Smithsonian Journeys DISCOVER Getaway
Smithsonian Journeys DISCOVER Getaway
Got a week? Explore an Incredible Part of the World on a Smithsonian Journeys DISCOVER Getaway
DISCOVER MORE OF THE WORLD IN JUST ONE WEEK WITH SMITHSONIAN JOURNEYS
Our DISCOVER Getaways are crafted for curious travelers who crave meaningful exploration but have limited time to spare. On 11 brand-new itineraries spanning Asia, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and North America, you’ll experience rich culture, iconic sites, and the illuminating insights of a Smithsonian Journeys Expert—all in an intimate group of no more than 24 guests.
And with our seasoned tour directors handling every detail, your week becomes effortless, immersive, and deeply rewarding.
Each itinerary offers exceptional, all‑inclusive value, featuring:
International airfare with convenient weekend departures
Distinctive, well‑located accommodations
Curated excursions led by outstanding local guides
Most meals
Most gratuities
Group airport transfers
DISCOVER Tuscany and Umbria: Italy’s Enchanting Hill Towns
DISCOVER TUSCANY AND UMBRIA:
ITALY’S ENCHANTING HILL TOWNS
9 days from $5,074
Departures commencing in April 2027
A Week of Highlights:
Encounter Michelangelo’s David (and so much more) in Florence and Giotto’s famous frescoes of St. Francis in Assisi.
Stay in a restored monastery near Florence and a historic Umbrian manor house.
Meander through the “ideal Renaissance town” of Pienza and the medieval underground city of Perugia.
Compare the spectacular Duomos of Orvieto and Siena and explore the walled town of San Gimignano.
Go wine-tasting amid the vineyards of Chianti and take part in a cooking demonstration at a farm in Umbria.
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DISCOVER Japan: Tokyo, Hakone, and Kyoto
DISCOVER JAPAN:
TOKYO, HAKONE, AND KYOTO
9 days from $8,184
Departures commencing in March 2027
A Week of Highlights:
Venture into Tokyo’s oldest temple, Senso-ji, and zoom back into the present amid the quirky, fun markets of Nakamise.
Visit a sumo stable to meet wrestlers and learn about this ancient art and lifestyle.
Stay in a hot springs ryokan in Hakone and savor a traditional kaiseki meal.
Take in views of Mount Fuji and try your hand at the age-old art of wooden mosaic-making.
Pass through hundreds of scarlet torii gates at Kyoto’s Fushimi Inari shrine and stroll beneath the towering bamboo stands of Arashiyama.
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DISCOVER Jordan: Petra, Jerash, and the Dead Sea
DISCOVER JORDAN:
AMMAN, PETRA, AND THE DEAD SEA
9 days from $4,797
Departures commencing in February 2027
A Week of Highlights:
Walk roads built by Romans at Jerash and visit a 6,000-seat Roman amphitheater in the heart of Amman.
See the intricate mosaics of Madaba and visit a mosaic workshop on Mount Nebo.
Channel your inner Indiana Jones, following the narrow Siq into the lost city of Petra, and explore nearby Little Petra too.
Float atop the mineral-rich Dead Sea and stay in a spa resort on its shores.
Take part in a lively cooking class surrounded by traditional Jordanian textiles and crafts.
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Treat yourself to a week of discovery. Let the world open itself to you, one extraordinary moment at a time.
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