ITALY
Get to know a different Italy, from its spectacular and less-visited regions to the pleasures of off-season travel
2024
turin, genoa & the french riviera
Dates: 21 May - 05 June 2024
Tour Leader: Dr Louise Marshall & Dr Kathleen Olive
Price: $12,450pp twinshare
Status: On request
Discover outstanding art and architecture in Italy and southern France, from the hidden gems of Turin and Genoa to the exuberant modernity of the French Riviera.
the
venice biennale
Dates: 4-12 June 2024
Tour Leader: Dr Nick Gordon
Price: $6,250pp twinshare
Status: Waitlist
Dive into the world of contemporary art, from major retrospectives to the global cutting edge, on the 2024 offering of our 9-day tour.
The Venice Biennale
& Film Festival
Dates: 29 August - 06 September 2024
Tour Leader: Dr Nick Gordon
Price: $7,500pp twinshare
Status: Places available
Experience two of the most prestigious art festivals in the world – the Venice Biennale and International Film Festival – on this 9-day tour.
VIENNA
TO TRIESTE
Dates: 14-29 September 2024
Tour Leader: Dr Nick Gordon
Price: $11,500pp twinshare
Status: Places available
Take a journey from Vienna, through Slovenia and Friuli to Trieste, and discover another side of Europe’s history and culture, on this 16-day tour.
MUSIC
IN VENICE
Dates: 18-30 September 2024
Tour Leader: Royna McNamara
Price: $11,950pp twinshare
Status: Places available
Enjoy live performances and explore Venice’s magnificent 500-year musical heritage, from the city’s art and history to the lagoon and towns of the terraferma.
MILAN AND THE VERDI FESTIVAL IN PARMA
Dates: 29 September – 08 October 2024
Tour Leader: Clive Paget
Price: $13,550pp twinshare
Status: Limited places available
Discover the world of Giuseppe Verdi in Milan, Parma and surrounds at the 24th edition of Festival Verdi, together with Limelight Editor-at-Large Clive Paget.
ISTANBUL TO VENICE:
THE BYZANTINE LEGACY
Dates: 09-24 October 2024
Tour Leader: Dr Kathleen Olive
Price: $11,500pp twinshare
Status: Waitlist
Explore the wealth of the Byzantine Empire, from its eastern capital at present-day Istanbul to its apotheosis in Ravenna and enduring influence on Venice.
exploring siena
& southern tuscany
Dates: 12-21 October 2024
Tour Leader: Freya Middleton
Price: $8,900pp twinshare
Status: Places available
Discover centuries of art and history in southern Tuscany’s quiet centres, while enjoying gentle guided walks through landscapes of beauty and significance.
ESSENTIAL SICILY:
3,000 YEARS OF HISTORY
Dates: 27 October - 10 November 2024
Tour Leader: Dr Kathryn Welch
Price: $10,950pp twinshare
Status: Places available
Survey Sicily’s breathtaking heritage and culture, exploring Greek temples, glittering medieval mosaics, exuberant baroque architecture and magnificent landscapes.
2025
ANCIENT ROME
IN DEPTH
Dates: 05-18 January 2025
Tour Leader: Dr Kathryn Welch
Price: $9,850pp twinshare
Status: Places available
Explore an unparalleled wealth of history, art, architecture and archaeology in Rome and surrounds, on this low season, residential-style tour with Roman historian Dr Kathryn Welch.
SECRET
SICILY
Dates: April 2025
Tour Leader: Dr Kathryn Welch
Status: Register interest
Discover the less-visited delights of Sicily, exploring archaeological and artistic sites in stunning coastal locations and the island’s dramatic interior.
EXPLORING UMBRIA
Dates: 06-16 April 2025
Tour Leader: Dr Louise Marshall
Price: $10,350pp twinshare
Status: Places available
Encounter Umbria, an Italian region known for outstanding art and fascinating medieval history, sampling distinctive local cuisine and traversing tranquil landscapes.
turin, genoa & the french riviera
Dates: 01-16 May 2025
Tour Leader: Dr Kathleen Olive
Price: $12,450pp twinshare
Status: Places available
Discover outstanding art and architecture in Italy and southern France, from the hidden gems of Turin and Genoa to the exuberant modernity of the French Riviera.
THE APPIAN WAY, BARI & ABRUZZO
Dates: 05-20 May 2025
Tour Leader: Dr Kathryn Welch
Price: $11,950pp twinshare
Status: Places available
Take the road less travelled in southern Italy, following ancient roads and discovering Roman archaeology, rock churches, medieval frescoes, and Abruzzo’s outstanding scenery.
friuli, tyrol
& the dolomites
Dates: 09-21 September 2025
Tour Leader: Dr Nick Gordon
Status: Register interest
Get to know Friuli, South Tyrol and the Dolomites and discover their distinctive history, culture and cuisines, and spectacular alpine scenery.
ITALY’S
RENAISSANCE COURTS
Dates: October 2025
Tour Leader: TBA
Status: Register interest
Get to know northern Italy’s smaller Renaissance centres that still punch above their weight, from courtly Ferrara and Mantua to Giotto’s Padua and magical Urbino.
Istanbul
To Venice
Dates: October 2025
Tour Leader: Dr Nick Gordon
Status: Register interest
Explore the wealth of the Byzantine Empire, from its eastern capital at present-day Istanbul to its apotheosis in Ravenna and enduring influence on Venice.
ESSENTIAL
SICILY
Dates: October 2025
Tour Leader: TBA
Status: Register interest
Survey Sicily’s breathtaking heritage and culture, exploring Greek temples, glittering medieval mosaics, exuberant baroque architecture and magnificent landscapes.
FLORENCE
IN DEPTH
Dates: November 2025
Tour Leader: Dr Nick Eckstein
Status: Register interest
Unpack your bags to explore the superlative art, architecture and culture of Florence, on this residential-style tour timed to take advantage of off-season travel.
SMALL GROUP JOURNEYS
Our tours are designed for travellers with a strong interest in history, art, music and culture and have a maximum of 20 people in a group
GAIN KNOWLEDGE AND INSPIRATION
Our tour leaders combine genuine scholarly insight with enthusiasm and finely-honed leadership skills
SLOW DOWN AND SEE MORE
Long stays and a balance between group activities and independent exploration are a feature of our journeys
Fitness on Tour
Travel always requires a degree of physical fitness and mental stamina. To help you decide if a tour is right for you, we’ve given them fitness ratings:
MODERATE
ACTIVE
CHALLENGING
You can view our fitness ratings here in our FAQ. Should you have any concerns, please get in touch with us.
Responsible Tourism
Travel is an intensive activity, but it also provides a livelihood for almost 1 in 10 people globally. Our short term goal is to make our Australian operations carbon neutral by 2025. At the same time, we will undertake the first stages of reducing the footprint of our tours and the Scope 3 emissions they entail.
We’ll keep you informed of our roadmap to achieving these goals and the challenges on the way in a dedicated blog in Limelight Arts Traveller.
Our Travel Partner
Limelight Arts Travel is pleased to partner with Mary Rossi Travel, one of Australia’s most recognised luxury travel agents.
You can read more about these arrangements here.