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Group enjoying Negresco Hotel in Nice during the Art in Provence tour.
Tour Dates and Destinations
ILLUMINATING ISTANBUL
Two Tours: September 25-October 4 and October 7-16, 2025
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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Artblazing Tours
At Artblazing Tours we keep our groups small, with no more than 10 to 12 participants, 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 is a passionate visual artist and art educator. Born in Istanbul to Armenian parents, he has led numerous international art tours for Artful Journeys and is the owner and curator of Wired Gallery in High Falls, New York. His wife, Maria Guralnik, has a long career as a music manager and is the chair of the BA in Arts Management at Purchase College SUNY.
