Dear Members and Friends of The Metropolitan Museum of Art,

Eternal Turkey, the land bridge joining Europe and Asia, has been home to countless empires. Here Agamemnon fought Hector, Antony met Cleopatra, Süleyman the Magnificent broke with tradition to marry a Christian slave, and Paul the Apostle was born. Explore Turkey’s evocative past on a privileged journey from mysterious Cappadocia to imperial Istanbul.

Deniz Beyazit, Assistant Curator in the Department of Islamic Art, looks forward to leading this fascinating program to her native land. Her expertise in Medieval Islamic and Ottoman art will enhance our appreciation of the many masterpieces we will encounter.

From Istanbul, at the entrance to the Sea of Marmara, fly inland to Cappadocia. Discover the Zelve Valley, honeycombed with underground churches, and marvel at the Byzantine frescoes and troglodyte villages of Göreme. Witness whirling dervishes and view Cappadocia’s extraordinary landscapes from a hot-air balloon. In sophisticated Ankara, explore ten millennia of history at the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, then continue to Bursa, first capital of the Ottoman Empire, to admire the Green Mosque and Complex.

In Istanbul, capital of three empires, spend three nights at the recently renovated Pera Palace Hotel, whose past guests include Alfred Hitchcock and Ernest Hemingway. Visit the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia—built a thousand years before St. Peter’s in Rome—and other sights. Enjoy a cruise along the Bosphorus and browse the Grand Bazaar, a bustling market founded over 500 years ago. An exclusive dinner at an Ottoman waterfront mansion is an added highlight.

We hope you will join us on this discovery of Turkey’s myriad delights. Sincerely,

Emily K. Rafferty President

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Cappadocia landscape (top); Green Mosque in Bursa (bottom).

Deniz Beyazit is Assistant Curator in the Department of Islamic Art at the Met and specializes in Medieval Islamic and Ottoman art and architecture. A graduate of the Sorbonne, she has worked as

a researcher at the Khalili Research Center in Oxford and the French Institute for Anato-lian Studies in Istanbul. She has taught Islamic art and architecture at the University of Zurich, and lectured and published on various aspects of Islamic art. At the Met, Deniz was involved in the renovation of the Department of Islamic Art’s galleries and curated the inaugural exhibition, The Making of a Collection: Islamic Art at the Met. Presently, she is curating the exhibition Carpets of the East in Paintings from the West (Spring 2014) and together with her colleagues, is preparing an exhibition on Seljuq art in Iran, Anatolia, and the Jazira (2015).

TRAVELING WITH YOU

Dear Members and Friends of The Metropolitan Museum of Art,

Eternal Turkey, the land bridge joining Europe and Asia, has been home to countless empires. Here Agamemnon fought Hector, Antony met Cleopatra, Süleyman the Magnificent broke with tradition to marry a Christian slave, and Paul the Apostle was born. Explore Turkey’s evocative past on a privileged journey from mysterious Cappadocia to imperial Istanbul.

Deniz Beyazit, Assistant Curator in the Department of Islamic Art, looks forward to leading this fascinating program to her native land. Her expertise in Medieval Islamic and Ottoman art will enhance our appreciation of the many masterpieces we will encounter.

From Istanbul, at the entrance to the Sea of Marmara, fly inland to Cappadocia. Discover the Zelve Valley, honeycombed with underground churches, and marvel at the Byzantine frescoes and troglodyte villages of Göreme. Witness whirling dervishes and view Cappadocia’s extraordinary landscapes from a hot-air balloon. In sophisticated Ankara, explore ten millennia of history at the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, then continue to Bursa, first capital of the Ottoman Empire, to admire the Green Mosque and Complex.

In Istanbul, capital of three empires, spend three nights at the recently renovated Pera Palace Hotel, whose past guests include Alfred Hitchcock and Ernest Hemingway. Visit the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia—built a thousand years before St. Peter’s in Rome—and other sights. Enjoy a cruise along the Bosphorus and browse the Grand Bazaar, a bustling market founded over 500 years ago. An exclusive dinner at an Ottoman waterfront mansion is an added highlight.

We hope you will join us on this discovery of Turkey’s myriad delights. Sincerely,

Emily K. Rafferty President

X X X

T HE M ETROPOLITAN M USEUM OF A RT

1000 Fifth Avenue X New York, NY 10028

PRSRT STDU.S. Postage

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A Journey from Cappadocia to Istanbul X September 5 to 15, 2014

Cappadocia landscape (top); Green Mosque in Bursa (bottom).

Deniz Beyazit is Assistant Curator in the Department of Islamic Art at the Met and specializes in Medieval Islamic and Ottoman art and architecture. A graduate of the Sorbonne, she has worked as

a researcher at the Khalili Research Center in Oxford and the French Institute for Anato-lian Studies in Istanbul. She has taught Islamic art and architecture at the University of Zurich, and lectured and published on various aspects of Islamic art. At the Met, Deniz was involved in the renovation of the Department of Islamic Art’s galleries and curated the inaugural exhibition, The Making of a Collection: Islamic Art at the Met. Presently, she is curating the exhibition Carpets of the East in Paintings from the West (Spring 2014) and together with her colleagues, is preparing an exhibition on Seljuq art in Iran, Anatolia, and the Jazira (2015).

TRAVELING WITH YOU

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

FORM OF PAYMENT S Enclosed is my check (payable to Academic Arrangements Abroad) S Credit card (may be used for deposit only)

____________________________________________________________________________________Name on Credit Card

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____________________________________________________________________________________3- or 4-Digit Security Code Expiration Date

Each participant must sign below. I/We confirm that I/we have carefully read and agree to the Terms & Conditions of this Program. I/We agree to full payment by check 120 days prior to departure.

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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, suggested group flights, or your own 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 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.

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, hostili-ties, 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 condi-tions 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 © 2013 Arrangements Abroad, Inc. CST 2059789-40

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.

____________________________________________________________________________________Names in Full as on Passports. Please Print.

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____________________________________________________________________________________Address

____________________________________________________________________________________City State Zip

____________________________________________________________________________________Telephone (Home) (Business)

____________________________________________________________________________________Fax E-mail

ACCOMMODATIONS Hotel Room S Double S Twin S Single (supplement of $1,890)I wish to share a room with __________________________________________________

For additional information, please contact Academic Arrangements Abroad Telephone: 212-514-8921 or 800-221-1944 X Fax: 212-344-7493 X E-mail: met@arrangementsabroad.com X www.metmuseum.org/travel

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X X X X X XX F A B L E D T U R K E Y XA Journey from Cappadocia to Istanbul

September 5 to 15, 2014________________________� �X� �________________________

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On the front cover and top back cover (detail): A Mosque. Alberto Pasini (1826-1899). Oil on canvas. Signed and dated (lower left): A. Pasini. 1872. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Bequest of Collis P. Huntington, 1900 (25.110.94). On the back cover (bottom): Lamps and arches of Sülemaniye Mosque, Istanbul. Photo by Gloria De Luca.

BURSA X��ISTANBULWednesday, September 10

This morning visit the tiled 15th-century Green Mosque and Complex, including the mausoleum, where Sultan Mehmet I was buried in 1421. Continue to the Imperial Grand Mosque, with its 20 domes and massive pillars. After lunch at an elegant kebab restaurant, visit the Bazaar and Old Silk Market. Drive to the nearby coast of the Sea of Marmara where we will take a ferry to Istanbul. Transfer to the historic Pera Palace Hotel, first opened in 1892 to serve passengers arriving on the Orient Express and recently restored to its original elegance. Dinner is at the hotel.

ISTANBULThursday, September 11

Following a lecture at the hotel, discover the outstanding treasures at the Archaeology Museum. Explore legendary Topkapi Palace, residence of the Ottoman sultans for over 400 years and now a superb museum. Lunch is at Karakol Restaurant on the palace grounds. Later this afternoon, a private cruise on the Bosphorus will take us to the Asian side of Istanbul, where we will have dinner at a private yali (summer home).

ISTANBULFriday, September 12

A morning lecture precedes our visit to Dolmabahce Palace, the sumptuous seaside palace of the last Ottoman sultans, now a museum. Continue to the Sakip Sabanci Museum to view the fine calligraphy and painting collection. After lunch, visit the Istanbul Modern, Turkey’s first private museum of modern and contemporary art. Stroll in the colorful Spice Market before returning to the hotel. Dinner and the evening are at leisure.

CAPPADOCIA X�ANKARA X�BURSATuesday, September 9

A morning flight takes us to Ankara, capital of Turkey, located in the heart of Anatolia. After lunch at a local restaurant, discover the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, housed in a former domed bazaar. The extensive collection features items from Paleolithic to Classical eras, including the world’s most comprehensive display of Hittite artifacts. In the late afternoon fly to Bursa, the first Ottoman capital of Turkey. Check in to the Marigold Hotel where we will dine this evening.

NEW YORK Friday, September 5

Depart New York on an overnight flight to Istanbul.

ISTANBUL X�CAPPADOCIASaturday, September 6

Arrive in Istanbul and connect with an ongoing flight to Kayseri in central Turkey. Drive to the region of Cappadocia, known for its fascinating moon-like land-scape, underground cities, and cave churches. Check in to the distinctive Cappadocia Cave Resort Hotel, built on a hillside overlooking dramatic vistas. Gather for a welcome reception and dinner at the hotel.

CAPPADOCIASunday, September 7

After a breakfast lecture, visit the Göreme Open Air Museum, a remarkable complex of painted cave churches created by Orthodox monks between 900 and 1200. Following lunch, continue to Zelve Valley, with its cave dwellings and beautiful monastic churches. Return to the hotel for dinner via the Pasabag Valley, whose “fairy- chimney” rock formations are unique, even for Cappadocia. Later this evening at Saruhan Kervansaray, attend a whirling dervish ceremony, whose origins can be traced to the 13th-century Sufi mystic Rumi.

ISTANBULSaturday, September 13

Return to the Old City to see the sixth-century basilica of Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque with its stunning tiled interior, and the Yerebatan Cistern. Lunch is in the charming courtyard of Yesil Ev, a historic Ottoman mansion. Then discover the Grand Bazaar, where more than 4,000 shopkeepers offer carpets and handicrafts. This evening you may wish to sample one of Istanbul’s many fine restaurants.

ISTANBULSunday, September 14

Our first visit highlights the work of 16th-century architect Sinan and his great masterpiece, the Süleymaniye Mosque and Complex. The morning concludes at the Byzantine Church of the Savior in Chora with its striking mosaics. The afternoon is unscheduled, perhaps to revisit a favorite museum or shop or discover another of Istanbul’s many treasures. Gather in the evening for a lovely farewell dinner at Feriye Restaurant, overlooking the Bosphorus.

ISTANBUL X�NEW YORKMonday, September 15

Following breakfast, transfer to the airport for the flight to New York. X

Balloons over Cappadocia.

Domed ceiling of the Church of the Savior in Chora, Istanbul.

CAPPADOCIAMonday, September 8

You may wish to rise early for an optional hot-air balloon ride over Cappadocia’s scenic valleys at dawn. Following breakfast, depart for the incredible underground city of Kaymakli, then continue to the rock-hewn citadel of Uchisar, on the highest peak in the region. Enjoy a lunch of Anatolian delicacies at the Old Greek House Restaurant, a former mansion built in 1887. Visit the village of Avanos, famous for the earthenware pottery that locals have produced since the Hittites inhabited the region. Dinner is on the terrace of the elegant Elai Restaurant overlooking the backdrop of Cappadocia with the snow-covered peak of Argeus Mountain in the distance.

LAND RATE $10,595 PER PERSON X� SINGLE SUPPLEMENT $1,890

RATE INCLUDESX� Nine nights hotel accommodations, as per itinerary

X Buffet breakfast daily and seven lunches; seven dinners with wine

X Escorted sightseeing by private motorcoach; entrance fees for all included visits

X Airport / hotel / airport group transfers

X Enrichment program of lectures and special events

X Gratuities to local guides and drivers

X� Taxes, service, and porterage fees for one suitcase per person

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

Iznik tiles at Topkapi Palace, Istanbul.

Domes of the Blue Mosque, Istanbul.

Teas and spices at the Spice Market, Istanbul.

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

FORM OF PAYMENT S Enclosed is my check (payable to Academic Arrangements Abroad) S Credit card (may be used for deposit only)

____________________________________________________________________________________Name on Credit Card

____________________________________________________________________________________Credit Card Number

____________________________________________________________________________________3- or 4-Digit Security Code Expiration Date

Each participant must sign below. I/We confirm that I/we have carefully read and agree to the Terms & Conditions of this Program. I/We agree to full payment by check 120 days prior to departure.

____________________________________________________________________________________Signature (Required) Date

____________________________________________________________________________________Signature (Required) Date

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

AIRFARE Academic Arrangements Abroad (AAA) will be pleased to assist with air travel arrangements for this program, including specially negotiated group airfare when available, suggested group flights, or your own individual requests, 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 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.

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, hostili-ties, 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 condi-tions 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 © 2013 Arrangements Abroad, Inc. CST 2059789-40

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.

____________________________________________________________________________________Names in Full as on Passports. Please Print.

____________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________Address

____________________________________________________________________________________City State Zip

____________________________________________________________________________________Telephone (Home) (Business)

____________________________________________________________________________________Fax E-mail

ACCOMMODATIONS Hotel Room S Double S Twin S Single (supplement of $1,890)I wish to share a room with __________________________________________________

For additional information, please contact Academic Arrangements Abroad Telephone: 212-514-8921 or 800-221-1944 X Fax: 212-344-7493 X E-mail: met@arrangementsabroad.com X www.metmuseum.org/travel

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X� �A J O U R N E Y F R O M C A P P A D O C I A T O I S T A N B U L X

X X X X X XX F A B L E D T U R K E Y XA Journey from Cappadocia to Istanbul

September 5 to 15, 2014________________________� �X� �________________________

X� �F A B L E D T U R K E Y X

On the front cover and top back cover (detail): A Mosque. Alberto Pasini (1826-1899). Oil on canvas. Signed and dated (lower left): A. Pasini. 1872. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Bequest of Collis P. Huntington, 1900 (25.110.94). On the back cover (bottom): Lamps and arches of Sülemaniye Mosque, Istanbul. Photo by Gloria De Luca.

BURSA X��ISTANBULWednesday, September 10

This morning visit the tiled 15th-century Green Mosque and Complex, including the mausoleum, where Sultan Mehmet I was buried in 1421. Continue to the Imperial Grand Mosque, with its 20 domes and massive pillars. After lunch at an elegant kebab restaurant, visit the Bazaar and Old Silk Market. Drive to the nearby coast of the Sea of Marmara where we will take a ferry to Istanbul. Transfer to the historic Pera Palace Hotel, first opened in 1892 to serve passengers arriving on the Orient Express and recently restored to its original elegance. Dinner is at the hotel.

ISTANBULThursday, September 11

Following a lecture at the hotel, discover the outstanding treasures at the Archaeology Museum. Explore legendary Topkapi Palace, residence of the Ottoman sultans for over 400 years and now a superb museum. Lunch is at Karakol Restaurant on the palace grounds. Later this afternoon, a private cruise on the Bosphorus will take us to the Asian side of Istanbul, where we will have dinner at a private yali (summer home).

ISTANBULFriday, September 12

A morning lecture precedes our visit to Dolmabahce Palace, the sumptuous seaside palace of the last Ottoman sultans, now a museum. Continue to the Sakip Sabanci Museum to view the fine calligraphy and painting collection. After lunch, visit the Istanbul Modern, Turkey’s first private museum of modern and contemporary art. Stroll in the colorful Spice Market before returning to the hotel. Dinner and the evening are at leisure.

CAPPADOCIA X�ANKARA X�BURSATuesday, September 9

A morning flight takes us to Ankara, capital of Turkey, located in the heart of Anatolia. After lunch at a local restaurant, discover the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, housed in a former domed bazaar. The extensive collection features items from Paleolithic to Classical eras, including the world’s most comprehensive display of Hittite artifacts. In the late afternoon fly to Bursa, the first Ottoman capital of Turkey. Check in to the Marigold Hotel where we will dine this evening.

NEW YORK Friday, September 5

Depart New York on an overnight flight to Istanbul.

ISTANBUL X�CAPPADOCIASaturday, September 6

Arrive in Istanbul and connect with an ongoing flight to Kayseri in central Turkey. Drive to the region of Cappadocia, known for its fascinating moon-like land-scape, underground cities, and cave churches. Check in to the distinctive Cappadocia Cave Resort Hotel, built on a hillside overlooking dramatic vistas. Gather for a welcome reception and dinner at the hotel.

CAPPADOCIASunday, September 7

After a breakfast lecture, visit the Göreme Open Air Museum, a remarkable complex of painted cave churches created by Orthodox monks between 900 and 1200. Following lunch, continue to Zelve Valley, with its cave dwellings and beautiful monastic churches. Return to the hotel for dinner via the Pasabag Valley, whose “fairy- chimney” rock formations are unique, even for Cappadocia. Later this evening at Saruhan Kervansaray, attend a whirling dervish ceremony, whose origins can be traced to the 13th-century Sufi mystic Rumi.

ISTANBULSaturday, September 13

Return to the Old City to see the sixth-century basilica of Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque with its stunning tiled interior, and the Yerebatan Cistern. Lunch is in the charming courtyard of Yesil Ev, a historic Ottoman mansion. Then discover the Grand Bazaar, where more than 4,000 shopkeepers offer carpets and handicrafts. This evening you may wish to sample one of Istanbul’s many fine restaurants.

ISTANBULSunday, September 14

Our first visit highlights the work of 16th-century architect Sinan and his great masterpiece, the Süleymaniye Mosque and Complex. The morning concludes at the Byzantine Church of the Savior in Chora with its striking mosaics. The afternoon is unscheduled, perhaps to revisit a favorite museum or shop or discover another of Istanbul’s many treasures. Gather in the evening for a lovely farewell dinner at Feriye Restaurant, overlooking the Bosphorus.

ISTANBUL X�NEW YORKMonday, September 15

Following breakfast, transfer to the airport for the flight to New York. X

Balloons over Cappadocia.

Domed ceiling of the Church of the Savior in Chora, Istanbul.

CAPPADOCIAMonday, September 8

You may wish to rise early for an optional hot-air balloon ride over Cappadocia’s scenic valleys at dawn. Following breakfast, depart for the incredible underground city of Kaymakli, then continue to the rock-hewn citadel of Uchisar, on the highest peak in the region. Enjoy a lunch of Anatolian delicacies at the Old Greek House Restaurant, a former mansion built in 1887. Visit the village of Avanos, famous for the earthenware pottery that locals have produced since the Hittites inhabited the region. Dinner is on the terrace of the elegant Elai Restaurant overlooking the backdrop of Cappadocia with the snow-covered peak of Argeus Mountain in the distance.

LAND RATE $10,595 PER PERSON X� SINGLE SUPPLEMENT $1,890

RATE INCLUDESX� Nine nights hotel accommodations, as per itinerary

X Buffet breakfast daily and seven lunches; seven dinners with wine

X Escorted sightseeing by private motorcoach; entrance fees for all included visits

X Airport / hotel / airport group transfers

X Enrichment program of lectures and special events

X Gratuities to local guides and drivers

X� Taxes, service, and porterage fees for one suitcase per person

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

Iznik tiles at Topkapi Palace, Istanbul.

Domes of the Blue Mosque, Istanbul.

Teas and spices at the Spice Market, Istanbul.

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

FORM OF PAYMENT S Enclosed is my check (payable to Academic Arrangements Abroad) S Credit card (may be used for deposit only)

____________________________________________________________________________________Name on Credit Card

____________________________________________________________________________________Credit Card Number

____________________________________________________________________________________3- or 4-Digit Security Code Expiration Date

Each participant must sign below. I/We confirm that I/we have carefully read and agree to the Terms & Conditions of this Program. I/We agree to full payment by check 120 days prior to departure.

____________________________________________________________________________________Signature (Required) Date

____________________________________________________________________________________Signature (Required) Date

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

AIRFARE Academic Arrangements Abroad (AAA) will be pleased to assist with air travel arrangements for this program, including specially negotiated group airfare when available, suggested group flights, or your own individual requests, 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 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.

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, hostili-ties, 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 condi-tions 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 © 2013 Arrangements Abroad, Inc. CST 2059789-40

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.

____________________________________________________________________________________Names in Full as on Passports. Please Print.

____________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________Address

____________________________________________________________________________________City State Zip

____________________________________________________________________________________Telephone (Home) (Business)

____________________________________________________________________________________Fax E-mail

ACCOMMODATIONS Hotel Room S Double S Twin S Single (supplement of $1,890)I wish to share a room with __________________________________________________

For additional information, please contact Academic Arrangements Abroad Telephone: 212-514-8921 or 800-221-1944 X Fax: 212-344-7493 X E-mail: met@arrangementsabroad.com X www.metmuseum.org/travel

Fabled Turkey X September 5 to 15, 2014R E S E R V A T I O N A P P L I C A T I O N

X� �A J O U R N E Y F R O M C A P P A D O C I A T O I S T A N B U L X

X X X X X XX F A B L E D T U R K E Y XA Journey from Cappadocia to Istanbul

September 5 to 15, 2014________________________� �X� �________________________

X� �F A B L E D T U R K E Y X

On the front cover and top back cover (detail): A Mosque. Alberto Pasini (1826-1899). Oil on canvas. Signed and dated (lower left): A. Pasini. 1872. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Bequest of Collis P. Huntington, 1900 (25.110.94). On the back cover (bottom): Lamps and arches of Sülemaniye Mosque, Istanbul. Photo by Gloria De Luca.

BURSA X��ISTANBULWednesday, September 10

This morning visit the tiled 15th-century Green Mosque and Complex, including the mausoleum, where Sultan Mehmet I was buried in 1421. Continue to the Imperial Grand Mosque, with its 20 domes and massive pillars. After lunch at an elegant kebab restaurant, visit the Bazaar and Old Silk Market. Drive to the nearby coast of the Sea of Marmara where we will take a ferry to Istanbul. Transfer to the historic Pera Palace Hotel, first opened in 1892 to serve passengers arriving on the Orient Express and recently restored to its original elegance. Dinner is at the hotel.

ISTANBULThursday, September 11

Following a lecture at the hotel, discover the outstanding treasures at the Archaeology Museum. Explore legendary Topkapi Palace, residence of the Ottoman sultans for over 400 years and now a superb museum. Lunch is at Karakol Restaurant on the palace grounds. Later this afternoon, a private cruise on the Bosphorus will take us to the Asian side of Istanbul, where we will have dinner at a private yali (summer home).

ISTANBULFriday, September 12

A morning lecture precedes our visit to Dolmabahce Palace, the sumptuous seaside palace of the last Ottoman sultans, now a museum. Continue to the Sakip Sabanci Museum to view the fine calligraphy and painting collection. After lunch, visit the Istanbul Modern, Turkey’s first private museum of modern and contemporary art. Stroll in the colorful Spice Market before returning to the hotel. Dinner and the evening are at leisure.

CAPPADOCIA X�ANKARA X�BURSATuesday, September 9

A morning flight takes us to Ankara, capital of Turkey, located in the heart of Anatolia. After lunch at a local restaurant, discover the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, housed in a former domed bazaar. The extensive collection features items from Paleolithic to Classical eras, including the world’s most comprehensive display of Hittite artifacts. In the late afternoon fly to Bursa, the first Ottoman capital of Turkey. Check in to the Marigold Hotel where we will dine this evening.

NEW YORK Friday, September 5

Depart New York on an overnight flight to Istanbul.

ISTANBUL X�CAPPADOCIASaturday, September 6

Arrive in Istanbul and connect with an ongoing flight to Kayseri in central Turkey. Drive to the region of Cappadocia, known for its fascinating moon-like land-scape, underground cities, and cave churches. Check in to the distinctive Cappadocia Cave Resort Hotel, built on a hillside overlooking dramatic vistas. Gather for a welcome reception and dinner at the hotel.

CAPPADOCIASunday, September 7

After a breakfast lecture, visit the Göreme Open Air Museum, a remarkable complex of painted cave churches created by Orthodox monks between 900 and 1200. Following lunch, continue to Zelve Valley, with its cave dwellings and beautiful monastic churches. Return to the hotel for dinner via the Pasabag Valley, whose “fairy- chimney” rock formations are unique, even for Cappadocia. Later this evening at Saruhan Kervansaray, attend a whirling dervish ceremony, whose origins can be traced to the 13th-century Sufi mystic Rumi.

ISTANBULSaturday, September 13

Return to the Old City to see the sixth-century basilica of Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque with its stunning tiled interior, and the Yerebatan Cistern. Lunch is in the charming courtyard of Yesil Ev, a historic Ottoman mansion. Then discover the Grand Bazaar, where more than 4,000 shopkeepers offer carpets and handicrafts. This evening you may wish to sample one of Istanbul’s many fine restaurants.

ISTANBULSunday, September 14

Our first visit highlights the work of 16th-century architect Sinan and his great masterpiece, the Süleymaniye Mosque and Complex. The morning concludes at the Byzantine Church of the Savior in Chora with its striking mosaics. The afternoon is unscheduled, perhaps to revisit a favorite museum or shop or discover another of Istanbul’s many treasures. Gather in the evening for a lovely farewell dinner at Feriye Restaurant, overlooking the Bosphorus.

ISTANBUL X�NEW YORKMonday, September 15

Following breakfast, transfer to the airport for the flight to New York. X

Balloons over Cappadocia.

Domed ceiling of the Church of the Savior in Chora, Istanbul.

CAPPADOCIAMonday, September 8

You may wish to rise early for an optional hot-air balloon ride over Cappadocia’s scenic valleys at dawn. Following breakfast, depart for the incredible underground city of Kaymakli, then continue to the rock-hewn citadel of Uchisar, on the highest peak in the region. Enjoy a lunch of Anatolian delicacies at the Old Greek House Restaurant, a former mansion built in 1887. Visit the village of Avanos, famous for the earthenware pottery that locals have produced since the Hittites inhabited the region. Dinner is on the terrace of the elegant Elai Restaurant overlooking the backdrop of Cappadocia with the snow-covered peak of Argeus Mountain in the distance.

LAND RATE $10,595 PER PERSON X� SINGLE SUPPLEMENT $1,890

RATE INCLUDESX� Nine nights hotel accommodations, as per itinerary

X Buffet breakfast daily and seven lunches; seven dinners with wine

X Escorted sightseeing by private motorcoach; entrance fees for all included visits

X Airport / hotel / airport group transfers

X Enrichment program of lectures and special events

X Gratuities to local guides and drivers

X� Taxes, service, and porterage fees for one suitcase per person

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

Iznik tiles at Topkapi Palace, Istanbul.

Domes of the Blue Mosque, Istanbul.

Teas and spices at the Spice Market, Istanbul.

Dear Members and Friends of The Metropolitan Museum of Art,

Eternal Turkey, the land bridge joining Europe and Asia, has been home to countless empires. Here Agamemnon fought Hector, Antony met Cleopatra, Süleyman the Magnificent broke with tradition to marry a Christian slave, and Paul the Apostle was born. Explore Turkey’s evocative past on a privileged journey from mysterious Cappadocia to imperial Istanbul.

Deniz Beyazit, Assistant Curator in the Department of Islamic Art, looks forward to leading this fascinating program to her native land. Her expertise in Medieval Islamic and Ottoman art will enhance our appreciation of the many masterpieces we will encounter.

From Istanbul, at the entrance to the Sea of Marmara, fly inland to Cappadocia. Discover the Zelve Valley, honeycombed with underground churches, and marvel at the Byzantine frescoes and troglodyte villages of Göreme. Witness whirling dervishes and view Cappadocia’s extraordinary landscapes from a hot-air balloon. In sophisticated Ankara, explore ten millennia of history at the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, then continue to Bursa, first capital of the Ottoman Empire, to admire the Green Mosque and Complex.

In Istanbul, capital of three empires, spend three nights at the recently renovated Pera Palace Hotel, whose past guests include Alfred Hitchcock and Ernest Hemingway. Visit the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia—built a thousand years before St. Peter’s in Rome—and other sights. Enjoy a cruise along the Bosphorus and browse the Grand Bazaar, a bustling market founded over 500 years ago. An exclusive dinner at an Ottoman waterfront mansion is an added highlight.

We hope you will join us on this discovery of Turkey’s myriad delights. Sincerely,

Emily K. Rafferty President

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Cappadocia landscape (top); Green Mosque in Bursa (bottom).

Deniz Beyazit is Assistant Curator in the Department of Islamic Art at the Met and specializes in Medieval Islamic and Ottoman art and architecture. A graduate of the Sorbonne, she has worked as

a researcher at the Khalili Research Center in Oxford and the French Institute for Anato-lian Studies in Istanbul. She has taught Islamic art and architecture at the University of Zurich, and lectured and published on various aspects of Islamic art. At the Met, Deniz was involved in the renovation of the Department of Islamic Art’s galleries and curated the inaugural exhibition, The Making of a Collection: Islamic Art at the Met. Presently, she is curating the exhibition Carpets of the East in Paintings from the West (Spring 2014) and together with her colleagues, is preparing an exhibition on Seljuq art in Iran, Anatolia, and the Jazira (2015).

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FORM OF PAYMENT S Enclosed is my check (payable to Academic Arrangements Abroad) S Credit card (may be used for deposit only)

____________________________________________________________________________________Name on Credit Card

____________________________________________________________________________________Credit Card Number

____________________________________________________________________________________3- or 4-Digit Security Code Expiration Date

Each participant must sign below. I/We confirm that I/we have carefully read and agree to the Terms & Conditions of this Program. I/We agree to full payment by check 120 days prior to departure.

____________________________________________________________________________________Signature (Required) Date

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

AIRFARE Academic Arrangements Abroad (AAA) will be pleased to assist with air travel arrangements for this program, including specially negotiated group airfare when available, suggested group flights, or your own individual requests, 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 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.

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, hostili-ties, 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 condi-tions 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 © 2013 Arrangements Abroad, Inc. CST 2059789-40

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.

____________________________________________________________________________________Names in Full as on Passports. Please Print.

____________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________Address

____________________________________________________________________________________City State Zip

____________________________________________________________________________________Telephone (Home) (Business)

____________________________________________________________________________________Fax E-mail

ACCOMMODATIONS Hotel Room S Double S Twin S Single (supplement of $1,890)I wish to share a room with __________________________________________________

For additional information, please contact Academic Arrangements Abroad Telephone: 212-514-8921 or 800-221-1944 X Fax: 212-344-7493 X E-mail: met@arrangementsabroad.com X www.metmuseum.org/travel

Fabled Turkey X September 5 to 15, 2014R E S E R V A T I O N A P P L I C A T I O N

X� �A J O U R N E Y F R O M C A P P A D O C I A T O I S T A N B U L X

X X X X X XX F A B L E D T U R K E Y XA Journey from Cappadocia to Istanbul

September 5 to 15, 2014________________________� �X� �________________________

X� �F A B L E D T U R K E Y X

On the front cover and top back cover (detail): A Mosque. Alberto Pasini (1826-1899). Oil on canvas. Signed and dated (lower left): A. Pasini. 1872. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Bequest of Collis P. Huntington, 1900 (25.110.94). On the back cover (bottom): Lamps and arches of Sülemaniye Mosque, Istanbul. Photo by Gloria De Luca.

BURSA X��ISTANBULWednesday, September 10

This morning visit the tiled 15th-century Green Mosque and Complex, including the mausoleum, where Sultan Mehmet I was buried in 1421. Continue to the Imperial Grand Mosque, with its 20 domes and massive pillars. After lunch at an elegant kebab restaurant, visit the Bazaar and Old Silk Market. Drive to the nearby coast of the Sea of Marmara where we will take a ferry to Istanbul. Transfer to the historic Pera Palace Hotel, first opened in 1892 to serve passengers arriving on the Orient Express and recently restored to its original elegance. Dinner is at the hotel.

ISTANBULThursday, September 11

Following a lecture at the hotel, discover the outstanding treasures at the Archaeology Museum. Explore legendary Topkapi Palace, residence of the Ottoman sultans for over 400 years and now a superb museum. Lunch is at Karakol Restaurant on the palace grounds. Later this afternoon, a private cruise on the Bosphorus will take us to the Asian side of Istanbul, where we will have dinner at a private yali (summer home).

ISTANBULFriday, September 12

A morning lecture precedes our visit to Dolmabahce Palace, the sumptuous seaside palace of the last Ottoman sultans, now a museum. Continue to the Sakip Sabanci Museum to view the fine calligraphy and painting collection. After lunch, visit the Istanbul Modern, Turkey’s first private museum of modern and contemporary art. Stroll in the colorful Spice Market before returning to the hotel. Dinner and the evening are at leisure.

CAPPADOCIA X�ANKARA X�BURSATuesday, September 9

A morning flight takes us to Ankara, capital of Turkey, located in the heart of Anatolia. After lunch at a local restaurant, discover the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, housed in a former domed bazaar. The extensive collection features items from Paleolithic to Classical eras, including the world’s most comprehensive display of Hittite artifacts. In the late afternoon fly to Bursa, the first Ottoman capital of Turkey. Check in to the Marigold Hotel where we will dine this evening.

NEW YORK Friday, September 5

Depart New York on an overnight flight to Istanbul.

ISTANBUL X�CAPPADOCIASaturday, September 6

Arrive in Istanbul and connect with an ongoing flight to Kayseri in central Turkey. Drive to the region of Cappadocia, known for its fascinating moon-like land-scape, underground cities, and cave churches. Check in to the distinctive Cappadocia Cave Resort Hotel, built on a hillside overlooking dramatic vistas. Gather for a welcome reception and dinner at the hotel.

CAPPADOCIASunday, September 7

After a breakfast lecture, visit the Göreme Open Air Museum, a remarkable complex of painted cave churches created by Orthodox monks between 900 and 1200. Following lunch, continue to Zelve Valley, with its cave dwellings and beautiful monastic churches. Return to the hotel for dinner via the Pasabag Valley, whose “fairy- chimney” rock formations are unique, even for Cappadocia. Later this evening at Saruhan Kervansaray, attend a whirling dervish ceremony, whose origins can be traced to the 13th-century Sufi mystic Rumi.

ISTANBULSaturday, September 13

Return to the Old City to see the sixth-century basilica of Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque with its stunning tiled interior, and the Yerebatan Cistern. Lunch is in the charming courtyard of Yesil Ev, a historic Ottoman mansion. Then discover the Grand Bazaar, where more than 4,000 shopkeepers offer carpets and handicrafts. This evening you may wish to sample one of Istanbul’s many fine restaurants.

ISTANBULSunday, September 14

Our first visit highlights the work of 16th-century architect Sinan and his great masterpiece, the Süleymaniye Mosque and Complex. The morning concludes at the Byzantine Church of the Savior in Chora with its striking mosaics. The afternoon is unscheduled, perhaps to revisit a favorite museum or shop or discover another of Istanbul’s many treasures. Gather in the evening for a lovely farewell dinner at Feriye Restaurant, overlooking the Bosphorus.

ISTANBUL X�NEW YORKMonday, September 15

Following breakfast, transfer to the airport for the flight to New York. X

Balloons over Cappadocia.

Domed ceiling of the Church of the Savior in Chora, Istanbul.

CAPPADOCIAMonday, September 8

You may wish to rise early for an optional hot-air balloon ride over Cappadocia’s scenic valleys at dawn. Following breakfast, depart for the incredible underground city of Kaymakli, then continue to the rock-hewn citadel of Uchisar, on the highest peak in the region. Enjoy a lunch of Anatolian delicacies at the Old Greek House Restaurant, a former mansion built in 1887. Visit the village of Avanos, famous for the earthenware pottery that locals have produced since the Hittites inhabited the region. Dinner is on the terrace of the elegant Elai Restaurant overlooking the backdrop of Cappadocia with the snow-covered peak of Argeus Mountain in the distance.

LAND RATE $10,595 PER PERSON X� SINGLE SUPPLEMENT $1,890

RATE INCLUDESX� Nine nights hotel accommodations, as per itinerary

X Buffet breakfast daily and seven lunches; seven dinners with wine

X Escorted sightseeing by private motorcoach; entrance fees for all included visits

X Airport / hotel / airport group transfers

X Enrichment program of lectures and special events

X Gratuities to local guides and drivers

X� Taxes, service, and porterage fees for one suitcase per person

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

Iznik tiles at Topkapi Palace, Istanbul.

Domes of the Blue Mosque, Istanbul.

Teas and spices at the Spice Market, Istanbul.

Dear Members and Friends of The Metropolitan Museum of Art,

Eternal Turkey, the land bridge joining Europe and Asia, has been home to countless empires. Here Agamemnon fought Hector, Antony met Cleopatra, Süleyman the Magnificent broke with tradition to marry a Christian slave, and Paul the Apostle was born. Explore Turkey’s evocative past on a privileged journey from mysterious Cappadocia to imperial Istanbul.

Deniz Beyazit, Assistant Curator in the Department of Islamic Art, looks forward to leading this fascinating program to her native land. Her expertise in Medieval Islamic and Ottoman art will enhance our appreciation of the many masterpieces we will encounter.

From Istanbul, at the entrance to the Sea of Marmara, fly inland to Cappadocia. Discover the Zelve Valley, honeycombed with underground churches, and marvel at the Byzantine frescoes and troglodyte villages of Göreme. Witness whirling dervishes and view Cappadocia’s extraordinary landscapes from a hot-air balloon. In sophisticated Ankara, explore ten millennia of history at the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, then continue to Bursa, first capital of the Ottoman Empire, to admire the Green Mosque and Complex.

In Istanbul, capital of three empires, spend three nights at the recently renovated Pera Palace Hotel, whose past guests include Alfred Hitchcock and Ernest Hemingway. Visit the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia—built a thousand years before St. Peter’s in Rome—and other sights. Enjoy a cruise along the Bosphorus and browse the Grand Bazaar, a bustling market founded over 500 years ago. An exclusive dinner at an Ottoman waterfront mansion is an added highlight.

We hope you will join us on this discovery of Turkey’s myriad delights. Sincerely,

Emily K. Rafferty President

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Cappadocia landscape (top); Green Mosque in Bursa (bottom).

Deniz Beyazit is Assistant Curator in the Department of Islamic Art at the Met and specializes in Medieval Islamic and Ottoman art and architecture. A graduate of the Sorbonne, she has worked as

a researcher at the Khalili Research Center in Oxford and the French Institute for Anato-lian Studies in Istanbul. She has taught Islamic art and architecture at the University of Zurich, and lectured and published on various aspects of Islamic art. At the Met, Deniz was involved in the renovation of the Department of Islamic Art’s galleries and curated the inaugural exhibition, The Making of a Collection: Islamic Art at the Met. Presently, she is curating the exhibition Carpets of the East in Paintings from the West (Spring 2014) and together with her colleagues, is preparing an exhibition on Seljuq art in Iran, Anatolia, and the Jazira (2015).

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