Smithsonian Journeys Experts
David Price Williams
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David Price Williams has a degree in Ancient Near Eastern languages and Classical Greek and a doctorate in Near Eastern archaeology and has spent his working life as an East Mediterranean archaeologist. His first overseas field work was in 1969 as a surveyor at the classical site of Knidos in Turkey. He then worked for the Smithsonian Institution before directing his own field research in the same area through the 1970’s. David has designed and lectured on many cruises to Greece, Turkey and the Near East. He is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and an elected life member of the Society for Old Testament Studies.
Upcoming Tours
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Pearls of Croatia and Slovenia
15 days
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Starting at: $6,784
Oct 7, 2024 - Oct 21, 2024
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Ancient Egypt and the Nile
14 days
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Starting at: $6,997
Nov 16, 2024 - Nov 29, 2024
Featuring Abu Simbel
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Cruising the Arabian Coast
9 days
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Starting at: $7,135
Jan 16, 2025 - Jan 24, 2025
From Dubai to Muscat Aboard the 184-guest Le Bougainville
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Cruising the Aegean: Turkey and the Greek Isles
8 days
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Starting at: $6,440
Apr 15, 2025 - Apr 22, 2025
From Istanbul to Athens aboard the 184-guest Le Bougainville
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Legendary Turkey and the Turquoise Coast
15 days
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Starting at: $5,992
May 30, 2025 - Jun 13, 2025
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Southern Italy and Sicily
15 days
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Starting at: $6,974
Oct 13, 2025 - Oct 27, 2025
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