Netherlands/Belgium

Art History in Belgium and Holland

Program No. 3544RJ
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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At a Glance

As you stroll through the sculpture garden, you realize that most of these art lovers are speaking Dutch and admiring the works of their own beloved artists. In this comprehensive exploration, learn why even local residents hold artists such as Vermeer and van Gogh so dear. Expert artists guide a study of the history, architecture, genres and artists that comprise the rich artistic traditions.
Activity Level
Keep the Pace
Walking up between 3-4 miles per day; cobblestones and many unavoidable stairs. Public transportation and motor coaches used throughout the program.
Small Group
Small Group
Love to learn and explore in a small-group setting? These adventures offer small, personal experiences with groups of 13 to 24 participants.

What You'll Learn

  • Receive 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 collections of Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum and the Museum of Ancient Art in Brussels.

General Notes

Select dates are designated for small groups and are limited to 24 participants or less.
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Meals
26 Meals
12 Breakfasts
7 Lunches
7 Dinners
The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Vegetarian, Low Salt, Low Fat, Gluten Free
Lodging
Lodgings may differ by date. Select a date to see the lodgings specific to that date.
Display
Oct 04, 2024 - Oct 17, 2024
  • Oct 04, 2024 - Oct 17, 2024
  • May 24, 2024 - Jun 06, 2024 (Brussels to Amsterdam)
  • May 31, 2024 - Jun 13, 2024 (Brussels to Amsterdam)
  • Jun 14, 2024 - Jun 27, 2024 (Brussels to Amsterdam)
  • Aug 30, 2024 - Sep 12, 2024 (Brussels to Amsterdam)
  • Sep 20, 2024 - Oct 03, 2024 (Brussels to Amsterdam)
  • Oct 04, 2024 - Oct 17, 2024 (Brussels to Amsterdam)
  • Apr 25, 2025 - May 08, 2025 (Brussels to Amsterdam)
  • May 16, 2025 - May 29, 2025 (Brussels to Amsterdam)
  • Sep 12, 2025 - Sep 25, 2025 (Brussels to Amsterdam)
  • Sep 26, 2025 - Oct 09, 2025 (Brussels to Amsterdam)
  • Oct 24, 2025 - Nov 06, 2025 (Brussels to Amsterdam)
2 nights
Brussels
Located in the enclosure of the international train station of Brussels, this four star hotel was designed by the architect, Jean-Philippe Nuel.
4 nights
Ghent
The Ghent River Hotel is situated on the river Leie, just a few minutes walk from the "vrijdagsmarkt" - one of the biggest squares in Ghent, home of the famous statue of Jacob Van Artevelde. Thanks to the ancient pier, this hotel is the only one in Ghent that can be reached by boat. The site encompasses two buildings: a renaissance house dated 1518, and a rice mill built on a former sugar refinery dated 1857. The building also served as a cotton spinning mill in 1873, a warehouse in 1879, and a steam actuated baker in 1892.
6 nights
Amsterdam
This first class hotel is located in the heart of the city center, right next to the Vondelpark, just a few tram stops away from the main museums and shopping streets. The Central Station and the famous Dam Square are easy to reach by tram. The hotel has been recently renovated and is comprised of three former mansions.
2 nights
Brussels
Located in the enclosure of the international train station of Brussels, this four star hotel was designed by the architect, Jean-Philippe Nuel.
4 nights
Ghent
The Ghent River Hotel is situated on the river Leie, just a few minutes walk from the "vrijdagsmarkt" - one of the biggest squares in Ghent, home of the famous statue of Jacob Van Artevelde. Thanks to the ancient pier, this hotel is the only one in Ghent that can be reached by boat. The site encompasses two buildings: a renaissance house dated 1518, and a rice mill built on a former sugar refinery dated 1857. The building also served as a cotton spinning mill in 1873, a warehouse in 1879, and a steam actuated baker in 1892.
6 nights
Amsterdam
This first class hotel is located in the heart of the city center, right next to the Vondelpark, just a few tram stops away from the main museums and shopping streets. The Central Station and the famous Dam Square are easy to reach by tram. The hotel has been recently renovated and is comprised of three former mansions.
2 nights
Brussels
Located in the enclosure of the international train station of Brussels, this four star hotel was designed by the architect, Jean-Philippe Nuel.
4 nights
Ghent
The Ghent River Hotel is situated on the river Leie, just a few minutes walk from the "vrijdagsmarkt" - one of the biggest squares in Ghent, home of the famous statue of Jacob Van Artevelde. Thanks to the ancient pier, this hotel is the only one in Ghent that can be reached by boat. The site encompasses two buildings: a renaissance house dated 1518, and a rice mill built on a former sugar refinery dated 1857. The building also served as a cotton spinning mill in 1873, a warehouse in 1879, and a steam actuated baker in 1892.
6 nights
Amsterdam
This first class hotel is located in the heart of the city center, right next to the Vondelpark, just a few tram stops away from the main museums and shopping streets. The Central Station and the famous Dam Square are easy to reach by tram. The hotel has been recently renovated and is comprised of three former mansions.
2 nights
Brussels
Located in the enclosure of the international train station of Brussels, this four star hotel was designed by the architect, Jean-Philippe Nuel.
4 nights
Ghent
The Ghent River Hotel is situated on the river Leie, just a few minutes walk from the "vrijdagsmarkt" - one of the biggest squares in Ghent, home of the famous statue of Jacob Van Artevelde. Thanks to the ancient pier, this hotel is the only one in Ghent that can be reached by boat. The site encompasses two buildings: a renaissance house dated 1518, and a rice mill built on a former sugar refinery dated 1857. The building also served as a cotton spinning mill in 1873, a warehouse in 1879, and a steam actuated baker in 1892.
2 nights
Brussels
Located in the enclosure of the international train station of Brussels, this four star hotel was designed by the architect, Jean-Philippe Nuel.
4 nights
Ghent
The Ghent River Hotel is situated on the river Leie, just a few minutes walk from the "vrijdagsmarkt" - one of the biggest squares in Ghent, home of the famous statue of Jacob Van Artevelde. Thanks to the ancient pier, this hotel is the only one in Ghent that can be reached by boat. The site encompasses two buildings: a renaissance house dated 1518, and a rice mill built on a former sugar refinery dated 1857. The building also served as a cotton spinning mill in 1873, a warehouse in 1879, and a steam actuated baker in 1892.
6 nights
Amsterdam
This first class hotel is located in the heart of the city center, right next to the Vondelpark, just a few tram stops away from the main museums and shopping streets. The Central Station and the famous Dam Square are easy to reach by tram. The hotel has been recently renovated and is comprised of three former mansions.
2 nights
Brussels
Located in the enclosure of the international train station of Brussels, this four star hotel was designed by the architect, Jean-Philippe Nuel.
4 nights
Ghent
The Ghent River Hotel is situated on the river Leie, just a few minutes walk from the "vrijdagsmarkt" - one of the biggest squares in Ghent, home of the famous statue of Jacob Van Artevelde. Thanks to the ancient pier, this hotel is the only one in Ghent that can be reached by boat. The site encompasses two buildings: a renaissance house dated 1518, and a rice mill built on a former sugar refinery dated 1857. The building also served as a cotton spinning mill in 1873, a warehouse in 1879, and a steam actuated baker in 1892.
6 nights
Amsterdam
This first class hotel is located in the heart of the city center, right next to the Vondelpark, just a few tram stops away from the main museums and shopping streets. The Central Station and the famous Dam Square are easy to reach by tram. The hotel has been recently renovated and is comprised of three former mansions.
2 nights
Brussels
Located in the enclosure of the international train station of Brussels, this four star hotel was designed by the architect, Jean-Philippe Nuel.
4 nights
Ghent
The Ghent River Hotel is situated on the river Leie, just a few minutes walk from the "vrijdagsmarkt" - one of the biggest squares in Ghent, home of the famous statue of Jacob Van Artevelde. Thanks to the ancient pier, this hotel is the only one in Ghent that can be reached by boat. The site encompasses two buildings: a renaissance house dated 1518, and a rice mill built on a former sugar refinery dated 1857. The building also served as a cotton spinning mill in 1873, a warehouse in 1879, and a steam actuated baker in 1892.
6 nights
Amsterdam
This first class hotel is located in the heart of the city center, right next to the Vondelpark, just a few tram stops away from the main museums and shopping streets. The Central Station and the famous Dam Square are easy to reach by tram. The hotel has been recently renovated and is comprised of three former mansions.
2 nights
Brussels
Located in the enclosure of the international train station of Brussels, this four star hotel was designed by the architect, Jean-Philippe Nuel.
4 nights
Ghent
The Ghent River Hotel is situated on the river Leie, just a few minutes walk from the "vrijdagsmarkt" - one of the biggest squares in Ghent, home of the famous statue of Jacob Van Artevelde. Thanks to the ancient pier, this hotel is the only one in Ghent that can be reached by boat. The site encompasses two buildings: a renaissance house dated 1518, and a rice mill built on a former sugar refinery dated 1857. The building also served as a cotton spinning mill in 1873, a warehouse in 1879, and a steam actuated baker in 1892.
6 nights
Amsterdam
This first class hotel is located in the heart of the city center, right next to the Vondelpark, just a few tram stops away from the main museums and shopping streets. The Central Station and the famous Dam Square are easy to reach by tram. The hotel has been recently renovated and is comprised of three former mansions.
2 nights
Brussels
Located in the enclosure of the international train station of Brussels, this four star hotel was designed by the architect, Jean-Philippe Nuel.
4 nights
Ghent
The Ghent River Hotel is situated on the river Leie, just a few minutes walk from the "vrijdagsmarkt" - one of the biggest squares in Ghent, home of the famous statue of Jacob Van Artevelde. Thanks to the ancient pier, this hotel is the only one in Ghent that can be reached by boat. The site encompasses two buildings: a renaissance house dated 1518, and a rice mill built on a former sugar refinery dated 1857. The building also served as a cotton spinning mill in 1873, a warehouse in 1879, and a steam actuated baker in 1892.
6 nights
Amsterdam
This first class hotel is located in the heart of the city center, right next to the Vondelpark, just a few tram stops away from the main museums and shopping streets. The Central Station and the famous Dam Square are easy to reach by tram. The hotel has been recently renovated and is comprised of three former mansions.
2 nights
Brussels
Located in the enclosure of the international train station of Brussels, this four star hotel was designed by the architect, Jean-Philippe Nuel.
4 nights
Ghent
The Ghent River Hotel is situated on the river Leie, just a few minutes walk from the "vrijdagsmarkt" - one of the biggest squares in Ghent, home of the famous statue of Jacob Van Artevelde. Thanks to the ancient pier, this hotel is the only one in Ghent that can be reached by boat. The site encompasses two buildings: a renaissance house dated 1518, and a rice mill built on a former sugar refinery dated 1857. The building also served as a cotton spinning mill in 1873, a warehouse in 1879, and a steam actuated baker in 1892.
6 nights
Amsterdam
This first class hotel is located in the heart of the city center, right next to the Vondelpark, just a few tram stops away from the main museums and shopping streets. The Central Station and the famous Dam Square are easy to reach by tram. The hotel has been recently renovated and is comprised of three former mansions.
2 nights
Brussels
Located in the enclosure of the international train station of Brussels, this four star hotel was designed by the architect, Jean-Philippe Nuel.
4 nights
Ghent
The Ghent River Hotel is situated on the river Leie, just a few minutes walk from the "vrijdagsmarkt" - one of the biggest squares in Ghent, home of the famous statue of Jacob Van Artevelde. Thanks to the ancient pier, this hotel is the only one in Ghent that can be reached by boat. The site encompasses two buildings: a renaissance house dated 1518, and a rice mill built on a former sugar refinery dated 1857. The building also served as a cotton spinning mill in 1873, a warehouse in 1879, and a steam actuated baker in 1892.
6 nights
Amsterdam
This first class hotel is located in the heart of the city center, right next to the Vondelpark, just a few tram stops away from the main museums and shopping streets. The Central Station and the famous Dam Square are easy to reach by tram. The hotel has been recently renovated and is comprised of three former mansions.





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