These adventures provide you with in-depth experiences that transcend simply sightseeing. Each vacation includes expert guest speakers who speak their passion and knowledge on location.

Achieve the Perfect Balance of Learning and Fun: When you travel, you want an invigorating experience filled with discovery and learning. But you also want a vacation. Smithsonian itineraries provide the perfect balance between planned activities and unscheduled time.

The meals and accommodations featured on these tours reflect the flavor of the region and uphold the quality you expect from Smithsonian Journeys. Whether it’s a hotel nestled inside a national park or a delicious meal shared with a local family, they want every aspect of your trip to be enriching and unforgettable.

As a guest on a Smithsonian Journeys Travel Adventure learning vacation you’ll enjoy:

For 2009, Smithsonian Journeys introduces 3 new itineraries. Experience a vibrant mix of ancient and new, Asian and European on Classical Turkey, featuring Istanbul, Troy, Ephesus, Cappadocia and the seaside resort of Kusadasi. Discover the intertwining strands of Spanish and Arabian art, culture and history on Mediterranean Spain and Morocco, as you journey from Toledo and Madrid to exotic Marrakesh, Fez and Tangier.
Embark on the Crossroads of Sicily and discover a fascinating mosaic of influences left by ancient Greeks and Romans, Arabs and Normans as you explore Taormina, Palermo, Erice, and the impressive Greek ruins at Agrigento.

Whether you want to island hop in the Galapagos or marvel at the treasures of Spanish art, you’ll find inspiration and countless opportunities to learn on these richly diverse tours. http://www.atlastravelweb.com/collettetours.shtml