The Old Masters: Art Treasures of Holland by River

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Discover the cultural heights of Holland’s Low Lands as you join experts to learn about artistic masterworks, renowned museums, historic architecture and an iconic earthenware factory.
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Admire the largest private collection of van Gogh paintings at the Kröller-Müller Museum
    • Learn how Delft pottery is made at the oldest surviving factory
    • Explore Rotterdam's Pilgrim Fathers' Church where the Pilgrims said their last prayers before sailing for North America

What's this trip about?

    Discover the cultural heights of Holland’s Low Lands as you join experts to learn about artistic masterworks, renowned museums, historic architecture and an iconic earthenware factory.

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Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
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End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • 50 Plus
  • Education / Learning

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Itinerary

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1 In Transit In Flight

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2 Arrive Amsterdam, Zaanse Schans, Orientation, Welcome Dinner Amsterdam L,D Conscious Hotel Museum Square Activity note: The transfer from the airport to de Zaanse Schans and the hotel is approximately 35 miles; about one hour. Morning: Join the Group Leader ...
Day
3 Kröller-Müller Museum, Transfer to Barge in Amsterdam Amsterdam B,D Allure Activity note: Motorcoach time: about 2.5 hours (120 miles). Breakfast: In the hotel dining room, the breakfast buffet’s choices will feature various meats, cheeses, eggs, yogurt, pan...
Day
4 Barge to Haarlem, Frans Hals Museum, Dutch History & Economy Haarlem B,L,D Allure Activity note: Barging time: 4.5 hours Breakfast: Aboard the barge, the breakfast buffet’s choices will feature various meats, cheeses, eggs, yogurt, pancakes, cereals, bre...
Day
5 Cruquius, Keukenhof, Leiden Leiden B,D Allure Activity note: Barging time: 2 hours; Motorcoach time: about 1.5 hours (45 miles). Breakfast: Aboard the barge. Morning: We start the day with a visit to the Cruquius Museum, where a museum docent will prese...
Day
6 Vermeer lecture, Mauritshuis, Porcelain Works, Delft Delft B,L,D Allure Activity note: Barging time: 3 hours; Motorcoach time: about 1.5 hours (40 miles). Breakfast: Aboard the barge. Morning: As we motor to Drievliet, attend a lecture by an art histori...
Day
7 Barge to Rotterdam, Pilgrim's Church, Boijmans Museum Gouda B,L,D Allure Activity note: Barging time: 2.5 hours; Motorcoach time: about 1.15 hours (20 miles). Breakfast: Aboard the barge. Morning: We barge this morning to Rotterdam, where we disembark a...
Day
8 Sint Janskerk, Museum Gouda, Cheese Shop, Nieuwe Meer Nieuwe Meer B,L,D Allure Activity note: Barging time: 4.5 hours Breakfast: Aboard the barge. Morning: Our field trip this morning is to Sint Janskerk (St. John's Church), a treasure of the late Gothi...
Day
9 Barge to Amsterdam, City tour, Free Time Amsterdam B,D Allure Activity note: Barging time: 4 hours Breakfast: Aboard the barge. Morning: An early departure from the village brings our barge back to where it all started one week ago, Amsterdam, or as the...
Day
10 Program Concludes In Flight B Activity note: Barge check-out time is 9:00 AM. See your program’s travel details regarding transfers. Transfer from the barge to the airport is about 20 miles; about 30 minutes. Breakfast: Aboard the barge. This concludes our ...

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Price From $3,645
Price per day$365
Last Updated: 1/7/2022

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Meals Included
  • 21 Meals
  • 8 Breakfasts
  • 5 Lunches
  • 8 Dinners
  • The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Low Fat
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