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In the Shadow of Vesuvius

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Along Italy’s Tyrrhenian Sea lies the Amalfi Coast, a World Heritage site of cliffside pastel villages and modern-day cities…

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Insider’s Florence

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Florence is a wealth of Renaissance treasures, yet many of its riches elude all but the most experienced travelers. During this exclusive tour, our resident expert and popular art historian Elaine Ruffolo takes you behind the scenes to discover the city’s hidden gems…

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Insider’s Florence

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Florence is a wealth of Renaissance treasures, yet many of its riches elude all but the most experienced…

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Mystery Lover’s England with Smithsonian Journeys

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A lonely moor enveloped in fog. A train carrying a passenger with a deadly secret. A tense courtroom awaiting a verdict. Such images are familiar to lovers of the English detective novel. Peaceful Devon, academic Oxford, and cosmopolitan London have all served as settings for stories of murder and mayhem, as well as the setting for this popular one-of-a-kind mystery tour.

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In the Shadow of Vesuvius with Smithsonian Journeys

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Along Italy’s Tyrrhenian Sea lies the Amalfi Coast, a World Heritage site of cliffside pastel villages and modern-day cities steeped in ancient Roman history. Delve into the fascinating mythology of renowned archaeological sites and discover the gems of Naples and Capri with local expert Federico Poole as your guide. Exclusive tours of Pompeii and Herculaneum provide access to sites not generally open to the public.

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Art Treasures of Italy with Smithsonian Journeys

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A tour for lovers of art, architecture, and human ingenuity, our exploration of Italy’s treasures is a journey through the sublime. In Florence, Venice, and Rome you’ll view the works of the world’s most celebrated masters—Giotto, Michelangelo, Brunelleschi, Leonardo, Botticelli, Titian, Bernini, and Caravaggio.

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Vietnam and Angkor Wat

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Experience the culture and beauty of Indochina as you journey from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City and Cambodia’s ancient capital of Angkor. Sail beneath the jagged karst pillars of Ha Long Bay on a traditional-style junk. Stroll past lush rice paddies, learn about local crafts from villagers, meet monks and royal descendants, and watch the sun rise over the Khmer temples of Angkor.

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