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The Smithsonian Institution’s official travel program for 55+ years. 500+ annual departures on 7 continents.

10/17/2026

As part of a relatively new alliance, Ponant and Smithsonian Journeys are offering immersive, educational cruises

10/16/2026

Storied baroque cities. Ancient temples older than Stonehenge. Dramatic seaside cliffs. Traditional crafts. Unique culinary traditions. 🇲🇹

These are just 5 reasons Malta deserves a spot on your travel wish list. Which one beckons you?

Learn more: https://s.si.edu/4sqPDax

10/07/2026

One Tour. Seven Countries. New, Lower Price!

Make your way across the Balkan Peninsula, exploring seven countries and six World Heritage sites at this crossroads of cultures. From Sarajevo to Lake Ohrid and Dubrovnik, encounter Ottoman bridges and minarets, Byzantine churches, and gleaming Venetian squares. Along the way, meet local residents and hear their firsthand stories.

Discover a side of Europe many travelers have yet to experience.

🇧🇦 Bosnia & Herzegovina
🇷🇸 Serbia
🇲🇰 North Macedonia
🇽🇰 Kosovo
🇦🇱 Albania
🇲🇪 Montenegro
🇭🇷 Croatia

Learn more: https://s.si.edu/4y6oBpQ

09/29/2026

A jackal god. A mummified cat. One precious lock of hair.

These are just a few of the unexpected stories shared by three of our Egypt experts whose fascination with the country has lasted a lifetime.

From King Tut’s lesser-known treasures to believed ancient pets, hear some of Egypt’s inside stories straight from the experts. https://s.si.edu/4dbJMPQ

09/01/2026

We're still feeling the glow from this summer's total solar eclipse! Visit our blog to see a photo gallery and find out how we celebrated Eclipse Day at two Spanish w**eries with astronomy experts (and So. Many. Telescopes.). Link in comments!

08/19/2026

Join the first Smithsonian Journeys' tour dedicated entirely to Malta! This tiny island nation is graced with sun-warmed stone cities, vivid reminders of ancient and medieval history, and a unique local culture.

• See a Caravaggio masterpiece in St. John’s Co-Cathedral.
• Walk the walled capital of 4,000 year-old Mdina.
• Encounter the ancient megalithic temples of Ggantija.
• Cruise the stunning harbor of Valletta, Europe’s smallest capital and a World Heritage site.
• Make traditional pastizzi at a cooking class.
• Venture to the spectacular Sanap Cliffs of Gozo.
• Visit the Roman Catholic Basilica of Ta’ Pinu.

See the full itinerary on our website and join us in 2027! https://s.si.edu/4eJeTlP

08/13/2026

Yesterday's total eclipse offered up pure celestial magic, and our travelers were in prime spots to celebrate it.

We took over two vineyard estates in northern Spain with festivities that included w**e tastings, vineyard walks, live music, and panel discussions with a dynamic crew of Smithsonian Journeys Experts: astronomers, astrophysicists, planetary geologists and the like.

To the east, our travelers toasted the phenomenon in comfort aboard Le Dumont d'Urville just off the coast of Palma de Mallorca.

Take a look at some of the day's highlights, and find out how you can watch the 2028 eclipse over Australia with us at SmithsonianJourneys.org.

07/25/2026

We're celebrating Christmas in July by looking forward to the Christmas markets!

Choose from two European river cruises overflowing with the spirit of the season.

Immerse yourself in the magic of Central Europe at Christmastime on a cruise to the enchanting holiday markets along the Danube River from Nuremberg to Budapest. Or soak up the delights of the season as you sail the to some of oldest and largest Christmas markets in all of Europe along the Rhine River from Amsterdam to Basel.

See both itineraries on our website: https://s.si.edu/4eClNJp

07/04/2026

We're celebrating 250 years of independence by enjoying the amazing treasures our country has to offer!

From awe-inspiring geysers and glaciers, to charming Wild West towns and lively Cajun country, the American story is written across magnificent landscapes and legend-filled sites.

With Smithsonian Journeys, you can travel across the frontier lands in the footsteps of Wild Bill Hickok and Sitting Bull on a journey from the Badlands to Yellowstone. Or join one of our experts to experience the splendor of Yosemite, protected by Abraham Lincoln in 1864 while the Civil War raged. Explore maritime history as you sail the Great Lakes, or island-hop across Hawai’i on a trip designed for you.

Where will your next adventure take you? Whether you head to the Big Easy or the Alaskan backcountry, America the Beautiful awaits!

See all of our tours across the U.S.: https://s.si.edu/449zmfy

07/02/2026

Africa is making waves in World Cup news, with an unprecedented nine teams advancing to the Round of 32. Each of the teams represents a fascinating country filled with multi-faceted cultures and diverse landscapes—and Smithsonian Journeys has plenty of ways to explore several of them, from hiking adventures to culture-focused trips and safaris to small-ship cruises. Take a look at just some of things our travelers will be doing in Africa this year.

• Gazing up at the Pyramids of Giza, sailing the Nile to tombs and temples, and examining the treasures of King Tut at the new Grand Egyptian Museum.
• Venturing into the ancient medinas of Fez and Marrakech and spending a night in a Berber-style tent amid the Saharan dunes.
• Exploring the rich history and cultures of West Africa, from stilt villages to colorful markets to the evocative “slave castles” along Ghana’s coast.
• Observing lions and elephants in South Africa’s wilderness parks on a small-ship cruise that includes stops in Cape Town in southern Namibia.

See full itineraries on our website: https://s.si.edu/3QTsrmP

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http://www.smithsonianjourneys.org/

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