Out of Context Series
From Cloister to Bordello: Women's Experience in Historic Venice
PRICE: €55 per person
This fascinating seminar weaves a tale of historical Venice from the perspective of the women who played an integral part in its history and culture. In addition to examining the figure of the... more >>Available times:
Vasari Corridor
PRICE: €110 per person (incl. tickets)
The Vasari Corridor was originally built for the Medici family, allowing them to pass from the Uffizi to Palazzo Pitti without having to mix with the common Florentines. The corridor remains a... more >>Available times:
Excavations at Ostia - a visit to a dig
PRICE: €45 per person, including lunch
The excavation at Ostia is an exciting joint program of work being carried out by Dr Luke Lavan (University of Kent) and Dr Axel Gering (Humboldt University, Berlin). It involves a systematic... more >>Available times:
Islamic Culture and Architecture
PRICE: €30 per person (excluding tickets)
Muslim immigration to France was high following WWII because the French workforce was inadequate for reconstruction efforts. The immigrants came primarily from Algeria and other North African... more >>Available times:
Sustainable Fashion
PRICE: €60 per person
Fashion and the city of Florence are synonymous. Though some might consider Milan the capital of Italian fashion, Florence is its real heart, where the textile industry has played a major role in the... more >>Available times:
Understanding the Thames and Cleaning the River Banks with Thames21
PRICE: £35 per person
In occasion of the yearly Cleaner Thames Challenge run by Thames21, ContextTravel is hosting a special version of the Tides of Time walk. The walk will end in the area of the Isle of Dogs where... more >>Available times:
Vaux Le Vicomte
PRICE: €200 per person (including lunch and transport)
An often overlooked destination, Vaux Le Vicomte, provides a rich history and aesthetic similar to that of Versailles. This full day excursion in the company of an art historian will introduce you... more >>Available times:
Annotated Dinner, an Evening of Venetian Cuisine
PRICE: €65 per person + €90 fixed price dinner
Schìe, folpi, bigoli, and sardèle in saór are just some of the words one can often see on Venetian menus. As with all Italian regions, the lagoon as a rich and particular tradition of cuisine, one... more >>Available times:
Olive Oil and Saffron: treasures from Italy
PRICE: 50 Euros (includes tasting)
Olive oil and saffron have been precious elements of Italian cuisine and culinary tradition since the times of the Roman Empire. These two ingredients are at the base of many recipes; both are... more >>Available times:
Ecology of Venice
PRICE: €50 per person
Starting with an introduction to why Venice was built where it is and how, the walk will equip visitors with the visual tools to interpret what we see in the historical context of this unique city,... more >>Available times:
Brunelleschi Seminar
PRICE: €60 per person
One cannot imagine the skyline of Florence without picturing the flaming brick-red dome of the cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, better know as the Duomo. With this accomplishment, Filippo... more >>Available times:
Afterhours Vatican Museums Visit
PRICE: €285 per person (includes admission tickets)
The Vatican Museums are indisputably one of the finest collections of art in the world. Over the centuries, Papal patrons have commissioned renowned works such as the magnificent frescoes of... more >>Available times:
Jean Nouvel, Parisian Architect
PRICE: €60 plus cost of transportation
Jean Nouvel is a French architect who has designed and constructed some of the most famous edifices on a worldwide scale, from Tokyo to Minneapolis. He was recently awarded the Pritzker prize, a... more >>Available times:
Afterhours Basilica San Marco Visit
PRICE: €85 per person
Context has obtained permission to enter the Basilica of San Marco after opening hours—providing visitors the opportunity to explore this icon of Venice in relative solitude. Accompanied by one of... more >>Available times:
Thanksgiving in Paris: A Gastronomic Adventure
PRICE: €60 per person + cost of lunch
Context Paris' Out of Context series of lectures and events is designed for true Paris-ophiles or travelers who want to experience something unique and off the tourist track. Pairing scholars from... more >>Available times: