Venice in Focus: The Biennale and Beyond
September 16–21, 2025
Venice in Focus: The Biennale and Beyond is a rare opportunity to experience Venice at one of the most exciting moments in the global art calendar. During the Biennale, the city becomes an extraordinary meeting point for contemporary art, with major national pavilions, museum exhibitions, foundation shows, and special projects unfolding across Venice. To be there is to experience not only the Biennale itself, but the wider cultural energy it brings to the entire city.
Designed for those who want more than access alone, this highly curated, expert-led journey offers a thoughtful way to engage with it all. Guests will explore the Biennale’s major exhibitions alongside important museum shows, historic palazzi, and remarkable foundations, while sharing the experience with a group of like-minded, artful women. Curated dining experiences create space for conversation, connection, and discovery, resulting in an insider’s view of Venice that is rich in perspective, beautifully organized, and impossible to replicate on one’s own.
Group size
Up to 8 participants
Included
Hotel accommodation
Full cultural program
Services of guides, art experts, and on-site coordinator
All entrance tickets, including a 2-day Biennale pass
Hotel
Centrally located with single and double rooms. Exact hotel name to be confirmed shortly.
Tentative Schedule (subject to change):
Times are approximate and schedule is subject to change at the leader’s discretion.
Price for all items with a star are included in trip price - meals are NOT included.
Day 1 — 16 September (Wed)
Arrival in Venice, time to settle in and adjust to jet lag
In the evening, optional food walking tour to get to know Venice’s food scene
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Day 2 — 17 September (Thu)
Morning
Historical walking tour
Afternoon
Venice Biennale — Part I
Visit to the Arsenale pavilions
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Day 3 — 18 September (Fri)
Morning
Venice Biennale — Part II
Visit to the Giardini pavilions
Afternoon
Visit to Transforming Energy by Marina Abramović
at Gallerie dell’Accademia
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Day 4 — 19 September (Sat)
Morning
Visit to the Pinault Collection presentations
at Palazzo Grassi and Punta della Dogana
Afternoon
Visit to Helter Skelter at Fondazione Prada
at Ca’ Corner della Regina
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Day 5 — 20 September (Sun)
Morning
Visit to the Peggy Guggenheim Collection
On view: Peggy Guggenheim in London: The Making of a Collector
Afternoon
Visit to Fondazione Dries Van Noten
Evening
Farewell dinner
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Day 6 — 21 September (Mon)
Departure
Notes:
The schedule is subject to change at the leader's discretion and also according to the weather. It has been carefully & thoughtfully designed to: provide attendees the best of what’s on offer, address the varied needs and interests of the group and make the most of a short stay in Miami, while also allowing for down time and flexible free time.
Please note that the trip DOES NOT INCLUDE any food or transportation. Please budget an additional $20/day in transport costs, plus at least $80/day for meals.
If you have any issues with the schedule or prefer to deviate from the itinerary, please kindly inform the trip leader in advance of the trip. All attendees are expected to attend the scheduled group activities unless in the event of sickness or emergency.
Please remember this a group trip designed for the community to experience Venice together.
Please do NOT book the trip if you prefer to do your own thing or are not aligned with the proposed itinerary.
Attendees:
Who this trip is for:
Anyone who identifies as a woman and has an interest in art, culture, and community, and wants to experience the Venice Biennale with a small group of like-minded, art-full women.
It is designed for those who are genuinely interested in engaging with contemporary art, exploring Venice through a curated, expert-led program, and building meaningful connections with fellow travelers. We are looking for guests who want to contribute to a shared experience that is enriching, social, and inspiring for everyone involved—think of it as traveling with chosen family and friends.
Who this trip is NOT for:
Anyone who prefers to travel independently or spend most of their time outside of the group experience rather than engaging in a shared itinerary.
Anyone who is unable or unwilling to be flexible, collaborative, and considerate within a small group setting, especially during a dynamic cultural week.
Anyone who is looking for a standard, large-scale tour where every detail is fully managed, rather than a thoughtfully curated, participatory experience.
FAQ's
1. Can I book my own hotel/stay separately from the group?
Since the trip is designed as community-based travel, our goal is to keep all attendees together in one hotel so that we can experience Miami together as a group. Though of course there is free time built into the itinerary for you to experience the city on your own if desired.
2. What is NOT included?
All meals, transportation (to/from Venice as well as in Venice), as well as any additional activities are separate and must be paid individually.
3. What if I don’t know anyone — do I need to come with a friend?
No! Most women attend out Weekend of Culture trips on their own, and the idea is that we will all get to know one another over the course of the weekend. However, please do let me know if you are coming with a friend with whom you would like to share a room.
4. Do I have to stay with the group/attend all pre-planned activities on the itinerary?
All attendees are expected to attend the scheduled group activities unless the group leader is given advance notice, or in the event of sickness or an emergency. No refunds can be provided for any of the included activities not attended. Please remember this a group trip designed for the community to experience Art Basel together. Please do NOT book the trip if you prefer to do your own thing or are not aligned with the proposed itinerary.