Smithsonian Journeys 2017

Go Together! Grow Together!
Join us for a multigenerational family program and we’ll take the stress out of
planning memorable experiences so that you can maximize your time exploring
the world together. Our thoughtfully planned itineraries are very inclusive
and feature visits to iconic sites and experiential activities. Plus, the entire
family will gain insight from our Smithsonian Journeys Expert on cruises and
local experts on land programs. These offerings are designed for adults with
kids ages 8 and older. And some tours feature lower prices in 2018!
Florence
Cliffs of Moher
Treasures of Tuscany
8 days from $3,175 (adult), $2,975 (child) / July 23–30, July 14–21, 2018
Introduce your family to traditional Italian culture during a one-week stay at a
quintessential Tuscan villa outside Florence. Enjoy visits to Florence, Siena, San
Gimignano, and Monteriggioni to discover medieval and Renaissance gems of the
region. Learn how to make pizza and gelato with a traditional nona (grandmother),
learn a little Italian, and take a drawing or painting class in the villa’s beautiful gardens.
Plus, enjoy all the amenities of your own Tuscan villa, including the refreshing pool.
Paris
Discover Ireland
9 days from $4,800 (adult), $2,850 (child) / June 29–July 7, 2018
Join us in the Emerald Isle, always a popular destination for families. Explore Dublin’s
vibrant Viking past, visit the historic Rock of Cashel, kiss the Blarney Stone, and stop
in Adare, one of the prettiest villages in Ireland. You’ll also cruise along the Cliffs of
Moher and sleep like royalty when you spend two nights at an Irish castle (and visit
others as well)! Plus, learn about the Gaelic language and see demonstrations of Irish
dancing, sheep dogs in action, and falconry.
Exploring London and Paris
10 days from $5,725 (adult), $4,700 (child) / June 23–July 2, June 30–July 9, 2018
London and Paris are ideal destinations for a summer vacation with grandchildren
and children. Enjoy a special tour of the Tower of London with a Beefeater, learn
about Shakespeare at the Globe Theatre, and hear stories about Britain’s royalty at
Westminster Abbey. Then ride the “Chunnel” train to Paris and take specially designed
art tours of the Louvre and Musée d’Orsay. You’ll also visit Notre-Dame, take an excursion
to Versailles, and enjoy an evening tour to the Eiffel Tower for views of the city.
Bullet train to Kyoto
Discover Japan
11 days from $4,700 (adult), $4,175 (child) / July 7–17, 2018
Discover modern Tokyo and traditional Kyoto with your family. In Tokyo, spend a day
focusing on the popular topic of anime. You’ll meet a Japanese family in their home,
check out a fish market, and learn to make sushi. Take a nature hike in the forests of
Mt. Fuji and enjoy a stay at a traditional ryokan (inn). Then ride the bullet train to Kyoto.
Here, learn about traditional drawing and indigo dyeing techniques as well as kimono
dressing or Taiko drumming. You’ll also explore stunning temples and imperial palaces.
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