Coast Starlight and the Columbia River Cruise

TRAVEL ALONG THE DAZZLING PACIFIC COAST ABOARD THE COAST STARLIGHT FOR THE OVERNIGHT JOURNEY FROM LOS ANGELES TO VANCOUVER, WA WHERE YOU WILL MEET THE AMERICAN EMPRESS FOR YOUR RIVER CRUISE ALONG THE COLUMBIA AND SNAKE RIVERS. HIGHLIGHTS OF YOUR PACIFIC NORTHWEST ADVENTURE INCLUDE VISITS TO ASTORIA,... Read MoreTRAVEL ALONG THE DAZZLING PACIFIC COAST ABOARD THE COAST STARLIGHT FOR THE OVERNIGHT JOURNEY FROM LOS ANGELES TO VANCOUVER, WA WHERE YOU WILL MEET THE AMERICAN EMPRESS FOR YOUR RIVER CRUISE ALONG THE COLUMBIA AND SNAKE RIVERS. HIGHLIGHTS OF YOUR PACIFIC NORTHWEST ADVENTURE INCLUDE VISITS TO ASTORIA, THE DALLES AND SACAJAWEA STATE PARK. See the best of the Pacific Northwest on a rail and river cruise adventure that begins in Los Angeles, where you will board Amtrak's Coast Starlight for the overnight journey along the Pacific Coast into Oregon and your destination of Vancouver, Washington. Board the American Empress for your 7-night river cruise along the Columbia and Snake Rivers and prepare to get a new perspective of the land explorers Lewis and Clark traversed. Travel to the top of Astoria Column for panoramic views of the city, learn about hydropower at the Bonneville Dam and see a collection of pioneer artifacts from when the region was first settled. Your rail and river cruise vacation is truly a voyage of discovery. AMERICAN QUEEN STEAMBOAT COMPANY REQUIRES A COVID-19 VACCINATION FOR ALL GUESTS AND CREW FOR ALL SAILINGS BEGINNING JULY 1, 2021 Highlights: * Transportation aboard Amtrak (1 night on train) * Hotel accommodations for 1 night * 7-night river cruise aboard the American Empress * All meals aboard the ship * Complimentary wine and beer with dinner and complimentary cappuccino, espresso, specialty coffees, bottled water and soft drinks throughout the river cruise * Ports of call: - Astoria, OR - The Dalles, OR - Stevenson, WA - Sacajawea State Park, WA

Starting at: $3,674

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Trans Canada by Rail & Alaska by Sea

COMBINE A CANADIAN TRAIN ADVENTURE BETWEEN TWO OF THE COUNTRY'S MOST COSMOPOLITAN CITIES AND A CRUISE THROUGH ALASKA'S WATERS AND TO SOME OF ITS MOST FAMED PORTS OF CALL ON THIS LAND AND SEA EXPEDITION. The beauty of Canada's ever-changing landscape and the glory of the open water lie ahead on this... Read MoreCOMBINE A CANADIAN TRAIN ADVENTURE BETWEEN TWO OF THE COUNTRY'S MOST COSMOPOLITAN CITIES AND A CRUISE THROUGH ALASKA'S WATERS AND TO SOME OF ITS MOST FAMED PORTS OF CALL ON THIS LAND AND SEA EXPEDITION. The beauty of Canada's ever-changing landscape and the glory of the open water lie ahead on this 15-day, dual-country adventure. The tour begins as you arrive in Toronto - Canada's largest city. Spend the day exploring this cosmopolitan city on your own. The following morning, board VIA Rail's Canadian for a 4-night complete trans-Canada rail journey. Enjoy the vast amenities of the train and the impeccable views from the Park and Skyline Cars. Upon arrival in Vancouver, take some time to get to know the city on a Hop-on/Hop-off Tour of some of Vancouver's major attractions. The following day in this beautiful city is yours to explore the sights at leisure. After 2 overnights, head to the city's port to board your Holland America' ship for 7 days worth of cruising through Alaska's surrounding waters. Most of the cruise is spent on the sea, enjoying the magnificence of the likes of the Inside Passage and Glacier Bay; however, we also have the opportunity to get in touch with Alaska by land, with off-board excursions to some of Alaska's most popular cities: Juneau, Skagway, and Ketchikan. Take in all the scenery from the cruise liner's various decks, and enjoy the unique ambiance only a ship can offer before arriving back in Vancouver, where the tour comes to a close.  Highlights: * Transportation aboard VIA Rail (4 nights on train) * Hotel accommodations for 3 nights * All meals onboard the train and ship * 7-night round-trip Alaska cruise aboard ms Nieuw Amsterdam * One-way transfer from Toronto Airport to hotel * One-way transfer from cruise terminal to Vancouver Airport * Vancouver city sightseeing tour * Ports of Call: -Juneau -Skagway -Glacier Bay -Ketchikan

Starting at: $3,700

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Mt. Rushmore, the Badlands & Yellowstone - 12 Days

SADDLES, STETSONS, BUFFALO AND MORE GREET YOU ON THIS 12-DAY WILD WEST ADVENTURE! BE AWESTRUCK BY THE SCENERY OF GRAND TETON, YELLOWSTONE, AND BADLANDS NATIONAL PARKS, RELIVE THE STORIES OF THE OLD WEST IN CODY AND DEADWOOD, MARVEL AT THE SIGHT OF MOUNT RUSHMORE, AND BE EXHILARATED ON AN OFF-ROAD JEEP... Read MoreSADDLES, STETSONS, BUFFALO AND MORE GREET YOU ON THIS 12-DAY WILD WEST ADVENTURE! BE AWESTRUCK BY THE SCENERY OF GRAND TETON, YELLOWSTONE, AND BADLANDS NATIONAL PARKS, RELIVE THE STORIES OF THE OLD WEST IN CODY AND DEADWOOD, MARVEL AT THE SIGHT OF MOUNT RUSHMORE, AND BE EXHILARATED ON AN OFF-ROAD JEEP SAFARI. YOUR ADVENTURE AWAITS! Rugged frontier towns of the Old West and renowned national historic sites are hallmarks of this 12-day escorted tour across America's western frontier. Your Wild West discovery begins in Chicago, where you board the legendary California Zephyr for your journey across the Rocky Mountains to Provo, Utah. From Provo, your travels take you to the cowboy town of Jackson and Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks, Cody and then to the Black Hills of South Dakota. Highlights: * Rail travel on Amtrak (1 night on train)  * Scenic excursion on the 1880 Train  * Hotel accommodations for 10 nights, including 2 nights in Yellowstone National Park  * 9 meals, including a Chuckwagon dinner  * Meals on the train included when upgrading to private sleeping accommodations  * Float trip on the Snake River through Grand Teton National Park  * Grand Teton National Park touring  * Yellowstone National Park touring, including Old Faithful  * Buffalo Bill Center of the West Museum  * Mt. Rushmore National Memorial & Crazy Horse Memorial  * Buffalo Jeep Safari in Custer State Park  * Badlands National Park  * National park entrance fees  * Transportation by deluxe motorcoach  * Services of a professional Tour Manager  * Baggage handling

Starting at: $3,795

(Not Including Airfare)*

Mt. Rushmore, the Badlands & Yellowstone - 13 Days

SADDLES, STETSONS, BUFFALO AND MORE GREET YOU ON THIS 13-DAY WILD WEST ADVENTURE! BE AWESTRUCK BY THE SCENERY OF GRAND TETON, YELLOWSTONE, AND BADLANDS NATIONAL PARKS, RELIVE THE STORIES OF THE OLD WEST IN CODY AND DEADWOOD, MARVEL AT THE SIGHT OF MOUNT RUSHMORE, AND BE EXHILARATED ON AN OFF-ROAD JEEP... Read MoreSADDLES, STETSONS, BUFFALO AND MORE GREET YOU ON THIS 13-DAY WILD WEST ADVENTURE! BE AWESTRUCK BY THE SCENERY OF GRAND TETON, YELLOWSTONE, AND BADLANDS NATIONAL PARKS, RELIVE THE STORIES OF THE OLD WEST IN CODY AND DEADWOOD, MARVEL AT THE SIGHT OF MOUNT RUSHMORE, AND BE EXHILARATED ON AN OFF-ROAD JEEP SAFARI. YOUR ADVENTURE AWAITS! Rugged frontier towns of the Old West and renowned national historic sites are hallmarks of this 13-day escorted tour across America's western frontier. Your Wild West discovery begins in Chicago, where you board the legendary California Zephyr for your journey across the Rocky Mountains to Provo, Utah. From Provo, your travels take you to the cowboy town of Jackson and Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks, Cody and then to the Black Hills of South Dakota. Highlights: * Rail travel on Amtrak (1 night on train)  * Scenic excursion on the 1880 Train  * Hotel accommodations for 11 nights, including 2 nights in Yellowstone National Park  * 9 meals, including a Chuckwagon dinner  * Meals on the train included when upgrading to private sleeping accommodations  * Float trip on the Snake River through Grand Teton National Park  * Grand Teton National Park touring  * Yellowstone National Park touring, including Old Faithful  * Buffalo Bill Center of the West Museum  * Mt. Rushmore National Memorial & Crazy Horse Memorial  * Buffalo Jeep Safari in Custer State Park  * Badlands National Park  * National park entrance fees  * Transportation by deluxe motorcoach  * Services of a professional Tour Manager  * Baggage handling 

Starting at: $3,795

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Canada's Rockies & Alaska Cruise

TAKE ON THE WORLD BY LAND AND SEA, AS YOU TRANSVERSE THE VERY BEST OF THE CANADIAN ROCKIES BY TRAIN AND BOARD A LUXURY CRUISE LINER FOR A CRUISE THROUGH ALASKA'S INSIDE PASSAGE. Set your sights on the best of the Canadian Rockies, as you arrive in Calgary and transfer to the resort town of Banff. Enjoy... Read MoreTAKE ON THE WORLD BY LAND AND SEA, AS YOU TRANSVERSE THE VERY BEST OF THE CANADIAN ROCKIES BY TRAIN AND BOARD A LUXURY CRUISE LINER FOR A CRUISE THROUGH ALASKA'S INSIDE PASSAGE. Set your sights on the best of the Canadian Rockies, as you arrive in Calgary and transfer to the resort town of Banff. Enjoy a sightseeing tour; quintessential Banff sites, such as the hot springs; a gondola ride and much more over the course of two days before transferring to Lake Louise for an overnight in Lake Louise's iconic Chateau. The next morning, soak up the scenery and board an Ice Explorer for a trek onto the Athabasca Glacier en route to Jasper. You'll have a full day to explore the beautiful town of Jasper and its eponymous National Park. The following day, it is all aboard VIA Rail's Canadian for an exciting ride through the mountains to Vancouver. Take in all of the historic sites and iconic neighborhoods this coastal city has to offer with a Hop-on Hop-off tour, before stepping aboard Holland America's ms Nieuw Amsterdam for a 7-night cruise through Alaska's Inside Passage. There are ample opportunities to explore during the journey, including excursions to Juneau, Skagway, and Ketchikan. The ship heads through the awe-inspiring Inside Passage before returning to port in Vancouver, where the tour comes to a close.  SCENIC HIGHLIGHTS OF YOUR TRIP INCLUDE: Highlights: * One-way transportation aboard VIA Rail's Canadian from Jasper to Vancouver in Sleeper Plus accommodations, including access to the Skyline and Park Cars * Hotel accommodations for 7 nights * All meals onboard the train and ship * 7-night round-trip Alaska cruise aboard Holland America's ms Amsterdam * Banff sightseeing tour, including Sulphur Mountain Gondola * Columbia Icefield excursion, including a ride on the Ice Explorer * Vancouver Hop-on Hop-off Tour, including admission to Lookout Tower * Select transfers * Hotel taxes and GST on applicable items  SCENIC HIGHLIGHTS OF YOUR TRIP INCLUDE: * Banff * Lake Louise * Jasper * Vancouver * Juneau * Skagway * Glacier Bay * Ketchikan

Starting at: $3,797

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City Escapes: The Seine

Paris always sizzles while Normandy beckons with its stunning coastline, incredible food and artistic beauty. Monet’s Gardens and the charming harbor town of Honfleur, will inspire you the same way as they inspired the great Impressionists. For inspiration of a different kind, witness the site of Joan... Read MoreParis always sizzles while Normandy beckons with its stunning coastline, incredible food and artistic beauty. Monet’s Gardens and the charming harbor town of Honfleur, will inspire you the same way as they inspired the great Impressionists. For inspiration of a different kind, witness the site of Joan of Arc’s historic martyrdom, or travel to the unforgettable beaches of Normandy where Allied forces landed during WWII’s D-Day invasion. Relive the grandeur of royalty at Château de Bizy, once referred to as “the Versailles of Normandy.” Blend a passion for the good life with culture, art, architecture and timeless landscape in Northern France.

Starting at: $3,979

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Gems of Southeast Europe (Taste of Christmas) (Budapest to Giurgiu)

Starting at: $4,149

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Taste of Bordeaux

Embark on an enchanting Taste of Bordeaux: Cruising the Waterways of Southwest France itinerary, part of AmaWaterways’ new collaboration with Smithsonian Journeys. Explore Bordeaux’s picturesque wine regions, wandering through charming towns and historic sites, and savoring exquisite local wines... Read MoreEmbark on an enchanting Taste of Bordeaux: Cruising the Waterways of Southwest France itinerary, part of AmaWaterways’ new collaboration with Smithsonian Journeys. Explore Bordeaux’s picturesque wine regions, wandering through charming towns and historic sites, and savoring exquisite local wines and cuisine. Start in Bordeaux, exploring the city’s historic center before cruising along the Garonne River. Visit picturesque towns like Libourne and Saint Émilion, immersing yourself in their rich wine culture and scenic vineyards. Plus, enjoy specially curated tours that include a discovery of Bergerac's medieval allure, a tour of the historic Château Royal de Cazeneuve where Henry IV kept the Queen Margot captive for several years, and an exploration of the prehistoric petroglyphs of the Pair-non-Pair caves – all exclusively available on Taste of Bordeaux Smithsonian Journeys. You will also have the unique opportunity to engage with and learn from two Smithsonian Journeys Experts throughout your journey whose specialized expertise will further immerse you in the history, art or culture of the region.

Starting at: $4,379

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Taste of Bordeaux (Smithsonian Journeys)

Embark on an enchanting Taste of Bordeaux: Cruising the Waterways of Southwest France itinerary, part of AmaWaterways’ new collaboration with Smithsonian Journeys. Explore Bordeaux’s picturesque wine regions, wandering through charming towns and historic sites, and savoring exquisite local wines... Read MoreEmbark on an enchanting Taste of Bordeaux: Cruising the Waterways of Southwest France itinerary, part of AmaWaterways’ new collaboration with Smithsonian Journeys. Explore Bordeaux’s picturesque wine regions, wandering through charming towns and historic sites, and savoring exquisite local wines and cuisine. Start in Bordeaux, exploring the city’s historic center before cruising along the Garonne River. Visit picturesque towns like Libourne and Saint Émilion, immersing yourself in their rich wine culture and scenic vineyards. Plus, enjoy specially curated tours that include a discovery of Bergerac's medieval allure, a tour of the historic Château Royal de Cazeneuve where Henry IV kept the Queen Margot captive for several years, and an exploration of the prehistoric petroglyphs of the Pair-non-Pair caves – all exclusively available on Taste of Bordeaux Smithsonian Journeys. You will also have the unique opportunity to engage with and learn from two Smithsonian Journeys Experts throughout your journey whose specialized expertise will further immerse you in the history, art or culture of the region.

Starting at: $5,279

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USA Coast to Coast

TRAVEL FROM NEW YORK TO SAN FRANCISCO EXPLORING ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS ALONG THE WAY, INCLUDING MANHATTAN, THE WHITE HOUSE, CHICAGO, THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS, THE GRAND CANYON, HOLLYWOOD AND SAN FRANCISCO. Experience a once-in-a-lifetime coast to coast rail journey across the most diverse country in the world!... Read MoreTRAVEL FROM NEW YORK TO SAN FRANCISCO EXPLORING ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS ALONG THE WAY, INCLUDING MANHATTAN, THE WHITE HOUSE, CHICAGO, THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS, THE GRAND CANYON, HOLLYWOOD AND SAN FRANCISCO. Experience a once-in-a-lifetime coast to coast rail journey across the most diverse country in the world! Your photo album will include many of America's highlights including the Statue of Liberty, the White House, the Wild West, the Rockies, the Grand Canyon, Hollywood Boulevard and the Golden Gate Bridge. Highlights: * All rail and coach travel throughout * 2 overnight train journeys in two-berth roomette (meals included) * 16 nights' hotel accommodation (room only) * Guided tour in New York  * Guided tour of Washington DC * Guided tours of Chicago, San Francisco and Los Angeles * Manhattan Harbor cruise * Time to explore the South Rim of the Grand Canyon * Rocky Mountain National Park and Estes Park * 3 Heritage rail journeys and 4 Amtrak journeys * Services of a professional tour escort and knowledgeable local guides for touring

Starting at: $5,395

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