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Explore your personal passions with expert guides, while enjoying the ease of group travel, and know your booking helps Art Fund inspire art lovers nationwide. To book your next holiday or for more information, call our trusted partner, Travel Editions direct on 020 7251 0045.
Twentieth Century Art in Yorkshire
Travel Editions
3 days (5 September 2019)
Explore the birthplace of three giants of contemporary art and home to several award-winning collections. This Art Fund exclusive tour will take you deep into the worlds of Henry Moore, Barbara Hepworth and David Hockney, and includes a private tour of Art Fund Museum of the Year 2017, the Hepworth Wakefield, with a talk from the museum's curator and more.
4 days (6 / 13 October 2019)
Experience a private out-of-hours visit to the fabulously-located Tate St Ives, enjoy a talk from their curator, drinks and dinner against the backdrop of Porthmeor Beach. The four-day trip will also take in the Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden, Penlee House, and more.
The art and history of the Netherlands by rail
5 nights (12 June 2019 / 7 August 2019)
Based in the charming Dutch city of Amersfoort, highlights of this delightful rail tour include visiting one of the largest Van Gogh collection in the world at Kröller Müller Museum.
French Modernism
4 days (12 March 2020)
Go on an architectural adventure of Paris on this tour and take in the Modernist masterpieces that populate the city and its environs. Highlights include a visit to Le Corbusier's studio apartment, Villa Savoye and Maison Louis Carré.
Arts & Crafts Houses and Gardens
3 days (15 September 2019)
Follow in the footsteps of William Morris and experience the charm and rich craft tradition of villages in the Cotswolds. This tour includes visits to Chipping Campden, Broadway, the Gordon Russell Museum, and more.
Bilbao and the Guggenheim Effect
4 days (13 November 2019)
Wonder at Frank Gehry's modern architectural masterpiece and experience a tasty "pinxtos" tour of Bilbao's old town on this 4 day tour. You'll visit buildings by some of the world's most famous architects as well as sites that reveal the city's rich artistic and culinary heritage.
Valencia – Art Nouveau to the City of Science
4 days (12 December 2019)
Discover why Valencia is quickly becoming the must-visit city in Spain with this three night tour. Experience the Art Nouveau and Art Deco heritage of the city as well as architect Calatrava's futuristic City of Arts and Sciences.
Arts & Crafts in the North
Travel around castles, country houses and galleries in the far north of England and discover how the Arts & Crafts movement spread throughout the country. Highlights of this trip include a private visit of Naworth Castle and Craigside, which was the first house in the world to be lit by hydro-electricity.
Charles Rennie Mackintosh in Glasgow
3 days (27 September / 18 October 2019)
Immerse yourself in the life and work of architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh and explore his distinctive style with two passionate guides. Highlights of the tour include a special dinner at The Glasgow Art Club and a private visit to Hill House in Helensburgh.
Leonardo da Vinci's Milan
4 days (2 December 2019)
Explore the legacy of Leonardo da Vinci, one of history's most extraordinary geniuses, and his impact on the city of Milan, where he spent the most active years of his creative life.
Art Nouveau and Art Deco in Lille and Antwerp
4 days (19 September / 3 October 2019 / 5 March 2020 / more dates available)
Enjoy a walking tour of Lille's Art Nouveau houses, visit La Piscine Museum – housed in an Art-Deco swimming pool – and take in Antwerp's 'Golden Triangle' on this three night tour.
Hampshire Arts & Crafts
3 days (2 August 2019)
Tour gardens, churches, schools and towns in Hampshire where the Arts & Crafts movement flourished in the late 19th and early 20th centuries with two renowned experts.
Nancy and the Birth of Art Nouveau
4 days (25 October 2019, 27 March, 24 April 2020)
Explore the legacy of glassmaker Emile Gallé and the Ecole de Nancy in this French stately district. Dine at the Art Nouveau Excelsior restaurant and take part in walking tours which showcase the town's wonderful collection of Art Nouveau art, ceramics and architecture.
Modern art and architecture in Rotterdam
Visit the Netherland's second largest city and discover some of Europe's best modern architecture.
Art Nouveau in Turin and Milan
4 days (6 March 2020)
Discover the legacy of the Art Nouveau movement in Italy and steep yourself in the history of these two cities.
The Normans in Sicily
Visit vast cathedrals, castles, abbeys and palaces in Sicily and appreciate the lasting legacy of the Norman invasion of the island.
Art and Architecture of Ravenna and Bologna
4 days (2 April 2020)
Get enchanted by the jumbled medieval city of Bologna and the eclectic Byzantine architecture of Ravenna. Tour palazzis and piazzas, the Basilica of Saint Dominic and an anatomical theatre.
Villas and Gardens of the Cote d'Azur
8 days (28 October 2019 / 23 March 2020)
Delve into the rich artistic heritage of the French Riviera and reveal the secrets of glamorous villas and antique-filled interiors. Highlights include a visit to the Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild and the town of Menton.
Bauhaus Centenary: 100 Years of Rethinking the World
Visit the birthplace of Bauhaus in Weimar before travelling to Erfurt and Dessau,where the influential art school relocated to in 1925. The tour also includes an overnight stay in Berlin and visit to the ADGB Trade Union School.
4 days (21 November 2019 / 19 March 2020)
Explore romantic Riga and learn why the capital is often described as a 'metropolis of Art Nouveau.'
4 days (31 October 2019 / 2 April 2020)
Join acclaimed historian Julian Humphrys as he tells the story of two gigantic historical characters - the Duke of Wellington and Napoleon Bonaparte. You'll travel from Wellington's Apsley House in London before heading to Belgium to experience the all the key Waterloo battle sites.
Art and Architecture of Urbino and Gubbio
4 days (7 May 2020)
Explore Renaissance gems, extensive art collections and experience the ambience of Italy on this three night tour.
William the Conqueror and Medieval Normandy
Immerse yourself in the medieval way of life and visit the legendary Bayeux Tapestry, and other Norman sights that intricately reveal the story of William the Conqueror's invasion.
Helsinki – Art Nouveau to Post Modernism
4 days (24 October 2019)
Explore the Art Nouveau district on foot, visit the Museum of Architecture and understand why Helsinki was given the title "most livable city in the world."
The Glory that was Greece
10 days (12 March 2020)
Journey through time as you explore Ancient Greece on this 10 day tour of the Peloponnese. Highlights include visits to Delphi, Olympia, ancient Sparta and the deserted Byzantine city of Mystras.
Krakow – The Jewel of Central Europe
4 days (5 November 2019 / 1 April 2020)
Boasting the best-preserved collection of historic buildings in Poland, Krakow is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. Visit a host of churches, museums, galleries and palaces on this 3 night tour.
Delphi to Macedonia
Experience the vibrancy of Thessaloniki and the spectacular golden treasures of Macedonia as you travel from Delphi via the Meteora Monasteries, Macedon, Pella and Dion and the Macedonian religious centre.
Bruegel and the Flemish Masters
Trace Northern Realism back to the 14th century at churches and museums in Antwerp and Brussels with art historian Gerald Delsandes. Highlights include exhibitions that celebrate the 450th anniversary of Pieter Bruegel the Elder's death.
Albania – Land of the Double Headed Eagle
9 days (16 April 2020)
Investigate the fascinating history, archaeology and culture of Albania in this 8 night tour. Highlights include a visit to Butrint, a UNESCO World Heritage site and Roman sites.