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Adventures in Art curates luxury travel experiences focused on art, jewelry and fashion for museum patrons and art collectors from around the world. Founded in 2011 by Karen Stone Talwar, Adventures in Art is unique in its endeavor, providing customized itineraries and insider’s access to the art capitals around the world timed around art fairs, jewelry shows as well as exhibitions at major museums. Collectors open the way to their private homes, archives and ateliers, ratifying Adventures in Art's mission to enjoy, educate and enlighten.
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Day 1: Welcome to Rome
Welcome to Rome! On arrival you are met by your Travel Director and transferred to your accommodation. (D)
Day 2: Rome Sightseeing
This morning, visit the Vatican Museum with a Local Expert. Admire the papal art collection and enter the Sistine Chapel and admire Michelangelo’s masterpiece on its ceiling. Next door, in St Peter’s Basilica, see one of Michelangelo’s early works, the Pieta, and the splendid dome, completed after his death. Afterwards, visit the Colosseum, where the gladiators prepared for battle. (B, RD)
Day 3: Tuscan Hills onto Florence
Journey through the picturesque Tuscan Hills towards Florence. On arrival, join a local art historian to see Michelangelo’s David in the Accademia Museum. (B, D)
Day 4: Renaissance Florence
This morning, see the multi-coloured marble cathedral, bell tower and baptistery, adorned by Ghiberti’s ‘Gates of Paradise’. Then join a Local Expert for a visit to the Uffizi Galleries, one of the oldest and most famous art museums in Europe. You'll also enjoy works by Michelangelo, Botticelli and Raphael, among other masterpieces. (B, RD)
Day 5: Leaning Tower of Pisa & Milan
Stop first in Pisa to see the incredible Leaning Tower, as well as its splendid cathedral and baptistery. Continue north to the financial and fashion capital Milan. (B, D)
Day 6: Experience Milan
This morning, visit the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie with a Local Expert. It is an outstanding work of architecture and an emblem within the Catholic tradition, and is perhaps even more famous for its connection to Leonardo Da Vinci’s fresco of ‘The Last Supper’, which is preserved inside its refectory (dining hall). The Church is one of Renaissance art’s most important testimonies and has therefore been included as a UNESCO World Heritage Site (tickets to the Last Supper are subject to availability). Later, for a change of pace, we embark on an alternative visit to Milan to see urban graffiti, murals and street art scattered around the city. Get a glimpse of an alternative Milan, meet colourful characters, learn about modern-day Milan and be inspired by the vibrancy of city life. (B, D)
Day 7: Milan to Basel
Travel across the border into Switzerland. En route, we stop for a cheese or chocolate tasting before heading to Basel. (B, D)
Day 8: Basel Sightseeing
Explore Basel, with a Local Expert, concluding with a visit to Foundation Beyeler In 1997, the famous collection of Ernst and Hildy Beyeler in Riehen. The collection contains around 200 pictures and sculptures, including works by Cézanne, Picasso, Rousseau, Mondrian, Klee, Ernst, Matisse and Newman. Famous around the world, the astounding temporary exhibitions are highlights of your visit. (B, D)
Day 9: Basel to Paris
Travel through the French countryside to Paris. (B, D)
Day 10: Best of Paris
After an orientation tour, visit one of the world's best-known art collections at the Louvre Museum. A specialist art historian guides you through the galleries to see the Venus de Milo, Winged Victory, Mona Lisa and more (Louvre visit subject to availability). Continue on a visit to the Notre Dame Cathedral, famously protected by its roof-top gargoyles, to learn about over-arching Parisian history. This evening, embark on an illuminations journey in Paris to see iconic sights at night. (B, HD)
Day 11: Musee De L’orangerie & Giverney
This morning, visit the Musée de l'Orangerie, an art gallery of impressionist and post-impressionist paintings. Though most famous for being the permanent home of eight Water Lilies murals by Claude Monet, the museum also contains works by Paul Cézanne, Henri Matisse, Amedeo Modigliani, Pablo Picasso, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Henri Rousseau, Alfred Sisley, Chaim Soutine, and Maurice Utrillo, among others. Afterwards, we head to Monet’s garden in Giverney to see the inspiration of some of his most famous works before heading back to Paris. (BB, D)
Day 12: Paris to Amsterdam
Travel through northern France and Belgium en route to Amsterdam. (BB, D)
Day 13: Amsterdam Galleries – Rijksmuseum & Vincent van Gogh Museum
Admire world-famous masterpieces in the Rijksmuseum, which has on display 8,000 objects of art and history. There is a total collection of 1 million objects, spanning the years 1200–2000AD, among which are masterpieces by Rembrandt, Frans Hals, and Johannes Vermeer. Then onto the Vincent van Gogh Museum, which is dedicated to the works of Vincent van Gogh and his contemporaries in Amsterdam. The museum is home to the largest collection of Vincent van Gogh's paintings and drawings in the world. This evening, enjoy a canal cruise dinner to bid farewell to our time in Europe. (B, FD)
Day 14: Farewell Amsterdam
Your tour concludes after breakfast with a transfer to the airport for your onward flight. (B)
Day 1: Welcome to Paris
Welcome to Paris! On arrival at Charles De Gaulle airport you will be met by your Travel Director and transferred to your hotel.
Day 2: Paris From a History Perspective
Learn about the significance of the French Revolution and visit key sites such as Place de la Bastille, Les Invalides War Museum, the Conciergerie and Place de la Concorde. In the evening enjoy a walk along the Champs-Elysees, followed by a cruise along the River Seine. (BB)
Day 3: Disneyland in Paris
Spend the day at Disneyland Paris. Included in your tour is a full-day, one-park pass to either Disneyland Park or Disney Studio Park. (BB)
Day 4: Versailles & D-Day Memorial
Travel this morning to Versailles and visit the Palace of Versailles to see its opulent rooms and gardens. Experience the extraordinary Hall of Mirrors where the historic Treaty of Versailles was signed, ending World War I. Continue to Arromanches and visit the D-Day Memorial. It’s then onto Bayeux for our overnight stay. (BB, D)
Day 5: Battle of the Somme
Today we visit Amiens and the nearby Somme Battlefields, where some of the most intense fighting took place during World War I. More than 3 million men fought in this battle with1 million wounded or killed. We visit some of the many interesting memorials and museums dedicated to the fallen. Our overnight stay is in Amiens. (BB, D)
Day 6: The Lost Territories - Strasbourg
We travel to Verdum where you will visit the Verdum Battlefields and War Memorial. Our journey continues to Strasbourg, on the border of Germany, for our overnight stay. (BB)
Day 7: Strasbourg to Colmar
In the morning travel to Colmar where you will enjoy a boat tour in the canal quarter, followed by a walking tour around Petite Venise and the historic centre. From Colmar, continue to Riquewihr for a walking tour in the town. We then visit Chateau du Haut-Koenigsbourg for a visit to the castle, before arriving back in Strasbourg for our overnight stay. (BB)
Day 8: Europa Park & Friedrichshafen
Spend the day at the Europa Park, one of the best theme parks in Europe. This evening we overnight in Friedrichshafen. (BB, D)
Day 9: Meersburg Castle onto Munich
Begin your morning with a walk up to Meersburg Castle. We then make our way to the well-known Neuschwanstein for a tour to the castle and a horse-carriage ride down the mountain. Then it’s onto Munich where a Local Expert will take you on a walking tour in the city centre, including key sites related to Hitler’s time in Munich and the Third Reich. Finally we visit the Nazi Documentation Centre. (BB)
Day 10: Eagle’s Nest & Obersalzburg
A short drive out of Munich, visit Hitler’s former retreat, known as the Eagle’s Nest. Afterwards, stop for lunch at Obersalzburg (own expense) and continue to the Konigsee for a boat tour on the Lake and a chance to swim in Lake Chiemsee. Return to Munich for your overnight stay. (BB)
Day 11: Dachau & Rothenburg
We start the day with a tour to the Munich Residenz Museum. It is then onto Dachau for a sobering visit to the concentration camp. Our overnight stay is in Rothenburg ob der Tauber. (BB)
Day 12: Explore Medieval Rothenburg
Rothenburg was regarded by the Nazis as the most “German” of German towns. Visit the Museum of Torture, explore the medieval city and battlements, and join a Nightwatchman tour. (BB)
Day 13: Nazi History in Nuremberg
We depart Rothenburg and continue to Nuremburg in the morning. On arrival, join a Local Expert for a tour to city centre. Walk up to the Kaiserburg Castle, visit the Nazi parade grounds and the Albert Speer Documentation Centre to bring to life the history of Hitler’s rise to power. In the afternoon, visit the Palace of Justice and Courtroom 600, the location of the Nuremburg Nazi trials. (BB)
Day 14: Onto Magical Prague
This morning travel to Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic. On arrival, join your Travel Director for an orientation tour of the old town centre, including the town square, St Nicholas Church and Tyn Church. Afterwards visit Prague Castle and walk to Charles Bridge. (BB)
Day 15: Museum visits in Prague
Visit The Prague Communism Museum, Jewish Museum and the Kepler Museum today. (BB)
Day 16: Military History in Dresden
In the morning we travel to Dresden where we join a Local Expert for a tour of the Dresden’s Zwinger Palace, the Bundeswehr Military History Museum, the Dresden Armoury and Frauenkirche. (BB)
Day 17: Tropical Islands Water Park
Depart Dresden and spend the day at the Tropical Islands Water theme park. (BB)
Day 18: Berlin Sightseeing
Tour to Berlin starts with a visit to the ‘Story of Berlin’ Museum to provide an overview of the city’s tumultuous history. Your journey with a Local Expert includes the Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag, Checkpoint Charlie, sections of the Berlin Wall and Alexanderplatz. Visit also the Zeppelin Field and the Jewish Museum, the German Resistance Memorial Centre and the Holocaust Memorial. (BB)
Day 19: Farewell Berlin
On our final morning we visit the Wansee Haus Museum and Documentation Centre of the “Final Solution”. Later, explore the DDR Museum to learn about life under communist rule after the end of World War II. We bid farewell to Berlin and make our way to the airport for flights home. (BB)
Day 1: Welcome to Florence
Welcome to Italy! On arrival at Bologna airport, you will be met by your Travel Director and driver. We continue to our hotel in Florence where you’ll have time to settle in, before enjoying a welcome dinner at the hotel. (WD)
Day 2: Discover Florence
After a restful night’s sleep and breakfast at the hotel, we visit the Basilica di Santa Croce and Museo Galileo, home to the only surviving instruments designed and built by Galileo himself. The remainder of the day is free for you to explore Florence. (BB)
Day 3: Florence at your Leisure
Enjoy a day at leisure. Explore captivating Florence at your own pace or join your Travel Director for a day tour to Vallombrosa to see the Monastery where Galileo studied. (Guided tours only available in July & August). (BB)
Day 4: Bologna to Padua
After breakfast at your hotel, spend the morning at leisure. In the afternoon, we drive through Bologna to Padua where you’ll enjoy a local 3-course dinner alongside a guest lecturer from the Padua University. (Lecturer organised by MTG.) (BB, HD)
Day 5: Padua to Venice
Today we visit the Il Bo University, the second oldest university in Italy, for a guided tour. The afternoon is free for you to visit the Botanical gardens and St Anthony Basilica. Later in the afternoon, we continue to our hotel, situated in Mestre Venice, where we will stay for 2 nights. (BB)
Day 6: Romantic Venice at your Leisure
After breakfast, the rest of the day is yours to explore romantic Venice at leisure. (BB)
Day 7: Onto Swiss Geneva
Les Nations Hotel After a restful night’s sleep, we cross the border to Switzerland. On arrival into Geneva enjoy a late afternoon cruise on Lake Geneva. Afterwards we check into our hotel. (BB)
Day 8: Nuclear Science in Cern & Geneva Exploration
After breakfast we travel to CERN (subject to availability) to visit the European Organisation for Nuclear Research and see the Large Hadron Collider, the world’s largest and most powerful particle accelerator. The remainder of the day is free to explore the city of Geneva. (BB)
Day 9: Geneva to Paris
Enjoy a delightful drive through the French countryside, as we make our way to Paris. On arrival you are free to relax or explore the city of love on your own. Gather for dinner at the hotel, during which you’ll enjoy the company of a guest speaker from the Marie Curie Museum. (Lecturer organised by MTG.) (BB, D)
Day 10: Gardens of Paris
Visit the Botanical Gardens in the morning. Here you will discover the Alpine Gardens, which contain 2000 mountain plants from all over the world. Wander through the rose garden, the iris garden and the Botany School's Garden, where 4500 species are labelled and regrouped by families. (BB)
Day 11: Arts & Metier Museum in Paris
Take time to visit the Arts and Metier Museum and spend the rest of the day at leisure to explore the wonderful city of Paris. (BB)
Day 12: Science in Paris
After breakfast in the morning, visit the Marie Curie Museum. Completely re-designed, the Museum reveals the life and times of a family of unusual physicists and their huge contribution to science. The rest of the day is at leisure. (BB)
Day 13: Paris at your Leisure
Enjoy a day at leisure to explore the city of Paris. (BB)
Day 14: Eurostar to London
Bid farewell to Paris today, as we travel by Eurostar to London. On arrival we will be met and transferred to a local pub for lunch. We’ll then check into our hotel and you’ll have the rest of the day to enjoy at leisure. (BB, L)
Day 15: Day Tour to Kent
Today we travel to Kent to visit the Down House, the home of Charles Darwin, before returning to our London hotel. (BB)
Day 16: Scientific Marvels of London
Enjoy a full day of sightseeing, including a visit to the Royal Observatory, Flamsteed, Meridian Courtyard and Maritime Museum, and a cruise on the River Thames. The remainder of the day is at leisure. (BB)
Day 17: Royal Society & Faraday Museum in London
This morning we visit the Royal Society followed by a visit to the Faraday Museum at the Royal Institution. Lunch is served at a local restaurant. (BB, L)
Day 18: Westminster & Science Museum in London
We spend the morning visiting Westminster Abbey and the afternoon exploring the Science Museum in Kensington. (BB)
Day 19: Discover Cambridge
After breakfast, we continue to the university town of Cambridge for a 2-night stop. Enjoy a private walking exploration of the town including a visit to Trinity College – the largest of the Cambridge Colleges. (BB)
Day 20: Cambridge at your Leisure
Today is yours to explore at leisure. We meet again in the evening to celebrate the end of our tour with a farewell dinner at our hotel. (BB, D)
Day 21: Farewell from London
Our science tour has come to an end. Transfer from Cambridge to the London Heathrow Airport for your flight home. (BB)
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ARTnews is launching an exciting new travel program for 2022 that offers exceptional experiences in global art hotspots. Join one or more of the ARTnews trips setting off in May, September, October, and November 2022. We’ll whisk you away to visit private ateliers and galleries, discover iconic, exclusive-access museums, and explore scenic art destinations and vibrant arts districts. Discuss your latest favorites with fellow art lovers and professionals over cocktails at after-hours museum receptions and galleries. After an art-filled day, sleep comfortably in centrally-located, elegant hotels and historic inns.
These trips are a natural collaboration designed with our readers in mind. We hope you’ll enjoy some of our favorite places, illuminated by insights from our industry experts. Relish private tours conceived in concert with art powerhouses, and absorb the intoxicating, creative atmosphere of must-see destinations. Our in-house professionals will act as guides, providing sophisticated analysis and engaging commentary familiar to readers. Our intrepid tour leaders include Marion Maneker (editor of Art Market Monitor and former ARTnews editorial director), Emily Watlington ( Art in America associate editor), and Andrew Russeth (art critic and former ARTnews executive editor).
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For Independent Travelers Who Love the Arts
Last updated on March 31st, 2023 at 10:40 pm
Welcome to Artsy Traveler !
Do you enjoy independent travel and seeking out museums, art galleries, concerts, and artsy travel experiences? Then you’ve come to the right place.
Like you, I love the arts, and so I created Artsy Traveler to share with independent travelers my passion for interesting museums, quirky galleries, compelling performances, thought-provoking historical sites and more.
Artsy Traveler is for you if you love the arts, prefer independent and comfortable travel, and want to get the most value out of your travel dollar.
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