ITALY
Get to know a different Italy, from its spectacular and less-visited regions to the pleasures of off-season travel
2025
turin, genoa & the french riviera
Dates: 01-16 May 2025
Tour Leader: Dr Kathleen Olive
Price: $12,450pp twinshare
Status: Waitlist
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.
friuli, tyrol
& the dolomites
Dates: 09-21 September 2025
Tour Leader: Dr Nick Gordon
Price: $10,750pp twinshare
Status: Waitlist
Take a journey from Innsbruck to Friuli and discover the distinctive histories, cultures and cuisines of the spectacular alpine landscapes where Italy and Austria meet.
FLORENCE IN DEPTH
Dates: 03-15 November 2025
Tour Leader: Dr Nick Eckstein
Price: $9,995pp twinshare
Status: Places available
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.
Istanbul
To Venice
Dates: 07-22 October 2025
Tour Leader: Dr Louise Marshall
Price: $13,950pp twinshare
Status: Places available
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: March 2026
Tour Leader: Dr Kathryn Welch
Price: TBC
Status: Register interest
Survey Sicily’s breathtaking heritage with extended stays in two principal cities, exploring Greek temples, glittering medieval mosaics, and magnificent landscapes.
TURIN, GENOA & THE FRENCH RIVIERA
Dates: 07-22 May 2026
Tour Leader: Dr Kathleen Olive
Price: $13,950pp twinshare
Status: Places available
Discover outstanding art and architecture in Italy and southern France, from the hidden gems of Turin and Genoa and the exuberant modernity of the French Riviera.
Naples
In DEpth
Dates: April 2026
Tour Leader: Dr Mary Jane Cuyler
Price: TBC
Status: Register interest
Unpack your bags to uncover the many-layered history of Naples, one of Italy’s most vibrant cultural capitals and the city of the Greeks, Romans, Caravaggio and a modern resurgence.
THE VENICE BIENNALE
Dates: June 2026
Tour Leader: Dr Nick Gordon & Dr Lachlan Warner
Price: TBC
Status: Register interest
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 8-day tour.
ALONG THE APENNINES: Abruzzo, UMBRIA & LAZIO
Dates: April 2026
Tour Leader: Dr Kathleen Olive
Price: TBC
Status: Register interest
Explore the heart of Italy, from the spectacular mountains of the less-visited Abruzzo region to the Middle Ages in Umbria and the Etruscans in Lazio.
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.