Cultural Stays
Normandy: A One-Week Stay in France
Settle into the Old Harbor of Honfleur, a favorite haunt of the impressionists, and spend a week immersed in the art, cuisine, history, and traditions of Normandy
France and Spain's Basque Region: A One-Week Stay at the Parador de Hondarribia
Settle into a historic seaside parador on the border of Spain and France and delve into Basque heritage
Living in Italy: A Three-Week Stay in Florence
Offering endless opportunities to explore Italy's arts, history, and culture
Living in Portugal: A Stay in Lisbon
Soak up the rhythms of life in Portugal from your base in the heart of Lisbon, discovering World Heritage sites, walled villages, and an enduring culture through guided visits and off-the-beaten-path experiences from the rugged Atlantic shores to the Roman ruins of Évora.
One of the most rewarding ways to travel is to settle in to one remarkable place and stay a while. You get to know the destination more thoroughly and embrace the rhythms of life in a culture that is not your own. On a Cultural Stay with Smithsonian Journeys, unpack just once and immerse yourself in a captivating destination. From your base at a hotel chosen for its location and its sense of place, explore the region in depth, visiting important sites but also soaking up the art, music, cuisine, and local customs. You’ll slow down and savor the highlights and the hidden gems of your destination.
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Living in Italy: A Three-Week Stay in Florence
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$6,090
- Sept. 17, 2024 - Oct. 9, 2024
- Oct. 8, 2024 - Oct. 30, 2024
- April 1, 2025 - April 23, 2025
- April 22, 2025 - May 14, 2025
- May 13, 2025 - June 4, 2025
- Aug. 26, 2025 - Sept. 17, 2025
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- Oct. 7, 2025 - Oct. 29, 2025
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Living in France: A Three-Week Stay in Provence
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$5,790
- Oct. 2, 2024 - Oct. 24, 2024
- April 2, 2025 - April 24, 2025
- April 23, 2025 - May 15, 2025
- May 14, 2025 - June 5, 2025
- Aug. 20, 2025 - Sept. 11, 2025
- Sept. 10, 2025 - Oct. 2, 2025
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England's Lake District: A One-Week Stay in Historic Cumbria
Starting At:
$6,090
- June 3, 2025 - June 11, 2025
- Aug. 26, 2025 - Sept. 3, 2025
- Sept. 2, 2025 - Sept. 10, 2025
- Sept. 9, 2025 - Sept. 17, 2025
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A Stay in Holland: An Art History Journey from Vermeer to Van Gogh
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$5,240
- Oct. 1, 2024 - Oct. 9, 2024
- Oct. 8, 2024 - Oct. 16, 2024
- April 8, 2025 - April 16, 2025
- April 15, 2025 - April 23, 2025
- April 22, 2025 - April 30, 2025
- April 29, 2025 - May 7, 2025
- Sept. 9, 2025 - Sept. 17, 2025
- Oct. 7, 2025 - Oct. 15, 2025
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Italy's Apulia: A One-Week Stay in Polignano a Mare
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$4,690
- Oct. 2, 2024 - Oct. 10, 2024
- Oct. 23, 2024 - Oct. 31, 2024
- April 23, 2025 - May 1, 2025
- May 7, 2025 - May 15, 2025
- Sept. 10, 2025 - Sept. 18, 2025
- Oct. 15, 2025 - Oct. 23, 2025
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Italy's Amalfi Coast: A One-Week Stay in Vietri sul Mare
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$5,290
- Oct. 16, 2024 - Oct. 24, 2024
- March 26, 2025 - April 3, 2025
- April 23, 2025 - May 1, 2025
- May 7, 2025 - May 15, 2025
- Sept. 3, 2025 - Sept. 11, 2025
- Sept. 10, 2025 - Sept. 18, 2025
- Oct. 15, 2025 - Oct. 23, 2025
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Spain's Andalusia: A One-Week Stay in Antequera
Starting At:
$4,390
- Oct. 3, 2024 - Oct. 11, 2024
- April 24, 2025 - May 2, 2025
- May 15, 2025 - May 23, 2025
- Sept. 4, 2025 - Sept. 12, 2025
- Sept. 25, 2025 - Oct. 3, 2025
- Oct. 2, 2025 - Oct. 10, 2025
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France and Spain's Basque Region: A One-Week Stay at the Parador de Hondarribia
Starting At:
$4,890
- Oct. 5, 2024 - Oct. 13, 2024
- Oct. 12, 2024 - Oct. 20, 2024
- Nov. 2, 2024 - Nov. 10, 2024
- April 26, 2025 - May 4, 2025
- May 3, 2025 - May 11, 2025
- May 10, 2025 - May 18, 2025
- Sept. 13, 2025 - Sept. 21, 2025
- Sept. 20, 2025 - Sept. 28, 2025
- Oct. 4, 2025 - Oct. 12, 2025
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Normandy: A One-Week Stay in France
Starting At:
$5,090
- Oct. 5, 2024 - Oct. 13, 2024
- Oct. 18, 2024 - Oct. 26, 2024
- April 26, 2025 - May 4, 2025
- May 17, 2025 - May 25, 2025
- May 31, 2025 - June 8, 2025
- June 6, 2025 - June 14, 2025
- Aug. 23, 2025 - Aug. 31, 2025
- Sept. 13, 2025 - Sept. 21, 2025
- Oct. 4, 2025 - Oct. 12, 2025
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Western Ireland: A One-Week Stay in County Clare
Starting At:
$4,990
- Sept. 21, 2024 - Sept. 29, 2024
- June 7, 2025 - June 15, 2025
- June 14, 2025 - June 22, 2025
- Sept. 6, 2025 - Sept. 14, 2025
- Sept. 20, 2025 - Sept. 28, 2025
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Italy's Lake District: A One-Week Stay in Stresa
Starting At:
$5,490
- Sept. 26, 2024 - Oct. 4, 2024
- Oct. 12, 2024 - Oct. 20, 2024
- May 6, 2025 - May 14, 2025
- June 10, 2025 - June 18, 2025
- Sept. 9, 2025 - Sept. 17, 2025
- Sept. 23, 2025 - Oct. 1, 2025
- Sept. 30, 2025 - Oct. 8, 2025
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Living in Spain: A Three-Week Stay in Andalusia
Starting At:
$6,490
- Oct. 6, 2024 - Oct. 28, 2024
- Oct. 27, 2024 - Nov. 18, 2024
- March 30, 2025 - April 21, 2025
- April 27, 2025 - May 19, 2025
- May 18, 2025 - June 9, 2025
- Oct. 5, 2025 - Oct. 27, 2025
- Oct. 26, 2025 - Nov. 17, 2025
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Paris: The African American Experience
Starting At:
$5,290
- Oct. 12, 2024 - Oct. 20, 2024
- April 26, 2025 - May 4, 2025
- May 31, 2025 - June 8, 2025
- Sept. 27, 2025 - Oct. 5, 2025
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Living in Portugal: A Stay in Lisbon
Starting At:
$7,890
- April 23, 2025 - May 11, 2025
- May 14, 2025 - June 1, 2025
- Sept. 3, 2025 - Sept. 21, 2025
- Sept. 24, 2025 - Oct. 12, 2025
- Oct. 15, 2025 - Nov. 2, 2025
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