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Smithsonian Institution's Travel Program

Smithsonian Journeys is the official travel program of the Smithsonian Institution. Journeys are designed to provide travelers with a deeper understanding of the people, history, and cultures they will experience during their tour. Custom-crafted itineraries and expert educational leadership are the defining characteristics of our more than 250 cruise, land, rail, and private jet programs.

Smithsonian Journeys Travel Blog

Welcome to Smithsonian Journeys Travel Blog, (http://www.smithsonianjourneys.org/blog/)an exciting online forum designed to share your travel experiences. Like the Smithsonian Institution itself, our blog is a place for discovery, insight, and fun! As an enhancement to Smithsonian Journeys - the Institution's official travel program - we've gathered stories, observations, reflections, and more to offer access to far-flung destinations and fascinating people around the world.
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Smithsonian Journeys History

Exceptional Travel Worldwide

For 40 years, Smithsonian has tapped its resources, developed unique travel itineraries, and assembled the experts for the sole purpose of providing exciting learning vacations. As the largest, most diverse museum-based educational travel program in the world, our commitment to excellence is unrivaled. Smithsonian Journeys is a product that exemplifies our dedication to discovery. We invite you to join the adventure. Please read on and learn about what makes us special.

Check out of our tours

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Here are just a few:

Cruise
Exploring Alaska's Coastal Wilderness Aboard the National Geographic Sea Bird
May 22 - 29, 2011
Starting at $5,990

U.S. Classic
Inside Washington, D.C.
Mar 14 - 18, 2011
Starting at $2,995

U.S. Performing Arts
Springtime at the Metropolitan Opera
Mar 28 - Apr 1, 2011
Starting at $2,795

U.S. Outdoor
Winter Wildlife in Yellowstone
Feb 16 - 22, 2011
Starting at $2,995

U.S. Military History
Civil War: Shiloh and Brice's Cross Roads
Mar 30 - Apr 3, 2011
Starting at $1,795

Train
A Canadian Rockies Adventure
Aug 5 - 12, 2011
Starting at $7,295

Europe
France through the Ages
Apr 15 - 29, May 20 - Jun 3, Sep 16 - 30 and Oct 7 - 21, 2011
From $5,295, including airfare

Asia
Journey through Vietnam
Jan 8 - 23 and Feb 23 - Mar 10, 2011
From $3,895, including airfare

Central & South America
The Galápagos for Families
Jul 16 - 25, 2011
Starting at $5,550

Middle East
Antiquities of Jordan
Mar 3 - 14, Apr 21 - May 2 and Oct 13 - 24, 2011
From $3,995, including airfare

Africa
African Safari
May 4 - May 18 and Aug 31 - Sep 14, 2011
From $6,995, including airfare

Oceania
Exploring Australia and New Zealand
Jan 29 - Feb 19 and Apr 9 - 30, 2011
From $7,495, including airfare

Private Jet
Legendary Cultures An Epic Journey by Private Jet
Sep 17 - Oct 7, 2011
Starting at $56,950

College Studies Abroad
Smithsonian Studies Abroad: Exploring Panama

Family Tours
Smithsonian Planet Earth & Beyond for Families
Aug 7 - 11, 2011
Starting at $795

Independent Journeys
Independent Journeys: Peru
A customized tour with your travel dates

Private Departures
Egyptian Odyssey
Choose your own departure date
From $4,995, including airfare

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