Smithsonian Journeys Expert Lecture Series
Our Smithsonian Journeys Experts, chosen for their charisma, expertise, and affability, are the secret ingredient that turn a fine tour into an unforgettable experience. Now during this time while travel is on hold, our experts are excited to bring the world to you with our Expert Lecture Series. Go ‘on tour’ with some of our most popular Smithsonian Journeys Experts without leaving the comfort of your home! Gain a deeper understanding of some of our most enticing destinations, learn more about their areas of expertise, and get to know our experts before joining them on tour!
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Upcoming Lectures
Of Monastery and Pilgrimage: The Rise of Romanesque in France featuring Stephen Clancy
February 9, 2020 | 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Stephen is an art historian with special expertise in ancient, medieval, and Renaissance art and architecture. A popular Smithsonian Journeys Expert, he has led more than 15 tours and cruises through the Mediterranean region and northern Europe.
Stay tuned for more information on how to attend his lecture at 2:00pm EST on Tuesday, February 9. Learn more about Stephen's upcoming tours below.
Stephen's 2021 Departures
Iceland Voyage
9 days
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Starting at: $6,795
Jul 29 - Aug 6, 2021
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Alaska's Natural Wonders
11 days
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Starting at: $7,097
* Price includes airfare
Multiple departures between 2021 & 2022
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Yellowstone and the Tetons
7 days
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Starting at: $4,995
Multiple departures between 2021 & 2022
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Bryce, Zion, and the Grand Canyon
10 days
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Starting at: $4,195
Multiple departures between 2021 & 2022
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Exploring Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Armenia
17 days
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Starting at: $7,995
Multiple departures between 2021 & 2022
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Art Meets Science in Switzerland
9 days
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Starting at: $7,995
Multiple departures between 2021 & 2022
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Splendors of Morocco
14 days
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Starting at: $6,079
* Price includes airfare
Multiple departures between 2021 & 2022
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The Emerald Isle
13 days
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Starting at: $6,192
* Price includes airfare
Multiple departures between 2021 & 2022
Legendary Peru
11 days
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Starting at: $5,187
* Price includes airfare
Multiple departures between 2021 & 2022
France Through the Ages
15 days
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Starting at: $6,497
* Price includes airfare
Multiple departures between 2021 & 2022
Treasures of the Alps
14 days
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Starting at: $6,992
* Price includes airfare
Multiple departures between 2021 & 2022
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Highlights of Italy
16 days
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Starting at: $6,174
* Price includes airfare
Multiple departures between 2021 & 2022
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Treasures of South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Botswana
16 days
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Starting at: $9,440
Multiple departures between 2021 & 2022
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Celebrate Smithsonian
4 days
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Starting at: $4,190
Sep 8 - 11, 2021
The Silk Road: A Journey to Central Asia
17 days
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Starting at: $7,995
Multiple departures between 2021 & 2022
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Pearls of Croatia and Slovenia
15 days
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Starting at: $6,184
* Price includes airfare
Multiple departures between 2021 & 2022
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Classical Greece
14 days
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Starting at: $6,692
* Price includes airfare
Multiple departures between 2021 & 2022
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Eternal Japan
13 days
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Starting at: $7,184
* Price includes airfare
Multiple departures between 2021 & 2022
African Safari
14 days
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Starting at: $8,784
* Price includes airfare
Multiple departures between 2021 & 2022
France and Spain’s Basque Region
9 days
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Starting at: $4,590
Multiple departures between 2021 & 2022
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Southern Italy and Sicily
15 days
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Starting at: $6,174
* Price includes airfare
Multiple departures between 2021 & 2022
Treasures of Southern Spain and Portugal
15 days
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Starting at: $5,774
* Price includes airfare
Multiple departures between 2021 & 2022
Across Northern Spain and Portugal
17 days
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Starting at: $6,374
* Price includes airfare
Multiple departures between 2021 & 2022
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Adventure in Iceland
11 days
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Starting at: $5,597
* Price includes airfare
Multiple departures between 2021 & 2022
St. Petersburg and the Baltics
14 days
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Starting at: $5,498
* Price includes airfare
Multiple departures between 2021 & 2022
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Old World Europe
16 days
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Starting at: $6,097
* Price includes airfare
Multiple departures between 2021 & 2022
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Hiking Scotland’s Hebrides and Highlands
10-11 days
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Starting at: $6,525
Multiple departures between 2021 & 2022
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Smithsonian at Oxford
8 days
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Starting at: $5,550
Sep 18 - 25, 2021
Jul 2 - 9, 2022
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Northern Italy
15 days
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Starting at: $6,274
* Price includes airfare
Multiple departures between 2021 & 2022
A Cruise of the Adriatic and Aegean
9 days
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Starting at: $5,495
Sep 24 - Oct 2, 2021
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Splendors of Australia and New Zealand
22 days
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Starting at: $10,184
* Price includes airfare
Multiple departures between 2021 & 2022
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Machu Picchu and the Galápagos
16 days
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Starting at: $9,293
* Price includes airfare
Multiple departures between 2021 & 2022
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Journey through Provence
12 days
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Starting at: $5,597
* Price includes airfare
Sep 27 - Oct 8, 2021
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Astronomy and Natural Wonders of Hawai’i
9 days
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Starting at: $7,295
Multiple departures between 2021 & 2022
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A Cruise to Ancient Greece
9 days
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Starting at: $5,895
Multiple departures in 2021
A Cruise of Spain and Portugal
9 days
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Starting at: $5,695
Oct 1 - 9, 2021
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Classic Mystery Lover's England
9 days
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Starting at: $6,645
Multiple departures between 2021 & 2022
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Ancient Egypt and the Nile
14 days
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Starting at: $5,897
* Price includes airfare
Multiple departures between 2021 & 2022
Pueblo Culture and History
8 days
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Starting at: $4,845
Multiple departures between 2021 & 2022
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Cradle of the Movement: Civil Rights in Alabama
6 days
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Starting at: $4,795
Oct 11 - 16, 2021
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A Civil War Journey: The Road to Antietam and Gettysburg
5 days
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Starting at: $3,495
Multiple departures between 2021 & 2022
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The Genius of Michelangelo
9 days
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Starting at: $5,695
Multiple departures between 2021 & 2022
Costa Rica's Natural Treasures
11 days
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Starting at: $4,281
* Price includes airfare
Oct 18 - 28, 2021
Nov 29 - Dec 9, 2021
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Patagonian Explorer
16 days
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Starting at: $9,282
* Price includes airfare
Multiple departures between 2021 & 2022
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Singapore, Thailand, and Angkor Wat
14 days
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Starting at: $8,790
Multiple departures between 2021 & 2022
Discovering Hawai’i: A Tailor-Made Journey to Four Islands
13 days
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Starting at: $5,400
Suggested Itinerary
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Discovering Vietnam
15 days
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Starting at: $4,997
* Price includes airfare
Multiple departures between 2021 & 2022
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Journey Through New Zealand
16 days
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Starting at: $7,874
* Price includes airfare
Multiple departures between 2021 & 2022
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A Cruise along Vietnam’s Coast
15 days
Oct 23 - Nov 6, 2021
Mystical India
17 days
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Starting at: $5,887
* Price includes airfare
Oct 28 - Nov 13, 2021
Nov 28 - Dec 14, 2021
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African American Culture in the Lowcountry: From Charleston to Savannah
6 days
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Starting at: $4,750
Multiple departures between 2021 & 2022
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Smithsonian at Space Academy
5 days
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Starting at: $3,995
Multiple departures between 2021 & 2022
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Solar Eclipse 2021: Antarctica and the Path of Totality
14 days
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Starting at: $12,995
Nov 27 - Dec 10, 2021
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Pearl Harbor
6 days
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Starting at: $5,695
Dec 3 - 8, 2021
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Costa Rica Adventure
8 days
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Starting at: $5,375
Multiple departures between 2021 & 2022
Arctic Explorer by Private Train
13 days
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Starting at: $15,695
Dec 28, 2021 - Jan 9, 2022
Dec 28, 2022 - Jan 9, 2023
Past Lectures
Enjoyed one of our past lectures? Learn more about the expert and see what upcoming tours the expert will be leading so you can discover the world with their special insights!
Understanding New Zealand’s Dynamic Landscape
Archaeologist and geologist Peter Bobrowsky discussed the diverse landscapes of the world's most natural laboratory, New Zealand.
Read Peter's bio and see his upcoming tours
The Throne of Heaven: The Taj Mahal, Agra
Art and architectural historian Allan Langdale explored one of the world's wonders of architecture, the Taj Mahal.
Read Allan's bio and see his upcoming tours
Norwegian Explorers and the Drive for Independence
Professor of History and Scandinavian Studies Glenn Kranking traveled back to the era of exploration and Norway's nationalist movement to learn about their journey towards independence.
Read Glenn's bio and see his upcoming tours
Women’s Work: The Art and Craft of Weaving in Rural Morocco
Designer, artist, and entrepreneur Alia Kate will explored the intricacy and breadth of craftsmanship in Morocco.
Read Alia's bio and see her upcoming tours
Agatha Christie: An Introduction to Her Life and Writing
Mystery author Michael Jecks shed light on Agatha Christie's wonderful creations from the perspective of a crime and mystery writer in his recent lecture.
Read Michael's bio and see his upcoming tours
A Tale of Three Objects: The Things You’ll See in Krakow and the Stories They Have to Tell
Associate Professor of History, Laurie Koloski, showed us the connection between an old tower, a piece of folk art, and a plate of pierogies and what they tell us about Krakow's history.
Read Laurie's bio and see her upcoming toursMeet All of Our Experts
One feature that makes our programs uniquely special is our world-class Smithsonian Journeys Experts. Chosen for their charisma, expertise and affability, these men and women are the secret ingredient that turns a fine tour into an unforgettable experience. Their enthusiasm is contagious; their expert guidance consistently brings depth, excitement and substance to the travelers who join them on our tours — and that is the signature of Smithsonian Journeys. Search all of our experts and the trips they will be leading here.
