Exceptional Art & Design returns to Venice this year for the Venice Biennale, alongside an exploration of the city’s extraordinary traditional culture and world-renowned heritage. This carefully curated programme moves beyond the expected, combining some of the world’s most important contemporary art with off-the-beaten-track visits, remarkable craftsmanship, historic palazzi and exceptional cultural encounters across La Serenissima.

Participants will be guided through selected highlights of the Venice Biennale, alongside private and semi-private cultural experiences exploring craftsmanship, material knowledge, collecting, architecture and Venetian history. 

We explore together both the Arsenale and Giardini of the Venice Biennale —  famously vast, layered and at times complex to navigate. With expert guidance throughout, you will come away with a rich understanding of the Biennale and feel fully immersed in its artistic landscape.

Alongside the Biennale, you will lead us into remarkable Venetian palazzi where contemporary art meets historic settings, including a privately booked guided visit to Punta della Dogana, home to part of the François Pinault contemporary art collection.

An important dimension of the trip will also focus on craftsmanship and heritage, meeting artists talking about their skill. This will include a visit to privately arranged demonstrations in exceptional creative spaces,

A culinary evening is also organised with the best chefs in town. Throughout the programme, there is still time to savour Venice itself — wandering through quieter streets and canals, taking local vaporetti, stopping for coffee, and experiencing the city beyond its major landmarks.

Day 1: Arrival in Venice —
Early evening, meet at Punta della Dogana for a private guided tour and dinner.

Day 2: focus on the Venice Biennale

Day: A whole-day full immersion into the Venice Biennale across its principal sites, including curated introductions and selected highlights.

Lunch nearby in a tried-and-tested favourite local place close to the Biennale.

Evening
A curated culinary experience.

Day 3: Focus on Craftmanship, Heritage & Contemporary Practice

A day exploring exceptional craftsmanship, material traditions and contemporary creation among others through specially arranged private visits presenting world-renowned crafmanship.

Evening
Ca'pesaro: drinks & exhibitions

Day 4: 

Morning, Collateral exhibitions 

Lunch: departure / or wellness & spa option 

If you would like any further information to help you make your decision, please get in touch.