Cultural Stay Programs

Another Way to Settle in and Explore

Our Cultural Stays

Choose a one-week stay from among 12 unique destinations and explore a locale in depth in the company of a Smithsonian Journeys Expert. Immerse yourself in the pristine, rugged wilderness and frontier culture of Alaska; discover the allure of the coastal towns along the Italian Riviera and explore the rich heritage of Piedmont and Tuscany or delight in the bucolic charm of the storybook villages, colorful gardens, and sprawling moors of England’s Lake District. Whatever your choice, you’ll enjoy the place and its environs, meet with local people, and stay in delightful centrally located accommodations.

I enjoyed learning the history of the sites we toured more thoroughly than I would have had I gone on my own. Also, the other people on the trip brought along their own perspectives and knowledge, which enhanced the experience.

– Monica B.