ITALY
Get to know a different Italy, from its spectacular and less-visited regions to the pleasures of off-season travel
THE VENICE BIENNALE
Dates: 01-09 June 2026
Tour Leader: Dr Nick Gordon & Dr Lachlan Warner
Price: $7,750pp twinshare
Status: Limited places available
Dive into the world of contemporary art, from major retrospectives in Venetian palaces to the global cutting edge in the Giardini and Arsenale, on this 9-day tour.
THE VENICE BIENNALE
Dates: 13-21 June 2026
Tour Leader: Dr Lachlan Warner
Price: $7,750pp twinshare
Status: Limited places available
Dive into the world of contemporary art, from major retrospectives in Venetian palaces to the global cutting edge in the Giardini and Arsenale, on this 9-day tour.
VIENNA TO TRIESTE
Dates: 05-20 September 2026
Tour Leader: Dr Nick Gordon
Price: $12,250pp 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
emilia-romagna: ART, FOOD & LANDSCAPE
Dates: 20 Sep – 01 Oct 2026
Tour Leader: Dr Kathleen Olive
Price: $10,950pp twinshare
Status: Limited places available
Discover Italy's lesser-known Emilia-Romagna region, from medieval castles to Renaissance masterpieces, as well as its renowned gastronomy in Parma, Cremona, Pavia and Piacenza.
2027 tours
ALONG THE APENNINES: ABRUZZO, UMBRIA, LAZIO
Dates: 17-30 April 2027
Tour Leader: Dr Mary Jane Cuyler
Price: $13,500pp twinshare
Status: Places available
Explore the heart of Italy, from the spectacular mountains of the less-visited Abruzzo region to the Middle Ages in Umbria and a rich Roman legacy.
turin, genoa & the french riviera
Dates: 03-18 June 2027
Tour Leader: Sarah Burles
Price: $16,495pp twinshare
Status: Places available
Discover outstanding art and architecture in Italy and southern France, including the hidden gems of Turin and Genoa, the wine country of Barolo and the exuberant modernity of the French Riviera.
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.