Art vacations
We all know the old adage, “leave only footprints, take only photographs” – but what about taking away some artistic inspiration? Our wonderful gallery of art vacations exhibit dozens of ways to get your creative juices flowing. From mosaic making to watercolours, journalling to plein air painting, brush up your skills or learn a new one in the company of an amazing artistic community. The best vacation souvenir is the one you make yourself.
42 Art vacations found
Mosaic making vacation in Turkey
10 Best Learning Holidays in Europe 2026 - The Guardian
From £1,299 7 days ex flights
Small group travel
Watercolour painting vacation in France
Watercolour / Pastel with expert tutors
From £1,595 to £1,895 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 27 Apr, 6 May, 25 May, 3 Jun, 13 Jun, 22 Jun, 1 Jul, 9 Jul, 18 Jul
Cyprus painting vacation
Full board art holiday based in Cyprus mountain village
From €950 to €1,000 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 19 Aug, 16 Sep, 30 Sep, 14 Oct, 28 Oct, 11 Nov, 25 Nov, 9 Dec
2027: 15 Jan, 1 Feb, 15 Feb, 1 Mar, 15 Mar, 1 Apr, 15 Apr, 1 May, 15 May, 1 Jun, 15 Jun, 1 Jul, 15 Jul, 1 Sep, 15 Sep, 1 Oct, 15 Oct, 1 Nov, 15 Nov, 1 Dec
2027: 15 Jan, 1 Feb, 15 Feb, 1 Mar, 15 Mar, 1 Apr, 15 Apr, 1 May, 15 May, 1 Jun, 15 Jun, 1 Jul, 15 Jul, 1 Sep, 15 Sep, 1 Oct, 15 Oct, 1 Nov, 15 Nov, 1 Dec
Painting holiday in France
Painting in the studio and en plein air (all mediums)
From £1,595 to £1,895 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 27 Apr, 6 May, 25 May, 3 Jun, 13 Jun, 22 Jun, 1 Jul, 9 Jul, 18 Jul
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Art holiday in France, acrylic & oils
Acrylic / Oil tutors in the studio and en plein air
From £1,595 to £1,895 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 27 Apr, 6 May, 17 May, 25 May, 3 Jun, 13 Jun, 22 Jun, 1 Jul, 9 Jul, 18 Jul
Painting vacation in Crete
Painting and sketching outdoors by the Cretan Sea
From €1,160 to €1,210 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 8 Sep
2027: 31 Aug
2027: 31 Aug
Walking and painting vacation in Crete
Walking and Painting in unspoilt picturesque areas of Crete
From €1,170 to €1,200 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 1 Sep
2027: 1 Jun, 7 Sep
2027: 1 Jun, 7 Sep
Painting holiday in Montenegro
Montenegro painting holiday with an experienced art teacher
From £950 to £1,295 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 6 Jun, 5 Sep, 12 Sep
Painting vacation in Morocco
A 'sketchbook journey' through the stunning sights of Morocco
From £2,150 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 16 Oct
2027: 26 Mar
2027: 26 Mar
Art therapy retreat in Spain
Transformative retreat for healing & self-discovery in Spain
From €1,299 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 14 Nov
Mosaic and beads workshop in Greece, Sea and landscapes
An inspiring week long course
From €1,608 to €1,821 10 days ex flights
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Calligraphy workshop vacation in Pelion, Greece
6 day Workshop in Pelion with Massimo Polello
From €1,650 to €1,825 6 days ex flights
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Nature journaling holiday in Greece
A mixed-media journey through nature and culture
From €1,676 to €1,949 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 6 Sep
Art retreat in Greece, Smalti mosaics
Mexican Smalti Mosaic holiday with Alison MacCormaic
From €1,750 to €1,990 7 days ex flights
Small group travel
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Botanical painting & yoga vacation, Portugal
Blend serenity of yoga with Algarve's botanical artistry
From €900 to €950 5 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 25 Sep
2027: 5 Jun, 2 Oct
2027: 5 Jun, 2 Oct
Painting and yoga vacation in Portugal
Mix media art and end of day yoga in Portugal
From €990 to €1,040 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 19 Sep
2027: 29 May, 25 Sep
2027: 29 May, 25 Sep
Painting holiday in Scottish Highlands
Explore the wild, rugged Highlands on foot and with a brush
From £750 6 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 16 May
Painting holiday in Sri Lanka
'Sketchbook Journey' through varied landscapes of Sri Lanka
From £2,800 16 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 22 Jan
Sri Lanka sketching and painting vacation
Relaxing sketching break near the stunning Sri Lankan coast
From £1,280 to £1,400 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 1 Dec
2027: 9 Dec
2027: 9 Dec
Plein Air painting vacation in Greece
An opportunity to meet other artists from around the world
From €1,990 to €2,254 9 days ex flights
Small group travel
Botanical painting course in Greece
Creating Spring pages for a Botanical Sketchbook
From €1,520 to €1,685 7 days ex flights
Small group travel
Botanical illustration holiday in Greece
Wild orchids botanical painting in Greece
From €1,824 to €2,097 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 8 Apr
Botanical painting vacation in Greece
Capturing the colours & textures at the end of greek summer
From €1,501 to €1,774 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 25 Sep
Sketchbook painting holiday in Greece
Suitable for beginners and intermediate participants with Róisín Curé
From €2,021 to €2,294 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 3 May
Craft retreat in Cyprus (shell)
Full board craft holiday based in Cyprus mountain village
From €1,150 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 19 Aug, 2 Sep, 16 Sep, 30 Sep, 14 Oct, 28 Oct, 11 Nov, 25 Nov, 9 Dec
Chateau painting holiday in South West France
Château painting holiday in South West France
From £2,600 to £3,000 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 5 Sep
2027: 29 May, 11 Sep
2027: 29 May, 11 Sep
Portugal private retreat for family and friends
Creative, culinary & nature-led experiences on this private retreat
From €1,200 5 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Umbria & Tuscany walking tour
Walk amid history, art & countryside in the heart of Italy.
From £1,999 to £2,329 8 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2026: 1 Sep, 6 Oct, 3 Nov, 21 Dec
Greek Island watercolour painting vacation
An ocean lover's odyssey among historic, sundrenched islands
From £3,400 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 17 Sep
2027: 16 Sep
2027: 16 Sep
Botanical painting tour in South Africa
Botanical South Africa Painting tour
From £4,155 to £4,830 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 28 Aug
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