We are delighted to announce the 2026 holiday for the Arts Scholars, in partnership with Kirker Holidays: in autumn 2026 we will visit wonderful Copenhagen. Celebrated by Danny Kaye in the soundtrack to the 1952 film ‘Hans Christian Andersen’, it is a beautiful maritime city with a fascinating history and a world-class reputation for design – from architecture to furniture, not to mention celebrated jewellers and silversmiths such as Georg Jensen.

4 nights price from £1998 per person

This tour is based at the pinnacle of the mediaeval citadel of Carcassonne where we stay at the historic Hotel de la Cité, built into the ramparts with panoramic views of the countryside. It is from here that we will explore the many distinctive regions of this beautiful part of southwest France.

6 nights price from £2998 per person

French artists began to discover the attractions of the Côte d’Azur and the iridescent quality of the region’s dazzling light towards the end of the 19th century. Monet was the first artist to be lured to the Riviera, arriving there in 1885.

5 nights price from £2349 per person

Our tour takes in three of Andalucia’s great Moorish cities – Seville, Córdoba and Granada, each one with its own very distinctive characteristics and atmosphere. The grandeur of Seville is represented by its awe-inspiring cathedral and great Alcázar.

7 nights price from £3649 per person

Cornwall’s unique microclimate makes it the perfect destination for a spring escape, and the warmth combined with the special quality of the light here has – much like the French Riviera – long attracted both artists and horticult...

4 nights price from £1894 per person

The Opéra de Paris presents an extraordinary range of operas and ballets each season – casting, repertory and musical depth are of the highest international calibre.

4 nights price from £3398 per person

The first of our two weeks in Venice with Charlie Hall provides a fascinating in-depth introduction to the art, architecture and history of La Serenissima in the company of world-class experts, as well as a day in Ravenna, last capital of the Western Roman Empire.

5 nights price from £3265 per person

Whilst geographically compact, Albania’s location at the heart of the Balkans, wedged between northern Greece and Montenegro, and just 100 kilometres from the coast of southern Italy, has blessed the country with a diverse and vibrant landscape and compelling history.

8 nights price from £2696 per person

An immersion in the art, music, cuisine and culture of Venice, our new two-week itinerary in conjunction with John Hall Venice is much more than an art tour, it is a unique opportunity to take a closer look at La Serenissima in the company of world-class experts.

13 nights price from £7789 per person

Lisbon, ‘City of the Navigators’, was once the heart of Europe’s maritime power and memories of this Golden Age are still clearly evident today. Our five-night tour will uncover the city’s glittering, powerful history hidden beneath its friendly façade.

5 nights price from £2934 per person