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Join us for a live guided journey through the ancient world at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the largest art museum in the United States.
This tour will focus on the civilizations of Ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome, highlighting how the historical narratives of the Bible are brought to life through real artifacts from the empires that influenced these pivotal events. This is a thoughtfully curated historical, cultural and archaeological experience that allows us to closely examine artifacts and consider them within their historical and biblical setting.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please meet near the benches next to the entrance to the Egyptian Galleries.
Itinerary
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1The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Ancient Egypt: Life, Death & the Afterlife 1. Discover one of the largest Egyptian collections outside of Egypt, featuring approximately 26,000 objects 2. View tomb models from the times of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph 3. Get a glimpse into daily life and agricultural practices in ancient Egypt 4. Delve into the Egyptians’ preoccupation with the afterlife
50 minutes • Admission ticket included -
2The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Greece and Rome: Ideals, Power & Empire 1. Understand the historical context of the Roman Empire and the world of the New Testament, written in Greek during the Roman era 2. Explore Greek language, ideas, and religion that shaped the backdrop referenced in the New Testament
40 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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