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







