Vincent Van Gogh

Photo: Jan Kees Steenman
Photo: Jan Kees Steenman
Photo: Jan Kees Steenman

One of the most famous post-impressionist painters, Van Gogh's works are characterised by expressive colour and the energetic application of paint - journey to Holland to discover his life and works

Explore the world of Vincent Van Gogh, and discover the development of him as an artist, as well as the development of his masterpieces. Tread in the footsteps of Vincent's homeland and into his world.

Price is per person sharing a double or twin room and is based on 30 passengers. Single supplement applies.

Itinerary/Excursions

Day 01

Travel to Amsterdam, and check in to your hotel. Enjoy a welcome tea or coffee, before your dinner.

Day 02

After breakfast, you will head to the Van Gogh Museum for an audio tour. This tour will give you a fresh insight into how Van Gogh worked and what motivated him. In the museum, peruse Van Gogh's masterpieces and see his development as an artist, stepping into the world of Van Gogh. Afterwards, a local guide will meet you for a guided tour of historical Amsterdam city centre. Soak up the architecture of Amsterdam's Golden Age, whilst learning about the history of the city and the famous canal ring.

Day 03

After breakfast at the hotel, stop off for a tea or coffee and a Brabants worstenbroodje at one of Amsterdam's famous windmills. Then take a guided walk of the Van Gogh Nuenen, where you will literally tread in the footsteps of Vincent Van Gogh. Van Gogh Village will show you Vincent Van Gogh's journey to creating his first masterpiece 'The Potato Eaters' before returning to your hotel.

Day 04

After breakfast, head to the Kröller Müller Museum, a national art museum boasting the second-largest Van Gogh collection in the world. Enjoy masterpieces by modern artists such as Monet, Seurat, Picasso, and Mondriaan. Explore one of the most beautiful sculpture gardens in Europe with works by Barbara Hepworth, Jean Dubuffet, Marta Pan and others.

Day 05

After breakfast at your hotel, journey back to the UK.

Your holiday includes

Return Eurotunnel or ferry (flights available upon request)
4 nights at a 4* hotel
Breakfast and all evening meals with water and wine
Van Gogh Museum
Guided tour of Amsterdam
Vincentre
Kröller Müller Museum
Hoge Veluwe National Park
Welcome tea and coffee
Private coach travel

Hotel Details

Hotel Gorinchem or similar 4* hotel

Located on the edge of the historic city of Gorinchem, in the middle of the large river area. With comfortable rooms, with WiFi and climate control. The restaurant provides a delicious breakfast buffet in the morning, and for dinner, you can choose to dine in the large summer terrace.