Art of Netherlands & Belgium:
Medieval to 20th Century
June 8-21, 2010
COST: $3,990 pp/double
Including air from DFW AA
$480 single supplement
Day 1 – June 08 (Tue) – Departure from the USA.
Day 2 – June 09 (Wed) – Arrival in Amsterdam,
Holland.
On arrival at the airport, meet your Cosmos tour
director and transfer to your hotel. Later, visit the
STEDELIJK (MUNICIPAL) MUSEUM for
approximately 2 hours. Your tour director will lead
the group on a walk in the city center, after the
museum visit. Tonight, WELCOME DINNER at the
hotel. (D)
Day 3 – June 10 (Thu) – Amsterdam.
Visit the RIJKSMUSEUM (approx. 3 hours). Visit the
REMBRANDT HOUSE MUSEUM (approx. 2 hours).
Meet your Local Guide for a visit to the
AMSTELKRING MUSEUM (approx. 1 ½ hours). (B)
Day 4 – June 11 (Fri) – Amsterdam – Excursion to
Apeldoorn.
Visit the PALACE OF HET LOO with a Local Guide
(approx. 3 hours). Visit the KRÖLLER-MÜLLER
MUSEUM (approx. 3 hours). Visit the SCULPTURE
PARK. Return to Amsterdam. (B)
Day 5 – June 12 (Sat) – Amsterdam.
Visit the VAN GOGH MUSEUM (approx. 3 hours).
Meet your Local Guide for a visit to the WILLETHOLTHUYSEN MUSEUM (approx. 1 – 1½ hours).
(B)
Day 6 – June 13 (Sun) – Amsterdam – Excursion to
Haarlem.
Visit the TEYLERS MUSEUM (approx. 2 hours).
Visit ST. BAVO CATHEDRAL (approx. ½ hour).
Visit the FRANS HALS MUSEUM (approx. 1 – 1 ½
hours). Return to Amsterdam. (B)
Day 7 – June 14 (Mon) – Amsterdam – At Leisure.
Today is at leisure. (B)
Day 8 – June 15 (Tue) – Amsterdam – The Hague
– Antwerp, Belgium.
Travel to The Hague. Visit MAURITSHUIS
MUSEUM (approx. 1 – 1 ½ hours). Visit the
GEMEENTE (MUNICIPAL) MUSEUM (approx. 3
hours). If time permits, the motorcoach will transfer
the group to the Escher Museum in Het Palace
(entrance fees have not been included). Continue to
Antwerp. (B)
Day 9 – June 16 (Wed) – Antwerp.
Visit the PLANTIN-MORETUS MUSEUM (approx.
2 hours). Visit NOTRE DAME CATHEDRAL
(approx. 2 hours). Visit ST. JACOB’S CHURCH
(approx. ½ hour). (B)
Note: Plantin-Moretus Museum is closed on Mondays.
Day 10 – June 17 (Thu) – Antwerp.
Visit RUBENS HOUSE MUSEUM (approx. 1-1 ½
hours). Visit KONINKLIJK MUSEUM (ROYAL
MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, approx. 2 hours). (B)
Day 11 – June 18 (Fri) – Antwerp – Ghent –
Brussels.
Travel to Ghent. Visit GRAVENSTEEN CASTLE
(approx. 1 hour). Walk through the town. Visit ST.
BAVO CATHEDRAL to see the GHENT
ALTARPIECE (approx. 1 hour). Visit the MUSEUM
OF FINE ARTS (approx. 1 ½ - 2 hours). Meet your
Local Guide and visit LAARNE CASTLE (approx. 1
hour). Continue to Brussels. (B)
Day 12 – June 19 (Sat) – Brussels – Excursion to
Bruges.
Travel to Bruges. Visit the MEMLING MUSEUM
(approx. 1 hour). Visit the GROENINGE MUSEUM
(approx. 1 hour). Visit NOTRE DAME CHURCH to
see Michelangelo’s Madonna (approx. 1 hour). Visit
the STADHUIS (approx. 1 hour). Return to Brussels.
(B)
Day 13 – June 20 (Sun) – Brussels.
Join your Local Guide for an ART NOUVEAU
TOUR and visit to VICTOR HORTA HOUSE
(approx. 3 hours). Visit the MUSEUM OF ANCIENT
AND MODERN ART (approx. 3 hours, no local
guide). FAREWELL DINNER. (B,D)
Day 14 – June 21 (Mon) – Brussels – Transfer to
the Airport.
Transfer to the airport. (B)
ALL THIS INCLUDED
TRANSPORTATION
Motorcoaches are fully air-conditioned everywhere
while touring. No use of the motorcoach other than as
specified in the itinerary. One group airport transfer
on arrival and departure. Driver tips included.
HOTELS
Prices in this proposal are based on the following
hotels, subject to availability at the time of booking
the reservation:
Amsterdam – Tulip Inn City West (Cosmos contract)
Antwerp – Ibis City Centre (ad-hoc hotel)
Brussels – Husa President (Cosmos contract)
Hotels are confirmed 30 to 60 days prior to departure.
Accommodations will be provided in superior touristclass hotels, or best available tourist-class. Twinbedded rooms with private bath or shower, based on
double occupancy. Hotel taxes, service charges, state
and local taxes, tips to baggage porters and hotel staff
are all included in the tour prices.
If, for any reason, we are unable to accommodate your
group in our regularly contracted hotels, we reserve
the right to seek alternative accommodation. We will
advise you immediately if such a situation should
occur. Hotels are subject to availability & subject to
change.
Please note Cosmos hotels are usually located in
residential areas, outside of city centers.
MEALS
12 Breakfasts (B)
2 Dinners (D)
SIGHTSEEING
Sightseeing as outlined in the itinerary with inside
visits (including admission charges) and special
features shown in UPPER CASE in the tour
description.
Local Guide included:
Amstelkring Museum
Het Loo Palace
Willet-Holthuysen Museum
Laarne Castle
Art Nouveau Tour & Victor Horta House
TOUR DIRECTOR
The services of a professional, multilingual Tour
Director will be provided throughout. Tips included.
NOT INCLUDED IN TOUR PRICE
Airport taxes (where applicable), excess baggage,
meals not included in attached itinerary, all items of a
personal nature such as laundry, cleaning, telephone,
telex or fax expenses, beverages including tea and
coffee (except at breakfast), wines, liquors, soft
drinks, etc. and TIPS FOR THE LOCAL GUIDES.
Travel Protection by Travel Insured International
Terms of Cancellation:
89-65 days prior
$300 of deposit retained
64-22 days prior
20% of total price
21-8 days prior
30% of total price
7-1 days prior
50% of total price
On departure day
100% of total price
Payment Schedule:
Deposit of $500 due before Dec. 14
(Ck. only)
Final payment due March 6 (Ck. Only)
All Travel Arrangements Arranged by:
Heart of Texas Tours
8501 Silver Ridge
Austin, TX 78759
512-345-2043
hottours@sbcglobal.net