Tours & Study Days With
Tom Duncan

Tom Duncan was educated at Trinity College, Dublin, where he studied, successively, Music and then History of Art with Ancient History and Archaeology. He moved to the United States in 1980 to research Late Antiquity and the Early Church. This formative experience brought him to Cambridge, England in 1984 to complete a Ph D on the influence of Early Christian Art on Baroque Painting in Rome. A period as a university lecturer followed, together with many invitations to lecture to organisations such as The Art Fund and The Arts Society (formerly NADFAS). Consequently, he began to lead tours over twenty years ago and in 1999, together with Stephen Brook, founded CICERONI Travel, now one of the UK's most respected independent cultural travel companies. When not lecturing or travelling, he devotes most of his time to gardening, music and opera, the other great interests in his life.

Image above: Dublin, The Old Library, Trinity College

Art & Music in Vienna

The Habsburgs

Sunday 24 - Saturday 30 January 2027 (7 Days)

Vienna is one of Europe’s most important cities, for centuries capital of the Habsburg Empire. This will be the ideal introduction to its history and the many great museums it contains, including the famed Kunsthistorisches and Lichtenstein Museums. It will also be the perfect opportunity to attend performances at the Vienna State Opera.

Dublin Ancient & Modern

A Fresh Look

Sunday 25 - Friday 30 April 2027 (6 Days)

Ireland has a complicated history: Celts, Christians, Vikings, Normans, Tudors and many others besides have all crossed the Irish Sea to find a new home. We shall look at ancient sites in addition to those related to the fraught struggles which form the emergence of modern Ireland.

Extremadura's Riches Revealed

Romans & Conquistadors

Saturday 8 - Saturday 15 May 2027 (8 Days)

Extremadura is a long series of endless contrasts and surprises – lush pastures, blossom covered hills, ancient towns built by the Romans, peaceful monasteries in hidden valleys, buildings reflecting connections with the conquistadors of the new world and the most fabulous gastronomy.

The Glyndebourne Festival

Opera in the Country

Monday 5 - Friday 9 July 2027 (5 Days)

Glyndebourne is synonymous with all that represents excellence in the musical traditions of Great Britain. Thus, it is with great pleasure that we offer members of our own list the opportunity to enjoy this unique Festival.

Music & Art in Munich

The Wittelsbachs & Wagner

Sunday 25 July - Sunday 1 August 2027 (8 Days)

Munich’s Staatsoper is one of Europe’s most important, a vibrant artistic and music milieu and the State Opera will present in Summer 2027 Wagner's complete Ring Cycle. Discover the extraordinary story of the Wittelsbach Dukes, Electors and Kings of Bavaria as we explore their varied and remarkable patronage of music, architecture and the visual arts.

Exploring Munster

Ballymaloe

Sunday 5 - Friday 10 September 2027 (6 Days)

Counties Cork and Waterford have some of the most beautiful houses and gardens of south-west Ireland, many not open to the public. However, this visit will concern itself not just with food for the eye, mind and soul but with food for the body as we shall stay at the renowned Ballymaloe House Hotel.

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