Art History in Belgium and Holland

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Find inspiration as you celebrate the achievements of great European artists, gaining a deeper appreciation of their works through scholar-led excursions.
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Scholars and artists present expert insight into three centuries of art by Brueghel, Bosch, Vermeer, De Wit, Mondrian and many more
    • Spend a day at the Kroller Muller Museum, located in a national park, with 90 van Gogh paintings and a magnificent sculpture garden
    • Discover the significant collections of Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum and the Museum of Ancient Art in Brussels

What's this trip about?

    Find inspiration as you celebrate the achievements of great European artists, gaining a deeper appreciation of their works through scholar-led excursions.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityGhent
End CityAmsterdam

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • 50 Plus
  • Education / Learning

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Educational/ Learning
  • History
  • Ruins & Archaeology

Trip includes

    • 12 nights of accommodations
    • 24 meals (12B, 3L, 9D)
    • 5 expert-led lectures
    • 17 expert-led field trips
    • An experienced Group Leader
    • Customary gratuities throughout the program
    • Road Scholar Assurance Plan
    • Taxes

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Itinerary

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Day 1

In Transit to Program
In Flight

Day 2

Arrive Brussels, Check-in, Orientation, Welcome Dinner
Location: Ghent Meal: D Hotel: Ghent River Hotel

Activity note: Driving transfer to Ghent is about 50 miles (80 km); approximately 1 hour. Hotel check-in from 4:00 p.m.

Afternoon: Orientation: 4:00 p.m. The Group Leader will greet everyone and lead introduction...

Day 3

Ghent, Craft into Artistry, Museum of Fine Arts
Location: Ghent Meal: B,L,D Hotel: Ghent River Hotel

Activity note: Getting on/off public transportation; about 1/2 hour total. Walking about 3 miles; approximately 3 hours; paved terrain; periods of standing in the museum; unavoidable stairs and cobblestones in the c...

Day 4

Ghent, Van Eyck Painting, Bosch & Bruegel
Location: Ghent Meal: B,D Hotel: Ghent River Hotel

Activity note: Walking up to 4 miles total throughout the day; cobblestones and uneven pavement, some stairs without railings; occasionally crowded places.

Breakfast: Hotel buffet.

Morning: Setting out f...

Day 5

Brussels, 'Oldmasters' Collection,  Antwerp Painters
Location: Ghent Meal: B,D Hotel: Ghent River Hotel

Activity note: Getting on/off motorcoach; driving about 80 miles total (140 km); approximately 2 hours, with stops. Walking about 3 miles total throughout the day, including time in the museum; uneven pavement, unavoi...

Day 6

Antwerp, The Rubens House, Middelheim Museum, Zurenborg
Location: Ghent Meal: B,L Hotel: Ghent River Hotel

Activity note: Getting on/off motorcoach; driving about 80 miles total (140 km); approximately 2.5 hours, with stops. Walking up to 4 miles total throughout the day; cobblestones and uneven pavement, sometimes in very...

Day 7

Bruges, Groeninge Museum
Location: Ghent Meal: B,D Hotel: Ghent River Hotel

Activity note: Getting on/off motorcoach; driving about 70 miles total (110 km); approximately 2 hours, with stops. Walking up to 4 miles total throughout the day; cobblestones and uneven pavement, sometimes in very c...

Day 8

Rotterdam, Royal Delft Blue Pottery Factory
Location: Amsterdam Meal: B,D Hotel: Hotel Park Plaza Victoria

Activity note: Getting on/off motorcoach; driving about 140 miles (225 km) total; approximately 3 hours, with stops for field trips throughout the day. Walking about 3 miles throughout the day; cobblestone...

Day 9

Amsterdam City Walk, Free Time
Location: Amsterdam Meal: B,L Hotel: Hotel Park Plaza Victoria

Activity note: Getting on/off public transportation; less than 1/2 hour during group activities. Walking about 3 miles; approximately 3 hours; uneven pavement, unavoidable stairs and cobblestones in the ci...

Day 10

The Hague, Vermeer and Rembrandt
Location: Amsterdam Meal: B,D Hotel: Hotel Park Plaza Victoria

Activity note: Getting on/off motorcoach; driving about 70 miles (110 km); approximately 1.5 hours. Walking up to 3 miles total throughout the day; cobblestones and uneven pavement; stairs without railings...

Day 11

Rijksmuseum, 18th Century Art
Location: Amsterdam Meal: B Hotel: Hotel Park Plaza Victoria

Activity note: Getting on/off public transportation; less than 1/2 hour during group activities. Walking about 3 miles; approximately 3 hours; uneven pavement, unavoidable stairs and cobblestones; periods of...

Day 12

Cathedral of St. Bavo, Haarlem, Frans Hals Museum
Location: Amsterdam Meal: B,D Hotel: Hotel Park Plaza Victoria

Activity note: Getting on/off motorcoach; driving about 30 miles (48 km); approximately 1 hour. Walking about 3 miles throughout the day; uneven pavement, unavoidable stairs and cobblestones; periods of st...

Day 13

Kröller-Müller Museum, Free Time
Location: Amsterdam Meal: B,D Hotel: Hotel Park Plaza Victoria

Activity note: Getting on/off motorcoach; driving about 112 miles total (180 km); approximately 2 hours total. Walking about 3 miles throughout the day; pavement, some unavoidable stairs; periods of standi...

Day 14

Program Concludes
Location: Amsterdam Meal: B

Activity note: Hotel check-out by 11:00 a.m. See your program’s “Transportation Information” regarding transfers.

Breakfast: Hotel buffet. This concludes our program.

Morning: If you are returning home, safe travels. If you ar...

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Price From $4,399
Price per day$314
Last Updated: 1/7/2022

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Meals Included
  • 28 Meals
  • 12 Breakfasts
  • 6 Lunches
  • 10 Dinners
  • The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Vegetarian, Low Salt, Low Fat, Gluten Free
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No age restrictions
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