The Rembrandt Trail (via short sea ferry)
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Exterior of the Peace Palace with the UN Flag in the garden ©The Hague & Partners
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Rembrandt Days ©Pictures by Leiden & Partners, Simone Both, Dirk van Egmond
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Amsterdam, Netherlands
Learn about the life and art of Rembrandt, one of the most famous and influential painters of the Dutch Golden-Age, renowned for his self-portraits and biblical scenes. Visit his birthplace, Leiden, to discover his early years, and Amsterdam where his former home is now a world-famous museum.
Dates
On request
Day 1
Depart the UK
Travel to Dover and take the short sea ferry crossing over to France. Continue onwards into Belgium and on to Holland and The Hague for the next 4 nights. Dinner is included at the hotel this evening.
Day 2
Leiden – Birthplace of Rembrandt
Meet up with a local, specialist guide in Leiden, the birthplace of Rembrandt, for a unique walking tour of Rembrandt locations including a digital reconstruction of the house where he was born. A visit will also be made to the studio of his mentor, Jacob van Swanenburg and the Latin School which Rembrandt attended from the age of 7.
After the visit, there will be time to further explore Leiden, get some lunch and maybe an optional canal cruise before returning to the hotel for an evening at leisure.
Day 3
Amsterdam – Museums, Canals and Diamonds
Make a visit to Museum Rembrandt Huis, the only place in the world where you can experience how the artist once lived. In the homely setting of the museum on the Jodenbreestraat, get to know the man behind his art.
After the visit, and if time allows, make a free optional visit to Gassan Diamonds before enjoying a boat trip along the canals which includes a sandwich lunch. The cruise cruise will finish at the Rijksmuseum for a visit and tour. It is home to more than 8000 works of Dutch Art including masterpieces by Rembrandt (The Night Watch) and other famous artists.
Return to the hotel for an evening at leisure.
Day 4
The Hague
This morning, meet up with a local guide for a walking tour of The Hague to discover the history of this beautiful city. Admire the Hofvijer and take a look at ‘het Binnenhof’, the centre of government. Hear the stories of the Orange Family and see the Royal Palace and Gardens.
After some free time for lunch, a visit will be made of The Mauritshuis, a world class museum and home to iconic masterpieces including Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp by Rembrandt.
The rest of the day and evening is at leisure to explore The Hague further.
Day 5
Return to the UK
Depart after breakfast for the journey back through Belgium and into France and take the short sea ferry crossing to the UK.
Greatdays offer a selection of good 3* and 4* hotels in The Hague or Leiden
| Departure Date | 5 days / 4 nights | Single supplement | |
| 2027 on request dates | Price on request | Price on request |
