Tower of Pisa
October 7, 2025 | 7 pm @ University of Virginia's College at Wise
Wise, VA– Pro-Art is organizing an arts-themed group field trip toItalyfromMay 13– 27. This educational and immersive experience will take participants through the heart ofMilan, Veniceand Florence, offering a unique blend of history, cultureand adventure. Travelers have the opportunity to engage with the art, music, theaterand architectural landscapes of Italy while enjoying the many benefits of group travel, like cost savings, safety and security, organized logistics, and a flexible itinerary allowing for solo/smaller group travel over the course of the two-week-long cultural adventure.
The estimated cost for the trip is $3,975 per person for a double-occupancy hotel room. The price includes roundtrip airfare, hotel accommodations, a four-day rail pass for train transportation between cities, and admission to select museums, exhibitsand performances. There are limited spots available on a first come, first served basis. A nonrefundable deposit of $1325 secures your spot. Pro-Artaccepts applications and deposits beginning Oct. 1until the trip is full, or by Nov. 1at the latest.
After two successful trips—to Montreal and Quebec City in 2023, and to New York City last spring, Pro-Art’s third-annual field trip is an opportunity for participants to delve into the vibrant culture and history of Italy while enjoying the stunning landscapes and experiences the country has to offer. The trip includes admission to the Uffizi Gallery and the Gallery of the Academy of Florence (home to Michelangelo’s “David”), the Basilica of Santa Croce, Saint Mark's Basilica, Doge’s Palace, Milan Cathedral, select music and theater productions, two group dinners, and more.
For more information and to sign up for the field trip, visitproartva.org/field-trips. There will be substantial walking each day. Communicate with Pro-Art staff any accessibility needs that you may have regarding the trip. Contact: (276) 376-4520 orcontact@proartva.org. Pro-Art holds a general interest meeting for the trip on Tuesday, Oct.7at 7 p.m. in classroom 114 of the Gilliam Center for the Arts at UVA Wise. All are welcome to attend to meet other travelers and ask questions. Meeting attendance is not required to participate in the trip.
Pro-Art is supported in part by the Virginia Commission for the Arts, which receives support from the Virginia General Assembly and the National Endowment for the Arts, as well as the C. Bascom Slemp Foundation, The University of Virginia’s College at Wise, and Mountain Empire Community College. For more information, visitproartva.org.
Category: Achievement, Art