Overview

A 9-Night Exclusive Exploration of Dutch Art from the Golden Age to Contemporary Innovation

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Key Information:

**- Max of 16 persons

• 9 Nights / 10 Days
• 15 – 24 Jun, 2026**

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Ever wondered why Dutch paintings are found in every major museum in the world? The answer lies in the Netherlands itself, where art has always mirrored history, ideas, and identity. This journey takes you to uncover 5 important art movements that reveals how Dutch art continues to shape the way we see the world.

Itinerary at a Glance

• Welcome Briefing
• Cruise Dinner | Hotel de L’Europe | | Day 2 – Tue, 16 Jun 2026 | Amsterdam | Museumplein Immersion: Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, Stedelijk Museum | Hotel de L’Europe | | Day 3 – Wed, 17 Jun 2026 | Amsterdam | - Visit to Rembrandt House
• Private Gallery Visit | Hotel de L’Europe | | Day 4 – Thu, 18 Jun 2026 | Amstelveen & Amsterdam | Contemporary Art Immersion: COBRA Museum, STRAAT Museum, Private Visit to the Drift Studio | Hotel de L’Europe | | Day 5 – Fri, 19 Jun 2026 | The Hague | - Check-out Hotel
• Day trip to Voorlinden Museum
• Check-in Hotel Des Indes | Hotel Des Indes | | Day 6 – Sat, 20 Jun 2026 | The Hague | The Hague Immersion: Mauritshuis, Kunstmuseum Den Haag | Hotel Des Indes | | Day 7 – Sun, 21 Jun 2026 | Rotterdam | Rotterdam Immersion: Depot Boijmans Van Beuningen, Fenix Museum | Hotel Des Indes | | Day 8 – Mon, 22 Jun 2026 | Otterlo & Amsterdam | - Check-out Hotel
• Kröller-Müller Museum Sculpture Garden
• Return to Amsterdam | Hotel de L’Europe | | Day 9 – Tue, 23 Jun 2026 | Amsterdam | Day at Leisure in Amsterdam | Hotel de L’Europe | | Day 10 – Wed, 24 Jun 2026 | Amsterdam | Departure Transfer | — |

WHERE YOU'LL STAY: OUR HAND-PICK CHOICES

Hotel De L’Europe Amsterdam

Overlooks the Amstel River in the heart of the city. Recognized as the Best Hotel in Amsterdam by Travel + Leisure and a proud member of Leading Hotels of the World, the property offers travelers a timeless sense of place. With Michelin-starred dining, a serene spa, it is one of the capital’s most prestigious address.

Hotel des Indes, The Hague

A 19th-century palatial hotel originally built as a residence for King William III’s personal advisor. Now part of Leading Hotels of the World, it blends regal interiors with modern luxury. Perfectly located on the Lange Voorhout, The Hague’s historic boulevard, it has hosted royalty, artists, and dignitaries for over 140 years.

The Five Movements That Shaped Dutch Art Scene

1. Dutch Golden Age (17th Century) – The Masters of light and Realism

The Dutch Golden Age was a time of unprecedented artistic and economic growth, where an independent Netherlands flourished as a global trade power. With new wealth, art shifted from religious commissions to private patrons—merchants, scholars, and civic leaders—seeking to capture their world on canvas.

Masters like Rembrandt, Vermeer, Hals, and Steen revolutionized light, realism, and storytelling, painting portraits, genre scenes, and still lifes that reflected Dutch society. Their works turned art into a mirror of everyday life rather than a tool of grandeur.

2. Van Gogh & Post-Impressionism (19th Century) – Color, Emotion, and Expression

Vincent van Gogh transformed art with his expressive brushwork, bold color choices, and deeply personal subjects. His work strayed from traditional realism, paving the way for modernism. Other Dutch artists, like Johan Barthold Jongkind and Isaac Israëls, also played a role in bridging Impressionism and Post-Impressionism, setting the foundation for new artistic freedoms.