Art & Art History

Art & Art History

Whether looking worldwide or across Europe, some wonderful exhibitions can be found. Visits can be particularly thought-provoking for school trips and help develop students' understanding of the representation of ideas, beliefs and values as well as the different conventions used in world art.

Art & Art History school trip destinations

Amsterdam

This pretty city laced with its distinctive canal network is an impressive blend of old and new. Home to Anne Frank's House and the Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam is culture-rich and typically European in appearance with its crooked little houses and cobbled streets; great for a school trip.

Amsterdam

Andalucia

Here is the essence of Spain with bull fighting, flamenco, hill villages, Moorish castles and the inevitable sunshine. The little villages and whitewashed houses with red tiled roofs are a charming contrast to the sandy beaches and elegant resorts of the coast, with fantastic excursion possibilities.

Andalucia

Barcelona

With its unique architectural styles and extensive art collections, Barcelona has much to offer as a school travel destination. Business students can explore traditional wine-making methods while those learning the language will be able to practice their skills on the bustling streets.

Barcelona

Berlin

Since the 19th century Berlin has been central to key European historical questions. With its rich cultural traditions and importance to the German economy, a school trip to Berlin provides the basis for a variety of subject areas.

Berlin

Bruges

The beautiful medieval city of Bruges features picturesque streets with traditional lace makers, Flemish art and architecture.  Home to Jan van Eyck among others, Bruges has an important part to play in the history of European art; making it an ideal destination for a school trip.

Bruges

Cote D’Azur

There can hardly be another area which combines so perfectly the leisure of the beach resort and a programme of outstanding educational merit; which is why this is the ideal destination for a school trip. We offer an excellent choice of excursions, covering the whole of this diverse region.

Cote D’Azur

Florence

Florence contains some of the best examples of Renaissance sculpture, painting and architecture in the world, with many unique museums and galleries. A modern city of distinct atmosphere and style and home to elegant cafes, bars and shops which make it an attractive destination for a school trip.

Florence

Lido di Jesolo

Lido De Jesolo is conveniently located near Venice. With a magnificent beach, water sports and some amazing theme parks close by you may never want to leave. The beach is over 12km long and 100m wide, sloping gently into the sea providing safe bathing; perfect for students on a school trip.

Lido di Jesolo

Madrid

Madrid is an exciting city with an outstanding art collection, and a visit there will provide a real taste of Spanish life. Our school tour price includes excursions to the fascinating towns of Toledo and Segovia, which will provide an interesting contrast to the capital.

Madrid

Moscow

Nowhere are Russia's contrasts more apparent than Moscow - ancient monasteries and ultra-modern buildings stand side by side, while millionaires and poverty-stricken pensioners walk the same streets. A school trip here will prove to be an amazing opportunity to discover the heart of Russia.

Moscow

New York

The Big Apple is the beating heart of the United States. It is a city of stock exchanges and financial centres, museums and galleries, with a long cultural history and home of the UN. It is therefore an ideal city in which to inspire students of economics and business, art, design and citizenship.

New York

Paris

A city of outstanding beauty and opportunity, Paris has monuments, museums and galleries of world renown, all within walking distance. Whether students are looking to improve their French or learn about the history of the city, Paris offers a world of educational outcomes in an accessible package.

Paris

Prague

With architecture akin to a fairy tale kingdom, Prague is sure to visually enchant your school tour in addition to its abundance of musical, theatrical and literary history. Highlights include the old town and Jewish quarter which holds the oldest synagogue in Europe.

Prague

Provence

The heart of Provence is in the hills that bind the sea to the Alps. The combination of beaches and rolling hillsides provide inspiration to students. With an excellent choice of accommodation and excursions, covering the whole of this diverse region, this is a great location for a school trip. 

Provence

Rome

The range of classical sites in Rome and surrounding areas is immense. From museums of Renaissance and modern art to the centre of the Roman Catholic Church, it is no coincidence that the home of the Vatican attracts millions of visitors and provides a perfect base for educational travel.

Rome

St Petersburg

St Petersburg is famed for its European style and has retained its traditional grandeur, without succumbing to communist doctrine, leaving several buildings from the Tsars largely intact. The 'Venice of the North' presents a fantastic opportunity to visit a city of great beauty and tradition.

St Petersburg

Venice

Venice is an inimitably charming city with its maze of little alleys, squares, market places, palaces and old churches, all connected by canals which thread the city in an enormous waterway grid. Art study groups will be impressed by the range of museums as well as the architecture of the palaces.

Venice

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