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UNFORGETTABLE, INSPIRATIONAL, INFORMATIVE For the past 30 years EAS has been taking students of all ages from 8 to 80 to Venice, Florence and Rome to experience at first hand the splendour of Italian art and architecture. The 4 -5 day trips are uniquely designed to give participants not just an i ... >>

UNFORGETTABLE, INSPIRATIONAL, INFORMATIVE

For the past 30 years EAS has been taking students of all ages from 8 to 80 to Venice, Florence and Rome to experience at first hand the splendour of Italian art and architecture. The 4 -5 day trips are uniquely designed to give participants not just an in depth appreciation of each individual masterpiece but also an understanding of its wider significance in the history of art.

Our itineraries are carefully constructed to include the most important monuments in each city whilst our exclusive contacts provide access to lesser known private collections. Crucially students are taught directly in front of the relevant works of art and architecture and are encouraged to participate in the often lively discussions that ensue.

EAS courses are open to all ages and all levels of interest and are equally suitable for families, couples and individuals. Our goal is to provide a truly memorable and authentic experience. With this in mind we often arrange accommodation and events in private houses, villas and palazzi not generally open to the public.

About Ann Buchanan

Ann Buchanan has taught Art and Art History for 35 years at every level from primary to university. She is a firm believer in the value of interactive teaching and her infectious enthusiasm and passion for Italian culture mean that EAS trips abroad are always voyages of discovery.

Practical Art Teaching

The ability to draw or paint the monuments encountered on the trip often leaves a lasting impression. Ann's husband, the water colourist Hugh Buchanan, gives masterclasses in drawing and watercolour.

For more information on the prices, dates and availability of this year's EAS Tours Abroad please browse the individual courses.

2026 Programme
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Athens and Cape Sounion
31st March-4th April 2026
Course Director: Ann Buchanan with Professor Rebecca Sweetman Director of the British School in Athens
The British School in Athens  has kindly assisted with this tour and we are extremely fortunate in that the  Director of the School, Professor Rebecca Sweetman, will guide us at the Parthenon and on the Acropolis. Our itinerary includes a behind the scenes  visit  to the the Sch ... >>

The British School in Athens  has kindly assisted with this tour and we are extremely fortunate in that the  Director of the School, Professor Rebecca Sweetman, will guide us at the Parthenon and on the Acropolis.

Our itinerary includes a behind the scenes  visit  to the the School and  to the  principle museums in Athens. We will also  travel  out of the city, in the footsteps of Lord Byron and Lady Mary Wortley Montague,  to the Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion. For more information about  the British School in Athens from Professor Sweetman please visit

https://www.bsa.ac.uk/about-us/

Timetable
 31st March    
7.00 Depart Edinburgh Airport with Easyjet    
13.25 Arrive Athens    

 private Transfer to Hotel Grande Bretagne

   

 1st April 

A.M Visit and Lunch at the British School in Athens, founded in 1861.

PM Museums visit  nearby: A choice of Benaki, Cycladic and Byzantine.

   

 2nd April early morning

Professor Sweetman will lead a tour to Parthenon Acropolis and ancient Agora

PM The Acropolis Museum and Parthenon Gallery 

The National Archeological Museum

   

3rd April

AM Travel out of the city to Cape Sounion

PM free time

   

 4th April

10.00 depart private transfer to Athens airport

12.55 Depart BA for Heathrow

14.55 Arrive Heathrow

18.20 Depart Heathrow

19.45 Arrive Edinburgh

 

   
Accomodation

 We will stay in the delightful Hotel Grande Bretagne. The rooftop has  a pool and one of the best views of the Acropolis.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hotel_Grande_Bretagne

Travel

 Elite Travel in Haddington are organising the flights and accomodation and can arrrange different flights for you if requested well in advance.

 

Cost
£2600 per person including flights, transfers and 4 nights bed and breakfast
£2300 without flights
£500 single supplement
£1000
Booking
To book a place on this course please print and return our booking form with payment.
Enquiries
If you would like any further information on this course please email us.