General information
| Destination |
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| Amsterdam, Netherlands |
Program details
Step into Van Gogh’s world. Explore the world’s largest collection of works by Vincent van Gogh at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam. You can see his masterpieces, but also his drawings and letters. You discover the ideas and ambitions behind his art. Van Gogh experienced life and the world intensely and wanted his art to portray the great themes of life, such as anxiety, suffering, love and hope. You follow the ongoing search of an artist who was constantly trying to improve himself. In this way, you get a new view of an artist you thought you knew. This excursion will transport you on a journey through Vincent’s life, walking in his footsteps in Nuenen and visiting the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam.
After a 90-120 minutes drive from Amsterdam, your first destination will be Nuenen, the village of Van Gogh.Delve into the life and work of Vincent van Gogh and visit a range of locations in Nuenen that inspired the artist, including the reformed church featured in his painting. This excursion will give you an insight into Vincent’s life in Nuenen, where he lived from December 1883 to November 1885. Vincent was very productive in this village, completing more than 500 paintings and drawings within a period of just two years. One of these was The Potato Eaters, now one of Vincent’s most famous works. During your time in Nuenen you'll have the chance to visit the Vincentre Museum, explore some of the 23 ‘Van Gogh locations’ by bike or on foot and soak up the renowned Brabant hospitality at the numerous shops and cafes.
After exploring Vincent’s homeland, we will return to Amsterdam to visit the Van Gogh Museum. Renowned masterpieces quotes from letters and audio fragments all unite to answer your burning questions about the artist. For example, about his numerous self-portraits. About the time he spent in Southern France, where he painted Sunflowers and about why he painted Almond Blossom.
• Tour with Canal Cruise
Back in Amsterdam, your guide will give you your ticket for a 60-minutes Amsterdam canal cruise with Stromma Netherlands.
The Amsterdam Canal Cruise passes all of Amsterdam's famous attractions. Canal houses from the Golden Age, the Westerkerk, the Anne Frank: the Canal Cruise takes you past all of them. Sightseeing in Amsterdam couldn't be a more relaxing experience.
Languages
English
Itinerary
• Departure from Amsterdam at around 9 am
• One and a half hour drive to Nuenen
• Visit the Vincentre with audioguide and view a film charting Van Gogh’s years in Nuenen
• Guided walking tour through Nuenen
• 2 hours of free time
• One hour drive back to Amsterdam.
• Entrance to the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam at around 4pm
• Back in Amsterdam, you will receive your 60-minutes Amsterdam canal cruise voucher, only if the option is selected
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