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Specialty Tours

Italian automobile design… An immersion in British mores and the wildly popular Downton Abbey series... Italian opera... The newly opened Crystal Bridges art museum in Arkansas... Civil War history... Performing arts in the U.S... These are just some of the many topics explored on our Specialty Tours. Join us for an in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at one of the following topics. But book early as these fascinating tours can sell out quickly! Reserve online or learn more by calling 855-330-1542.
 

International Specialty Tours
Hidden Venice
Nov 3 - 10, 2013
8 days
Discover the hidden treasures of this ethereal city
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Wonders of Ancient Greece
Sep 9 - 17, 2013
9 days
Discover the masterpieces of Classical Greece on exclusive tours with local experts
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Insider's Florence
Nov 9 - 16, 2013
8 days
Explore the birthplace of the Renaissance and enjoy special access and exclusive tours of the city's hidden treasures
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Sojourn in the Dordogne
Sep 26 - Oct 4, 2013
9 days
Discover the ancient cave paintings, medieval architecture, and superior cuisine of the hidden gem of France
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The Great Journey through Europe
Aug 27 - Sep 6, 2013
Sep 4 - 16, 2013
11 days
Cruise the Rhine River and enjoy historic train rides through the Swiss Alps
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Hiking in Italy’s Majestic Ortler Mountains
Jun 29 - Jul 10, 2013
12 days
Experience Italy’s majestic mountain landscapes during a nine-day hiking trip near the remote alpine village of Sulden
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Discover Cuba: Its People and Culture
Multiple Departures, 2014
10 days
Travel to Cuba with Smithsonian Journeys and take part in an immersive People-to-People experience
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Toronto International Film Festival
Sep 4 - 9, 2013
6 days
Only Smithsonian can offer you an insider’s pass to one of the most prestigious film festivals in the world!
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U.S. Specialty Tours
Masterpieces of American Art
Sep 23 - 26, 2013
4 days
Enjoy an exclusive art tour in Arkansas and Missouri
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Dutch Masters in New York
Nov 13 - 16, 2013
4 days
View master paintings from The Hague's Royal Picture Gallery and important New York collections
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Smithsonian at Chautauqua: The Civil War 1863
Jul 6 - 13, 2013
8 days
Join us in western New York and learn from experts about the people and events of the Civil War
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Smithsonian at Chautauqua: The Elegant Universe
Jun 22 - 29, 2013
8 days
Join us in western New York and explore the mysteries of the cosmos with experts
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Celebrate Smithsonian
Jun 5 - 8, 2013
4 days
Go behind-the-scenes for an insider's look at Smithsonian's treasures, an exclusive tour offered only through Smithsonian Journeys!
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Spoleto Festival USA
May 29 - Jun 3, 2013
6 days
Attend the 37th annual festival of music, dance, and theater in South Carolina
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Summer Adventure in Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Parks
Aug 31 - Sep 6, 2013
6 days
Experience some of America’s most dramatic scenery on our spectacular summer adventure!
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Treasures of Yosemite
Sep 8 - 13, 2013
6 days
Experience the natural beauty of one of the first wilderness parks in the United States
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