Art and Design School Trips to Venice
Art and Design GCSE & A-Level School Trips to Venice: Inspiration Around Every Corner
Venice — a city like no other — offers GCSE and A-Level Art and Design students an extraordinary opportunity to study historic and modern masterpieces within an open-air museum setting. From the rich Byzantine mosaics of St. Mark’s Basilica to the bold creativity of Peggy Guggenheim’s modern art collection, Venice inspires with every canal, square, and gallery. Students will enhance their curriculum knowledge through the exploration of painting, sculpture, architecture, and craft traditions such as mask-making and glass artistry.
Highlights of Our Venice Art & Design School Education Trips:
- Explore Venice’s historic centre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Study Byzantine mosaics and Gothic architecture at St. Mark’s Basilica.
- Discover Renaissance and Baroque art at the Galleria dell’Accademia.
- Experience modern masterpieces at the Peggy Guggenheim Collection.
- Participate in traditional mask-making workshops to link craft and design skills.
- Make real-world connections to GCSE and A-Level Art & Design assessment objectives.
- Optional excursions to Murano and Burano to study traditional glass and lace artistry.
- Tailored itineraries crafted to complement your specific Art & Design syllabus.
Art and Design School Trips to Venice
- Duration: 4 Days
- Board: Full board
- Passengers: 40
- Free Staff Places: 5
Accommodation
Hotel Nazionale, Venice
Located in the heart of Venice, the Hotel Nazionale offers students and teachers an ideal base for exploring this extraordinary city. Its central location ensures easy access to the city’s major sites, from the bustling Rialto markets to the serene beauty of the Grand Canal. With excellent transport links nearby, staying at the Hotel Nazionale makes it simple to experience the rich history, art, and architecture that define Venice.
Excursions & Inclusions
St. Mark’s Basilica, Doge’s Palace & Rialto Market, Galleria dell’Accademia & Peggy Guggenheim Collection
Where it’s held
Our Art & Design trips to Venice take place in the heart of this iconic city, where students are surrounded by centuries of artistic achievement and architectural wonder. Accommodation is based in comfortable, student-friendly hotels within easy reach of Venice’s major landmarks, such as St. Mark’s Basilica, the Rialto Bridge, and the Grand Canal. Many activities and museum visits are located within walking distance, allowing students to fully experience Venice’s unique atmosphere. Optional excursions to nearby islands like Murano and Burano offer additional opportunities to explore traditional crafts, making Venice the perfect open-air classroom for young artists and designers.
Sample Itinerary for Art and Design School Trips to Venice
Day 1: Arrival and Welcome
Arrive at Venice Marco Polo or Treviso Airport and meet your private driver and representative. Enjoy a scenic transfer — either by private boat, Alilaguna water bus, or private water taxi — to your hotel. Spend your first afternoon exploring the enchanting streets and hidden gems of Venice. Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant and overnight stay at your hotel.
Day 2: St. Mark’s Basilica, Doge’s Palace & Rialto Market
After breakfast, walk to the spectacular St. Mark’s Square for a visit to St. Mark’s Basilica, where students will study intricate Byzantine mosaics. Continue to the Doge’s Palace to examine Gothic architecture and Renaissance art in situ. Later, visit the bustling Rialto Bridge and market area, followed by a visit to Museo Correr to understand Venice’s rich artistic and historical legacy. Optionally, students can participate in a hands-on Venetian Mask Workshop, connecting historical crafts with practical design skills.
Day 3: Galleria dell’Accademia & Peggy Guggenheim Collection
Begin the day with a visit to the Galleria dell’Accademia, home to masterpieces by Titian, Veronese, Bellini, and Tintoretto — essential viewing for understanding Venetian Renaissance painting. In the afternoon, explore 20th-century modernism at the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, featuring Picasso, Pollock, Dalí, and more. These two contrasting galleries offer a full spectrum of study from classic to contemporary movements, directly supporting exam coursework and sketchbook development.
Day 4: Departure
After breakfast, depending on flight times, there’s an optional visit to Cà Pesaro, housing the International Gallery of Modern Art. Students can see further examples of 19th and 20th-century innovation in a grand Venetian palace before transferring to the airport for the return journey.