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Exclusive Museum Views or Dinner Aboard a River Cruise in New York, New York for Three Days & Two Nights at the Sofitel New York in a Suite for Two, Including a Private Tour of the Metropolitan Museum of Art or a Bateaux Premier Dinner Cruise (Land Only)

Located in the heart of midtown Manhattan, the Metropolitan Museum of Art houses more than two million works, from around the world and throughout history, and inspires incredible research and conversations. Carve out a few hours amidst the bustle of this fast-paced city for a private tour of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, where you'll get to skip the line and explore the most famous pieces among this impressive collection, or opt for a luxury cruise that boasts dinner, dancing and panoramic vistas of the skyline! Then luxuriate at the Sofitel, the hotel with a French soul and a New York City edge.

Attracting nearly as many visitors as other leading galleries like the Louvre or the British Museum, New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art houses an incomparable collection of art and artifacts covering everything from Ancient Egypt to modern art. Pass through the Medieval Europe Gallery on your way to the Studiolo from the Ducal Palace. Explore armory from the Middle Ages, including pieces worn by Henry VIII. The American wing hosts the staircase from the Chicago Stock Exchange as well as the famed portrait of Washington crossing the Delaware. A host of European painters including Picasso, Van Gogh and Vermeer await you as you learn about their troubled yet exciting lives. Along the way, your guide will explain how this iconic American museum differs from its older European counterparts, especially since it began before the United States was even 100 years old! Other usual highlights of the tour Include: Henry VIII armor, Tiffany Autumn landscape, Chicago Stock Exchange Stairs, Madame X, Pop culture then and now, Hudson River School, Washington Crossing the Delaware, Jan Vermeer, Madonna with Child, Picasso, Seurat, Van Gogh, and so much more!

Forget trying to snag a hard-to-get reservation at New York's hottest restaurants du jour. Instead, indulge in a delicious three-course dinner aboard a cruise on an all-glass boat on the East and Hudson Rivers around New York City that offers you immense views of one of the world's greatest cities! A live pianist sets the mood with different styles of music, including jazz and blues, as you take in views of the Statue of Liberty, Battery Park, the Freedom Tower, the Brooklyn Bridge, Hudson Yards, the Empire State Building and more!

Discover the ultimate in cosmopolitan luxury at Sofitel New York, an elegant hotel that features magnificent accommodations within easy reach of Manhattan's most celebrated attractions. Set between Fifth and Sixth Avenues, and just a stone's throw from Fifth Avenue and Times Square, Sofitel New York hotel offers exceptional comfort and the perfect home base from which to explore all of the Big Apple's attractions and events, such as Rockefeller Center, Broadway theaters, world-famous restaurants and art museums. An artful blend of French elegance and American spirit, the hotel's spacious luxury rooms present a sophisticated European ambiance with rich décor, including custom maple or rosewood three-paneled, full-wall headboards with a recessed art niche, as well as exquisite dining at the celebrated Gaby Brasserie Française!

Your one-bedroom suite consists of two full rooms, a spacious bedroom, and a beautifully appointed living room.

Your trip for two includes:

3 days/2 nights accommodations at the Sofitel New York in a Suite
Daily complimentary breakfast
All room-related taxes
Your choice of either a Private tour of the Metropolitan Museum of Art or a Bateaux Premier Dinner Cruise
Free concierge reservation service

TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Travel package is non-refundable and subject to availability. Certificates/gift cards cannot be replaced. Tour runs on specific days of the week and at specific times. If tour is not available, it may be substituted with equal or similar experience. Proper dinner attire required for Bateaux premier dinner cruise. A minimum 45 day advance reservation is required. Please email us at acution@stmaryhs.org to find out deadline to travel.