Art & Design Trip to Northern Italy

About this trip

An art lovers dream, experience the sheer beauty of Venice’s canals, bridges and buildings, as well as important collections of art from across the centuries. Visit the stunning Giotto frescoes in Padua and the Achille Forti Gallery of modern art in Verona. Add to this the splendour of the Basilicas of San Marco, San Zeno Maggiore and St Anthony of Padua for an inspiring taste of the Italian art world.

Sample Itinerary

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Basilica di San Zeno Verona
Achille Forti Gallery Verona

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Day in Padua
Cappella Degli Scrovegni
Basilica of St Anthony of Padua
Pratto della Valle
Orto Botanico

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Day in Venice
St Mark’s Square
Basilica Di San Marco
Gallerie dell’Accademia
Peggy Guggenheim Collection

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Travel via a visit to Sirmione – Lake Garda

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Excursion Ideas

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Verona

Verona, a UNESCO World Heritage city, is famed for its Roman amphitheatre, medieval charm, and its romantic links to…

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Basilica di San Zeno Maggiore

A fine example of Romanesque architecture, this stunning church was constructed to honour the city's patron saint, Saint Zeno.

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Achille Forti Gallery

Verona's modern art gallery featuring works produced between 1840 & 1940. Access the gallery via the striking Scala della…

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Cappella Degli Scrovegni

The Scrovegni Chapel's frescoes dating back to the fourteenth century cover the entire internal walls and are regarded as…

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Basilica of St Anthony of Padua

This immense domed basilica exhibits many architectural styles, originating from the early 13 th century. The stunning interior is…

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Prato della Valle

A focal meeting point throughout the centuries, this city square is a great place to relax and admire the…

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Orto Botanico

Another UNESCO world heritage site, the garden was planted in 1545 by members of the university to study the…

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Venice

Venice is a unique Italian city built on canals, renowned for its gondolas, historic architecture, and rich cultural heritage.

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St Mark’s square

Considered one of the most beautiful squares in the world, St Mark's is a fascinating example of rich Venetian…

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Basilica Di San Marco

Be bowled over by this awe-inspiring cathedral with its incredibly lavish interior and exterior decoration of over 8,000 square…

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Gallerie dell’Accademia

Home to one of the most important collections of Venetian art. View works from the 14 th to the…

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Peggy Guggenheim Collection

Housed in a Grand Canal Palazzo, this personal collection of twentieth century art includes works by Picasso, Kandinsky and…

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Sirmione – Lake Garda

Sirmione, perched on a narrow peninsula jutting into Lake Garda, is a picturesque Italian town famed for its thermal…

Accommodation Options

Accommodation

M14 Hotel

A modern hotel in the centre of Padua within easy walking distance of the main sites. A modern hotel…