Smithsonian Journeys 2017

The medieval walled town of Carcassonne
Harbor at Valletta, Malta
Cruising the Rivieras of Italy,
France, and Spain
From Rome to Barcelona
Aboard the 220-guest Le Lyrial
CRUISE
9 days from approximately $4,795
Includes $1,000 early booking savings
Sells out quickly! Pre-register now!
Sept. 26–Oct. 4, 2018
Cruise the sparkling waters and evocative coastlines of
the Italian, French, and Spanish Rivieras and explore the
history and culture of the Mediterranean.
Highlights Include
Corsica: Enjoy a walking tour of Bonifacio, located on
the southern tip of the island, which reflects a French
character with strong Italian imprint.
Florence or Pisa and Lucca: In Florence, admire art
treasures at the Accademia and at the famous Duomo
and Baptistery. Or, choose to visit the beautifully preserved
medieval cities of Lucca and Pisa.
Cinque Terre and Portofino: Explore this picturesque
area and World Heritage site by private boat, visit the
villages of Vernazza and Riomaggiore, and spend a
leisurely evening in Portofino.
Monaco and St. Tropez: Capture the essence of the
Côte d’Azur during a walking tour of Monaco and evening
at leisure in St. Tropez.
Aix-en-Provence and Marseille: Drive to Aix to explore
the heart of France’s sun-drenched Provençal region, then
enjoy a panoramic tour of the Old Port of Marseille.
Carcassonne: Tour this well-preserved walled town and
travel to the Cistercian Abbaye de Fontfroide.
Space reserved for 40 Smithsonian Journeys guests. Learn more
about Le Lyrial on page 11 and on our website.
Smithsonian Journeys Expert
Gail Cornell–architectural historian.
Voyage from Rome to Malta
Aboard the 180-guest Le Lapérouse
CRUISE
9 days from approximately $4,595
Includes $1,000 early booking savings
Sells out quickly! Pre-register now!
Sept. 20–28, 2018
For thousands of years, waves of civilizations have left
their imprint on the Mediterranean. Explore a multitude
of World Heritage sites in southern Italy, Sicily, and
Malta—considered the crossroads of this complex history.
Highlights Include
Southern Italy: Take in stunning panoramic views from
the Amalfi Coast, with its cliff-side villages that seem to
plunge to the sea. Enjoy time in Sorrento and on the Isle
of Capri, which has drawn visitors since Roman times.
Plus, explore many of the highlights of Pompeii, excavated
17 centuries after Mt. Vesuvius buried it in an eruption.
Sicily: In Taormina, visit the well-preserved Greek
theater, with its backdrop of breathtaking views of
Mt. Etna and the sea. In Syracuse, explore the historic
quarter of Ortygia and the impressive Greek and Roman
sites of the Archaeology Zone. Finally, walk through
Agrigento’s exceptional Valley of the Temples and fine
archaeology museum.
Malta: Trace the steps of the Knights of St. John during a
walking tour of Valletta. Visit the 16th-century St. John’s
Co-Cathedral, home to Caravaggio’s The Beheading of St.
John, and enjoy a tour of a private palazzo.
Space reserved for 40 Smithsonian Journeys guests. Learn more
about Le Lapérouse on page 11 and on our website.
Smithsonian Journeys Expert
Al Leonard–archaeologist with expertise in
cross-cultural connections in the Mediterranean region.
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