A World of Discovery is Waiting
If you could select all the ingredients for a perfect travel experience, what would they be? A fascinating destination? An expert guide to bring history and culture to life? Travel companions who share your passion for discovery? An economical package that includes excellent hotels, experiences and meals?
We tapped our resources and created a collection of value-priced tours for people who seek the thrill of discovery and learning. Smithsonian Journeys Travel Adventures...the best in educational travel worldwide.
Achieve the Perfect Balance of Learning and Fun
When you go on vacation, you want an invigorating experience filled with discovery and learning. But you also want a vacation. So we designed our itineraries to provide the perfect balance between planned activities and unscheduled time for relaxation and recreation. Use it to linger in a favorite museum, wander through a historic district, or sip a glass of wine and people-watch at a sidewalk cafe. With this combination, you'll return home both inspired and rejuvenated.
As a guest on a Smithsonian Journeys Travel Adventures learning vacation you'll enjoy
The nation's capital is more exciting than ever! Major new museums have recently opened to showcase special collections and the hallowed World War II memorial now graces the National Mall. In addition, Washington, D.C. is home to excellent theater an.. (click for more)
Discover the natural wonders and geological significance of Iceland's glaciers, hot springs, geysers, and waterfalls. Special presentations will add to your understanding of Iceland’s incredible landscape, which boasts many contrasts of nature. A tou.. (click for more)
Costa Rica is a land of rich natural wonders and friendly people. Experience its striking flora and fauna during an aerial tram ride through the rainforest canopy of the Braulio Carrillo National Park, a boat ride featuring the vast array of bird lif.. (click for more)
Travel south of the border to Mexico's lush Yucatan Peninsula, a tropical paradise filled with ancient ruins, baroque colonial architecture, and exotic flora and fauna. Geographically isolated, the Yucatan is home to a unique culture influenced by th.. (click for more)
br />Sicily is a fascinating mosaic of diverse cultures that reveal its rich and varied history. Explore this beautiful Mediterranean island on this 11 day tour and discover the influences left by ancient Greeks and Romans, Arabs and Normans, who in.. (click for more)
br />Explore vibrant Turkey, an amazing mix of ancient and new, Asian and European on this 12-day learning vacation. Witness Istanbul’s famous Topkapi Palace, the Blue Mosque and the church of Hagia Sophia. Explore the grand ruins of Ephesus. See th.. (click for more)
Step back in time and explore thousands of years of history, legend, and lore as you view the timeless wonders of Egypt. Discover the world of the ancient Egyptians as you visit the incomparable sites of the pharaohs - Memphis and Sakkara, the Pyrami.. (click for more)
Discover a place where ancient traditions exist side by side with modern civilization and the historic cornerstones of Japanese culture, the Samurai and Geisha, are still revered today. See how Japan has undergone centuries of transformations, from .. (click for more)
Explore the natural wonders and Viking history of Newfoundland and Labrador on this unique journey. Set sail on a nature cruise to Witless Bay Ecological Reserve to spot whales, puffins, and other marine life. Travel to L'Anse aux Meadows, believed t.. (click for more)
Experience the bold beauty of Patagonia on this adventure through southern Argentina and Chile. Discover the region's majestic Andes mountains, glistening glaciers, and cascading waterfalls in Torres del Paine and Tierra del Fuego national parks. Enj.. (click for more)
Experience the fascinating history, enchanting landscapes, and friendly people of Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam. Discover the remains of early empires and energy of modern day as guest experts discuss the history, culture, and artistic treasures of.. (click for more)
Take an adventure of a lifetime and spend 28 days traveling through Australia and New Zealand. Explore the vast and diverse natural wonders of land and water, from sacred Ayers Rock and the amazing underwater life of the Great Barrier Reef to the geo.. (click for more)
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