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

Departs: 19 Oct 2026

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

Departs: 14 Nov 2026, 16 Mar 2027, 9 Nov 2027

Our new tour to The Eternal City, led by art historian and adopted-Roman Caroline Howard, will showcase the city’s rich and varied cultural history from the perspective of a local expert.

5 nights price from £2658 per person

Departs: 16 Nov 2026

With rolling lavender fields, olive groves and vineyards, Provence’s unparalleled light and vivid landscapes have long served as a magnet for history’s greatest artists.

5 nights price from £2978 per person

Departs: 28 Sep 2026, 26 Apr 2027, 27 Sep 2027

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

Departs: 15 Nov 2026

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

Departs: 15 Nov 2026

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

Departs: 21 Sep 2026

A perfect example of a beautifully preserved Tuscan town, Lucca has artistic treasures of the first order. A popular destination for day visitors, it rewards those who stay a little longer with secrets which are slowly revealed.

4 nights price from £0 per person

Departs: 15 Nov 2026

Celebrate the very best of Italian culture – art, music and delicious cuisine – in the company of popular Kirker lecturer, Andrew Allen. Based in Parma, a city synonymous with the best of Italian culinary ingredients and with a key role in the history of Italian music, we will also explore the nearby cities of Cremona and Mantua.

5 nights price from £2498 per person

Departs: 16 Sep 2026

The Hague is one of Europe’s most civilised and charming cities, with world-class museums, elegant architecture and excellent restaurants – the perfect base for our new Dutch art tour in the company of Dutch art historian Ger Van Den Munckhof.

4 nights price from £2695 per person

Departs: 6 Jul 2026