Retrace the Northern Renaissance - Holland, Luxembourg, Belgium, Paris
May 14 - 30, 2005
Earn up to six credits while visiting the land of Rembrandt and Van Gogh. Join Bob Lossmann and Nick Schevera on a two-week journey through the Netherlands, including, Amsterdam, Luxembourg, Brussels, Brugge, and on to an extended stay in Paris, the city of lights. See major works by artists throughout the golden age of Renaissance and Baroque periods in world-class museums as well as works from the contemporary era.
~ Amsterdam ~
Day 1
Trip to the Benelux countries begins with a transatlantic flight from Chicago O’Hare to Amsterdam.
Day 2
Land in Amsterdam. Proceed to our hotel. Afternoon orientation walk around downtown with Bob and Nick Amsterdam. Enjoy an included dinner with the rest of your group this evening.
Day 3
Morning tour of Amsterdam. Discover the city’s intricate canal network as you travel along the waterways in a glass-topped boat, passing traditional houseboats and 18th-century homes. Then, visit the Anne Frank House, where the young writer hid with her family during the Nazi occupation of Holland. The tour finishes with a visit to a working Dutch diamond cutting factory. A visit to the art museum, the Riksmuseum to see some of the Dutch masters including Rembrandt’s Nightwatch.
Day 4
Take a morning visit to the Keukenhof flower gardens. Time in the afternoon to visit the Van Gogh Museum or the Modern Art Museum. Take a walk to visit the recreated Rembrandt house and Museum.
~ Luxembourg ~
Day 5
Drive to the province of Limburg, located on the Netherlands’ southern border, enjoys a rich history and a hilly landscape unique to the area. On the way to Luxembourg, stop in the Limburger capital of Maastricht for a walking tour of this superb city. Then cross into the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, as the country is officially titled. This tiny principality is smaller than the smallest state in the U.S.! Check into tour hotel, the Grand Hotel Mercure Alfa.
Day 6
On this morning’s guided tour of the capital, Luxembourg City, you’ll travel through the Old Town—recently named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. View the World War II Monument of National Unity, the Notre-Dame Cathedral, the 17th-century Citadel of the Holy Spirit, and the elegant Grand Ducal Palace, now the setting for formal state functions. This afternoon, enjoy free time in Luxembourg City; stroll the city’s numerous gardens and scenic lookouts.
May 14 - 30, 2005
Earn up to six credits while visiting the land of Rembrandt and Van Gogh. Join Bob Lossmann and Nick Schevera on a two-week journey through the Netherlands, including, Amsterdam, Luxembourg, Brussels, Brugge, and on to an extended stay in Paris, the city of lights. See major works by artists throughout the golden age of Renaissance and Baroque periods in world-class museums as well as works from the contemporary era.
~ Amsterdam ~
Day 1
Trip to the Benelux countries begins with a transatlantic flight from Chicago O’Hare to Amsterdam.
Day 2
Land in Amsterdam. Proceed to our hotel. Afternoon orientation walk around downtown with Bob and Nick Amsterdam. Enjoy an included dinner with the rest of your group this evening.
Day 3
Morning tour of Amsterdam. Discover the city’s intricate canal network as you travel along the waterways in a glass-topped boat, passing traditional houseboats and 18th-century homes. Then, visit the Anne Frank House, where the young writer hid with her family during the Nazi occupation of Holland. The tour finishes with a visit to a working Dutch diamond cutting factory. A visit to the art museum, the Riksmuseum to see some of the Dutch masters including Rembrandt’s Nightwatch.
Day 4
Take a morning visit to the Keukenhof flower gardens. Time in the afternoon to visit the Van Gogh Museum or the Modern Art Museum. Take a walk to visit the recreated Rembrandt house and Museum.
~ Luxembourg ~
Day 5
Drive to the province of Limburg, located on the Netherlands’ southern border, enjoys a rich history and a hilly landscape unique to the area. On the way to Luxembourg, stop in the Limburger capital of Maastricht for a walking tour of this superb city. Then cross into the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, as the country is officially titled. This tiny principality is smaller than the smallest state in the U.S.! Check into tour hotel, the Grand Hotel Mercure Alfa.
Day 6
On this morning’s guided tour of the capital, Luxembourg City, you’ll travel through the Old Town—recently named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. View the World War II Monument of National Unity, the Notre-Dame Cathedral, the 17th-century Citadel of the Holy Spirit, and the elegant Grand Ducal Palace, now the setting for formal state functions. This afternoon, enjoy free time in Luxembourg City; stroll the city’s numerous gardens and scenic lookouts.
~ Brussels ~
Day 7
See the beautiful rolling countryside of the Low Countries as you travel on to Brussels. Pass through the Ardennes, site of the historic Battle of the Bulge and home of exiled French author Victor Hugo. Continuing through Belgium, stop in Bastogne for a visit to the Bastogne Historical Center. Check in to our hotel, the Mercure Royal Crown.
Day 8
Become acquainted with Brussels on this morning’s guided sightseeing tour. See the Manneken Pis statue (the popular symbol of Brussels) and the elegant Baroque houses that line the Grand Place, as well as the famous Town Hall, a Gothic masterpiece. You’ll also pass by the European Union buildings, the Royal Palace and the Palais de Justice. In the afternoon, we will browse the galleries of the Royal Museums of Fine Arts, featuring work by Rubens, Monet and Gauguin. Or, for a true taste of Brussels, stroll down rue des Bouchers (Butchers’ Street), a narrow alley full of seafood eateries competing for attention.
Day 9
Day train trip to visit the quaint town of Brugge and the Groeninge Art Museum. Bob and Nick will guide a Local city tour. Lunch at a local restaurant. Time for a local boat cruise or visit the St. John’s Hospital, Hans Memling Museum.
~ Paris ~
Day 10
Board the high-speed Thalys train and journey to Paris. Check into our hotel, the Libetel du Nord. Begin your stay with a walk to th eartist area of Montmartre and Sacre Couer. See the City of Light with an "Evening in Paris," featuring dinner followed by a Seine riverboat cruise.
Day 11
This morning, Join Bob Lossmann and Nick Schevera for a sightseeing tour of Paris. See the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe, and all the other landmarks for which the city is known. In the afternoon, we can take an optional excursion to Versailles.
Day 12
Enjoy another full day in Paris at the Louvre Art Museum. This vast collection is worth an extended visit. After lunch, take a short walk to see St. Chapelle and the Cathedral of Notre Dame.
Day 13
Depending on interest, take an excursion outside Paris to Claude Monet’s house and Garden at Giverny. We will arrive back in Paris in time to take in one of the music venues at the Opera House.
Day 14
A day to take in the wonderful Gare D’Orsay Museum, explore the left bank and visit the modern museum, the Pompidou Center.
Day 15
A chance to visit some of the smaller museums of Paris including the Picasso Museum, Chateau Malmaison, and/or the Rodin Museum. Get together for a final evening meal together in Paris.
Day 15
Board your flight from Paris to Chicago.
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