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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      

5.30 Bag drop Edinburgh airport

6.30 Gate closes Flight EZY3225

7.00 Depart Edinburgh Easyjet Flight EZY3225

     
13.25 Arrive Athens      

 private Transfer to Hotel Grande Bretagne

     

16.00 National Archaeological Museum 

44 Patission Street

     

19.30 Dinner at 'Pharoah'

Solomu 54 ,10682 Athens

     

 1st April 

9.30 Depart Hotel for

Tour of the  British School at  Athens, founded in 1861.

12.20-14.30 Drinks reception  and lunch in Garden

15.00  Benaki Museum of Greek culture, 

1 Koumbari St &Vas Sofias Avenue

20.00 Dinner at 'Akra' 

12 Aminta Street Pangrati

Athens 11635

     

 2nd April 

8.30 Depart Hotel

9.00 Tour of Parthenon and Acropilis 

Professor Sweetman will lead a tour

11.-12.00 Walk and coffee

12.00-13.30

Tour of Ancient Agora

13.30 Lunch on terrrace of Kuzina

Adrianou 9 Thisio

15.30 The Acropolis Museum and Parthenon Gallery 

Dionysiou Aeropagitou 15

     

20.00 Dinner 'Iodio' 

Loukianou 36 Athens 10675

     

3rd April

9.00 Depart Hotel with private bus for Cape Sounion

10.30-12.30 Tour Sounion

 13.00-14.00 Lunch at Lavrio

 14.00 Depart for Thorikos

14.15-15.00 Visit Thorikos

16.30 Return to Athens

20.00 Dinner at 'Cherchez la Femme'

46 Mittropoleos Street

Athens 10563

     

 4th April

8.30 complete Check out

9.00  Depart private transfer to Athens airport

12.55 Depart BA 627 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

 Please ensure you have your own travel insurance

And UK Global Health card 

https://www.nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/healthcare-abroad/apply-for-a-free-uk-global-health-insurance-card-ghic/

EAS is not liable for accidents or emergencies.

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.