photographs, videos and recordings are the exclusive property of Museum Travel Alliance and AAA. If the participant prefers that his/her likeness not be used, he/she must notify us in writing prior to departure of the program.

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 any time and for any reason, at the discretion of MTA 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 MTA 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, MTA, 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 MTA or AAA 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 MTA. Additional expenses, if any, shall be borne by the participants. Baggage and personal effects are the sole responsibility of the participant at all times. MTA 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 MTA 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;

communication 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; MTA 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 MTA 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 MTA, 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 MTA, the participant agrees to be bound by the above terms and conditions.

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OP T IONA L COPEN H AGEN POST LU DE July 12 to 14, 2016

Disembark Sea Cloud II in the charming city of Copenhagen, where we begin with a visit and private breakfast at the stunning new opera house by architect Henning Larsen.

Explore the Glyptotek, a fascinating museum in the city center, as well as Louisiana, a modern art museum on the coast north of the city. In the town of Helsingør, see Kronborg Castle, the setting for Hamlet. There will also be free time to explore the city’s many delights on your own. Abundant street life, shopping along the Strøget, and strolling through Tivoli Gardens are just the beginning! Accommodations are at the historic Hotel D’Angleterre.

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OPTIONAL COPENHAGEN POSTLUDE $1,895 per person. Single supplement

$750. Includes two nights at Hotel D’Angleterre; breakfast daily, two lunches, and one reception; sightseeing as noted.

Louisiana, Copenhagen

OP T IONA L ST. PET ERSBU RG PR ELU DE June 28 to July 2, 2016

Spend three nights in this vibrant city, founded by a decree of Peter the Great in 1703. Before it is open to the public, tour the incomparable Hermitage, where 400 rooms in five adjacent palaces contain nearly all schools of Western art. Enter Catherine Palace before public hours to view the exquisitely restored Amber Room and stroll in the formal gardens. Continue to Pavlovsk Palace, whose beautiful appointments include furniture, china, and sculpture. Other highlights include the State Russian Museum, a White Nights Festival performance, and the recently opened Fabergé Museum. Accommodations are at the luxurious Grand Hotel Europe.

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OPTIONAL ST. PETERSBURG PRELUDE $2,795 per person. Single supplement

$630. Includes three nights at Grand Hotel Europe; breakfast daily, three lunches, and one dinner; sightseeing as noted.

Catherine Palace, St. Petersburg