Art Masters of Holland
20th Mar 2026
Key Highlights
The Laughing Cavalier by Frans Hals at the Frans Hals Museum
Vermeer's Girl with a Pearl Earring at the Mauritshuis Museum
The iconic Sunflowers at the Van Gogh Museum
Panorama Mesdag, a cylindrical painting by Hendrik Willem Mesdag
Summary
Join us as we explore a collection museums which showcase some of the most well-known Art Masters and celebrated painters in the world. This insightful and fascinating journey into the beauty and mastery of Dutch art - the Golden Age of painting is accompanied by an experienced Art Historian.
Amsterdam, located just on our doorstep is home to some remarkable art museums that showcase its rich history and cultural significance. On this comprehensive six-day tour, we discover some of the very best artists and art galleries in Amsterdam. From Vermeer's Girl with a Pearl Earring to Vincent van Gogh's Sunflowers, each masterpiece offers insight into the artistic development and personal struggles of the artist as well as the culture of the time.
Led by an experienced Guide Lecturer throughout, we also see historical sites such as Our Lord in the Attic, a museum that provides a fascinating glimpse into the religious history of Amsterdam, showcasing the clandestine nature of Catholic worship during the Dutch Golden Age.
What's included
- Accommodation
- Meals as per itinerary
- Entries to all sites as per the itinerary
- Services of a professional tour manager
- Comfortable coach travel throughout
Meet your tour manager
Mariska Beekenkamp-Wladimiroff
Mariska read Social Psychology at the University of Amsterdam and was tempted to do a PhD in Decision Making Behaviour. In the end she turned to her true love - the Arts. Whilst having her three children, she completed her BA and MA in Art History, majoring in art from the 17th century Dutch Baroque, at the Courtauld Institute of Arts in London. She started as a College Lecturer, but soon began offering art historical lectures, museum visits, courses and events from Amsterdam, London and New York, and since 2020 online. Mariska is a fully PTLLS accredited in the UK to teach those over 16 and lectures all over the UK, the Netherlands, the USA and Australia. After living between London, New York and Amsterdam for nearly 30 years, it has been the love for Dutch art that has connected her with people from all over the world.
Day by Day Itinerary
We depart by rail from London St Pancras International to Amsterdam. Upon arrival, we will transfer to our hotel in Leiden and later this evening we reconvene for dinner.
Meals includedDinner
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