Smithsonian Journeys 2017

SMITHSONIAN JOURNEYS / EUROPE & POLAR
Traditional village along Norwegian fjord
Scandinavian Journey
Featuring Norway and Denmark
LAND
16 days from $6,484
Includes airfare, taxes & all fees
May 15–30, July 5–20, Aug. 9–24, 2018
Travel on and off the beaten path amid the spectacular
landscapes and cosmopolitan cities of Norway and
Denmark, and experience the Midnight Sun as it
illuminates long summer days.
Highlights Include
Denmark: Stroll the historic streets of Copenhagen, see
City Hall Square, and behold the dazzling crown jewels
at Rosenborg Palace. Journey to nearby Elsinore to
visit Kronborg Castle, setting for Shakespeare’s Hamlet,
and tour the house museum and bird sanctuary at the
home of Karen Blixen, known as author Isak Dinesen
(Out of Africa).
Norway’s Fjords: Marvel at breathtaking fjords with
soaring snowcapped mountains, lush forests, and deep
crystalline waters. Highlights include a cruise through
the dramatic Geirangerfjord, a World Heritage site, and
a thrilling ride on the Flam Railway.
Bergen and Oslo: Tour the 14th-century merchants’
quarter of Bryggen, a World Heritage site. Gain insight
into modern life when you meet a family at a nearby
orchard and visit a salmon farm. Learn more about
Norway’s history and contemporary culture at Oslo’s
Viking Ship Museum and National Gallery.
Limited to 24 Smithsonian Journeys guests.
Waterways of Russia
A Cruise from St. Petersburg to Moscow
Aboard the 109-guest Volga Dream
11 days from approximately $5,495
Includes early booking savings
CRUISE
Aug. 26–Sept. 5, 2018
Kizhi Island
Discover the essence of Russia, from the cosmopolitan
cities of St. Petersburg and Moscow to the countryside
immortalized by artists and writers.
Highlights Include
St. Petersburg: Enjoy two full days in the majestic city
built by Peter the Great, including a specially reserved
entrance to the Hermitage Museum. A city tour features
visits to the Peter and Paul Fortress and St. Isaac’s
Cathedral. Plus, you’ll travel to the World Heritage site
of Peter the Great’s summer palace at Peterhof.
Russian Heartland: Cruising along scenic rivers, lakes,
and canals, explore an evocative landscape of sublime
golden-domed churches and quaint medieval villages
that are seemingly untouched by the 21st century. After
visiting the village of Mandrogi, stop at Kizhi Island to
behold the magnificent Cathedral of the Transfiguration,
a World Heritage site. You’ll also visit important churches
and monasteries in Goritsy, Yaroslavl, and Uglich.
Moscow: Enter the imposing Kremlin, the “Citadel of
the Tsars” to tour the Armory Museum, showcasing the
largest collection of Fabergé eggs. You’ll also see Red
Square and admire the multicolored grandeur of the
16th-century St. Basil’s Cathedral.
Volga Dream: This deluxe riverboat that plies the
Russian waterways was meticulously designed to meet
Western standards and features elegant appointments,
impeccable service, and exceptional food and wine. Find
more details on our website.
Space reserved for 40 Smithsonian Journeys guests.
Smithsonian Journeys Expert
Terje Leiren (July/Aug.)–expert in Scandinavian
studies with special interest in history and culture.
Smithsonian Journeys Expert
Carol Reynolds–expert in European and Russian arts,
culture, and music history.
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