FULLY BOOKED!!

A Cathedral, 2 wine tastings, vineyard visits, a river cruise and two afternoons of art are all included in this fascinating tour. 6 days from £1925 pp

Full details and a booking form will be found in the Documents Section of the website below the heading "Our Society"

Flemish Old Masters Tour

A trip to Belgium to look at the genius of Van Eyck, Rubens and oher Flemish masters' legacy in Antwerp, Ghent and Bruges.

Highlights include the newly-restored Mystic Lamb altarpiece in Ghent, collections in Bruges and the Royal Museum of Fine Arts in Antwerp.

A full brochure and booking form can be found under the Documents setion on this website below the heading '"Our Society"

The stately town of Nancy - a model of 18th century town planning - enjoyed a second golden age at the turn of the 20th century, when glassmaker Emile Galle founded the Ecole de Nancy, which typifies the Art Nouveau movement in France. This tour explores the history and rich legacy of the productive period with the city’s wonderful collection of Art Nouveau art, ceramics and architecture, in the company of an Art Nouveau enthusiast and expert, with visits from your base in the heart of the city just 200 metres from the Place Stanislas.

Tour to Glasgow

5th to 9th September 2022

3rd to 7th October 2021

The Arts Society Highgate

Visit to Cardiff and South Wales

Travelling to Cardiff by coach from Highgate for four night stay at the Hotel Indigo in Cardiff. with a visit to Tyntestfield en route. 

 We will explore many of the highlights of this City, including a guided tour of Cardiff Castle,  visits to Castell Coch,  Landaff Cathedral, The National Museum of Wales and St. Fagans National History Museum.    And, of course, we will explore the new waterfront development at Cardiff Bay to see New National Assembly Building and the spectacular Millennium Centre. On our final day we will visit to the new Royal Mint  before journeying to Newport for time at Tredegar House and Park (National Trust) before returning to Highgate in the early evening.

£810 per person sharing a double/twin room

Bed & breakfast + 2 dinners

£120 single room supplement

You can view the brochure and booking form by clicking on the heading "Our Society" and then going down to "Documents". Click on the booking form to download/print. Alternatively for more detailed information and application form, please contact

Sue Dennis

0208 340 3796

Suedennis29@hotmail.com

Brochure and Booking Form for  the Tour can be found on our "Documents " page.

Click on "Our Society" under the banner photos and then go down to "Documents"

Arts Society Highgate

 Autumn Visit to the Cultural Capitals of the Baltics

Monday October 7th to Saturday, October 12th

A wonderful opportunity to see the cities of Riga and Tallin  -  both with a wealth of history and culture to explore.   Despite their histories as major centres of the Hanseatic League and following years of foreign domination, both cities have retained their individuality and unique architecture.   Riga of course has a fine collection of Art Nouveau architecture and Tallinn – an old Hanseatic port – has a beautifully preserved medieval town centre, as well as many iconic buildings revealing the influence of Sweden, Germany and Russia over the centuries.

 The cost of the visit is £1,190 per person sharing a twin/double room, with a single supplement of £185.

 Full details of the itinerary and booking forms will be available at our meeting on Thursday, February 28th, but Sue Dennis would be happy to forward you details before then if you so request.

suedennis29@hotmail.com

0208 340 3796

Sunday 12 - Thursday 16 May 2019
NORTH YORKSHIRE
A 4 night/ 5 day tour by coach

The brochure and full details for this tour together with a booking form and booking conditions can be found in the documents section. of this website. Click on "Our Society" and then on "Documents".

This tour is open to friends who are not members of the Arts Society Highgate.

Single Rooms are also available.

Please contact Sue Dennis on 020 8340 3796

VISIT TO MALTA

At the beginning of  October twenty four members of the Arts Society Highgate went to visit the islands of Malta & Gozo.   Islands at the crossroads of the Mediterranean with a history going back 7,000 years and so much heritage to explore and enjoy.   

Malta has had many rulers over the centuries, from the Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Islamic Saracens and Norman Kings to Bonaparte and the British, who awarded the islands the George Cross for their heroism during the second World War.     And of course this multi-cultural legacy has left a wealth of art, architecture and fine crafts which made it the most perfect destination for  members of the Arts Society.

We stayed in the very comfortable Palace Hotel in Sliema and were escorted each day by a most excellent guide who, despite her broken arm,  couldn’t have been more informative and caring. 

We explored Valletta, Malta’s magnificent strategically placed capital with amazing harbour views and a cornucopia of splendid architecture.    Our time included visits to churches, the Cathedral, the Palace of the Grand Masters, the oldest Theatre in Europe, and the Museum of Archaeology.  In contrast we admired the remarkable entrance gate and Parliament building designed by Renzo Piano.

 And of course we visited Mdina, the capital of Malta before Valetta was built in 1571.   An amazing walled city – often referred to as The Silent City - with its mix of medieval and Baroque architecture.      And later that day we went to the neighbouring town of Rabat to visit the Catacombs of St. Paul, a fascinating labyrinth of underground burial chambers dating from AD50.

We saw the great Mosta Dome in the centre of the island and were fortunate to visit some rather grand houses that had remained in the same family for many generations and were lucky enough to be shown round personally by the owners.

 Going further back in time, we took the ferry for a day on the island of Gozo where we visited the Ghantia Megalithic Temples, thought to have been constructed between 3600 and 700 BC and claiming to be the oldest free-standing structures on earth.   

 In short, we had a very busy and interesting week which was really enjoyed by all.   Not only did we come back knowing so much more about the history of this historic island, but just as important were the friendships made and the conviviality of the group.   It was a wonderful occasion for members of our Arts Society to get to know one another and to share such an enjoyable week together.     

Visit our News page for a full report of this tour by Sue Dennis

Tour below is now fully booked

I have organised a visit to Porto & Galicia for HDFAS members with Heritage Travel  from October 9 to 14.    We plan to visit Porto and Braga before experiencing the delights of Galicia from the Parador de los Reis Catolicos in Santiago de Compostela and return home from La Coruna.  The tour will last 6 days and cost approximately £1,400  (plus single supplement if appropriate). 

Please note that we will be taking an earlier flight from Stansted to Oporto rather than the advertised later one from Gatwick.

Sue Dennis    0208 340 3796      suedennis29@hotmail.com      

Planned and built on a grandiose scale, Peter the Great's city is often referred to as the 'Venice of the North'. The greatest architects of the day were brought in and for centuries the city was the political and cultural centre of Russia. Our specialist guide was born and raised in the city and the itinerary features many highlights including: the Peter and Paul Fortress; the magnificent new Faberge Museum; the Yusupov Palace, the summer palace of Pushkin and Pavlovsk; and, of course, the vast Winter Palace which houses the Hermitage Museum. The tour ends with a farewell lunch at a typical Russian country restaurant.

Tour Price $975 per person sharing twin/double room £235 single room supplement Includes: coach transfers to London Heathrow, return scheduled flights with Turkish Airlines, airport tax, 4 nights bed and buffet breakfast accommodation at 4 star Yasmak Sultan Hotel, 2 dinners in hotel, 1 dinner in local restaurant, local specialist guiding for all visits, coach transfers as per itinerary, all entrance and booking fees, private boat cruise on the River Bosphorus, Turkish Tourist Visa, porterage and gratuities. For further information plase contact: Sue Copeland, tel: 01787 211614

The price is £750 excluding flights. For further information please contact: Sue Copeland, tel. 01787 211 614.