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Cultural Stays

Italy's Amalfi Coast: A One-Week Stay in Vietri sul Mare Experience the treasures of southern Italy
Italy's Amalfi Coast: A One-Week Stay in Vietri sul Mare
Experience the treasures of southern Italy
A Stay in Holland: An Art History Journey from Vermeer to Van Gogh Immerse yourself in the world of Dutch fine arts
A Stay in Holland: An Art History Journey from Vermeer to Van Gogh
Immerse yourself in the world of Dutch fine arts
Living in France: A Three-Week Stay in Provence A three-week immersion program in Aix-en-Provence
Living in France: A Three-Week Stay in Provence
A three-week immersion program in Aix-en-Provence
Italy’s Apulia: A One-Week Stay in Polignano a Mare From your base in Polignano a Mare, a historic town overlooking the Adriatic, set out to discover Italy’s “heel”
Italy’s Apulia: A One-Week Stay in Polignano a Mare
From your base in Polignano a Mare, a historic town overlooking the Adriatic, set out to discover Italy’s “heel”
Palermo and Taormina: A Stay in Sicily Discover a unique blend of cultural influences at this crossroads of the Mediterranean
Palermo and Taormina: A Stay in Sicily
Discover a unique blend of cultural influences at this crossroads of the Mediterranean

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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France and Spain’s Basque Region: A One-Week Stay at the Parador de Hondarribia description

France and Spain’s Basque Region: A One-Week Stay at the Parador de Hondarribia

Starting At:
$4,890

  • April 20, 2024 - April 28, 2024
  • May 11, 2024 - May 19, 2024
  • Sept. 14, 2024 - Sept. 22, 2024
  • Oct. 5, 2024 - Oct. 13, 2024
  • Oct. 12, 2024 - Oct. 20, 2024
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Italy's Amalfi Coast: A One-Week Stay in Vietri sul Mare description

Italy's Amalfi Coast: A One-Week Stay in Vietri sul Mare

Starting At:
$5,090

  • Oct. 25, 2023 - Nov. 2, 2023
  • April 17, 2024 - April 25, 2024
  • May 8, 2024 - May 16, 2024
  • Sept. 4, 2024 - Sept. 12, 2024
  • Oct. 16, 2024 - Oct. 24, 2024
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Living in Italy: A Three-Week Stay in Florence description

Living in Italy: A Three-Week Stay in Florence

Starting At:
$5,890

  • Oct. 27, 2023 - Nov. 18, 2023
  • Nov. 24, 2023 - Dec. 16, 2023
  • April 30, 2024 - May 22, 2024
  • May 21, 2024 - June 12, 2024
  • June 11, 2024 - July 3, 2024
  • Aug. 27, 2024 - Sept. 18, 2024
  • Sept. 17, 2024 - Oct. 9, 2024 | Early booking savings available!
  • Oct. 8, 2024 - Oct. 30, 2024
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Living in Spain: A Three-Week Stay in Andalusia description

Living in Spain: A Three-Week Stay in Andalusia

Starting At:
$6,290

  • Oct. 1, 2023 - Oct. 23, 2023
  • Oct. 22, 2023 - Nov. 13, 2023
  • March 31, 2024 - April 22, 2024
  • April 21, 2024 - May 13, 2024
  • May 12, 2024 - June 3, 2024
  • Oct. 6, 2024 - Oct. 28, 2024
  • Oct. 27, 2024 - Nov. 18, 2024
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Italy's Lake District: A One-Week Stay in Stresa description

Italy's Lake District: A One-Week Stay in Stresa

Starting At:
$5,390

  • Oct. 3, 2023 - Oct. 11, 2023
  • May 11, 2024 - May 19, 2024
  • June 6, 2024 - June 14, 2024
  • Sept. 5, 2024 - Sept. 13, 2024
  • Oct. 12, 2024 - Oct. 20, 2024
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Barcelona: A One-Week Stay in Spain description

Barcelona: A One-Week Stay in Spain

Starting At:
$4,990

  • Oct. 7, 2023 - Oct. 15, 2023
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Italy’s Apulia: A One-Week Stay in Polignano a Mare description

Italy’s Apulia: A One-Week Stay in Polignano a Mare

Starting At:
$4,590

  • Oct. 11, 2023 - Oct. 19, 2023
  • Oct. 25, 2023 - Nov. 2, 2023
  • April 17, 2024 - April 25, 2024
  • May 15, 2024 - May 23, 2024
  • Sept. 11, 2024 - Sept. 19, 2024
  • Oct. 2, 2024 - Oct. 10, 2024
  • Oct. 23, 2024 - Oct. 31, 2024
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Normandy: A One-Week Stay in France description

Normandy: A One-Week Stay in France

Starting At:
$4,890

  • Oct. 14, 2023 - Oct. 22, 2023
  • April 20, 2024 - April 28, 2024
  • May 24, 2024 - June 1, 2024
  • June 7, 2024 - June 15, 2024
  • Aug. 31, 2024 - Sept. 8, 2024
  • Sept. 14, 2024 - Sept. 22, 2024
  • Oct. 5, 2024 - Oct. 13, 2024
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Segovia: A One-Week Stay in the Heart of Spain description

Segovia: A One-Week Stay in the Heart of Spain

Starting At:
$4,690

  • Oct. 17, 2023 - Oct. 25, 2023
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Living in France: A Three-Week Stay in Provence description

Living in France: A Three-Week Stay in Provence

Starting At:
$5,590

  • Oct. 18, 2023 - Nov. 9, 2023
  • April 17, 2024 - May 9, 2024
  • May 8, 2024 - May 30, 2024
  • Aug. 7, 2024 - Aug. 29, 2024
  • Aug. 28, 2024 - Sept. 19, 2024
  • Oct. 2, 2024 - Oct. 24, 2024
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Spain’s Andalusia: A One-Week Stay in Antequera description

Spain’s Andalusia: A One-Week Stay in Antequera

Starting At:
$4,290

  • Oct. 19, 2023 - Oct. 27, 2023
  • April 11, 2024 - April 19, 2024
  • May 2, 2024 - May 10, 2024
  • Sept. 12, 2024 - Sept. 20, 2024
  • Oct. 3, 2024 - Oct. 11, 2024
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The Italian Riviera: A One-Week Stay on the Ligurian Coast description

The Italian Riviera: A One-Week Stay on the Ligurian Coast

Starting At:
$4,790

  • Oct. 21, 2023 - Oct. 29, 2023
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Palermo and Taormina: A Stay in Sicily description

Palermo and Taormina: A Stay in Sicily

Starting At:
$5,690

  • Oct. 25, 2023 - Nov. 3, 2023
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Dubai and Abu Dhabi: A Stay in the United Arab Emirates description

Dubai and Abu Dhabi: A Stay in the United Arab Emirates

Starting At:
$5,690

  • Nov. 28, 2023 - Dec. 7, 2023
  • Jan. 16, 2024 - Jan. 25, 2024
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Paris: The African American Experience description

Paris: The African American Experience

Starting At:
$5,290

  • April 13, 2024 - April 21, 2024
  • June 22, 2024 - June 30, 2024
  • Oct. 12, 2024 - Oct. 20, 2024
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A Stay in Holland: An Art History Journey from Vermeer to Van Gogh description

A Stay in Holland: An Art History Journey from Vermeer to Van Gogh

Starting At:
$5,240

  • April 16, 2024 - April 24, 2024
  • April 23, 2024 - May 1, 2024
  • April 30, 2024 - May 8, 2024
  • Sept. 10, 2024 - Sept. 18, 2024
  • Oct. 1, 2024 - Oct. 9, 2024
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England’s Lake District: A One-Week Stay in Historic Cumbria description

England’s Lake District: A One-Week Stay in Historic Cumbria

Starting At:
$6,090

  • June 4, 2024 - June 12, 2024
  • Aug. 20, 2024 - Aug. 28, 2024
  • Sept. 3, 2024 - Sept. 11, 2024
  • Sept. 10, 2024 - Sept. 18, 2024
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County Clare: A One-Week Stay in Western Ireland description

County Clare: A One-Week Stay in Western Ireland

Starting At:
$4,990

  • June 8, 2024 - June 16, 2024
  • Sept. 7, 2024 - Sept. 15, 2024
  • Sept. 21, 2024 - Sept. 29, 2024
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Heart of Scotland: A One-Week Stay Featuring the Edinburgh Military Tattoo description

Heart of Scotland: A One-Week Stay Featuring the Edinburgh Military Tattoo

Starting At:
$4,990

  • July 29, 2024 - Aug. 6, 2024
  • Aug. 12, 2024 - Aug. 20, 2024
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