During the Age of Exploration, the Mediterranean Sea was the gateway to the future for Southern Europe. The dazzling sunlight reflects off the deep blue waters, and lazy palm trees lean against golden buildings. Politicians, religious figures, navigators, military leaders, and architects met here, creating a rich architectural heritage accumulated over centuries. Classical and modern architecture blend seamlessly along the coasts, islands, and harbors, forming a continuous architectural exploration route that stretches from Genoa, Italy, the hometown of Christopher Columbus, all the way south to Valletta, Malta. Renowned Italian architect Renzo Piano has left his mark along this path. This Genoa-born architect, through advanced techniques, has reinterpreted the Mediterranean waterfront spirit, ushering in a new era of maritime architecture alongside other distinguished architects.

Hong Kong Architecture Centre cordially invites you to join us in November for the Archi-trip - “Built by the Mediterranean Sea in Italy and Malta”. This enriching 11-day, 10-night journey will cover:

🇮🇹 Italy

📍Genoa - Re-development of the Genoa Old Harbour; Genoa New Cetaceans Pavilion; Genoa Subway Stations; Eolic Windmill; Genova San Giorgio Bridge; Renzo Piano Building Workshop; Foundation Headquarter “Villa Nave”
📍Cinque Terre - Manarola
📍Milan - IULM_Milan; Bosco Verticale; New Urban Campus for Bocconi University; Apple Piazza Liberty; Fondazione Prada; Universita Luigi Bocconi

🇲🇹 Malta

📍San Ġiljan - Mercury Tower
📍Gozo - Cittadella (Victoria - Gozo)
📍La Valletta - La Valletta City Gate; Barrakka Lift

(** Itinerary is for reference only and is subject to change depending on actual circumstances. Thank you for your understanding.)

🌟 Leading Architect:
🤩 Dr. Benjamin Yiu (Vice Chair of the Hong Kong Architecture Centre)

💰 Tour Fee:
HK$34,800 (HKAC Members); HK$36,800 (Non-Members) (Single room supplement of approximately HK$10,000 for the entire trip, subject to final payment)

Package fee includes:

✅ Airfare: 
・One round-trip economy class ticket from Hong Kong to Milan; 
・One round-trip economy class ticket from Milan to Malta
✅ Accommodation: 10 nights hotels (Double bed / Twin bed Room)
✅ Meals: Daily breakfast
✅ Transportation: Local tour bus transfers
✅ Entrance Fees: All entrance fees listed in the itinerary
✅ Basic group accident insurance
✅ Tips for tour guides and drivers

Package fee does NOT include: Lunch and dinner; personal expenses; optional tours, and all other items and/or services not specifically listed in the itinerary; charges arising from private transport delays, strikes, typhoons, or any unexpected situations, which are beyond our control; personal comprehensive travel insurance, etc.

【Registration Details】

🔸 Limited spots available, first-come, first-served. Hong Kong Architecture Centre members have priority for this event.
🔸 If you are interested, please complete this online form by 25 September:  
👉🏻 https://forms.gle/trkxNzaPcr9Rsi2FA
🔸 Due to limited availability, early registration is encouraged! For inquiries, please contact our colleagues Crystal or Eva at info@archicentre.hk or call 2805 7146.

【Remarks】
🔹 The tour fee may be adjusted due to fluctuations in transportation and hotel costs. Any changes will be notified separately.
🔹 Once confirmed, deposits and payments are non-refundable or transferable unless the tour is canceled by the Centre.
🔹 The Hong Kong Architecture Centre reserves the right to suspend, change, or terminate the event.
🔹 In case of any disputes, the Hong Kong Architecture Centre reserves the final decision.
🔹 Photos and videos taken during the event may be used for promotional purposes on our website, social media, publications, and promotional materials.