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Venice Citta d'Arte

Overview

Venice is an outstanding destination for an Art & Design school tour.  Its beating heart is Piazza San Marco, surrounded by works of indisputable mastery and prestige: the imposing Campanile Bell Tower, and the Basilica; the Palazzo Ducale, symbol of the various golden temples of La Serenissima; the Moors' Tower, famously known as the Clock Tower; and the Ala Napoleonica, housing the Museo Correr. 

The Peggy Guggenheim Collection is not to be missed; located inside the Palazzo Venier dei Leoni, it holds important artworks from the 20th Century.  The Gallerie dell'Accademia is another important museum, housed inside the majestic complex of the Scuola Grande de la Carità; and Ca' Rezzonico, one of the most awe-inspiring palaces from the Renaissance and location for the Museum of 18th Century Venice. 

Venice is also the location for the renowed Biennale, where the spotlight alternates between art and architecture. Running alongside the two main events are annual showcases of dance, theatre, cinema and music.

Our Suggested Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Flight to Venice

    Stroll over the Rialto Bridge, the oldest bridge of Venice, and enjoy the sights.

    The Biennale di Venezia runs through most of the year, and your group could head to the centre of the action and visit the festival. 

    Settle into your accommodation. 

  2. Day 2

    Enjoy some time at the renowned Piazza San Marco and visit the Palazzo Ducale (Doge's Palace), a major landmark with wonderful art from the likes of Titian, Tintoretto and Veronese.

    In the afternoon, visit the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, Italy's most important collection of twentieth-century art.

  3. Day 3

    Tour of the Galleria dell'Accademia which hosts the most significant collection of paintings of the Venetian school.

    Guided Island Tour 

    Spend time in the main shopping street of Venice, the Old Merceria by the Clock Tower.

  4. Day 4

    Visit to Ca d'Oro (Galleria Giorgio Franchetti), a rich collection in one of the most famous civilian buildings in Venice.

    Flight back home in the afternoon

School Trip Accommodation

Accommodation

We use safe and secure accommodation especially suited to schools.  Our options are usually 2* or youth hostel standard and provides a perfect base for enjoying your tour.  All accommodation we use is audited, and our auditing regime is verified by independent experts.