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Holidays for Art Lovers

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These holidays are perfect for travellers who want to delve into the art world. You'll visit historic masterpieces, world-renowned museums and a few places you haven't heard of but have to see.

From cave paintings to modern art, art is an intrinsic element of a nation’s cultural identity. Art is about sharing the way we experience the world and through it, our history, ideas, beauty and emotion is captured. In Italy, Renaissance art reveals the era's fascination with humanism and classical knowledge, while the historic street art of Berlin makes statements on social and political issues of the day. Even if you’re not an art buff, there’s something extraordinary about seeing an original masterpiece in reality, and on a Riviera holiday, you can see incredible works like the Sistine Chapel, the Last Supper or The Birth of Venus. For art lovers everywhere, here are Rivera holidays that include visits to see the most recognisable and priceless works, world-renowned museums and galleries – like Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum – there’s even a couple of truly unique art experiences on offer too.

Unbeatable value, which always includes

  • Flights with no regional supplements & transfers
  • Accommodation on board luxury ships or hand-picked hotels in the best locations
  • Insightful excursions & visits with local guides
  • Expert Tour Manager looking after you throughout
  • Checked luggage
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • All additional taxes

Holidays for art lovers

Schloss Schonbrunn Kronprinzengarten - manicured gardens in front of a grand house, Vienne, Austria
Beautiful view of famous Mirabell Gardens with the old historic Fortress Hohensalzburg in the background in Salzburg, Austria
A distant view of Melk abbey on a rocky outcrop above the Danube river, Austria

River Cruise

Art and History on the Danube

  • Austria, Hungary, Slovakia
  • 5* ships
  • Flights included
  • Full board
  • 11 included experiences
  • Visit the opulent Schönbrunn Palace
  • Explore the Danube's most historic towns and cities
  • Visit Esztergom Basilica and Melk Abbey
Hot air balloons rising up in the sky, in Cappadocia, Turkey.
Travertine pools and terraces at Pamukkale hot springs, Turkey
Panoramic Ankara view with Kocatepe Mosque and Atakule
City of Aphrodisias with ancient ruins, Turkey
Ancient Göreme town and castle of Uçhisar at Sunset in Nevşehir, Turkey

Escorted Tour

Cappadocia, Istanbul, Ephesus and Troy

  • Turkey
  • 4* / 5* hotels
  • Flights included
  • Daily breakfast, 8 dinners and 2 lunches
  • 19 included experiences

River Cruise

Gastronomy of the Seine

  • France
  • 5* ship
  • Flights included
  • Rail included
  • Full board, plus Chef’s Dinner
  • 13 included experiences
  • Visit to Monet's house to see the famous 'Water Lillies' pond
  • Tour of Bizy castle with cider and cheese tasting
  • Historical tour of the D-day beaches and the 'longest day' museum
Temple of Augustus and Livia in Vienne, France

River Cruise

History and Art of the Rhône

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  • France
  • 5* ships
  • Flights included
  • Rail included
  • Full board dining
  • 12 included experiences
  • Return Eurostar, TGV & transfers
  • Visit historic Avignon
  • See remarkable Roman ruins
  • A walking tour of Van Gogh's Arles

On the blog

For the Love of Art

Art has evolved and morphed in countless ways over the millennia. What better way to experience art than combining it with a luxury holiday? Read our round up of some of the world’s most beloved works of art and how to combine them with a Riviera holiday.

Discover our for the love of art blog
An image of two ships crossing the Seine River, during the day

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