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Dear Members and Friends of The Metropolitan Museum of Art,

Ancient yet luminous, brash but refined, Rome is a beguiling mistress, rewarding those who take the time to know her. Among her treasures are masterpieces found not only in museums but also in seldom-visited galleries, chapels, and private palazzi. We invite you on a journey behind closed doors, to discover why art and life in the Eternal City have been inexorably intertwined since before the time of Caesar.

Accompanying us is Frank Dabell, who was instrumental in developing this itinerary. A former Metropolitan Museum Fellow, Mr. Dabell is a British art historian and scholar, now living and teaching in Rome.

Program highlights include a special visit to the Sistine Chapel and the Vatican Museums when they are closed to the public, and dinner at the spectacular Palazzo Doria Pamphilj. Additional receptions and meals are planned in glorious private settings, while accommodations are at the Grand Hotel

de la Minerve, overlooking the Pantheon.

Due to the special nature of our visits, space on this program is limited. I hope youwill join us!

Sincerely,

Emily K. Rafferty

President

T R A V E L I N G W I T H Y O U

Mr. Dabell is the author of dozens of scholarly articles and several books, among them Paintings in the Vatican, and the forthcoming Piero della Francesca and The Illustrated Vasari.

Educated at Oxford University and The Courtauld Institute of Art at the University of London, he serves on the art history faculty of Philadelphia’s Temple University program in Rome—the city where he grew up, as the son of a French mother and British father. u

F R A N K D A B E L L , a distinguished art historian whose specialty is the Italian Renaissance, has been a frequent lecturer on Travel with the Met programs, including trips to Italy, Spain, Croatia, Greece, andNorth Africa.

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de la Minerve, Rome

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u Enrichment program of lectures

u Escorted sightseeing by motorcoach; entrance fees for included visits

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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 u 1 0 0 0 F I F T H A V E N U E u N E W Y O R K , N E W Y O R K 1 0 0 2 8

Dear Members and Friends of The Metropolitan Museum of Art,

Ancient yet luminous, brash but refined, Rome is a beguiling mistress, rewarding those who take the time to know her. Among her treasures are masterpieces found not only in museums but also in seldom-visited galleries, chapels, and private palazzi. We invite you on a journey behind closed doors, to discover why art and life in the Eternal City have been inexorably intertwined since before the time of Caesar.

Accompanying us is Frank Dabell, who was instrumental in developing this itinerary. A former Metropolitan Museum Fellow, Mr. Dabell is a British art historian and scholar, now living and teaching in Rome.

Program highlights include a special visit to the Sistine Chapel and the Vatican Museums when they are closed to the public, and dinner at the spectacular Palazzo Doria Pamphilj. Additional receptions and meals are planned in glorious private settings, while accommodations are at the Grand Hotel

de la Minerve, overlooking the Pantheon.

Due to the special nature of our visits, space on this program is limited. I hope youwill join us!

Sincerely,

Emily K. Rafferty

President

T R A V E L I N G W I T H Y O U

Mr. Dabell is the author of dozens of scholarly articles and several books, among them Paintings in the Vatican, and the forthcoming Piero della Francesca and The Illustrated Vasari.

Educated at Oxford University and The Courtauld Institute of Art at the University of London, he serves on the art history faculty of Philadelphia’s Temple University program in Rome—the city where he grew up, as the son of a French mother and British father. u

F R A N K D A B E L L , a distinguished art historian whose specialty is the Italian Renaissance, has been a frequent lecturer on Travel with the Met programs, including trips to Italy, Spain, Croatia, Greece, andNorth Africa.

u P R I N C E S & P O P E S u

A Privileged View of Rome

u May 10 to 17, 2013 u

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 TT 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

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Roman Forum.

PROGRAM RATE PER PERSON $8,495

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT $1,365

RATE INCLUDESu Six nights accommodations at the Grand Hotel

de la Minerve, Rome

u Breakfast daily, four lunches, and three dinners; wine with included lunches and dinners

u Enrichment program of lectures

u Escorted sightseeing by motorcoach; entrance fees for included visits

u Gratuities to guides and drivers u Airport / hotel / airport group transfers

u Taxes, service, and porterage fees

NOT INCLUDED IN RATE International airfare; passport fees; alcoholic beverages other than wine with included meals; transfers for those not on suggested flights; personal items and expenses; trip insurance; excess baggage; any other items not specifically included.

May 10 to 17, 2013________________________ u ________________________

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ROMEMonday, May 13

Today begins with a visit to the Palazzo Farnese. In a gallery intended to display antique sculptures, Annibale Carracci frescoed a ceiling that his contemporaries compared to Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel. Continue to the Palazzo Colonna, where the private apartments feature enchanting paintings of Rome by Vanvitelli and frescoes by Pinturicchio. Lunch and the afternoon are at leisure. Dinner is at one of Rome’s premier restaurants.

NEW YORK Friday, May 10

Depart New York on an overnight flight to Rome.

ROMESaturday, May 11

Arrive in Rome this morning and transfer to the elegant Grand Hotel de la Minerve, overlooking the Pantheon, a marvel of Roman engineering. Lunch and the afternoon are at leisure. You may wish to stretch your legs on a walk to the nearby Piazza Navona, Rome’s lively meeting place lined with cafes, fountains, and Baroque palaces. This evening gather for a lovely welcome reception and dinner at the Palazzo Doria Pamphilj with stunning collectionsby Caravaggio, Bernini, Algardi, and Velázquez.

St. Peter’s Basilica on the Tiber River.

Palazzo Doria Pamphilj.

ROMESunday, May 12

u P R I N C E S & P O P E S u

A Privileged View of Rome

Virgin and Child with Six Angels and Saint John the Baptist, SandroBotticelli at the Borghese Gallery.

This morning visit the Borghese Gallery, a veritable shrine of the High Renaissance and early Baroque. Built to house the art amassed by the ruthless private collector, Cardinal Scipione Borghese, it has recently undergone extensive restoration. Highlights of this treasure trove are works by Titian, Caravaggio, and Canova, as well as Bernini master- pieces. Continue to the Protestant Cemetery, evocative burial place of Anglo-American writers, poets, and artists, such as Keats and Shelley. After lunch, we are invited for a private tour of Casino Ludovisi, residence of Prince and Princess Boncompagni Ludovisi. The villa is adorned withfrescoes by Caravaggio and Guercino. Dinner is at leisure.

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ROMETuesday, May 14

Our focus today is on the churches of Rome, beginning at the frescoed Catacomb of Priscilla, with a painting that is claimed to be the earliest known depiction of the Virgin and Child. Continue to Santa Costanza, which illustrates the transition from a pagan to Christian city in its decora-tive and architectural features. Then discover Sant’Agnese Fuori le Mura, said to house the bones of St. Agnes. Lunch at a traditional trattoria is followed by time at leisure. In the late afternoon, tour the Vatican and its Sistine Chapel when they are closed to the public. Our visit also features the antiquities collections, including the Belvedere Apollo, and Raphael’s The School of Athens. Dinner and theevening are at leisure.

Vatican staircase.

View from St. Peter’s Basilica.

ROMEWednesday, May 15

Drive to Hadrian’s Villa, the greatest of the Roman residences, majestic even in its ruins. After lunch in Tivoli near the temple of Sibyl, tour the Villa d’Este, the 16th- century house built by Pirro Ligorio for Cardinal Ippolito II d’Este. Recently restored, the whimsical fountains are an engineering marvel and grace one of the most extraor- dinary gardens of the Renaissance. Return to Rome for anevening at leisure.

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ROMEThursday, May 16

This morning visit the regal Palazzo di Spagna, (pend-ing permission) where the Spanish Embassy houses a fine collection, including masterpieces by Bernini. After lunch, discover the jewel-like chapel at Palazzo della Cancelleria, with its frescoes by the Mannerist painter Salviati. In the evening, enjoy cocktails and a festive farewell dinner at the hotel.

ROME u NEW YORKFriday, May 17

Transfer this morning to the airport for the returnflight to New York. u

Piazza di Spagna and the Spanish Steps.

The Belvedere Apollo, Vatican.

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, New York, NY 10018-3721.

____________________________________________________________________________________Name(s) in Full as on Passport(s). Please Print.

____________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________Address

____________________________________________________________________________________City State Zip

____________________________________________________________________________________Telephone (Home) (Business)

____________________________________________________________________________________Fax E-mail

ACCOMMODATIONS I wish to share a room with ___________________________________________________

p Double p Twin p Single (at a supplement of $1,365)

FORM OF PAYMENT p Enclosed is my check (payable to Academic Arrangements Abroad) p 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

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

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Princes & Popes: A Privileged View of Rome u May 10 to 17, 2013R E S E R V A T I O N A P P L I C A T I O N

On the front and back covers: View of the Roman Forum with the Column of Phocas and the Temple of Saturn by Victor-Jean Nicolle, (1754-1826). Drawings & Watercolors. French. Pen and brown ink, gray wash, over red chalk, on paper. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Rogers Fund, 1961. On the bottom of the back cover: Villa d’Este, photo by Joe Shlabotnik.

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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, 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 an alternative 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 the 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; 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; 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 articipant 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 © 2012 Arrangements Abroad, Inc. CST 2059789-40

May 10 to 17, 2013________________________ u ________________________

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ROMEMonday, May 13

Today begins with a visit to the Palazzo Farnese. In a gallery intended to display antique sculptures, Annibale Carracci frescoed a ceiling that his contemporaries compared to Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel. Continue to the Palazzo Colonna, where the private apartments feature enchanting paintings of Rome by Vanvitelli and frescoes by Pinturicchio. Lunch and the afternoon are at leisure. Dinner is at one of Rome’s premier restaurants.

NEW YORK Friday, May 10

Depart New York on an overnight flight to Rome.

ROMESaturday, May 11

Arrive in Rome this morning and transfer to the elegant Grand Hotel de la Minerve, overlooking the Pantheon, a marvel of Roman engineering. Lunch and the afternoon are at leisure. You may wish to stretch your legs on a walk to the nearby Piazza Navona, Rome’s lively meeting place lined with cafes, fountains, and Baroque palaces. This evening gather for a lovely welcome reception and dinner at the Palazzo Doria Pamphilj with stunning collectionsby Caravaggio, Bernini, Algardi, and Velázquez.

St. Peter’s Basilica on the Tiber River.

Palazzo Doria Pamphilj.

ROMESunday, May 12

u P R I N C E S & P O P E S u

A Privileged View of Rome

Virgin and Child with Six Angels and Saint John the Baptist, SandroBotticelli at the Borghese Gallery.

This morning visit the Borghese Gallery, a veritable shrine of the High Renaissance and early Baroque. Built to house the art amassed by the ruthless private collector, Cardinal Scipione Borghese, it has recently undergone extensive restoration. Highlights of this treasure trove are works by Titian, Caravaggio, and Canova, as well as Bernini master- pieces. Continue to the Protestant Cemetery, evocative burial place of Anglo-American writers, poets, and artists, such as Keats and Shelley. After lunch, we are invited for a private tour of Casino Ludovisi, residence of Prince and Princess Boncompagni Ludovisi. The villa is adorned withfrescoes by Caravaggio and Guercino. Dinner is at leisure.

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ROMETuesday, May 14

Our focus today is on the churches of Rome, beginning at the frescoed Catacomb of Priscilla, with a painting that is claimed to be the earliest known depiction of the Virgin and Child. Continue to Santa Costanza, which illustrates the transition from a pagan to Christian city in its decora-tive and architectural features. Then discover Sant’Agnese Fuori le Mura, said to house the bones of St. Agnes. Lunch at a traditional trattoria is followed by time at leisure. In the late afternoon, tour the Vatican and its Sistine Chapel when they are closed to the public. Our visit also features the antiquities collections, including the Belvedere Apollo, and Raphael’s The School of Athens. Dinner and theevening are at leisure.

Vatican staircase.

View from St. Peter’s Basilica.

ROMEWednesday, May 15

Drive to Hadrian’s Villa, the greatest of the Roman residences, majestic even in its ruins. After lunch in Tivoli near the temple of Sibyl, tour the Villa d’Este, the 16th- century house built by Pirro Ligorio for Cardinal Ippolito II d’Este. Recently restored, the whimsical fountains are an engineering marvel and grace one of the most extraor- dinary gardens of the Renaissance. Return to Rome for anevening at leisure.

Hadrian’s Villa.

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ROMEThursday, May 16

This morning visit the regal Palazzo di Spagna, (pend-ing permission) where the Spanish Embassy houses a fine collection, including masterpieces by Bernini. After lunch, discover the jewel-like chapel at Palazzo della Cancelleria, with its frescoes by the Mannerist painter Salviati. In the evening, enjoy cocktails and a festive farewell dinner at the hotel.

ROME u NEW YORKFriday, May 17

Transfer this morning to the airport for the returnflight to New York. u

Piazza di Spagna and the Spanish Steps.

The Belvedere Apollo, Vatican.

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, New York, NY 10018-3721.

____________________________________________________________________________________Name(s) in Full as on Passport(s). Please Print.

____________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________Address

____________________________________________________________________________________City State Zip

____________________________________________________________________________________Telephone (Home) (Business)

____________________________________________________________________________________Fax E-mail

ACCOMMODATIONS I wish to share a room with ___________________________________________________

p Double p Twin p Single (at a supplement of $1,365)

FORM OF PAYMENT p Enclosed is my check (payable to Academic Arrangements Abroad) p 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

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

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

Princes & Popes: A Privileged View of Rome u May 10 to 17, 2013R E S E R V A T I O N A P P L I C A T I O N

On the front and back covers: View of the Roman Forum with the Column of Phocas and the Temple of Saturn by Victor-Jean Nicolle, (1754-1826). Drawings & Watercolors. French. Pen and brown ink, gray wash, over red chalk, on paper. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Rogers Fund, 1961. On the bottom of the back cover: Villa d’Este, photo by Joe Shlabotnik.

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

AIRFARE Academic Arrangements Abroad (AAA) will be pleased to assist with air travel arrangements for this program, including specially negotiated group airfare when available, 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 an alternative 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 the 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; 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; 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 articipant 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 © 2012 Arrangements Abroad, Inc. CST 2059789-40

May 10 to 17, 2013________________________ u ________________________

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ROMEMonday, May 13

Today begins with a visit to the Palazzo Farnese. In a gallery intended to display antique sculptures, Annibale Carracci frescoed a ceiling that his contemporaries compared to Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel. Continue to the Palazzo Colonna, where the private apartments feature enchanting paintings of Rome by Vanvitelli and frescoes by Pinturicchio. Lunch and the afternoon are at leisure. Dinner is at one of Rome’s premier restaurants.

NEW YORK Friday, May 10

Depart New York on an overnight flight to Rome.

ROMESaturday, May 11

Arrive in Rome this morning and transfer to the elegant Grand Hotel de la Minerve, overlooking the Pantheon, a marvel of Roman engineering. Lunch and the afternoon are at leisure. You may wish to stretch your legs on a walk to the nearby Piazza Navona, Rome’s lively meeting place lined with cafes, fountains, and Baroque palaces. This evening gather for a lovely welcome reception and dinner at the Palazzo Doria Pamphilj with stunning collectionsby Caravaggio, Bernini, Algardi, and Velázquez.

St. Peter’s Basilica on the Tiber River.

Palazzo Doria Pamphilj.

ROMESunday, May 12

u P R I N C E S & P O P E S u

A Privileged View of Rome

Virgin and Child with Six Angels and Saint John the Baptist, SandroBotticelli at the Borghese Gallery.

This morning visit the Borghese Gallery, a veritable shrine of the High Renaissance and early Baroque. Built to house the art amassed by the ruthless private collector, Cardinal Scipione Borghese, it has recently undergone extensive restoration. Highlights of this treasure trove are works by Titian, Caravaggio, and Canova, as well as Bernini master- pieces. Continue to the Protestant Cemetery, evocative burial place of Anglo-American writers, poets, and artists, such as Keats and Shelley. After lunch, we are invited for a private tour of Casino Ludovisi, residence of Prince and Princess Boncompagni Ludovisi. The villa is adorned withfrescoes by Caravaggio and Guercino. Dinner is at leisure.

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ROMETuesday, May 14

Our focus today is on the churches of Rome, beginning at the frescoed Catacomb of Priscilla, with a painting that is claimed to be the earliest known depiction of the Virgin and Child. Continue to Santa Costanza, which illustrates the transition from a pagan to Christian city in its decora-tive and architectural features. Then discover Sant’Agnese Fuori le Mura, said to house the bones of St. Agnes. Lunch at a traditional trattoria is followed by time at leisure. In the late afternoon, tour the Vatican and its Sistine Chapel when they are closed to the public. Our visit also features the antiquities collections, including the Belvedere Apollo, and Raphael’s The School of Athens. Dinner and theevening are at leisure.

Vatican staircase.

View from St. Peter’s Basilica.

ROMEWednesday, May 15

Drive to Hadrian’s Villa, the greatest of the Roman residences, majestic even in its ruins. After lunch in Tivoli near the temple of Sibyl, tour the Villa d’Este, the 16th- century house built by Pirro Ligorio for Cardinal Ippolito II d’Este. Recently restored, the whimsical fountains are an engineering marvel and grace one of the most extraor- dinary gardens of the Renaissance. Return to Rome for anevening at leisure.

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ROMEThursday, May 16

This morning visit the regal Palazzo di Spagna, (pend-ing permission) where the Spanish Embassy houses a fine collection, including masterpieces by Bernini. After lunch, discover the jewel-like chapel at Palazzo della Cancelleria, with its frescoes by the Mannerist painter Salviati. In the evening, enjoy cocktails and a festive farewell dinner at the hotel.

ROME u NEW YORKFriday, May 17

Transfer this morning to the airport for the returnflight to New York. u

Piazza di Spagna and the Spanish Steps.

The Belvedere Apollo, Vatican.

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, New York, NY 10018-3721.

____________________________________________________________________________________Name(s) in Full as on Passport(s). Please Print.

____________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________Address

____________________________________________________________________________________City State Zip

____________________________________________________________________________________Telephone (Home) (Business)

____________________________________________________________________________________Fax E-mail

ACCOMMODATIONS I wish to share a room with ___________________________________________________

p Double p Twin p Single (at a supplement of $1,365)

FORM OF PAYMENT p Enclosed is my check (payable to Academic Arrangements Abroad) p 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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For additional information, please contact Academic Arrangements Abroad Telephone: 212-514-8921 or 800-221-1944 u Fax: 212-344-7493 u E-mail: met@arrangementsabroad.com u www.metmuseum.org/travel

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Princes & Popes: A Privileged View of Rome u May 10 to 17, 2013R E S E R V A T I O N A P P L I C A T I O N

On the front and back covers: View of the Roman Forum with the Column of Phocas and the Temple of Saturn by Victor-Jean Nicolle, (1754-1826). Drawings & Watercolors. French. Pen and brown ink, gray wash, over red chalk, on paper. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Rogers Fund, 1961. On the bottom of the back cover: Villa d’Este, photo by Joe Shlabotnik.

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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, 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 an alternative 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 the 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; 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; 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 articipant 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 © 2012 Arrangements Abroad, Inc. 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Dear Members and Friends of The Metropolitan Museum of Art,

Ancient yet luminous, brash but refined, Rome is a beguiling mistress, rewarding those who take the time to know her. Among her treasures are masterpieces found not only in museums but also in seldom-visited galleries, chapels, and private palazzi. We invite you on a journey behind closed doors, to discover why art and life in the Eternal City have been inexorably intertwined since before the time of Caesar.

Accompanying us is Frank Dabell, who was instrumental in developing this itinerary. A former Metropolitan Museum Fellow, Mr. Dabell is a British art historian and scholar, now living and teaching in Rome.

Program highlights include a special visit to the Sistine Chapel and the Vatican Museums when they are closed to the public, and dinner at the spectacular Palazzo Doria Pamphilj. Additional receptions and meals are planned in glorious private settings, while accommodations are at the Grand Hotel

de la Minerve, overlooking the Pantheon.

Due to the special nature of our visits, space on this program is limited. I hope youwill join us!

Sincerely,

Emily K. Rafferty

President

T R A V E L I N G W I T H Y O U

Mr. Dabell is the author of dozens of scholarly articles and several books, among them Paintings in the Vatican, and the forthcoming Piero della Francesca and The Illustrated Vasari.

Educated at Oxford University and The Courtauld Institute of Art at the University of London, he serves on the art history faculty of Philadelphia’s Temple University program in Rome—the city where he grew up, as the son of a French mother and British father. u

F R A N K D A B E L L , a distinguished art historian whose specialty is the Italian Renaissance, has been a frequent lecturer on Travel with the Met programs, including trips to Italy, Spain, Croatia, Greece, andNorth Africa.

u P R I N C E S & P O P E S u

A Privileged View of Rome

u May 10 to 17, 2013 u

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1000 Fifth Avenue u New York, NY 10028

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Roman Forum.

PROGRAM RATE PER PERSON $8,495

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT $1,365

RATE INCLUDESu Six nights accommodations at the Grand Hotel

de la Minerve, Rome

u Breakfast daily, four lunches, and three dinners; wine with included lunches and dinners

u Enrichment program of lectures

u Escorted sightseeing by motorcoach; entrance fees for included visits

u Gratuities to guides and drivers u Airport / hotel / airport group transfers

u Taxes, service, and porterage fees

NOT INCLUDED IN RATE International airfare; passport fees; alcoholic beverages other than wine with included meals; transfers for those not on suggested flights; personal items and expenses; trip insurance; excess baggage; any other items not specifically included.

May 10 to 17, 2013________________________ u ________________________

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ROMEMonday, May 13

Today begins with a visit to the Palazzo Farnese. In a gallery intended to display antique sculptures, Annibale Carracci frescoed a ceiling that his contemporaries compared to Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel. Continue to the Palazzo Colonna, where the private apartments feature enchanting paintings of Rome by Vanvitelli and frescoes by Pinturicchio. Lunch and the afternoon are at leisure. Dinner is at one of Rome’s premier restaurants.

NEW YORK Friday, May 10

Depart New York on an overnight flight to Rome.

ROMESaturday, May 11

Arrive in Rome this morning and transfer to the elegant Grand Hotel de la Minerve, overlooking the Pantheon, a marvel of Roman engineering. Lunch and the afternoon are at leisure. You may wish to stretch your legs on a walk to the nearby Piazza Navona, Rome’s lively meeting place lined with cafes, fountains, and Baroque palaces. This evening gather for a lovely welcome reception and dinner at the Palazzo Doria Pamphilj with stunning collectionsby Caravaggio, Bernini, Algardi, and Velázquez.

St. Peter’s Basilica on the Tiber River.

Palazzo Doria Pamphilj.

ROMESunday, May 12

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A Privileged View of Rome

Virgin and Child with Six Angels and Saint John the Baptist, SandroBotticelli at the Borghese Gallery.

This morning visit the Borghese Gallery, a veritable shrine of the High Renaissance and early Baroque. Built to house the art amassed by the ruthless private collector, Cardinal Scipione Borghese, it has recently undergone extensive restoration. Highlights of this treasure trove are works by Titian, Caravaggio, and Canova, as well as Bernini master- pieces. Continue to the Protestant Cemetery, evocative burial place of Anglo-American writers, poets, and artists, such as Keats and Shelley. After lunch, we are invited for a private tour of Casino Ludovisi, residence of Prince and Princess Boncompagni Ludovisi. The villa is adorned withfrescoes by Caravaggio and Guercino. Dinner is at leisure.

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ROMETuesday, May 14

Our focus today is on the churches of Rome, beginning at the frescoed Catacomb of Priscilla, with a painting that is claimed to be the earliest known depiction of the Virgin and Child. Continue to Santa Costanza, which illustrates the transition from a pagan to Christian city in its decora-tive and architectural features. Then discover Sant’Agnese Fuori le Mura, said to house the bones of St. Agnes. Lunch at a traditional trattoria is followed by time at leisure. In the late afternoon, tour the Vatican and its Sistine Chapel when they are closed to the public. Our visit also features the antiquities collections, including the Belvedere Apollo, and Raphael’s The School of Athens. Dinner and theevening are at leisure.

Vatican staircase.

View from St. Peter’s Basilica.

ROMEWednesday, May 15

Drive to Hadrian’s Villa, the greatest of the Roman residences, majestic even in its ruins. After lunch in Tivoli near the temple of Sibyl, tour the Villa d’Este, the 16th- century house built by Pirro Ligorio for Cardinal Ippolito II d’Este. Recently restored, the whimsical fountains are an engineering marvel and grace one of the most extraor- dinary gardens of the Renaissance. Return to Rome for anevening at leisure.

Hadrian’s Villa.

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ROMEThursday, May 16

This morning visit the regal Palazzo di Spagna, (pend-ing permission) where the Spanish Embassy houses a fine collection, including masterpieces by Bernini. After lunch, discover the jewel-like chapel at Palazzo della Cancelleria, with its frescoes by the Mannerist painter Salviati. In the evening, enjoy cocktails and a festive farewell dinner at the hotel.

ROME u NEW YORKFriday, May 17

Transfer this morning to the airport for the returnflight to New York. u

Piazza di Spagna and the Spanish Steps.

The Belvedere Apollo, Vatican.

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, New York, NY 10018-3721.

____________________________________________________________________________________Name(s) in Full as on Passport(s). Please Print.

____________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________Address

____________________________________________________________________________________City State Zip

____________________________________________________________________________________Telephone (Home) (Business)

____________________________________________________________________________________Fax E-mail

ACCOMMODATIONS I wish to share a room with ___________________________________________________

p Double p Twin p Single (at a supplement of $1,365)

FORM OF PAYMENT p Enclosed is my check (payable to Academic Arrangements Abroad) p 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

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

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

Princes & Popes: A Privileged View of Rome u May 10 to 17, 2013R E S E R V A T I O N A P P L I C A T I O N

On the front and back covers: View of the Roman Forum with the Column of Phocas and the Temple of Saturn by Victor-Jean Nicolle, (1754-1826). Drawings & Watercolors. French. Pen and brown ink, gray wash, over red chalk, on paper. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Rogers Fund, 1961. On the bottom of the back cover: Villa d’Este, photo by Joe Shlabotnik.

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

AIRFARE Academic Arrangements Abroad (AAA) will be pleased to assist with air travel arrangements for this program, including specially negotiated group airfare when available, 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 an alternative 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 the 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; 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; 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 articipant 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 © 2012 Arrangements Abroad, Inc. CST 2059789-40

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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 u 1 0 0 0 F I F T H A V E N U E u N E W Y O R K , N E W Y O R K 1 0 0 2 8

Dear Members and Friends of The Metropolitan Museum of Art,

Ancient yet luminous, brash but refined, Rome is a beguiling mistress, rewarding those who take the time to know her. Among her treasures are masterpieces found not only in museums but also in seldom-visited galleries, chapels, and private palazzi. We invite you on a journey behind closed doors, to discover why art and life in the Eternal City have been inexorably intertwined since before the time of Caesar.

Accompanying us is Frank Dabell, who was instrumental in developing this itinerary. A former Metropolitan Museum Fellow, Mr. Dabell is a British art historian and scholar, now living and teaching in Rome.

Program highlights include a special visit to the Sistine Chapel and the Vatican Museums when they are closed to the public, and dinner at the spectacular Palazzo Doria Pamphilj. Additional receptions and meals are planned in glorious private settings, while accommodations are at the Grand Hotel

de la Minerve, overlooking the Pantheon.

Due to the special nature of our visits, space on this program is limited. I hope youwill join us!

Sincerely,

Emily K. Rafferty

President

T R A V E L I N G W I T H Y O U

Mr. Dabell is the author of dozens of scholarly articles and several books, among them Paintings in the Vatican, and the forthcoming Piero della Francesca and The Illustrated Vasari.

Educated at Oxford University and The Courtauld Institute of Art at the University of London, he serves on the art history faculty of Philadelphia’s Temple University program in Rome—the city where he grew up, as the son of a French mother and British father. u

F R A N K D A B E L L , a distinguished art historian whose specialty is the Italian Renaissance, has been a frequent lecturer on Travel with the Met programs, including trips to Italy, Spain, Croatia, Greece, andNorth Africa.

u P R I N C E S & P O P E S u

A Privileged View of Rome

u May 10 to 17, 2013 u

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 TT 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

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PRSRT STDU.S. POSTAGE

PAIDACADEMIC

ARRANGEMENTS ABROAD

u P R I N C E S & P O P E S u

A Privileged View of Rome u May 10 to 17, 2013

www.metmuseum.org / t rave l

u u u

Roman Forum.

PROGRAM RATE PER PERSON $8,495

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT $1,365

RATE INCLUDESu Six nights accommodations at the Grand Hotel

de la Minerve, Rome

u Breakfast daily, four lunches, and three dinners; wine with included lunches and dinners

u Enrichment program of lectures

u Escorted sightseeing by motorcoach; entrance fees for included visits

u Gratuities to guides and drivers u Airport / hotel / airport group transfers

u Taxes, service, and porterage fees

NOT INCLUDED IN RATE International airfare; passport fees; alcoholic beverages other than wine with included meals; transfers for those not on suggested flights; personal items and expenses; trip insurance; excess baggage; any other items not specifically included.