Art, culture, and lifelong learning through travel
Group enjoying Negresco Hotel in Nice during the Art in Provence tour.
Tour Dates and Destinations
ILLUMINATING ISTANBUL
Tour Dates: September 25-October 4
In 10 unforgettable days, Discover Istanbul's rich heritage, from ancient Byzantion to Byzantine Constantinople to Ottoman Istanbul, where layers of empires and civilizations culminate in modern times, awaiting your exploration.
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SPLENDORS OF SICILY AND MALTA 2026
Tour Dates: February 16 to 25, 2026
Embark on a captivating 10-day journey through Sicily and Malta exploring Mediterranean history, art, and culture. From Prehistoric to Ancient Greek temples, from Norman, to Baroque palaces, we'll discover masterpieces by Caravaggio and Antonello da Messina while immersing ourselves in the region's rich heritage.
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PROVENCE CALLING 2026
Tour Dates: March 23 to April 1, 2026
Experience 10 days in Provence and the French Riviera, tracing the footsteps of Renoir, Chagall, and Van Gogh. Explore the history and legends of Nice, Saint-Paul-de-Vence, Aix-en-Provence, Arles, and Avignon. Discover Matisse’s Chapelle du Rosaire, Cézanne’s studio, and Van Gogh’s landscapes with expert-led visits, Provençal cuisine, and 4-star accommodations.
Artblazing Tours
At Artblazing Tours we keep our groups small, with no more than 12 participants (plus traveling staff), ensuring a personalized and intimate journey. Our tours are affordable and competitively priced, making it easier for people to join us in exploring our favorite destination's artistic and cultural treasures.
We value knowledge and aim for you to come home not just with lasting memories, but with a deep understanding of the art, history, and culture of the places we visit. Each tour is preceded by a series of engaging Zoom lectures to prepare you for the adventure ahead.
Art is at the heart of our tours because we believe in its power to enlighten, elevate, and offer hope in the darkest times, celebrating the best of humanity. Our journeys are conducted with good humor, fun, and friendship, ensuring an enjoyable and memorable experience for all.
We invite you to join us and discover our exciting destinations through art and culture!
OUR TEAM: Sevan Melikyan, founder of Artblazing, is an art historian, curator, and seasoned tour leader with a lifelong passion for connecting people to art and culture. Born in Istanbul to Armenian parents and raised in Paris, Sevan brings a rich cross-cultural perspective to his work. He has led international art tours for many years and now curates and guides his own art-focused journeys through Artblazing. In addition to his tours, he lectures widely on art history and directs Wired Gallery in High Falls, New York.
His wife, Maria Guralnik, is a veteran performing arts manager and educator. She chairs the BA in Arts Management program at Purchase College, SUNY, and brings a deep knowledge of cultural institutions and music to the Artblazing experience.
