Elegance and Antiquity: Bologna, Ravenna and Padua

Elegant, arcaded streets lead to wonderful works of art: early Christian churches, the finest anatomical theatre in Europe, and palaces and churches decorated with magnificent frescoes by the leading masters of the Bolognese School.

From Bologna we will explore Ravenna and Padua. The superb quality of the mosaics in Ravenna is one of the wonders of early mediaeval art. Padua is home to the oldest botanical garden in Europe and Giotto’s masterpiece the Scrovegni Chapel.

We are very lucky to have Robin Lane Fox, the renowned polymath with an unsurpassed knowledge of the ancient world and of gardens, as our guide to these three cities. He will explain Ravenna’s close links with the Byzantine Empire in Constantinople, lead us through Padua’s botanical garden and show us the sublime beauty of Giotto’s frescoes.

In Bologna we will have the privilege of visits to privately owned palaces where we will be entertained by the owners.

Cost: £5,150. This includes five nights bed and breakfast in a Deluxe room all lunches and two dinners, all visits, lectures and coach trips. We reserve the right to adjust the price should there be a significant alteration in the rate of the exchange. Please note that the cost of air travel is not included.

Hotel: The Grand Hotel Majestic, situated on an elegant arcaded street, offers five star luxury and charm and is close to the beautiful Piazza Maggiore. All our rooms will be Deluxe doubles.

Single Occupancy: There will be a supplement of £850 for single occupancy of a Deluxe double room.

Flights: Please let us know if you would like to travel as part of the group from London and we will advise you of the return flights we have selected for this tour.

Insurance: Travel insurance is an essential requirement if you are taking a tour. If you require travel insurance, please contact goodtogoinsurance.com or call 0330 0249952 quoting Fine Art Travel.‍

Lecturer:  Robin Lane Fox

Tour Leader:  Jane Rae