Take a fascinating tour of key locations in the Netherlands that inspired the Dutch Masters, and see their works up close at world-famous museums.
This exclusive seven-day tour will showcase spectacular paintings, including Vermeer's masterpieces Girl with a Pearl Earring and View of Delft. Accompanying you on this tour is Telegraph art critic and Vermeer expert Andrew Graham-Dixon, who'll unveil his knowledge and insights during the course of your trip.
At the Mauritshuis, Andrew will share his extensive knowledge of the Dutch Golden Age during an exclusive tour of the Vermeer Room. Your visit will be a private, out-of-hours viewing, so you'll get to roam the museum - with a local expert guide - without the crowds.
You'll also pay a visit to Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum, with its incredible, 8,000-strong collection of works, including some of Rembrandt's most famous works and Vermeer's The Milkmaid and Woman Reading a Letter.
In amongst your cultural visits, you can also look forward to strolling along magnificent boulevards and across the leafy parks and squares of The Hague, making a stop at Gouda's picturesque market square and sampling its famous cheese, visiting Leiden, the birthplace of Rembrandt, and going on an informative walking tour of Delft.
You'll be staying in a conveniently-located four-star hotel throughout the trip, right in the historical heart of The Hague in the prestigious museum quarter.
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Andrew Graham-Dixon is a leading art critic, writer, journalist, and broadcaster. Andrew has a long history of public service in the field of the visual arts, having judged the Turner Prize, the BP National Portrait Prize, and the Annual British Animation Awards, among others.
On arrival to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport you'll be transferred to your hotel, Hotel Indigo in the Hague, your base for the trip.
You'll have a free evening to settle into the hotel, enjoy some time to relax with a drink, or explore your new surroundings.
Today is a free day. You will meet your Tour Manager later this afternoon for a welcome meeting.
After a filling breakfast at the hotel, you'll head out for a half day walking tour with your expert tour guide, to explore the attractions of Delft.
As part of this tour, you'll visit the Museum Prinsenhof, a historical institution housed in a former monastery. You'll see a selection of artefacts telling the story of the region's history, including a collection of Dutch Golden Age paintings.
You'll then have the rest of the afternoon and evening at leisure, perhaps wandering along its pretty canals or having a drink in one of the cafes lining the market square.
After breakfast at the hotel, head out for another day of lively walking tours.
First stop is the prestigious university city of Leiden, Rembrandt's birthplace, where you'll find a beautiful old town, crisscrossed by ancient canals and full of historic buildings. While here, you'll visit the Stedelijk Museum de Lakenhal, which houses several 17th-century Dutch paintings.
Next you'll visit Gouda, famous for its cheese. You'll head to De Goudse Waag, a historic 17th century building which was originally used to weigh goods like cheese, butter, and other agricultural products. Today, the building houses a museum where visitors can learn about Gouda's rich cultural heritage and cheese-making traditions as well as enjoy a tasting of this famous Dutch cheese.
This evening, back at the hotel, there'll be a gala dinner with Andrew Graham Dixonwhere he'll give a talk preparing you for tomorrow's visits.
This morning enjoy a 90-minute private visit to the world-renowned Mauritshuis, home to the best Dutch paintings from the 17th century, before it opens to the general public.
You'll enjoy a private viewing with Andrew Graham-Dixon in the Vermeer Room, where you can admire, among others, Vermeer's Girl with a Pearl Earring and View of Delft, Carel Fabritius's The Goldfinch and some of Rembrandt's works. The remaining 45 minutes of your out-of-hours viewing will be spent on a guided tour of the other rooms with one of the gallery's expert guides. Witness masterpieces by Peter Paul Rubens and Anthony van Dyck.
Your next stop will be the nearby Panorama Mesdag. The incredible 360-degree cylindrical painting, which is more than 14m high and 120m in circumference, will transport you back to the fishing village of Scheveningen in 1881 as captured by Hendrik Willem Mesdag, one of the most important painters of The Hague School.
You'll then head to the lovely seaside resort town of Scheveningen, where you can enjoy a leisurely stroll along its long esplanade, soaking in views of the sandy beach and the North Sea beyond.
Today, you will head to Amsterdam to wander the atmospheric lanes and canals of the Dutch capital and visit one of the world's greatest art galleries, the Rijksmuseum.
Here you will enjoy works such as The Night Watch and Isaac and Rebecca by Rembrandt and Vermeer's The Milkmaid and Woman Reading a Letter.
You will then pay a fascinating visit to the Rembrandt House Museum, based in the house where the artist lived for 20 years.
Checking out of your hotel this morning and leaving The Hague, you'll depart on your journey home.
A boutqiue hotel located in the colourful museum quarter of The Hague. Formerly a bank, the building takes inspiration from the past world of luxury with authentic features and locally inspired decor. The hotel has a restaurant, 'Brasseries Stocks & Bonds' and The Gold Bar for you to enjoy.
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* From price is for subscribers, per person, based on two people sharing a twin room, subject to availability, includes savings. Pre-tour element subject to availability. Price and itinerary correct at time of print but may be subject to change. Single supplement $449. Deposit 30%. Local charges such as tourist tax may apply. Offers are not valid in conjunction with any other offers or promotions. In the case of unforeseen circumstances, expert(s) may be substituted, and any expert-led events may be subject to change. Expert(s) will not join you for your full trip duration unless otherwise stated. Travel insurance is not included and should be taken out at time of booking. Images used may not reflect your actual tour experience. This holiday may be sold through other selected brands. Tour is operated by and subject to the booking conditions of TS Travel Limited (ATOL bonded).
* From price is for all other travellers, per person, based on two people sharing a twin room, subject to availability, includes savings. Pre-tour element subject to availability. Price and itinerary correct at time of print but may be subject to change. Single supplement $449. Deposit 30%. Local charges such as tourist tax may apply. Offers are not valid in conjunction with any other offers or promotions. In the case of unforeseen circumstances, expert(s) may be substituted, and any expert-led events may be subject to change. Expert(s) will not join you for your full trip duration unless otherwise stated. Travel insurance is not included and should be taken out at time of booking. Images used may not reflect your actual tour experience. This holiday may be sold through other selected brands. Tour is operated by and subject to the booking conditions of TS Travel Limited (ATOL bonded).
* From price is for subscribers, per person, based on two people sharing a twin room, subject to availability, includes savings. Pre-tour element subject to availability. Price and itinerary correct at time of print but may be subject to change. Single supplement $449. Deposit 30%. Local charges such as tourist tax may apply. Offers are not valid in conjunction with any other offers or promotions. In the case of unforeseen circumstances, expert(s) may be substituted, and any expert-led events may be subject to change. Expert(s) will not join you for your full trip duration unless otherwise stated. Travel insurance is not included and should be taken out at time of booking. Images used may not reflect your actual tour experience. This holiday may be sold through other selected brands. Tour is operated by and subject to the booking conditions of TS Travel Limited (ATOL bonded).
* From price is for all other travellers, per person, based on two people sharing a twin room, subject to availability, includes savings. Pre-tour element subject to availability. Price and itinerary correct at time of print but may be subject to change. Single supplement $449. Deposit 30%. Local charges such as tourist tax may apply. Offers are not valid in conjunction with any other offers or promotions. In the case of unforeseen circumstances, expert(s) may be substituted, and any expert-led events may be subject to change. Expert(s) will not join you for your full trip duration unless otherwise stated. Travel insurance is not included and should be taken out at time of booking. Images used may not reflect your actual tour experience. This holiday may be sold through other selected brands. Tour is operated by and subject to the booking conditions of TS Travel Limited (ATOL bonded).