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Smithsonian Journeys Travel Adventures offers the best value-priced learning vacations worldwide. These custom-crafted tours are created for adventurous travelers who seek the thrill of discovery and learning, combined with flexibility and economical rates. And local expert speakers really make the difference between your clients simply seeing, and truly understanding, the destination.

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Discover Panama: The Land Between the Seas from $1,699.00 (USD)Select
Description: HighlightsPanama City, Miraflores Locks, Culinary Demonstration, Monkey Island Cruise, Smithsonian Galeta Marine Laboratory, Gamboa, Pana... More
Region: Central America
Itinerary: Starting in Panama City with stops in Gamboa, Panama Canal Cruise, Embera Indigenous Village, Playa Bonita, Tour ends
Departures: 2/22/12, 2/29/12, 3/28/12, 4/11/12, 4/25/12, 5/9/12, 9/5/12, 9/19/12, 10/10/12, 10/24/12, 10/31/12, 11/7/12, 11/28/12, 12/5/12, 1/8/13, 1/15/13, 1/22/13, 2/12/13, 2/19/13, 2/26/13, 3/5/13, 3/12/13, 4/ More Dates
Duration: 9
British Landscapes featuring England, Scotland and Wales from $1,749.00 (USD)Select
Description: Sleepy villages where sheep wander the grassy hillsides, lakes set amidst mountains that inspired centuries of literature, and cities thriving with ar... More
Region: Europe-Northern
Itinerary: Starting in Overnight Flight with stops in London, York, Edinburgh, Wales, Stratford-upon-Avon, Tour ends
Departures: 3/15/12, 3/22/12, 4/5/12, 4/12/12, 4/26/12, 5/3/12, 5/17/12, 5/24/12, 5/31/12, 6/7/12, 6/21/12, 7/5/12, 7/19/12, 8/16/12, 8/23/12, 9/6/12, 9/8/12, 9/13/12, 9/15/12, 9/27/12, 10/11/12, 10/18/12, 10/25/ More Dates
Duration: 10
London & Paris from $1,849.00 (USD)Select
Description: Discover the vibrancy of London and the joie de vivre of Paris on one fascinating program. From a spectacular London theatre performance to dinn... More
Region: Europe-Western
Itinerary: Starting in Overnight Flight with stops in London, Paris, Tour ends
Departures: 3/8/12, 3/15/12, 3/29/12, 4/19/12, 4/26/12, 5/3/12, 5/10/12, 5/17/12, 5/24/12, 5/31/12, 6/7/12, 6/14/12, 6/21/12, 6/28/12, 7/5/12, 7/12/12, 7/19/12, 8/16/12, 8/23/12, 8/30/12, 9/6/12, 9/13/12, 9/20/12 More Dates
Duration: 8
Heritage of America from $1,949.00 (USD)Select
Description: Follow the epic story of American democracy. Join a local guide on a tour of New York City, featuring the Empire State Building, Greenwich Village and... More
Region: US - Northeast
Itinerary: Starting in New York with stops in Lancaster, Charlottesville, Williamsburg, Colonial Williamsburg, Washington, DC, Tour ends
Departures: 3/9/12, 3/16/12, 3/23/12, 4/13/12, 4/20/12, 5/18/12, 5/25/12, 6/22/12, 7/13/12, 7/20/12, 8/17/12, 8/31/12, 9/7/12, 9/14/12, 9/21/12, 9/28/12, 10/5/12, 10/12/12, 10/19/12, 10/26/12, 3/8/13, 3/15/13, 4/ More Dates
Duration: 10
Crossroads of Sicily featuring Palermo, Siracusa and Taormina from $1,999.00 (USD)Select
Description: Sicily is a fascinating mosaic of diverse cultures that reveal its rich and varied history. Explore this beautiful Mediterranean island on this 11 day... More
Region: Europe-Western
Itinerary: Starting in Overnight Flight with stops in Palermo, Agrigento, Siracusa, Catania, Tour Concludes
Departures: 3/16/12, 4/13/12, 4/20/12, 5/4/12, 5/11/12, 6/8/12, 7/13/12, 8/3/12, 9/7/12, 9/21/12, 9/28/12, 10/5/12, 10/19/12, 11/2/12, 11/9/12, 3/15/13, 4/12/13, 4/19/13 More Dates
Duration: 11
Patagonia: The Marvels of Argentina & Chile from $3,299.00 (USD)Select
Description: Travel to the edge of the world. Experience the bold landscapes of Patagonia on this adventure through southern Argentina and Chile. Venture among... More
Region: South America
Itinerary: Starting in Overnight Flight with stops in Buenos Aires, San Carlos de Bariloche, Puerto Varas, Puerto Natales, El Calafate, Ushuaia
Departures: 10/11/12, 11/29/12, 2/14/13, 3/7/13
Duration: 14
The Aussie & Kiwi Experience from $6,699.00 (USD)Select
Description: Travel to the other side of the world for the experience of a lifetime! Your journey begins in Sydney, Australia's bustling capital, and ends on New Z... More
Region: Australia/New Zealand
Itinerary: Starting in Overnight Flight with stops in Sydney, Fraser Island, The Sunlander Train, Cairns, The Great Barrier Reef, Ayers Rock, Adelaide, Christchurch, Queenstown, Franz Josef Glacier, Nelson, Wellington, Napier, Tongariro National Park, Auckland
Departures: 2/19/12, 7/6/12, 9/7/12, 10/5/12, 1/11/13, 2/1/13, 2/22/13, 3/1/13, 4/19/13
Duration: 27
Colors of Provence A cultural and epicurean journey through the south of France from $2,499.00 (USD)Select
Description: Aix-en-Provence, Avignon, Wine Tasting, Cheese Tasting, French Cooking Class, L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, Gordes, St. Remy-de-Provence, Les Baux-de-Provence... More
Region: Europe-Western
Itinerary: Starting in Overnight Flight with stops in Aix-en-Provence, Avignon, Nice, Tour ends
Departures: 2/25/12, 3/10/12, 3/17/12, 4/10/12, 4/14/12, 4/21/12, 5/12/12, 6/2/12, 9/15/12, 9/22/12, 10/6/12, 10/20/12, 11/3/12, 11/10/12, 2/23/13, 3/9/13, 3/16/13, 4/6/13, 4/13/13, 4/20/13 More Dates
Duration: 10
Trains and Canyons of the Southwest featuring Scottsdale, Sedona & Santa Fe from $2,049.00 (USD)Select
Description: From the sheer beauty of Sedona to the Georgia O'Keeffe museum, ghost towns to artists' colonies, discover the treasures of the Southwestern United St... More
Region: US - Southwest
Itinerary: Starting in Scottsdale with stops in Sedona, Santa Fe, Albuquerque, Tour ends
Departures: 3/2/12, 3/9/12, 4/20/12, 5/11/12, 5/18/12, 5/25/12, 6/8/12, 6/15/12, 7/13/12, 8/17/12, 9/7/12, 9/14/12, 9/29/12, 10/2/12, 10/3/12, 10/5/12, 10/6/12, 10/8/12, 10/11/12, 10/13/12, 10/19/12, 10/26/12, 11 More Dates
Duration: 9
Country Roads of Tuscany and Umbria from $2,649.00 (USD)Select
Description: Another side of Italy. Explore Tuscany and Umbria's smaller, more authentic towns. Overnight in 2 restored palaces. Learn the secrets of Tuscan cuisin... More
Region: Europe-Western
Itinerary: Starting in Overnight Flight with stops in Rome, Umbria, Tuscany, Tour ends
Departures: 3/2/12, 3/16/12, 4/13/12, 4/20/12, 5/4/12, 5/11/12, 5/18/12, 5/25/12, 6/15/12, 6/22/12, 7/13/12, 8/3/12, 8/31/12, 9/7/12, 9/14/12, 9/21/12, 9/28/12, 10/5/12, 10/12/12, 10/19/12, 10/26/12, 11/2/12, 11/ More Dates
Duration: 11
Classical Turkey from $1,849.00 (USD)Select
Description: Explore vibrant Turkey, an amazing mix of ancient and new, Asian and European on this 12-day learning vacation. Witness Istanbul's famous Topkapi Pala... More
Region: Europe-Western
Itinerary: Starting in Overnight Flight with stops in Istanbul, Cappadocia, Antalya, Kusadasi, Cannakale, Tour ends
Departures: 3/14/12, 4/11/12, 5/17/12, 6/7/12, 7/12/12, 9/13/12, 9/20/12, 10/4/12, 10/11/12, 10/18/12, 11/1/12, 3/14/13, 4/4/13, 4/18/13 More Dates
Duration: 13
Wines & Wonders of South America from $2,199.00 (USD)Select
Description: Wine tastings at bodegas; a tango lesson and show in Buenos Aires; a visit to colorful Valparaiso, a UNESCO World Heritage Site; and a train ride ... More
Region: South America
Itinerary: Starting in Overnight Flight with stops in Santiago, Mendoza, Buenos Aires
Departures: 3/14/12, 4/11/12
Duration: 11
Treasures of Angkor Wat & Vietnam from $3,099.00 (USD)Select
Description: A moving experience. This journey through Southeast Asia showcases the history, culture, and artistic treasures of Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam. Ex... More
Region: Southeast Asia
Itinerary: Starting in Overnight Flight with stops in Bangkok, Siem Reap, Angkor wat, Hanoi, Halong Bay, Hoi An, Hue, Ho Chi Minh City
Departures: 3/15/12
Duration: 16
Japan's Hidden Treasures from $3,699.00 (USD)Select
Description: Discover how Japan has undergone centuries of transformations, from its first ancient capital Nara, to its present capital of Tokyo. From Nagano to Ky... More
Region: Asia
Itinerary: Starting in Overnight Flight with stops in Tokyo, Nagano, Takayama, Kanazawa, Kyoto, Osaka
Departures: 4/19/12
Duration: 12
National Parks from $2,799.00 (USD)Select
Description: Explore the vast treasures of the American west as you journey to five fantastic National Parks on this 12 day journey. Relish overnight stays in a lo... More
Region: US - Rockies
Itinerary: Starting in Scottsdale with stops in Lake Powell, Grand Canyon, Zion National Park, Salt Lake City, Jackson Hole, Yellowstone, Sheridan, Keystone, Tour ends
Departures: 5/12/12, 5/13/12, 5/19/12, 5/20/12, 5/26/12, 6/2/12, 6/3/12, 6/9/12, 6/10/12, 6/16/12, 6/17/12, 6/23/12, 6/24/12, 7/7/12, 7/14/12, 7/21/12, 8/4/12, 8/11/12, 8/18/12, 8/19/12, 8/25/12, 9/1/12, 9/2/12, More Dates
Duration: 12
Splendors of the Nile from $1,749.00 (USD)Select
Description: Step back in time and explore thousands of years of history, legend and lore as you view the timeless wonders of Egypt. Discover the world of the... More
Region: Africa
Itinerary: Starting in Overnight Flight with stops in Cairo, Luxor, Kom Ombo, Aswan, Tour ends
Departures: 5/16/12, 9/19/12, 10/3/12, 10/10/12, 10/17/12, 10/31/12, 11/7/12, 11/28/12, 12/5/12, 1/9/13, 1/23/13, 2/20/13, 3/6/13, 3/13/13, 3/20/13, 4/3/13, 4/17/13 More Dates
Duration: 12
Wonders of Iceland from $1,949.00 (USD)Select
Description: An island of dramatic contrasts, Iceland is a landscape forged by fire and ice. Steaming lava fields and hot pools reflect its volcanic nature, while ... More
Region: Europe-Northern
Itinerary: Starting in Overnight Flight with stops in Reykjavik, Vik, Grundarfjordur, Tour ends
Departures: 5/20/12, 5/27/12, 6/10/12, 6/17/12, 7/8/12, 7/15/12, 7/22/12, 8/5/12, 8/12/12, 8/19/12, 9/2/12, 9/9/12, 9/16/12, 9/23/12, 9/30/12, 10/7/12 More Dates
Duration: 9
Resorts of the Rockies from $3,049.00 (USD)Select
Description: Luxuriate in elegant resorts set amidst breathtaking views of the Canadian Rockies. Discover the beauty of western Canada on this 11-day tour as you e... More
Region: US - Rockies
Itinerary: Starting in Vancouver with stops in Victoria, Kelowna, Lake Louise, Jasper, Banff, Calgary, Tour ends
Departures: 5/20/12, 5/27/12, 6/10/12, 6/17/12, 7/1/12, 7/8/12, 7/29/12, 8/5/12, 8/12/12, 8/26/12, 9/2/12, 9/16/12, 9/30/12, 10/7/12
Duration: 11
Journey through Jordan & Egypt from $3,099.00 (USD)Select
Description: Step back in time and explore thousands of years of history, legend and lore as you view the timeless wonders of Jordan and Egypt. Spend a full d... More
Region: Africa
Itinerary: Starting in Overnight Flight with stops in Amman, Petra, Dead Sea, Cairo, Aswan, Edfu, Luxor, Tour ends
Departures: 9/20/12, 10/4/12, 10/18/12, 11/1/12, 1/10/13, 1/24/13, 2/7/13, 3/7/13, 4/4/13
Duration: 15
Journey through Jordan & Egypt from $3,099.00 (USD)Select
Description: Step back in time and explore thousands of years of history, legend and lore as you view the timeless wonders of Jordan and Egypt. Spend a full day at... More
Region: Middle East
Itinerary: Starting in Overnight Flight with stops in Amman, Petra, Dead Sea, Cairo, Aswan, Edfu, Luxor
Departures: 9/20/12, 10/4/12, 10/18/12, 11/1/12, 1/10/13, 1/24/13, 2/7/13, 3/7/13, 4/4/13
Duration: 15
Colors of New England from $2,099.00 (USD)Select
Description: Be charmed by the Colors of New England on this 8-day tour that brings you from the heart of historic Boston to the farms, coast and mountains of the ... More
Region: US - Northeast
Itinerary: Starting in Cambridge with stops in Boston, Stowe, North Conway, Boothbay Harbor, Tour ends
Departures: 9/30/12, 10/1/12, 10/3/12, 10/4/12, 10/5/12, 10/6/12, 10/7/12, 10/8/12, 10/9/12, 10/10/12, 10/11/12
Duration: 8
Tours

Discover Panama: The Land Between the Seas
From $1,699.00 (USD)
HighlightsPanama City, Miraflores Locks, Culinary Demonstration, Monkey Island Cruise, Smithsonian Galeta Marine Laboratory, Gamboa, Panama Canal Railway, Pacific Queen Panama Canal Cruise, Embera Indigenous Village, Salsa Dance Lesson, Playa Bo...

Country Roads of Tuscany and Umbria
From $2,649.00 (USD)
Another side of Italy. Explore Tuscany and Umbria's smaller, more authentic towns. Overnight in 2 restored palaces. Learn the secrets of Tuscan cuisine. Journey to Florence, the "Cradle of the Italian Renaissance.

London & Paris
From $1,849.00 (USD)
Discover the vibrancy of London and the joie de vivre of Paris on one fascinating program. From a spectacular London theatre performance to dinner at the Eiffel Tower, experience all London and Paris have to offer.

Resorts of the Rockies
From $3,049.00 (USD)
Luxuriate in elegant resorts set amidst breathtaking views of the Canadian Rockies. Discover the beauty of western Canada on this 11-day tour as you explore Jasper, Lake Louise, Banff, Calgary, Victoria and Vancouver.

Classical Turkey
From $1,849.00 (USD)
Explore vibrant Turkey, an amazing mix of ancient and new, Asian and European on this 12-day learning vacation. Witness Istanbul's famous Topkapi Palace, the Blue Mosque and the church of Hagia Sophia. Explore the grand ruins of Ephesus.
 
 
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