Announcing our 2012 Travel Collection: Great Values Year Round!

Smithsonian Journeys offers more travel options than ever to meet the desires of today’s sophisticated travelers. Take a close look at our offerings, more than 100 fascinating worldwide adventures. Our trips include virtually everything in your tour price, many with international airfare! Tours fill quickly, so be sure to reserve early to enjoy all the benefits of travel with Smithsonian. Check out our travel options below and click any title for complete details.
 

 
International Land Tours: Airfare Included!
France Through the Ages
Multiple Departures
Paradores and Pousadas
Multiple Departures
The Emerald Isle
Multiple Departures
Scandinavian Sojourn
Multiple Departures
Old World Europe
Multiple Departures
Legendary Turkey and the Turquoise Coast
Multiple Departures
Ancient Worlds of Anatolia: A Turkish Adventure
Multiple Departures
Antiquities of Jordan
Multiple Departures
Splendors of Morocco
Multiple Departures
African Safari
Multiple Departures
Mystical India
Multiple Departures
Classic China and Tibet
Multiple Departures
Imperial China and the Yangtze
Multiple Departures
Discovering Vietnam
Multiple Departures
Eternal Japan
Multiple Departures
Costa Rica’s Natural Treasures
Multiple Departures
Legendary Peru
Multiple Departures
Patagonian Explorer
Multiple Departures
Splendors of Australia and New Zealand
Multiple Departures
Egyptian Odyssey
Multiple Departures
Discover Cuba: Its People and Culture
Multiple Departures
Egyptian Odyssey for Women
Nov 23 - Dec 4, 2011
NEW City Break: London and the Cotswolds
Mar 16 - 22, 2012
NEW City Break: Paris
Mar 21 - 27, 2012
Machu Picchu & the Galápagos
Jun 2 - 15, Jul 14 - 27, Aug 11 - 24
and Oct 6 - 19, 2012
Classic Mystery Lover's England
Sep 27 - Oct 6, 2012
Scotland’s Treasures
Jun 9 - 20 and Aug 11 - 22, 2012
Bhutan's Peaceful Kingdom
Oct 3 - 15, 2012
NEW City Break: Madrid
Oct 30 - Nov 5, 2012
 
 
 
More International Land Tours
In the Shadow of Vesuvius
Multiple Departures
Sojourn in the Dordogne
Multiple Departures
Art Treasures of Italy
Multiple Departures
City Explorers: Siena
Apr 9 - 22 and Oct 1 - 14, 2012
Classic Mystery Lover's England
Sep 27 - Oct 6, 2012
NEW Mercedes-Benz and Bugatti
Jul 15 - 25, 2012
City Explorers: Athens and Aegina
Oct 15 - 27, 2012
Insider's Florence
Nov 3 - 10, 2012
A Jane Austen Christmas
Dec 20 - 28, 2012
Christmas in Vienna and Prague
Dec 21 - 30, 2012
 
 
 
 
 
Luxury International Cruises
NEW Exploring West Africa
Aboard the Private Yacht Callisto

Jan 22 - Feb 3, 2012
Amazon River Voyage
Aboard La Amatista

Feb 10 - 19 and 17 - 26, 2012
NEW Gardens of the Caribbean
Aboard the elegant Sea Cloud II

Mar 19 - 26, 2012
Springtime in the Greek Isles: A Voyage through the Aegean Sea
Aboard the Private Yacht Callisto

May 21 - 30, 2012
NEW Southern Spain and Morocco: Mosaic of Cultures and Faiths
Aboard Corinthian II

Apr 6 - 15, 2012
Dutch and Flemish Landscapes
Aboard M.S. Amadolce

Apr 12 - 22, 2012
Art and Culture of the Mediterranean
Aboard Corinthian II

Apr 14 - 27, 2012
Venice and the Medieval World
Aboard Corinthian II

May 5 - 17, 2012
NEW A Voyage from Cyprus to Istanbul
Aboard Corinthian II

May 16 - 27, 2012
Journey of Odysseus
Aboard Corinthian II

May 26 - Jun 6, 2012
Machu Picchu & the Galápagos
Jun 2 - 15, Jul 14 - 27, Aug 11 - 24 and Oct 6 - 19, 2012
NEW Southern Italy and Sicily: Crossroads of Civilizations
Aboard Corinthian II

Jun 5 - 14, 2012
The Great Journey through Europe
By Luxury Cruise and Rail

Jun 13 - 25, 2012
The Baltic’s Amber Coast
Aboard Clipper Odyssey

Jul 17 - 27, 2012
The Black Sea Cruise
Aboard Corinthian II

Jul 18 - 28, 2012
Gods and Heroes: A Family Voyage to Italy, Greece and Turkey
Aboard Corinthian II

Jun 21 - Jul 2, 2012
NEW Treasures of the Tyrrhenian and Adriatic Seas
Aboard Corinthian II

Aug 5 - 15, 2012
Opus Mediterraneo
Aboard Corinthian II

Aug 14 - 24, 2012
Artistic Glories of Italy
Aboard Corinthian II

Aug 23 - Sep 2, 2012
NEW Athens, Crete and Santorini
Aboard the Private Yacht Callisto

Sep 30 - Oct 9, 2012
Waterways of Russia
A Russian River Cruise from Moscow to St. Petersurg
Aboard M.S. Volga Dream

Aug 28 - Sep 7, 2012
NEW Ancient Coast of Turkey
Aboard the Private Yacht Callisto

Aug 29 - Sep 7, 2012
Danube River Journey
Aboard the Deluxe M.S. Royal Crown

Sep 4 - 15, 2012
From Ancient Troy to Venice
Aboard Corinthian II

Sep 12 - 23, 2012
Legendary Cities of the Mediterranean
Aboard Corinthian II

Sep 22 - Oct 3, 2012
Treasures of the Classical World
Aboard Corinthian II

Oct 2 - 14, 2012
 
 
 
 
 
North American Cruises
NEW The Best of Belize, the Barrier Reef and Guatemala
Aboard Grande Caribe

Feb 16 - 28, 2012
Waterways of the South
Aboard Niagara Prince

Apr 25 - May 7, 2012
Historic American Capitals
Aboard American Spirit

May 11 - 19, 2012
A Springtime Voyage from New England to Montreal Aboard the Yorktown
May 24 - Jun 5, 2012
From the St. Lawrence Seaway to Chicago Aboard the Yorktown
Jun 5 - 16, 2012
NEW Columbia and Snake Rivers
Aboard Queen of the West

Jun 8 - 16, 2012
Discovering a North American Treasure Aboard the Yorktown
Jun 16 - 23 and Jun 23 - 30, 2012
Great Lakes Grand Discovery Aboard theYorktown
Jul 21 - Aug 1, 2012
Art along the Coast of Maine
Aboard the NEW Independence

Aug 3 - 11, 2012
Magical Lake Michigan
Aboard Grande Mariner

Aug 25 - Sep 2, 2012
North America's Enchanting Seaway Aboard the Yorktown
Aug 25 - Sep 1 and Sep 1 - 8, 2012
From the St. Lawrence River to Coastal Maine Aboard the Yorktown
Sep 15 - 28, 2012
Fall Foliage Voyage to the New England Islands & the Hudson River Aboard the Yorktown
Sep 29 - Oct 6, 2012
In the Wake of Lewis and Clark: A Voyage Along the Columbia and Snake Rivers
Aboard National Geographic Sea Bird

Oct 9 - 15, 2012
Art Along the Hudson
Aboard the American Glory

Oct 12 - 20, 2012
The Historic Towns & Sites of the Chesapeake Bay, Including the Delaware, James & Potomac Rivers Aboard the Yorktown
Oct 29 - Nov 5, 2012
NEW Autumn on the Mississippi
Aboard Queen of the Mississippi

Nov 9 - 17 and Nov 23 - Dec 1, 2012
 
 
 
U.S. Arts Tours and Outdoor Adventures
Winter Wildlife in Yellowstone
Feb 1 - 7 and Feb 15 - 21, 2012
Big Bend's High Desert Landscapes
Apr 2 - 8, 2012
Springtime at the Met
Apr 3 - 7, 2012
NEW Van Gogh Up Close
Apr 26 - 29, 2012
Astronomy in Arizona
May 9 - 13, 2012
Spoleto Festival
Jun 5 - 10, 2012
Frank Lloyd Wright and Fallingwater
Jun 6 - 10, 2012
Treasures of Yosemite
Jun 10 - 15 and Sep 9 - 14, 2012
NEW War Comes to Washington - 1862: Commemorating the 150th Anniversary of the Civil War
Jun 20 - 24, 2012
Santa Fe Opera
Jul 30 - Aug 3, 2012
Battle of Little Bighorn
Aug 1 - 6, 2012
 
 
 
Private Departures – Your Itinerary, Your Dates, Your Budget!
Alaska
For that personal trip of a lifetime aboard the chartered yacht, Sumdum
Argentina and Chile
For that personal trip of a lifetime to Argentina and Chile, featuring the Andes Adventure
African Safari featuring Southern Africa, Botswana and Zambia
For a personal African Safari of a lifetime, featuring Botswana and Zambia
Belize
For that personal trip of a lifetime to Belize, featuring the Coral Reef and a Safari
Bhutan
For that personal trip of a lifetime to Bhutan, featuring a diverse, tiny Buddhist kingdom
Brazil
For that personal trip of a lifetime to Brazil, featuring a special safari
Egypt
For that personal trip of a lifetime to Egypt, featuring a Nile River Cruise
Northern India
For that personal trip of a lifetime to India, featuring the Royal Rajasthan on Wheels
Jordan
For that personal trip of a lifetime to Jordan, featuring the ancient "lost city" of Petra
Morocco
For that personal trip of a lifetime to Peru, featuring the golden beaches of Essaouira
Peru
For that personal trip of a lifetime to Peru, featuring Machu Picchu
Rwanda
For that personal trip of a lifetime to Rwanda, featuring a 4-day mountain gorilla trek
South Africa and Rovos Rail
For that personal trip of a lifetime featuring South Africa and Rovos Rail
South India
For that personal trip of a lifetime to South India, featuring the Golden Chariot Train
Tanzania Migration Safari
For that personal trip of a lifetime to Peru, featuring the Great Migration
Discover Uganda with Kris Helgen
A one-in-a-lifetime adventure in the Ugandan wild
 
 
 
Private Jet and Grand Train Adventures
Around the World by Private Jet
Machu Picchu, Easter Island, Samoa, Great Barrier Reef, Angkor Wat, Taj Mahal, Tanzania, Egypt and Morocco

Jan 29 - Feb 20, 2012
Experiences of a Lifetime by Private Jet
South Africa, Bhutan, Jordan and Egypt

Feb 21 - Mar 14, 2012
The Great Journey through Europe
By Luxury Cruise and Rail

Jun 13 - 25, 2012
NEW The Trans-Siberian Express
Aboard the Luxury Tsar’s Gold

Jul 5 - 20, 2012
A Canadian Train Adventure
Toronto to Vancouver
Aboard The Canadian and Rocky Mountaineer

Aug 2 - 10, 2012
NEW Cultures and Cuisines by Private Jet
Hungary, India, Vietnam, China, Oman and France

Sep 17 - Oct 5, 2012
The Grand Safari: An Expedition by Private Plane
South Africa, Namibia, Botswana and Tanzania

Sep 19 - Oct 3, 2012
NEW Heaven and Earth: An Exclusive Around the World Private Jet Expedition
Featuring a Total Solar Eclipse in Australia

Oct 31 - Nov 20, 2012
 
 
 
Family Vacations
The Galápagos
Aboard National Geographic Islander

Feb 11 - 20 and Jul 14 - 23, 2012
Exploring Alaska's Coastal Wilderness
Aboard National Geographic Sea Bird or National Geographic Sea Lion

May 19 - 26 and Jul 29 - Aug 5, 2012
Gods and Heroes: A Family Voyage to Italy, Greece and Turkey
Aboard Corinthian II

Jun 21 - Jul 2, 2012
NEW Family Adventures: Exploring Costa Rica
Mar 10 - 18, Jun 23 - Jul 1 and Dec 18 - 26, 2012
NEW Family Adventures: Turkey
Jun 23 - Jul 7 and Jul 14 - 28, 2012
NEW Family Adventures: China
Jun 30 - Jul 14 and Jul 28 - Aug 11, 2012
NEW Family Adventures: Peru
Jul 6 - 15, Aug 3 - 12 and Dec 21 - 30, 2012
NEW Family Adventures: Tanzania
Jul 10 - 21 and Dec 20 - 31, 2012