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 2008 Travel Program

Join the San Diego Museum of Art in 2008 to celebrate art and architecture from Europe to Asia. SDMA’s tours feature private visits to art galleries, guest lecturers, and expert guides providing you exclusive educational and travel experiences.

The Museum works with a select group of tour companies to take you on unique adventures. Their experiences with these locations make for ideal itineraries that enhance your journeys.

The Travel Program is a benefit of membership. You are invited to join the San Diego Museum of Art on these very exciting upcoming tours.

 

Seville in the Cultural Season
January 9–17, 2008

Travel to stunning Seville where you will marvel at the world’s largest Roman Catholic cathedral and learn about the region’s ancient history and spectacular art. Stroll through Alcazar Castle, the inspiration for Alcazar gardens at our own Balboa Park. Discover Granada and the amazing Alhambra fortress, as well as the charm and allure of the historic town of Córdoba. You won’t want to miss this chance to visit a region as captivating as its Flamenco and more spectacular than its monuments.

 

 

Ukraine and Romania: Majesty, Monuments, and Museums
June 24–July 7, 2008

Discover the cities and beautiful countryside of this crossroads of Europe and Asia, full of variety, beauty, and old-world charm. Unpack only once aboard the MS Dnieper Princess, your home throughout the entire cruise portion of your journey. Explore the magnificent capital of Kiev, learn about Cossack history in Zaporivhia, journey to the Crimea, enjoy Odessa on the Black Sea, and experience Bucharest in neighboring Romania. A unique experience awaits you!

 

Tuscany: Chianti, Cuisine, and Culture
August 27–September 4, 2008

Spend seven nights in the ancient Etruscan city of Cortona, wonderfully situated in the heart of Tuscany and the inspiration for the novel Under the Tuscan Sun. Marvel at the architectural wonders of Renaissance Florence, explore the world-renowned sights of Assisi and Siena, learn the essence of Tuscan cooking at a demonstration by the chef of the award-winning Restaurant Tonino, and visit a winery in the Montalcino area for a private wine tasting. Discover the art, architecture, cuisine, and culture of one of Italy’s most beloved regions.

 

China: The Art of the Middle Kingdom
September 9–23, 2008

Experience the dovetailing of daily touring during insightful exchanges with Chinese artists, spiritual masters, and scholars, as well as entrepreneurs and government officials. The tour begins in Beijing’s picturesque Huhai district with a visit to the Summer Palace and continues with stops in Chaingpuhe Park, the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven, the Arario Beijing Contemporary Art Gallery, the Great Wall, and the Mogao caves. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to deeply explore the art and culture of China—the Middle Kingdom.