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European Building Guides – Exclusive Building Walks tailor made for groups of visitors by e-architect

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European Architecture Tour: Exclusive Guided Walks

Each one of our guided European Architecture tours are tailored to suit each booking. Guided architectural tours in Europe are exclusive to each of our Clients.

It is not possible for Architecture Tours Europe bookings to be joined – we tend not to cater for one or two people requiring a spontaneous tour. Visits are almost always arranged in advance for groups.

Architecture Walking Tours in Europe

Should you be planning an office trip, a conference, or university trip in Europe please contact us and we would be happy to take your booking. We have been offering architectural city walks since the year 2000 and have built up good experience of handling trips.

European Architecture Tour – Introduction

e-architect have operated guided architectural city walking tours since the year 2001, in European cities such as Edinburgh, London and Copenhagen.

We have architectural tour guides in most large cities across the continent. During the last few years we have expanded to include architectural tour opportunities in many more cities in Europe.

European Architectural City Tours – Update

Recently we have added architecture tour guides in Europe for Oxford, Bratislava, Warsaw, Palermo, St Petersburg, Venice, Zurich, Munich, Frankfurt, Florence and Rome. More European architectural city tours will be featured online soon.

Introduction

e-architect has been operating Architecture Walking Tours in Europe for over a decade. We have a large range of guides available in various cities.

We typically show groups key contemporary European buildings within the historic context, but our architectural tours can focus on just historic or just new architecture.

e-architect operate both European architecture walking tours and architectural bus tours. Our European tour guides all have an architectural background and many of them are also architects. Each city offered in Europe has a standard tour framework but many of our Clients request tailored programmes.

We are happy to incorporate your needs and interests for your European architecture tour.

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European Architectural Walking Tours , alphabetical:

Aarhus Architecture Tours , Jutland, western Denmark Amsterdam Architecture Walking Tour , The Netherlands Athens Architecture Walking Tour , Greece, Southeast Europe

Barcelona Architecture Walking Tours , Catalonia, Northeast Spain Belgrade Architecture Tours , Serbia, Southeastern Europe Berlin Architecture Walking Tour , Germany Bilbao Architectural Walking Tour , Spain Birmingham Architecture Walking Tours , Central England, UK Bratislava Building Tour , Slovakia Brussels Architectural Walking Tours , Belgium Budapest Architectural Walking Tours , Hungary, Central East Europe

Cambridge Architectural Walking Tours , Southeast England Cologne Architecture Tours , Germany Copenhagen Architecture Tours , Denmark

Dublin Building Tours , Ireland

Edinburgh Architecture Walking Tours , Scotland

Florence Architecture Tours , Italy Frankfurt Architectural Walking Tour , Germany

Glasgow Architecture Walking Tour , Scotland Granada Building Tour , Spain

Hamburg Architecture Tours , Germany Helsinki Architectural Walking Tour , Finland, Northeast Europe

Leeds Architecture Walking Tour , Northern England, UK Lisbon Architectural Walking Tours , Portugal, western Europe Liverpool Architecture Walking Tour , Northwest England, UK London Architecture Walking Tours , England

Madrid Architectural Walking Tour , Spain Manchester Building Tours , Northwest England, UK Milan Architectural Tour , Northwest Italy, Southern Europe Moscow Architecture Walking Tour , Russia, Northeast Europe Munich Architecture Tour , Southern Germany

Oslo Architectural Tour , Norway Oxford Architecture Walking Tours , England

Palermo Architecture Walking Tour , Sicily, Italy Paris Architecture Walking Tour , France Porto Architectural Walking Tour , Portugal, west Europe Prague Architectural Tours , Czech Republic (now Czechia!)

Reykjavik Architecture Walking Tours , Iceland Rome Architectural Walking Tour , Central Italy, South Europe Rotterdam Architecture Tours , The Netherlands

Sheffield Architecture Walking Tour , North England St Petersburg Architecture Walking Tours , Russia Stockholm Architectural Tour , Sweden, Northern Europe Stuttgart Architecture Walking Tour , south west Germany

Tenerife Architecture Tour , Spain – The Atlantic, Southwest Europe

Venice Architectural Walking Tours , north east Italy Vienna Architectural Walking Tours , Austria, central Europe

Warsaw Architectural Walking Tours , Poland

Zurich Architecture Tours , Switzerland

European Walking Tours

The European Architecture Tour can be an introduction to the city’s main buildings or can be tailored to your group’s architectural interests. For some European cities we can also arrange a bus tour, though in larger cities like London and Paris we frequently use the metro system.

Cycling is a popular alternative, especially in fairly flat cities like Copenhagen and Amsterdam. Following the coronavirus pandemic our guides are finding it harder to access buildings internally, especially with large groups. The focus for now will be on exteriors.

European Architectural Tours

Contact Isabelle Lomholt to start arrangements for your architectural tour in Europe: isabelle(at)e-architect.com / mob. +44 (0)7952 149814

Architecture Tours

e-architect have a wide network of cities offered for European Architecture Tours Architectural guides are welcome to contact us. If you are interested in arranging a city tour in Europe please e-mail or phone us.

We also have general resource on building designs in this continent such as European Architectural Competition and European Hotel Awards .

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Last year the Catalan capital's 1.6 million residents hosted an estimated 32 million visitors, with most heading to tourist attractions designed by Gaudi. There is, however, another way to enjoy one of the world's most celebrated cities; Barcelona Architecture Walks are run by a team of practising architects who offer five different tours of the city, including the Barcelona and the Future tour. It's a fascinating two-and-a-half-hour walk around the former industrial district of Poblenou, rebranded slightly awkwardly as 22@. The recent economic crash in Spain forced building work to stop, but 22@ is now surging ahead with new green spaces and eco-friendly buildings.

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Iceland is a country of staggering natural beauty, but it also boasts breathtaking architecture too. A walking architecture tour of Reykjavik is, of course, dominated by the modernist church Hallgrimskirkja, the tallest church in Iceland, its tiered concrete facade looks imperiously over the capital. Elsewhere in the city there's the gleaming Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre, its coloured geometric glass panels facing both land and sea. You would no doubt discover these two alone, but the E-Architect walking tour will also show you lesser-known examples of Icelandic architecture, such as the pyramid-shaped pedestrian and bicycle bridges along the Ellioaa estuary, which lead the curious out of the city.

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Insight Cities' tour, 'Art Nouveau and Cubist Architecture – Prague after 1900', could easily be mistaken for a slightly daunting academic tour. Instead, it helps make sense of a place that only emerged from behind the Iron Curtain in 1991, nicknamed 'the City of a Hundred Spires' and widely agreed to be as beautiful as Paris. It takes in the defining features of Art Nouveau (including ginkgo biloba leaves on facades) and includes a visit to the Lucerna bar, once owned by Vaclav Havel's family and the building which housed the Grand Hotel Europa, which signified the Czech Republic's willingness to join Europe. The Cubist aspect of the city is explored via the House of the Black Madonna.

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A few years ago, the National Trust restored the first ever Routemaster coach back to its pleasing green livery and set up Road trips by Routemaster. Lasting from three to six hours, the National Trust offers the kind of expert guides to the city that would surely inspire even the weariest Londoner. Look out for the Early Electric tour, which explores the development of West London suburbs from 1900 to 1950. There is individual audio equipment for ease of listening and, most pleasing of all, the National Trust can access sites usually closed to the public.

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European architecture is as fascinating as it is stunning. If you get excited about the history and stories behind ancient buildings, an architectural tour led by an expert guide could be the perfect way to spend an afternoon.  

Barcelona, Spain

Barcelona is a major destination for art and architecture enthusiasts. The city sees around 30 million visitors each year, many going just to see the major attractions designed by Gaudi. However, if you are looking to dive a bit deeper into the architectural history of the city, Barcelona Architecture Walks is run by a team of practicing architects who offer five different walking tours of the city.

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Guiding Architects offers tours hosted by independent local architects .  These tours offer an in-depth look at Berlin’s Museums Island, an extraordinary collection of five world-class museums all within yards of each other as well as a Sustainable Development tour that focuses on the future of Berlin architecture.

London, England

London’s Architecture Foundation offers monthly private and group tours led by London’s best architects and architectural writers. As noted on the website, they feature tours of rapidly transforming districts and exclusive visits to the best new buildings. The Architecture Foundation tours program provides an expert’s take on London’s architecture and urbanism.

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The architecture of Europe is varied, rich in history and tradition and with great names within contemporary architects. The small size of the countries and the relatively short distances between them make it possible to visit several in a short time.

Northern Europe is diverse but its European architecture also has features in common and some countries have influenced others. There are many different peculiarities and styles that enrich and complement it. In Europe we can admire buildings from all historical periods and get excited by the extensive work of masters such as Le Corbusier, Alvar Aalto, Arne Jacobsen or Mies Van der Rohe. We will also enjoy the great contemporary architects like Rem Koolhaas, Peter Zumthor, Norman Foster, Bjiarke Ingels, Richard Rogers, Jean Nouvel or Herzog & de Meuron.

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On this trip through Dutch architecture we will visit Amsterdam, which is perhaps the European city with the most historical relevance to urban design. Rotterdam is known worldwide for its innovative architecture and highlights the buildings of local architects Rem Koolhaas, founder of OMA or MVRDV. In La Halla we will also find interesting examples of contemporary architecture and it is essential to visit Utrecht with the Rietveld-Schröder House by Gerrit Rietveld as an emblematic work.

4 days of travel through french architecture in the footsteps of Le Corbusier

As one of the key figures of modern architecture, the work and thought of Le Corbusier are still valid, and visiting them in Paris is a fantastic way of approaching his work. We will visit the Villa Savoye in Poissy and take advantage of the trip to Paris to visit other outstanding works of French architecture of various contemporary architects such as the Arab World Institute of Nouvel, the Library of France of Perrault or the Pompidou Center of Piano and Rogers, among many others.

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London, with its perfect balance between tradition and modernity, is a unique city that always surprises, no matter how many times it has been visited before. To the always architectural vanguard of London it is necessary to add the new buildings built after the Olympic Games of 2012 that transformed the area of the Lower Lea Valley. On this trip through the contemporary architecture of London we can rediscover the English capital with the help of our architect guides.

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“La visita a Madrid nos ha gustado a todos mucho, pero era demasiado corta. ¡Hay tantas cosas que ver! Muchos recuerdos a Juan, lo ha hecho muy bien, sus explicaciones eran muy interesantes, su alemán es excelente y es muy simpático!”

Hello, It was wonderful, we learned a lot, it exceeded or expectations, thanks and see you next time! Herbert

“Thank you so much for all your help, I can’t imagine doing the congress without your help, I think I would go crazy!! All our best to you, Fernanda, Cristina and Jordi!”

Tanto el profesor como los estudiantes me contaron que les gustó mucho el tour con Daniel y todo bien con la ruta. Me dijo el profesor que igual para la próxima vez que vengan a Madrid, les gustaría hacer un tour de la zona de Nuevo Norte. Muchas gracias de nuevo y seguimos en contacto para futuros grupos.

Dear Artchitectours, We definitely had a good time and the guides were great.  We will send you some pictures soon. Hopefully we will be able to work with you again in the future. Thank you and regards.

Este mail es para informarte que el viaje a Basilea que hemos organizado desde el Colegio de Arquitectos de Albacete conjunto a vosotros ha sido un éxito rotundo. Todos los compañeros han acabado muy contentos y no ha habido ninguna incidencia a señalar, las casi 60 personas que formábamos la expedición han tenido un comportamiento exquisito, y me han hecho muy fácil el ser jefe del grupo. Así que después de mucho negociar, discutir, hablar, etc… quería darte las gracias por todo, así como mi enhorabuena.

It was a wonderful experience. Excellent trip! An unforgettable one! Besides the interesting tour we had an amazing and beautiful interaction inside the group ( we laughed and enjoyed the company of each other as we were a one little closed family 🙂 In my opinion this (the closed relationship among the group) was an positive additive element in this trip which can’t be ignored! It made the tour even more greater .. 🙂 … To suffice, I would like to thank you and all the crew for what you planed and gave to us . It will always stay as unforgettable trip and with good memories.

“Sevilla estuvo increíble, que ciudad tan linda! Seguro volveré para ver todo un poquito más tranquilo, me encanto! Los guías también eran muy buenos y amables, el tour del sábado de verdad ha sido muy bueno!”

We had a wonderful time in Chandigarh! Thank you for setting this up!!

L’event en general va ser un èxit: la feina realitzada per tots els treballadors, que van haver de fer front a les diverses casuístiques del dia, va ser molt bona. Incloent en Ricardo, és clar. Per tant els clients van quedar contents, i nosaltres també.

“Solo unas líneas para decirte que el grupo ha quedado muy contento con su estancia. La visita que hicisteis ha ido muy bien.”

“Thank you so much for the tour today. Absolutely fabulous! A tour is only as good as the guide and that tour was one of the highlights of the trip. The architecture might have helped a little bit 😉 but you brought it to life. ¡Gracias gracias gracias!”

“En varias ocasiones tanto como escuela o en tours más pequeños he utilizado los servicios y asesoría de Jordi. Los viajes han todos resultado impecables tanto en las recomendaciones como en la organización, jamás un problema de ningún tipo. Los recomiendo de la manera más amplia, a Jordi y su equipo, que son muy profesionales y serios, sin ninguna duda.”

Just wanted to let you know we had the most amazing day today with Gabriel in Brasilia– it far exceeded our expectations. Regards Steph

Me dijeron que estaban muy contentos del tour y que Nuria fue muy profesional, así que muchas gracias.

We enjoyed our trip to Brasil very much. Wonderful country, great architecture and good company! We wish to thank you for your professional organisation.

Hi Artchitectours, I’m in São Paulo now, but my stay in Brasilia was fantastic. I cannot say enough good things about Gabriel; he was the most lovely, knowledgeable, accommodating guide I could have asked for.  We had a great time and I will be sure to recommend you and your company to anyone traveling here. What other  cities/countries do you operate in? Anyway, thank you for facilitating.  It was well worth it. My best, Martin

“A l’occasion des 25 ans de notre association ‘Childebert’, nous avions souhaité marquer le coup, et organiser un beau voyage. Chicago avait été choisi de manière quasi unanime. Nous n’avons pas regretté ce choix. Il a été magistralement organisé par toi Jordi depuis Barcelone et par toi Larissa, qui nous a guidé magnifiquement à Chicago. Ta gentillesse et ton professionnalisme ont fait le bonheur de tout le monde, je peux te l’assurer.”

Dear Marta, Thank you for working so tirelessly to help make the first international trip for Dar Al-Hekma University’s Architecture Department so successful!  I apologize for any inconvenience related to our requested changes in the itinerary.  In the future, we will have a much better idea of the interests and capacity of the students. We learned that students can only absorb so many buildings at a time and need more free time to explore interesting neighborhoods during guided tours.  In any event, the students absolutely loved Spain and several plan to return in the near future!  The people we met were extremely kind and generous.  We truly appreciate the efforts of you and your team on our behalf. Sincerely, Tamsen

“Los tours fueron muy bien. La guía fue encantadora y super apasionada, el grupo quedó muy satisfecho.”

Todo ha ido muy bien, la actividad tuvo mucho éxito y los clientes están encantados. Mil gracias a ti y a Daniel 🙂

“Nous revenons de Séville, les yeux pleins d’images qui resteront dans nos esprits. Le séjour s’est très bien déroulé à l’hôtel EME, le guide Daniel,particulièrement sympa et avons beaucoup apprécié la collation dans le bus de Reims a Orly.”

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The Heart of Italy Umbria’s finest art and architecture

Habsburg Austria Castles & churches, houses & palaces, town & country

Civilisations of Sicily Mediterranean crossroads: three thousand years of creativity

Madrid & Toledo Cities of Empire

Art in Scotland Great cities, spectacular museums

Palladian Villas The greatest house builder in history

The London Backstreet Walk Hyde Park to the Tower

Samarkand & Silk Road Cities with Tashkent, Shakhr-i-Sabz, Bukhara and Khiva

Medieval Heart of Portugal Romanesque and Gothic architecture

Great Swedish Houses Royal residences, country estates and provincial palaces

Friuli-Venezia Giulia The border lands of northeast Italy

Versailles: Seat of the Sun King The greatest palace & garden

The Road to Santiago The pilgrimage route through northern Spain

A Festival of Impressionism Paintings & places in Paris and Normandy

Stockholm Modern A century of inspirational building and design

Great Houses of the South West Wiltshire, Hampshire, Gloucestershire, Somerset, Dorset, Devon

Kraków & Silesia Art, architecture & history in southern Poland

Cyprus: stepping stone of history Island civilisation in the Eastern Mediterranean

Lucca & vicinity Romanesque to Renaissance in northern Tuscany

Gastronomic Asturias & Cantabria Spain’s hidden paradise on the Emerald Coast

Medieval Burgundy Abbeys and churches of the High Middle Ages

Great Irish Houses Country houses both sides of the border

Flemish Painting From van Eyck to Rubens: Bruges, Ghent, Antwerp, Brussels

Vienna’s Masterpieces The art collections of an imperial capital

Medieval West Midlands Warwickshire, Worcestershire, Staffordshire, Oxfordshire

The Plantagenet Empire Rulers of England in Normandy and Anjou

Finland: Aalto & Others 20th-century architecture and design

The Welsh Marches Castles, abbeys and parish churches

French Gothic The great cathedrals of northern France

Whitehall Architecture & history

Scottish Houses & Castles History, architecture, artworks and gardens

Danish Art & Design The Golden Age to the present; cities, coast and countryside

Franconia Art and architecture in Germany’s medieval heartland

King Ludwig II and the Wittelsbach palaces of Bavaria

The Squares Walk London’s greatest glory

Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania History, art and architecture of the Baltic Countries

The Hanseatic League Cities and abbeys of Germany’s Baltic Coast

Connoisseur’s Prague Art, architecture & design, with privileged access

Sardinia Archaeology, architecture and art

The Etruscans Italy before Rome

Albania: Crossroads of Antiquity Archaeology, history, art and landscape

West Coast Architecture A century of building in Arizona and California

Dark Age Brilliance Late Antique & Pre-Romanesque

Ancient Rome Art & architecture of the classical world

Georgia Uncovered Treasures of the Southern Caucasus

Footpaths of Umbria Walks, art and wine between Arezzo and Assisi

English Georgian Towns The art of building and the building arts 1700–1840

Raphael, in celebration A pilgrimage from Urbino to Rome

Granada & Córdoba with Úbeda & Baeza

Arts & Crafts in the Cotswolds Art and artefacts in the buildings they were designed for

The Cathedrals of England Ely, Lincoln, Durham, York, Coventry, Gloucester, Bristol, Wells, Salisbury, Winchester

Belgian Modern Masters Ensor, Magritte and fellow individualists

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Bulgaria Archaeology & art from prehistoric to modern

Frank Lloyd Wright and the Chicago School

Courts of Northern Italy Princely art of the Renaissance

Basilicata & Calabria Italy’s undiscovered south

The Douro From Porto to Pinhão

Berlin, Potsdam, Dresden Art and architecture in Brandenburg and Saxony

Palermo Revealed Art, archaeology, architecture and gastronomy

Le Corbusier Through France and Switzerland

Castile & León The magnificent heart of Spain

Walking in Southern Tuscany Art, architecture & landscapes in the Val d’Orcia & Chianti

Italian Design Modernism in Turin and Milan

Art in the Netherlands A spectrum of the finest

Roman & Medieval Provence The south of France in the Middle Ages

Modern Art on the Côte d’Azur Picasso, Matisse, Chagall and their contemporaries

Istanbul Revealed Byzantine & Ottoman metropolis

Sicily: from the greeks to the baroque temples, churches and palazzi: three thousand years of history, gastronomic catalonia fine food & wine, art & architecture.

Florentine Palaces Defence, humanism, magnificence and beauty

Art in Madrid The Great Galleries

Venetian Palaces The greatest and best-preserved palaces of La Serenissima

The Making of Argentina A creative history from the Atlantic to the Andes

Essential India Hindu temples, Rajput palaces and Mughal tombs

Venice Revisited From prison to palazzo: art and life in historic Venice

Ravenna & Urbino Byzantine capital, Renaissance court

Christmas in Emilia-Romagna Art, architecture & gastronomy in Northern Italy

Vienna at Christmas Art and architecture in the Habsburg capital

Naples at Christmas Art, antiquities & architecture –with Caserta, Amalfi & Ravello

Paris at Christmas Art and music in the Ville Lumière

Bruges at Christmas and the ancient cities of Flanders

Venice at Christmas Painting, sculpture & architecture in the world’s most beautiful city

Caravaggio The master of painting in Milan, Rome and Naples

Oman, Landscapes & Peoples Desert, coast and mountains

Renaissance Rivals Leonardo, Michelangelo, Raphael: the tumultuous trio

Palaces & Villas of Rome From Empire to Papacy: the power of magnificence

Essential Rome The complete spectrum of art, architecture and antiquities

Florence & Venice The finest and best-known art and architecture in the Western world

Indian Summer Delhi, Amritsar, Chandigarh, Shimla

Florence revisited art off the beaten track and in private collections.

Normans in the South Castles and cathedrals in Puglia, Basilicata and Campania

Romans & Carolingians Germany from Augustus to Charlemagne

Cities of Catalonia 2,000 years of art and architecture, from Romans to Modernistas

Val D’Orcia and the Sienese Hills lesser-known delights of Southern Tuscany

Cornish Houses and Gardens Landscapes, flowers, buildings and art

Medieval Saxony Carolingian, Ottonian, Romanesque

The Ligurian Coast Arts, history and scenery on the Riviera di Levante

The Venetian Land Empire A spectrum of north-east Italy’s finest art and architecture

Arts & Crafts in the Lake District Churches, houses and museums

Moldavia & Transylvania Towns, villages and painted churches on the edge of Europe

Moving on: Architecture & Memory Bauhaus to the present in Stuttgart, Ulm and Munich

Lincolnshire Churches Major and minor, from cathedral to parish

Medieval Oxfordshire and the Southern Cotswolds

Lusatia: Germany’s Eastern borderlands Cities, palaces and gardens along the Oder-Neisse Line

Baroque & Rococo In Southern Germany

Mitteldeutschland Weimar and the towns of Thuringia and Sachsen-Anhalt

Isambard Kingdom Brunel Engineering modern Britain

Essential Andalucía Spain’s southern province

Painted Palaces of Rajasthan Jodhpur, Nagaur, Bikaner, the Shekhawati & Jaipur

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The Best of Italy

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See top sites in Rome, Venice, Florence, Pisa and Tuscany. View Tour ❯

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Magical Ireland

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Spirit of Iceland with Northern Lights

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Treasures of Portugal

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Visit Porto, Coimbra, Evora and Lisbon. Includes day trip to medieval Obidos. View Tour ❯

Jewels of the Adriatic

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Treasures of Portugal with the Azores

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Greece with Island Cruise

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Flavors of Sicily

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Taste your way through Sicily on our food and wine tour. Visit Palermo, Mt. Etna, Syracuse, and more! View Tour ❯

Flavors of Sicily with Malta

Visit Palermo, Mt. Etna, Syracuse, Mellieha, and more all while sampling delicious dishes and wines. View Tour ❯

Prague, Vienna, and Budapest

Departures: Jun 2024 to Sep 2024

Highlights of three imperial, riverside cities. Includes stop in medieval Duernstein. View Tour ❯

Prague, Vienna & Budapest with Poland

Immerse yourself in the endless charm Eastern Europe has to offer. Visit Prague, Vienna, Budapest and the Polish cities of Krakow and Warsaw. View Tour ❯

Danube River Cruise

Departures: Aug 2024 to Sep 2024

Featuring a 10-night cruise and one night in Bucharest. Ports of call include Vienna, Budapest, Vukovar, Novi Sad, Belgrade and more. View Tour ❯

Danube River Cruise + Dracula's Castle

Featuring a 10-night cruise. Ports of call include Vienna, Budapest, Vukovar, Novi Sad, Belgrade, and more. Plus visit Brasov and Dracula's Castle. View Tour ❯

Splendid Spain

Explore Spain from Madrid to Seville to Barcelona and more! Along the way enjoy the country's must-sees and delicious regional tastings. View Tour ❯

Flavors of Italy

Departures: Oct 2024 to Oct 2024

Savor a sampling of Italy's greatest culinary hits with food and wine tastings from Bologna to Turin. View Tour ❯

Old World Christmas Markets

Departures: Nov 2024 to Dec 2024

Experience the magic of Christmas with visits to festive markets in Zagreb, Ljubljana, Munich, and more! View Tour ❯

Flavors of Portugal & Spain

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Delight in the flavors of Portugal and Spain with visits to historic cities and scenic landscapes and coastlines from Lisbon to San Sebastián View Tour ❯

Spectacular Greece

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Explore the classical cities of Greece firsthand. Visit the Parthenon and Acropolis in Athens, Delphi, Olympia and more! View Tour ❯

Douro River Cruise

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Radiant Rhine River Cruise with Amsterdam

Seven-night cruise from Amsterdam to Mainz (or vice versa). Ports of call include Cologne, Koblenz, Mannheim, Strasbourg and more. View Tour ❯

Three Continents Mediterranean Cruise

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Timeless Tulips River Cruise with Amsterdam

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Women-Only: Spectacular Greece

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Women-Only: Iceland & Northern Lights

Explore Reykjavik and Vik with multiple opportunities to see the northern lights. Plus Gulfoss, Geysir and Blue Lagoon. View Tour ❯

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Artistic and Architectural France Cathedral Tour

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• September 17 – 28, 2024
• $10,995.00 + air
• Single Supplement: $1295.00

Come with us on an Exquisite Historical Tour of Northern France

On this Northern France experience, you will explore the magnificent evolution of artistic and architectural styles by examining the stunning cathedrals and churches in and around Paris.

Keep reading more about this exceptional tour, but we’d also like to invite you to explore our other Historical and Cultural Tours in Europe and our Historical and Cultural Tours in Africa .

A Northern France Tour Through Art, Architecture, and Cathedrals

Since the Christianization of Europe in the 4th century, cathedrals have served both as centers of ecclesiastical authority and marvels of architectural genius and innovation. The resurgence of the Church as a central authority and increased overall prosperity led to the active construction and reconstruction of many truly awe-inspiring cathedrals.

Join Far Horizons on a captivating 12-day tour in Northern France and experience the birthplace of this architectural evolution from robust Romanesque to soaring Gothic architecture. Led by renowned Professor William R. Cook, popular lecturer for The Great Courses (formerly The Teaching Company), we will explore stunning sites in Chartres, Bourges, Vezelay, Amiens, Reims, and, of course, picturesque Paris. Steep yourself in the history and culture that gave rise to these monumental tributes to the heavens…

Of course, a sojourn through France must include that country’s exceptional food and drink! So along the way, experience sumptuous French cuisine along with luscious regional wines including the champagne of Troyes.

This trip is not to be missed! If you have any questions whatsoever, please feel free to  get in touch .

Northern France Cathedral Tour Led by:

Dr William R. Cook

State University of New York – Geneseo Department of History

Why Take this Historical Tour of Northern France?

• Led by Dr. William R. Cook, lecturer for The Great Courses
• Visit eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites
• Enjoy three nights in the center of Paris
• Experience a behind-the-scenes view of preservation work at Saint-Germain-des-Prés church
• Specially-arranged Champagne lunch at a family winery
• Limited to 14 participants

Tour of Northern France Itinerary

Day 1 travel to france.

Depart for Paris, France.

Day 2 Arrive in France and transfer to the Victoria Palace Hotel

Arrive at Charles de Gaulle International airport and independent transfers to our hotel. For the next three nights, experience the Old World elegance of the Victoria Palace Hotel   located in the heart of Paris. The afternoon is free to relax after our flight, perhaps replenishing ourselves with a coffee in one of the many cafés nearby. Once rested, enjoy our welcome dinner in an elegant local restaurant. (D)

Day 3 Priory of Saint-Martin-des-Champs and Notre Dame

Our exploration of the sanctuaries of France begins with the fascinating Priory of Saint-Martin-des-Champs, a treasure of medieval architecture. This imposing Romanesque structure was discovered to be built over a chapel dating to the 5th century Merovingian dynasty, revealing the site’s long history as a place of worship. Next, we head to Musée National du Moyen-Âge: thermes et hôtel de Cluny, housing an important collection of medieval artifacts including tapestries, sculpture, manuscripts and stained glass. 

This complex provides a unique glimpse into the civic architecture of medieval Paris, as it combines both Gothic and Renaissance elements. The afternoon will be spent walking through the historic section of Paris, with UNESCO World Heritage status, where we see iconic Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris, a masterpiece of French Gothic style. Built on a site that has been occupied since Roman times, this immense construction became a meeting place for the craftsmen’s guilds and a place of education renowned throughout Europe. The evening is free to savor la cuisine française on our own. (B/L)

Day 4 Tour Basilique Saint-Denis and Sainte-Chappelle

Today begins with a visit to the inspiring Basilique Saint-Denis, the purported birthplace of Gothic architecture. The cathedral that once stood here, built circa 1143, was the first example of the ‘new style’ in Europe, but was massively damaged during the French Revolution. Restoration work conducted in the 19th century has exposed the authentic Gothic style of the choir and west front. 

Next we visit Sainte-Chappelle.  Consecrated in 1248, this aptly named ‘Holy Chapel’ was built to house Louis the IX’s collection of relics of Christ and boasts a colorful interior and impressive stain glass that brings the immensity of the heavens to earth. Move on to the intriguing Église de Saint-Germain-des-Prés. Built on the outskirts of medieval Paris, this site once served as the burial place of Merovingian kings. After its foundation in the 6th century, this Benedictine abbey went on to become one of the richest in France. If available, enjoy a private tour of the restorative work being done by the American Friends for the Preservation of Saint Germain des Prés, our donation project . (B/L/D)

Day 5 Visit Chartres

This morning we venture south of Paris, to Chartres. This picturesque town marks the point at which the Eure River divides into three branches, effectively speckling the town with bridges. We spend the day exploring the impressive Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Chartres, with UNESCO World Heritage designation. Built upon a site that once was a place of pagan worship, the cathedral is the first example of a ‘classic’ cathedral and is the high point of Gothic architecture in the region. 

The majority of the original stained glass windows are still intact, and there have been only minor changes in the architecture since the early 13th century when it was completed. Many features, which first appeared in the Chartres Cathedral, were later developed to become hallmarks of the High Gothic style. 

Long on the pilgrimage route, it is venerated for its famous relic, the Sancta Camisa, said to be the tunic worn by the Virgin Mary at Christ’s birth. Once we have finished our explorations for the day, we overnight at the Le Grand Monarque Hotel and Spa for one night. Dinner tonight is on our own. (B/L)

Day 6 The Royal City of Bourges

Our drive from Chartres takes us to Bourges, a Royal City since the year 1100, and home to the Cathédrale Saint-Étienne de Bourges. Completed in the 13th century, and once the northeastern corner of the Gallo-Roman walled city, the location of this sanctuary has been a place of Christian worship since the 3rd century. 

Exemplifying a supreme form of Gothic art, this architectural masterpiece demonstrates the power of Christianity in medieval France. Supported by flying buttresses, the western façade is the largest of all the Gothic edifices in France. Named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1992, this structure is an important example in the evolution of Gothic architecture. After lunch, move on to Autun. 

The Romanesque Cathédrale Saint-Lazare d’Autun was constructed in the 12th century in response to the large number of pilgrims passing through on their way to Santiago de Compostela. We continue on to Vézelay where we overnight at the Hotel de la Poste et Lion d’Or for one night. (B/L/D)

Day 7 The Basilique Sainte-Marie-Madeleine de Vézelay

Rising on a rock from a deep valley, the Basilique Sainte-Marie-Madeleine de Vézelay, founded in 864, is a masterpiece of Romanesque art and architecture. Both this abbey church and the hill upon which it stands were added to the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites in 1979. 

Gaining its fame for housing relics of Mary Magdalene, this site remains an important place of pilgrimage despite the exposure of its holy artifacts as fakes. Unlike its contemporaries, the subject of Vézelay’s tympanum, a decorative structure above the entrance, is the Pentecostal Mission of the Apostles. 

This depiction of the events of the Pentecost serves as a spiritual defense of the Crusades and is a prime example of politics meeting religion in architecture.  Continue to Montbard to visit the Abbaye de Fontaney, one of the oldest and most complete Cistern abbeys. This Romanesque structure was added to the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites in 1981. In the afternoon, we move on to Troyes, a charming medieval town that overlooks the picturesque River Seine, where we settle into the Hotel Mercure for one night. (B/L)

Day 8 Troyes Houses Cathedral

Located along the Seine, Troyes is home to the multifaceted Cathédrale Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul de Troyes. This complex has known many constructions, but work on its Gothic incarnation began in 1208 and continued into the 17th century. The cathedral is particularly well known for its striking stained glass dating from the 13th to the 19th centuries. 

Lunch and the afternoon are on our own to explore Troyes’ lovely medieval old town featuring narrow, cobbled streets lined with colorful, half-timbered houses, mostly dating to the 16th century. Afterwards, we transfer to Reims where we overnight for two nights.  (B/L)

Day 9 Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Reims

A textile town in medieval times, Reims’ wine production took over in the 15th century as the industry of choice and has remained a tradition; the town is currently home to many top champagne houses. The medieval roots of the city are far from lost, however, as the overwhelming Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Reims provides imposing evidence. 

This cathedral, begun in 1211, was designed for royal coronations, which meant that no expense was spared in its decoration. Its ornate façade is a reflection of the intersection of religion, art and power. Although it was built in stages between the 13th and the 15th centuries, the structure has a unity of style that represents the height of the mature French Gothic style and has UNESCO World Heritage status. 

A short distance away, at the south end of town, is the largest Romanesque church in France, the Basilique Saint-Remi de Reims. Founded in the 11th century, this building was constructed over the burial site of St. Remi, renowned for baptizing the King of the Franks, Clovis I, an act which lead to the conversion of the entire Frankish people. (B/L/D)

Day 10 Touring Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Laon

We begin today in nearby Laon. Once a royal city, the surrounding woodlands were favored by kings for their superior hunting grounds. Here, we view the Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Laon, built during the 12th and 13th centuries. It is one of the most important and stylistically unified examples of early Gothic architecture. Known for its imposing towers, the pointed arches in the luminous white interior show the way up to Heaven.

Next, we continue on to Amiens to begin our explorations of the compelling Cathédrale Notre-Dame d’Amiens, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.  Erected between 1220 and 1270, this is the largest of all Gothic cathedrals and is the tallest religious building in France. Its western portals are famous for their elaborate sculptures, creations which have influenced church sculpture throughout Europe. During the 1990s, a laser cleaning process revealed that the western façade was originally painted with vibrant colors. Fortunately, lighting techniques were developed to project these colors with precision directly on the façade, recreating in a stunning display the edifice’s 13th century effect on churchgoers, which we will have the option of viewing later this evening.  Overnight for one night at the Mercure Amiens Cathedrale Hotel. (B/L/D)

Day 11 Cathédrale Saint-Pierre de Beauvais

Travel west to Beauvais, home to the Cathédrale Saint-Pierre de Beauvais. Begun in 1225, this ambitious construction features the highest vault in Gothic architecture. Despite many structural complications, work on the cathedral continued sporadically well into the 16th century, but ultimately the structure was left in its current, unfinished state. 

Next, we move to Rouen, an ancient capital of the Duchy of Normandy founded on a Roman settlement. Despite modernization, Rouen has maintained many medieval treasures in its ‘old’ district including half-timbered buildings and a clock (set in a Renaissance arch). 

The glorious Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Rouen springs up from 12th-century foundations, revealing soaring Gothic arches, intricate Flamboyant carving and two towers that flank the façade. A short distance away, we view Église Saint Maclou, considered one of the best examples of Flamboyant Gothic architecture in France; its construction began sometime after 1432 during the transition from Romanesque to Gothic styles. 

Nearby we find the Abbaye Saint Ouen de Rouen, which has both Merovingian and Carolingian origins. Construction of the current structure began in 1318, work was slowed, however, by the Hundred Years War. The abbey church’s slow evolution is highlighted by the western façade, which dates to the 19th century and reflects a Neo-Gothic style. After our visit, we head back towards Paris and overnight near the airport for one night. Dinner is on our own. (B/L)

Day 12 Travel Home

Transfer from the hotel to the airport for our departure home. (B)

Tour Information

Tour cost & inclusions.

Price is based on double occupancy and includes:

• Internal flights during the trip (if applicable)
• The accompaniment of your scholar throughout the entire trip
• Local English-speaking guide
• Hotel accommodations (3 or 4 stars; or best available based in the area)
• Ground transportation
• Airport transfers for arrivals and departures
• Most meals as noted in the itinerary
• Entry fees to all included sites and museums
• Gratuities to guides, drivers, and restaurant and hotel staff
• Coordination for any private presentations or tours

Trip prices are based on a minimum number of participants. If this minimum number is not met, trip prices are subject to change. Should the prices need to change, Far Horizons will reach out to registered guests to discuss directly.

Single Supplement

Should a roommate be requested and one not be available, the single supplement must be charged.

• International round trip airfare
• A separate donation check of $150.00 per person to a designated donation project
• Passport or visa fees
• Required vaccines or tests
• Airport or departure taxes
• Alcoholic drinks, beverages or food not included on set menus
• Excess baggage charges
• Personal tips and hotel incidental expenses
• Laundry or other items of a personal nature

Donation Checks

As a tour company that benefits from the cultural and natural riches of our destinations, we have a policy of donating to the scientific and cultural sites and projects which we visit. This has created a bond between Far Horizons and the academic and local communities that has helped us establish an extensive list of lecturers and contacts in each of our destinations. We ask that each participant donate to the noteworthy project we designate. The donation amount is $150.00 per person. Note that the donation is required as part of your registration for the trip and that it is non-refundable.

Exchange Rate Fluctuations

Prices are based on currency exchange rates keeping below a projected level. While it is unlikely, if the exchange rates should change substantially, Far Horizons reserves the right to charge an additional amount to the trip cost.

Registration

A deposit of $1000 per person is required along with your registration & health forms, which will be linked in the email confirmation you receive once you pay your deposit on our booking platform. Final payment is due 120 days before departure. Prior to departure, you will be sent a reading list and a tour bulletin containing travel information.

Cancellation

Cancellations received in writing at least 120 days before departure will receive a refund less a $500 per person administrative fee. Cancellations received less than 120 days before the departure date will not receive a refund. If for any reason you are unable to complete the trip, Far Horizons will not reimburse any fees. Upon registering for the tour, the purchase of travel protection with both trip cancellation and emergency evacuation is strongly advised. Links to recommended insurance policies will be included in the email you receive confirming receipt of your deposit.

Air Ticketing

International round trip flights are not included in the cost of the trip. If Far Horizons must change the trip dates or cancel the trip for any reason, Far Horizons is not responsible for any air ticket you may have purchased. Please send your complete air schedule as soon as you have it. NOTE: Please contact Far Horizons if you would like for us to handle your air ticketing.

Private Tours and Talks

The private tours of archaeological sites and talks by specialists are scheduled in advance and include a donation to each. Specialists working at these sites are excited about showing their work to interested enthusiasts. However, please be aware that there may be times when the director or a member of the staff may not be on site when our groups arrive due to other commitments.

Walking and Standing

Far Horizons expects all participants to be physically active and able to walk and climb independently throughout the full touring days. This includes walking over uneven terrain (uphill and downhill) for 2 miles or more at each site. You should expect to be on your feet for much of each day, averaging as much as 5 miles of walking per day. As such, each participant should be able to walk unaided at a pace of 3 miles per hour for at least an hour at a time, and to stand unsupported for at least 60 minutes. Bearing this in mind, we suggest that, if you have not already done so, you begin walking several miles every day, ideally including stairs and hills. If you have questions about your ability to keep up with the group or the strenuous nature of this trip, please contact the Far Horizons staff.

Expectations During Travels with Far Horizons

This tour is designed for flexible, energetic people who like to be active, have a spirit of adventure and a positive attitude. We have designed this trip to be as comfortable as possible, while also aiming to visit some remote or unique sites that other companies do not attempt to include in their itineraries. There may be days where we have very long drives and the conditions of the roads may vary. Hotels and transportation in some remote areas may not be up to western standards. There may be times when no bellhops are available; please pack with the understanding that you need to be able to handle your own luggage at times. At times we may be walking over uneven trails for a mile or more; hiking boots are strongly recommended. Not every meal will not be haute cuisine and several lunches may be picnics or box lunches. By maintaining a flexible attitude we will soon be captivated by the beauty of the natural scenery, the hospitality of the local people, and the fascinating sites we will see. Your flexibility and patience will be appreciated.

Itinerary Changes

Changes in our itinerary, accommodations, and transportation schedules may occur. While we are committed to keeping as close to the published details as possible, sometimes it is simply not possible. Weather events, government affairs, or other factors out of our control sometimes come into play. A good book to read as well as patience, flexible attitude, and a sense of humor are essential.

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Paris, the capital of France, is famous for buildings such as The Louvre, the Eiffel Tower and the Centre Pompidou. Although the scale of the city centre mostly retains its historic density and height there are a number of major contemporary buildings in the city. These buildings can be visited on our French Architecture Tours . The cluster at La Défense – the Parisian business district – includes many late 20th century towers.

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Architecture Tour of Europe with Malcolm Carver

• Includes Accommodation, Guided Sightseeing, A selection of entertainment & meals
• Departs 22 September 2024
• Helsinki,Jyvaskyla, Berlin, Lucrene, Ronchamp, Millau Viaduct, Bilbao, Paris

PRE CRUISE TOUR

Post cruise tour.

The tour concentrates predominantly on the works of Charles-Edouard Jeanneret – better known as Le Corbusier – in and beyond Paris, and Alvar Aalto’s key works in Paris, Helsinki and Jyvaskyla, with a digression to visit Frank Gehry’s Guggenheim Museum, and some of the important projects generated by and after it, in Bilbao. We will also be visiting many recent buildings in Berlin, including Norman Foster’s Reichstag and Daniel Libeskind’s Jewish Museum. Another highlight will be Foster’s Millau Viaduct in southern France, the world’s tallest bridge and one of the great engineering achievements of all time. We have also allowed adequate time for participants to enjoy the many galleries, museums and other attractions in the cities we visit. The tour provides a rare opportunity for architects, urban designers, landscape architects, students and graduates of these areas, and anyone else interested in buildings and architecture and how cities are made

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

• Enjoy welcome drink with Malcolm
• Tour around well-known work of Le Corbusier
• See Alvar Aalto's key work in Paris, Helsinki and Jyvaskyla
• Visit Frank Gehry’s Guggenheim Museum
• Travel to Berlin and Norman Foster’s Reichstag and Daniel Libeskind’s Jewish Museum
• Foster’s Millau Viaduct in southern France
• Enjoy the many galleries, museums and other attractions in visited cities
• Farewell dinner
• Internal flights in Europe as listed in the itinerary
• Accommodation in carefully selected centrally located first-class hotels with private facilities
• Hotel taxes and service charges
• Travel in first-class chartered coaches
• Continental breakfasts daily
• Welcome drinks in Helsinki
• Orientation tour of Berlin
• Sightseeing and general entrance fees as detailed in the tour itinerary
• Tour leadership by well-known architect Malcolm Carver
• Fully escorted by Travelrite professional tour manager

TOUR LEADER MALCOLM CARVER

Malcolm Carver (AIA AWI) is an Architect and former Principal of Scott Carver Architects, a highly successful Sydney based practice which has won numerous awards for their work including the RAIA National Environment Award. Over the past 40 years Malcolm has travelled extensively in Europe, Asia and the Americas having led over 14 Travelrite Tours. His passion for architecture is only matched by a keen interest in sketching and painting and he has many solo exhibitions of his work. His sketches appear online at www.carverstudio.com

The following comments were from participants on our previous Europe tour:

• Excellent guide material before tour started. Malcolm’s two booklets were amazing and generous. Our tour DVD was a great memento. Everyone travelled well together and felt included- a good mix of Aussies and Kiwis
• I’ve always wanted to visit these buildings and would never have done so if I hadn’t joined this tour. Thank you so much for the opportunity
• Leaders very active and excellent in fostering group unity
• A dream tour of architectural heaven
• Enjoyed tour immensely
• I will recommend this trip to family, friends and colleagues
• This tour was outstanding in its organization and atmosphere. The attention to detail and provision of advance information were greatly appreciated and added to the enjoyment
• Our fantastic tour is now but a happy memory, and what an amazing memory. You have given us an experience we have waited 40 years for!
• We really enjoyed meeting all the participants and felt great camaraderie on the journey. Congratulations on a fantastic tour

DAY 1 Sunday 22 September 2024 Helsinki Arrival day in Helsinki. Check in is available after 3:00pm (Flight and pre tour accommodation options are available). This evening join Malcolm for welcome drinks.

DAY 2 Monday 23 September 2024 Helsinki In the morning, we visit the first of Aalto’s major Helsinki works, the famed 1971 Finlandia Hall, plus Heikki and Kaija Siren’s 1957 Otaniemi Chapel at the University of Technology. This afternoon we will visit three buildings within walking distance of our hotel, Steven Holl’s 1998 Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma, LPR’s 2011 Helsinki Music Centre and K2S Architects’ simple and moving 2012 Kamppi Chapel of Silence.

DAY 3 Tuesday 24 September 2024 Jyvaskyla In the morning we visit two Aalto highlights, Aalto Studio (1954-55) and Aalto House (1935-36). In the afternoon we depart Helsinki by coach for Jyvaskyla.

DAY 4 Wednesday 25 September 2024 Jyvaskyla Our guide for our day in Jyvaskyla will be from the Alvar Aalto Museum. We will be visiting four of Aalto’s works, the Saynatsalo Town Hall (1952), the Muuratsalo Experimental House (1952-54) at Saynatsalo, the Museum of Central Finland (1956- 61) and the Alvar Aalto Museum (1971-1973)

DAY 5 Thursday 26 September 2024 Helsinki We depart by coach for Noormarkku to visit Aalto’s Villa Mairea (1937-39), a delightful guesthouse and rural retreat built for Harry and Mairea Gullichsen, who told Aalto that he should regard it as “an experimental house” and Aalto seems to have treated it as such. After the visit we travel to Helsinki by coach.

DAY 6 Friday 27 September 2024 Berlin We fly to Berlin in the morning. In the afternoon we have a guided tour of the city, followed by a visit to James Simon Gallery by David Chipperfield, Unite d’Habitation by Le Corbusier, Tchoban Foundation, Museum for Architectural Drawing by SPEECH and Axel Springer Campus by OMA.

DAY 7 Saturday 28 September 2024 Berlin A day at leisure to visit such attractions as the Berliner Dom, Pergamon Museum, Egyptian Museum, Charlottenburg Palace and Park or the Museum of Design devoted to the artists of the Bauhaus School.

DAY 8 Sunday 29 September 2024 Berlin In the morning we visit Daniel Libeskind’s 1999 Jewish Museum, followed by Norman Foster’s reinvention of the Reichstag, 1999, built to commemorate the move of Germany’s capital from Bonn to Berlin. The afternoon will be free

DAY 9 Monday 30 September 2024 Bern We fly to Luzern in Switzerland in the morning. In the afternoon we visit Jean Nouvel’s 1999 Culture & Congress Centre which occupies a magnificent site fronting onto the lake. A guided tour of the building’s interior is subject to the Centre’s event schedule. We then take the coach through mountain scenery to Bern.

DAY 10 Tuesday 1 October 2024 Lyon In the morning we visit Renzo Piano’s 2005 Paul Klee Gallery in Bern. We then cross into France to see Le Corbusier’s masterwork, the 1955 Chapelle Notre-Dame-du- Haut at Ronchamp. The first pilgrimage Chapel on this hill overlooking the small town of Ronchamp was destroyed by lightning in 1913 and its replacement was then ruined by shellfire in 1944. The Chapel at Ronchamp is one of western civilization’s most spiritually and emotionally intense buildings. We then travel across France by coach to visit Santiago Calatrava’s stunning 1994 Lyon- Saint Exupery (previously Satolas) TGV Station. This is followed by a short trip to our hotel in Lyon.

DAY 11 Wednesday 2 October 2024 Toulouse Today we travel by coach to the world’s tallest bridge and one of great engineering achievements of all time, Norman Foster’s 2004 Millau Viaduct. The tallest part of the bridge is 343 metres above the ground. The road deck is a maximum of 270 metres above ground. We then take the coach to the delightful town of Toulouse

DAY 12 Thursday 3 October 2024 Bilbao In the morning we cross into Spain by coach on our way to Bilbao. We meet our Bilbao guide at the remarkable 1893 Vizcaya Bridge at Pais Vasco, the oldest hanging transporter bridge in the world. The bridge was designed by Alberto de Palacio, one of Gustave Eiffel’s disciples. In 2006 the bridge was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. We then move to Artxanda for a view overlooking Bilbao, before we visit Calatrava’s 1997 Zubizuri pedestrian bridge over the Nervion River close to the Guggenheim Museum and our hotel.

DAY 13 Friday 4 October 2024 Bilbao Another highlight this morning, probably the most famous building of the second half of the 20th century and one that created the understanding that architecture can reinvent cities (the Guggenheim Effect), Frank Gehry’s gleaming Guggenheim Museum (1997) which sits on the edge of Bilbao’s Nervion River. This Basque city had once thrived on the steel and shipbuilding industries but had been in such deep decline that it was nicknamed El Boxto, The Hole. A new life for the city was led by a determined and imaginative mayor, and now Bilbao thrives again, its life, streets and skyline dramatically altered by a collection of remarkable architecture. We tour the museum in the morning. In the afternoon we visit Francisco Mangado’s 2011 Archaeology Museum of Vitoria, and Santiago Calatrava’s 2001 Ysios winery at Laguardia.

DAY 14 Saturday 5 October 2024 Paris Prior to our flight to Paris, we have a tour of Santiago Calatrava’s magically made and landscaped 2000 Bilbao Airport. We commence our time in Paris with a visit to I M Pei’s 1989 Louvre Pyramid, the entrance to the gallery, followed by a visit to the Immeuble Molitor apartment (1931-34), Le Corbusier’s apartment, studio and workshop, which takes up the two top floors of the Molitor building.

DAY 15 Sunday 6 October 2024 Paris In the morning, we visit Le Corbusier’s most famous house, and one of the finest examples of 20th century architecture, the 1929 Villa Savoye at Poissy. It is a startlingly simple white cube set on a green lawn and encircled by a deeper green forest. Villa Savoye has been completely restored and is a joy to see. We then visit Alvar Aalto’s 1959 Maison Louis Carré, built for a French art dealer and collector. This masterpiece of modern architecture combines buildings, garden, furniture and interior design in a total work of art. It is Aalto’s only remaining building in France and one of his most remarkable private villas. Lastly we visit the 1977 Pompidou Centre designed by Richard Rogers, Renzo Piano and Gianfranco Franchini.

DAY 16 Monday 7 October 2024 Paris In the morning we visit two works by Le Corbusier at the Cité University. The Pavillon Suisse (1932) indicates the development of Le Corbusier’s “Five points of architecture”. Over two decades later, with Brazil’s Luis Costa, Le Corbusier added the 1953 Maison du Bresil to the campus. In the afternoon we visit Le Corbusier & Pierre Jeanneret’s 1925 Maison La Roche-Jeanneret (Foundation Le Corbusier), followed by Tadao Ando’s Bourse de Commerce and La Seine Musical by Shigeru Ban.

DAY 17 Tuesday 8 October 2024 Paris A day at leisure provides the opportunity to visit Versailles, Giverny, the Eiffel Tower, Musee d’ Orsay, Notre Dame, Champs Elysees, Montmartre, Arc de Triomphe, Chartres Cathedral, Jardin des Tuileries and countless other highlights in and around Paris. We have our farewell dinner in the evening.

DAY 18 Wednesday 9 October 2024 Departure The tour concludes after breakfast.

NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE

• International flights to join the tour
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• Passport and visa fees
• Travel insurance
• Meals and drinks not specified in the itinerary
• Sightseeing and general expenses not specified in the itinerary
• Items of a personal nature
• Additional travel arrangements not in the tour itinerary will be quoted for separately

General Information and Booking Conditions

Touring can involve a considerable amount of walking and stair climbing in the places visited and it is important that all tour participants have a level of physical fitness that allows them to take part in this tour without the need of assistance from others.

TOUR OPERATOR: Travelrite International Pty Ltd (ABN 64 005 817 078) is the tour organiser. All passengers must complete and sign a Travelrite International booking form.

DEPOSIT AND PAYMENT: A non-refundable deposit of $1000 per passenger should be sent with a completed Travelrite International booking. As soon as the booking is confirmed, (usually within 24 hours), a confirmation advice will be posted to the client. A further deposit of $1500 is due by 22 May 2024. Final payments are due to be paid to Travelrite International 60 days prior to the commencement of the tour. A 1.5% administration fee will be added to payments by credit card.

REFUNDS: The tour is based on arrangements that do not allow for any refunds in respect to sightseeing, accommodation, meals, airfare or other services not utilised after the tour has commenced.

TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: All passengers will require a valid passport. If you hold another passport please check with Travelrite International.

TRAVEL INSURANCE: Adequate travel insurance is highly recommended to cover tour members for the consequences of unforeseen events during the tour and for cancellation fees which could result from events such as illness, accident, death etc

BAGGAGE: All passengers qualify for 1 piece free baggage allowance.

MINIMUM TOUR NUMBERS: : The tour has been priced on the basis of a minimum number of passengers having booked 60 days prior to departure. Travelrite reserves the right to cancel the tour, giving a full refund of all monies paid or offer arrangements to proceed with the tour at a modified cost. Travelrite International reserves the right to change advertised entrances if necessary for the smooth operation of the tour

TOUR PARTICIPATION: Children under 5 years of age are ineligible on coach & cruise tours. Children under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Passengers with disabilities are welcome on Travelrite & Cruise Offers tours provided they are accompanied by a companion capable of providing all necessary assistance, and do not require special assistance from Travelrite & Cruise Offers personnel. Travelrite and Cruise Offers reserves the right to refuse to carry anyone if it is felt the individual cannot cope with the requirements of coach & cruise tour travel and who may require services and facilities that Travelrite & Cruise Offers cannot guarantee will be available. You agree to not hold the Travelrite & Cruise Offers responsible for any decision made by any of them or any service provider to refuse to carry you, provide any facilities or accommodation to you or to provide any service to you.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Travelrite International Pty Ltd. (ATAS No. A10538) is the tour organiser. Travelrite acts only as an agent in the making of arrangements for hotels, transportation, restaurants or any other service and does not assume any liability whatsoever for any injury, damage, death, loss, accident or delay to person or property due to an act of negligence or a default of any hotel, carrier restaurant company or person rendering any services included in the tour, or by act of God. Further no responsibilities are accepted for any damage or delay due to sickness, pilferage, labour disputes, machinery break-down, quarantine, government restraints, weather, terrorism or other causes beyond their control. No responsibility is accepted for any additional expense, omission, delays, re-routing or acts of any government authority. The passage contract between the carriers concerned, when issued, shall constitute the sole contract between the carriers and the purchasers of this tour and/ or the passengers. The right is reserved to withdraw any tour and/or make such changes in the tour as may be found desirable or necessary for the convenience of the parties and the proper carrying out of the tour. This contract shall be construed in accordance of the laws of the State of Victoria, Australia and any legal action must be undertaken in the State of Victoria.

DELAYS AND UNFORESEEN EVENTS: You engage Travelrite International to book this tour on your behalf and you acknowledge that Travelrite International acts as your agent for the purpose of making contracts between you and the various providers of accommodation, transportation and other services that comprise the tour. Travelrite may without reference to you provide or make available to you, or may as your agent engage any third party to provide or make available to you, any good or service which Travelrite reasonably believes is necessary for your benefit to maintain the tour itinerary, repatriate you or otherwise accommodate, transport or sustain you in circumstances in which the tour itinerary fails wholly or partly for any reason. You appoint Travelrite International your attorney for this purpose. You agree to pay Travelrite any cost thereof and you indemnify Travelrite in respect of any cost it incurs in this regard. Travelrite advises you to obtain travel insurance generally including in respect of the risk that any such good or service may become required.

HOW TO BOOK: Bookings can be made by sending full names and addresses of intending tour members with a non-refundable deposit of $1,000 to:

Travelrite International Pty Ltd 423 Whitehorse Road Balwyn, Victoria 3103

Further information or a booking form can be obtained by contacting Travelrite International on the following numbers: Toll Free: 1800 630 343 Phone: (03) 8803 6868 Email: [email protected] www.travelrite.com.au

ABOUT TRAVELRITE INTERNATIONAL: Travelrite International Pty Ltd is a well-established travel company which has been operating in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne for more than 30 years. It is fully licensed and has two fully accredited offices in Balwyn and Heathmont and is a member of ATAS (number A10538). As such, it directly represents the major airlines of the world and all major domestic and international tour and transport operators. It has been operating successful tours for over 25 years. Travelrite International is a full member of the Australian Federation of Travel Agents – AFTA.

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