Smithsonian Journeys Travel Catalog (June 2022)

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Enjoying Provence

Living in France

A Three-Week Stay in Aix-en-Provence 23 days from $5,290 Includes $250 special savings Special air rates available Oct. 5–27, 2022 & Apr. 19–May 11, May 10–June 1, Aug. 9–31, Aug. 30–Sept. 21, 2023 Provence. The very name evokes images of idyllic days of dazzling light illuminating the countryside’s lush olive groves and sloping vineyards. It was the same colorful scenery and light that drew artists such as Cézanne, Chagall, and Van Gogh to this region. On this special immersive cultural stay in Aix-en-Provence, let this charming small city, which boasts a 600-yearold university and numerous art and cooking schools, become your home for three weeks. You’ll stroll elegant cobblestone streets on your way to class or to a bustling outdoor market. Explore medieval hilltop villages, Roman ruins, and the lovely countryside. Linger over a glass of wine at a neighborhood café and dine in restaurants that few tourists could hope to find. Stay in a modern apartment at the Adagio Aix-en-Provence Centre, a residential hotel located on a peaceful street near the shops along Cours Mirabeau. Highlights Include Excursions, Day Trips, Presentations: Take an indepth walking tour of Aix-en-Provence led by an expert guide. Learn about the region’s history as you explore greater Provence during day trips to Avignon and the Pont du Gard, Marseille, and the Luberon Valley. Plus, enjoy a wine tasting and attend sessions on history and art by a local expert during your stay.

Marbella

Living in Spain

A Three-Week Stay in Andalusia 23 days from $6,290 Includes $250 special savings Special air rates available Oct. 2–24, 2022 & Apr. 16–May 8, May 7–29, Oct. 1–23, 2023 Whitewashed villages laced with bougainvillea, the seductive rhythms of flamenco, historic cities filled with delicate Moorish architecture, scalloped beaches and rugged mountains: Andalusia is a place to savor. Settle into your apartment in the inviting town of Marbella, perched on the Mediterranean Sea, and spend three weeks immersed in sun-kissed southern Spain. Burnish your Spanish skills, learn a few steps of flamenco, or cook authentic paella with a local chef. Trace the history and enduring influence of the Moors, and then see that influence firsthand on guided excursions to beautiful mountain villages and world-class cities like Granada and Málaga. Watch the sunset from the beach, or while sipping sangria on a town square, and revel in the unhurried pace of life on Spain’s Costa del Sol. Highlights Include Excursions, Day Trips, Presentations: Discover seaside Marbella on a walking tour and venture to the nearby caves of Nerja and the Moorish village of Frigiliana. Learn about Andalusia’s unique cultural heritage from local experts, and enjoy an evening of flamenco and a wine tasting. Delve deeper into the region’s history and character on day trips to Granada, Málaga, Ronda, the White Villages, and more; and opt for a weekend escapade to Seville and Cordobá. 27


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