Wise, VA – Pro-Art is organizing an arts-themed group field trip to Italy from May 13th – 27th, 2026. This educational and immersive experience will take participants through the heart of Milan, Venice, and Florence, offering a unique blend of history, culture, and adventure. Travelers will have the opportunity to engage with the art, music, theater, and architectural landscapes of Italy while enjoying the many benefits of group travel, like cost savings, safety and security, organized logistics, and a flexible itinerary allowing for solo/smaller group travel over the course of the two-week-long cultural adventure.
The estimated cost for the trip is $3975 per person for a double-occupancy hotel room. The price includes roundtrip airfare, hotel accommodations, a four-day rail pass for train transportation between cities, and admission to select museums, exhibits, and performances. There are limited spots available on a first come, first served basis. A nonrefundable deposit of $1325 secures your spot. We will accept applications and deposits beginning Oct. 1st until the trip is full, or by Nov. 1st at the latest.
After two successful trips—to Montreal and Quebec City in 2023, and to New York City last spring, Pro-Art’s third-annual field trip is a unique opportunity for participants to delve into the vibrant culture and history of Italy while enjoying the stunning landscapes and experiences the country has to offer. The trip includes admission to the Uffizi Gallery and the Gallery of the Academy of Florence (home to Michelangelo’s “David”), the Basilica of Santa Croce, Saint Mark’s Basilica, Doge’s Palace, Milan Cathedral, select music and theater productions, two group dinners, and more. Embark on an incredible journey with Pro-Art through Italy this spring!
For more information and to sign up for the field trip, please visit proartva.org/field-trips. Please note that there will be substantial walking each day. Please communicate with Pro-Art staff any accessibility needs that you may have regarding the trip. Contact: (276) 376-4520 or contact@proartva.org. Pro-Art will hold a general interest meeting for the trip on Tuesday, October 7th at 7 p.m. in classroom 114 of the Gilliam Center for the Arts at UVA Wise. All are welcome to attend to meet other travelers and ask questions. Meeting attendance is not required to participate in the trip.
Pro-Art is supported in part by the Virginia Commission for the Arts, which receives support from the Virginia General Assembly and the National Endowment for the Arts, as well as the C. Bascom Slemp Foundation, The University of Virginia’s College at Wise, and Mountain Empire Community College. For more information, please visit proartva.org.
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