Art & design school trips to Bologna
£699 - £789
A typical school trip to Bologna cost is £699 - £789 per person depending on destination, time of travel, transport, accommodation and inclusions.
Delve into a world of 3D design with your students in beautiful Bologna, which is nestled in the heart of Italy's renowned Emilia-Romagna region. Best known as the home of some of the world's leading automotive manufacturers (including Ferrari, Lamborghini, Ducati, and Maserati), this region offers school groups the opportunity to develop their knowledge of the world of car and motorcycle design, and its applications within the industry. Meanwhile, Bologna offers charm in droves with its lively, historic centre, where students can spend their free time enjoying the city's many cafés amid its medieval and Renaissance architecture.
SUGGESTED ITINERARIES
- Depart the UK and fly to Pisa
- Transfer to Bologna
- Guided tour of Bologna
- Check into hotel
- Evening meal at accommodation
- Ducati Factory & Museum Guided Tour
- America Grafitti
- Pagani Tour of Factory & Production
- Lambourghini Museum
- Evening meal at accommodation
- Ferrari Musuem & Red Campus, Pit Stop and Panoramic Tour
- Lunch at Ristorante Pizzeria L'Incontro (next to Ferrari Museum)
- Maserati – Panini Museum Guided Tour
- Evening meal at accommodation
- Check out of hotel
- Free time in Bologna
- Leaning Tower of Pisa
- Flight back to UK
This combination of design history, engineering excellence and creative problem-solving provides valuable real-world insight into the design industry.
Student Development
During their visit, students can develop:
- Cultural awareness
- Creative thinking and innovation
- Observation and visual analysis skills
- Communication and collaboration
- Independent learning
- Research and investigative skills
- Confidence and resilience
- Critical thinking and evaluation
GCSE & A Level Art & Design
Bologna provides excellent opportunities for students to:
- Undertake primary source research
- Explore the relationship between art, design and industry
- Investigate automotive, product and industrial design
- Develop contextual understanding of design processes
- Gather inspiration for coursework and portfolio development
- Analyse how design combines aesthetics, function and innovation
GCSE & A Level Fine Art
Students can study:
- Design as a creative discipline
- The influence of form, colour and materials
- Visual communication through product design
- The relationship between creativity and functionality
- Italian artistic and cultural influences
- Contemporary design aesthetics
GCSE & A Level Photography
Bologna offers an exceptional environment for photography students to explore:
- Architectural photography
- Industrial and automotive photography
- Urban landscapes
- Documentary photography
- Detail, texture and form
- Visual storytelling through design and engineering
A Level History of Art
Students can investigate:
- Italian artistic and architectural heritage
- The relationship between art, design and technology
- The evolution of industrial design
- Design within its cultural and historical context
- The influence of Italian design on global creative industries
- Architecture and urban development
Design & Technology
Bologna is an outstanding destination for Design & Technology students, allowing them to explore:
- Automotive design and engineering
- Product design and development
- Manufacturing processes
- Innovation and creative problem-solving
- Materials and production techniques
- The relationship between form, function and performance
Features
ACCOMMODATION
Located just 10 kilometres from the historic centre of Bologna, SHG Hotel Bologna is perfectly located for a school trip to Bologna and the wider Emilia-Romagna region in Italy. The hotel boasts 108 en-suite rooms, all equipped with a TV, safe and air-conditioning. What's more, reaching Bologna is made easy with the hotel's proximity to Pilastrino metro station.
- Free Wi-Fi
- Meeting rooms
- Good proximity to metro station
Located just 10 kilometres from the historic centre of Bologna, SHG Hotel Bologna is perfectly located for a school trip to Bologna and the wider Emilia-Romagna region in Italy. The hotel boasts 108 en-suite rooms, all equipped with a TV, safe and air-conditioning. What's more, reaching Bologna is made easy with the hotel's proximity to Pilastrino metro station.
- Free Wi-Fi
- Meeting rooms
- Good proximity to metro station
Excursions
Guided tour of Bologna
Take a guided walking tour through the streets of the Bologna city centre on this excursion, where your group will discover the porticos, monuments, and towers that make up what UNESCO defines as the best-preserved medieval centre in the world.
Ferrari Museum
Immerse yourselves in the Ferrari story past and present on a panoramic tour of the museum and track, where the Prancing Horse has carried out all its competition and road car tests since 1972. Set inside buildings and facilities designed by world-leading architects, art and design students are provided with valuable insights into how their designs can be adapted for real world applications.
Ristorante Pizzeria L'Incontro
Perfectly positioned for a refuel after exploring the Ferrari Museum, Ristorante Pizzeria L'Incontro is located just next door, making easy work of planning your itinerary around meal times! Homemade pizzas are joined by pasta dishes and delectable desserts on the menu, served with a smile by the restaurant's friendly staff.
Maserati – Panini Museum Guided Tour
Enjoy exploring one of the most complete and unusual collections of Maserati cars in the world on this guided tour. Here, 40 priceless vintage cars, prototypes, and rare pieces exemplify over 100 years of automotive design, providing students with valuable insights into how designs have evolved in time.
Lambourghini Museum
Explore the fascinating history, models, and tours of the production lines inside the Automobili Lamborghini Museum, which reveals 60 years of innovation from the iconic automotive brand. Visitors will benefit from the museum's interactive experience, which includes a driving simulator that amplifies the emotions and discovery of the vehicles on display.
Ducati Factory Tour
Delve into the world of motorcycles at the Ducati Factory, where school groups will have the unique opportunity to walk through the production lines, seeing what goes on inside the factory and the processes of how Ducati motorcycles are created.
Leaning Tower of Pisa
Owing to its nearly four-degree tilt, the Leaning Tower of Pisa is perhaps the most recognisable bell tower worldwide, offering an unforgettable experience for school groups who get to see it up close. Dating back to the 12th century, the tower has also survived at least four strong earthquakes – a fact we know will astound your students once they’ve seen it!
Guided tour of Bologna
Take a guided walking tour through the streets of the Bologna city centre on this excursion, where your group will discover the porticos, monuments, and towers that make up what UNESCO defines as the best-preserved medieval centre in the world.
Ferrari Museum
Immerse yourselves in the Ferrari story past and present on a panoramic tour of the museum and track, where the Prancing Horse has carried out all its competition and road car tests since 1972. Set inside buildings and facilities designed by world-leading architects, art and design students are provided with valuable insights into how their designs can be adapted for real world applications.
Ristorante Pizzeria L'Incontro
Perfectly positioned for a refuel after exploring the Ferrari Museum, Ristorante Pizzeria L'Incontro is located just next door, making easy work of planning your itinerary around meal times! Homemade pizzas are joined by pasta dishes and delectable desserts on the menu, served with a smile by the restaurant's friendly staff.
Maserati – Panini Museum Guided Tour
Enjoy exploring one of the most complete and unusual collections of Maserati cars in the world on this guided tour. Here, 40 priceless vintage cars, prototypes, and rare pieces exemplify over 100 years of automotive design, providing students with valuable insights into how designs have evolved in time.
Lambourghini Museum
Explore the fascinating history, models, and tours of the production lines inside the Automobili Lamborghini Museum, which reveals 60 years of innovation from the iconic automotive brand. Visitors will benefit from the museum's interactive experience, which includes a driving simulator that amplifies the emotions and discovery of the vehicles on display.
Ducati Factory Tour
Delve into the world of motorcycles at the Ducati Factory, where school groups will have the unique opportunity to walk through the production lines, seeing what goes on inside the factory and the processes of how Ducati motorcycles are created.
Leaning Tower of Pisa
Owing to its nearly four-degree tilt, the Leaning Tower of Pisa is perhaps the most recognisable bell tower worldwide, offering an unforgettable experience for school groups who get to see it up close. Dating back to the 12th century, the tower has also survived at least four strong earthquakes – a fact we know will astound your students once they’ve seen it!
Trip details
All Equity packages are tailor-made to suit the needs of our groups. Here are our standard package inclusions:
- Return travel by air or coach (air packages include overseas airport transfer. Coach to UK airport from school is available as an optional extra)
- All security charges, airport and local taxes
- 1 free staff place for every 10 full paying passengers by air OR 1 free staff place for every 8 full paying passengers by coach
- Half-board accommodation
- Excursions
- Full use of your coach in resort (this applies to coach groups only and is subject to EU drivers hours regulations)
- 24-hour emergency service support
- All travel documentation, luggage labels and resort information
- Lunches
- Meals en-route. While travelling to and from your destination you need to consider meals. These are not included in the package prices
- Air passenger duty. any paying passengers over the age of 16 at time of travel will be charged a small tax fee
- Tourist tax
- Damage deposit
Prices are subject to change based on intended dates of travel and final numbers, the Equity team are here to offer you advice and guidance from start to finish, ensuring your school trip runs smoothly and is a great success.
Travel by: Air
Nearest airport: Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
Transfer time from airport: 20-minute drive or train journey
Suggested tour length: 4 days, 3 nights
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