2027

VENICE BIENNALE

THE EXPERIENCE

Venice, “La Serenissima” is a magical, jewel-like city unparalleled for its unique, labyrinthine configuration of bridges (400) linking islands (118), historic churches and collections. It has also always represented an ever changing and dynamic contemporary arts scene rooted in the Biennale d’Arte. Established in 1895, the Biennale was the first international, large-scale exhibition of its kind. Almost 100 years later the Biennale of Architecture bedazzled visitors with innovative installations focused on design, materials and craft not only in the original Biennale space but in the nearby Arsenale, a former shipbuilding yard. Today, both the Art and Architecture Biennale create beautiful activation city-wide. 

We will explore the 20th International Architecture Exhibition. Beyond the Biennale we will explore history, art and crafts that are recognized world wide. Along with professor of modern and contemporary art, Jennie Hirsh, PhD, we will deliver a behind- the- scenes look at the artisan traditions that continue to attract worldwide attention and notoriety for their high level of craft.

View of a canal with a boat and a gondolier through ornate black ironwork, with historic buildings in the background in Venice, Italy.
The interior of a church with a richly decorated golden domed ceiling featuring religious mosaics and paintings, including saints and biblical scenes.
A group of ten women posing together outdoors in front of a hedge with blue neon text at sunset.
A floating market stall with vegetables and fruits on wooden and plastic crates, set on a boat docked along a canal with a small stone bridge in the background.

Art, Architecture & Craft with Modern and Contemporary Art Expert, Jennie Hirsh, PhD.

October 8-14, 2027

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Itinerary Highlights

  • The Biennale Giardini and select Biennale pavilions

  • Peggy Guggenheim Foundation

  • A Study of Carlo Scarpa

  • Synagogue Tour in the Jewish Ghetto

  • Blown Glass on Murano and High-end showrooms

  • San Giorgio island/focus on Andrea Palladio and the church

  • Cini Foundation

  • Dries Van Noten Foundation

  • Prada Foundation 

  • Ancient Textile Houses

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*Please note, the final itinerary will be sent 60 days prior to our departure.

To fully enjoy our time together you should be in good physical condition and comfortable with the following:

* guests should be able to walk or stand for several hours every day. We take breaks and have lunch but my trips involve a lot of walking. You must feel sure footed on cobbled streets and uneven pavements. If taxis are required due to physical limitations please understand this is the financial responsibility of the client.

* guests will have porter help with your luggage at hotels upon arrival and departure but should be able to manage your luggage until porters arrive which sometimes can mean getting your luggage to a central area of pick up.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

  • 6 nights in a historic Venetian palazzo

  • Carefully selected restaurants for opening and closing dinners

  • All guided touring, museum entries, and cultural experiences

  • Transportation as it pertains to the itinerary, including travel to and from Asolo

  • Tastings, winery visits, and artisan encounters

  • Expert local guides and historians with insider access

  • Select curated lunches

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED

  • International airfare to and from Italy, as well as any applicable visa fees, border charges, or local tourism taxes

  • Airport arrival and departure transfers

  • Premium beverages, such as cocktails, and additional wine

  • Optional excursions, personal purchases, and spa or wellness treatments

  • Gratuities for airport transfers, porters, and housekeeping staff

  • Required trip insurance

  • Expenses related to itinerary changes due to circumstances beyond our control, including flight delays, cancellations, or natural events

WHY TRAVEL TO VENICE WITH US?

  • Intimate Group Size – Limited to small groups for meaningful access and a relaxed, enriching pace

  • Beautifully Curated – Every stop, guide, and experience chosen for its authenticity and soul

  • Unmatched Access – Boutique style with insider perspective, far from the crowds

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