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Sagrada Familia Cathedral in Barcelona
from $6,880
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Cruising Southern Spain and Portugal – with Smithsonian Journeys

Barcelona - Lisbon - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Boreal
  • Visit Barcelona UNESCO-listed sites
  • Visit Valencia'S modern landmarks
  • Discover Malaga historic sites
  • Explore the Balearic Islands
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Barcelona / Lisbon
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Land & Sea Exploration
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Variable
Set sail aboard Le Boreal on an exceptional 8-day itinerary that takes you along the Spanish and Portuguese coasts, from Barcelona to Lisbon. Visit Barcelona, Malaga, Cadiz, Lagos, and Lisbon. Enjoy cultural landmarks, stunning coastlines, and historic sites with expert-led discussions with Smithsonian Journeys.
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A polar bear climbs glacial ice in the Arctic
from $9,295
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Svalbard Circumnavigation: The Ultimate Arctic Quest

Longyearbyen Roundtrip - 10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Discoverer
  • Witness polar wildlife
  • Cruise Hinlopen Strait
  • Encounter walrus colonies
  • Visit Ny-Ålesund settlement
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
Activities
Archaeological Site Visits, Kayaking, Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching, Citizen Science, Photography Seminars
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Variable
Experience a 10-day Arctic expedition roundtrip Longyearbyen aboard MV Discoverer. Explore remote fjords, towering glaciers, polar deserts, and historic settlements across Svalbard. Search for polar bears, walruses, whales, and seabirds while discovering Arctic exploration history amid some of the planet’s most spectacular wilderness.
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Traditional colorful houses in La Petite France, Strasbourg, Alsace, France.
from $6,450
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Rhine River: Castles, Culture and Culinary Delights

Basel - Cologne - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Connect
  • Tour Strasbourg’s Old Town
  • Wine tasting in Alsace
  • See Gutenberg’s Bible
  • Walk Black Forest trails
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Basel / Cologne
Activities
Wine Tasting
Activity Level
Variable
Sail from Basel to Cologne aboard Connect on this 8-day European river cruise, journey through Switzerland, Germany, and France, discovering medieval towns, scenic vineyards, and cultural landmarks.
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Ruins of Greece
from $7,790
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Cruising the Mediterranean: Sicily, Sardinia, and Mallorca – with Smithsonian Journeys

Valletta - Barcelona - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Boreal
  • Visit UNESCO sites in Valletta
  • Indulge in Sicilian seafood
  • Stroll Mahon's colorful streets
  • Transit the Corinth Canal passage
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Valletta / Tarragona
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on an 8-day Le Boreal cruise from Valletta to Barcelona. Visit Sicily’s historic cities, Sardinia’s archaeological treasures, and the Balearic Islands’ stunning landscapes. Shore excursions, transfers, and expert-led discussions with Smithsonian Journeys.
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The Fjaðrárgljúfur canyon, a bedrock from the "cold" period of the Ice Age
from $14,477
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Complete Iceland Explorer

Iceland Guided-drive Tour - 10 Day Itinerary
  • Enjoy a soak at the Blue Lagoon
  • Visit Þingvellir National Park
  • See Iceland’s iconic Gullfoss Falls
  • See Iceland's most iconic waterfall
  • Drive through scenic East Fjords
  • Visit Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
  • Snowmobile on Vatnajökull Glacier
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activities
Hiking, Spa Relaxation
Activity Level
Easy Active
Discover Iceland’s natural wonders on this 10-day Complete Iceland tour, featuring powerful waterfalls, vast glaciers, and dramatic volcanic landscapes. Travel around the island to experience iconic sights, remote regions, and unforgettable scenery at every turn.
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Colorful sunset over the Scottish Highlands
from $9,733
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Scotland's Highlands and Islands

Eastbound - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Lord of the Glens
  • Hear Hebridean wildlife insights
  • Sip Whisky in Oban
  • Visit Sacred Iona Island
  • Explore Clava Cairns stones
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Inverness / Inverness
Activities
Biking
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on an 8-day Scottish Highlands cruise aboard the Lord of the Glens, exploring iconic lochs, historic castles, and sacred islands like Iona. Discover charming towns like Oban and Tobermory, with guided walks, whisky tastings, and wildlife encounters amid breathtaking Highland scenery.
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Cochem town on the Mosel River, Germany
from $10,725
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Classic Cruise – Germany & Luxembourg

Koblenz - Remich - 7 Day Itinerary aboard La Nouvelle Etoile
  • Visit Winningen for Mosel wines
  • Tour Cochem castle views
  • Taste Zell wines at Dr Weiss’s cell
  • Discover Trier’s Roman heritage
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Variable
Join a 7-day cruise on the La Nouvelle Etoile along the Moselle River from Koblenz to Remich, featuring wine tastings and cultural tours. Explore historic landmarks like Burg Eltz and Trier, culminating in a final dinner in Luxembourg’s capital.
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Admire the distinctive red roofs of the cities of the Dalmatian coast
from $4,480
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Grand Voyage: Venice to Rome

Venice - Civitavecchia - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Royal Clipper
  • Admire Venice’s Renaissance palaces
  • Explore Rovinj’s harbor
  • Discover Sibenik’s cathedral
  • Walk Dubrovnik’s historic walls
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Venice / Civitavecchia
Activities
Small Ship Sailing
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 15-day cruise from Venice to Civitavecchia aboard the Royal Clipper, exploring stunning Adriatic and Mediterranean destinations. Discover historical sites in Rovinj, Dubrovnik, and Syracuse while enjoying the natural beauty of islands like Ponza and Corsica.
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La Belle Epoque sailing through and european landscape
from $7,090
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Classic Cruise – Northern Burgundy

Venarey-les-Laumes - Lezinnes - 7 Day Itinerary aboard La Belle Epoque
  • Explore Commarin for falconry
  • Stroll canalside paths past Nogent
  • Visit Forges de Buffon
  • Wander Saint-Vinnemer village
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Venarey-les-Laumes / Lezinnes
Activity Level
Variable
Experience a 7-day cruise on La Belle Epoque, exploring Burgundy’s cultural and culinary gems. Enjoy guided tours, wine tastings, and gourmet dining, with stops at historic sites and charming towns, before returning to Paris.
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Vineyards in France
from $7,090
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Classic Cruise – Southern Burgundy

Fleurey-sur-Ouche - Escommes - 7 Day Itinerary aboard L’Impressionniste
  • Tour Old Dijon vibrant markets
  • Discover Cote de Beaune landscapes
  • Taste Beaune wines
  • Admire Vandenesse landscapes
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Fleurey-sur-Ouche / Escommes
Activity Level
Variable
Join a 7-day cruise on the L’impressionniste along the Burgundy Canal, enjoying wine tastings, guided excursions, and local cuisine. Highlights include historic tours, cycling paths, and breathtaking countryside views from Chateauneuf-en-Auxois.
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Ha'penny Bridge in Dublin
from $5,095
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Ireland Circumnavigation

Dublin Roundtrip - 7 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Victory
  • Explore Dublin landmarks
  • Cruise Skellig Islands
  • Discover Galway culture
  • Explore Antrim Coast
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Dublin / Dublin
Activities
Local Market Visits
Activity Level
Variable
Explore Ireland’s coastline on a 7-day expedition from Dublin aboard Ocean Victory. Visit Cork, Knightstown, Skellig Islands, Galway, Aran Islands, Clare Island, and the Antrim Coast. Experience historic ports, coastal landscapes, island communities, and key cultural sites across Ireland.
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Cross the River Liffey while exploring Dublin
from $5,095
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The Jewels of Scotland

Dublin to Aberdeen - 7 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Victory
  • Explore Dublin’s historic landmarks
  • Visit Dunluce Castle ruins
  • Walk Giant’s Causeway stones
  • Observe Rathlin Island seabirds
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Dublin / Aberdeen
Activities
Village Visits
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 7-day journey aboard Ocean Victory from Dublin to Aberdeen. Visit Dublin’s landmarks, the Giant’s Causeway, Tobermory, St Kilda, Kirkwall, and Invergordon. Discover cultural sites, historic towns, natural wonders, and wildlife along the coasts of Ireland and Scotland.
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