About the Journey 

Delight in an art lover’s paradise: a custom-designed, Princeton-exclusive journey tracing the life and artistic evolution of Vincent van Gogh. 

Begin in Amsterdam with the Van Gogh Museum, showcasing the world’s largest collection of his work. Explore the Rijksmuseum and enjoy a private dinner cruise through the city’s UNESCO-listed canal ring. 

Travel next to Eindhoven, home to the Genneper Watermolen painted by Van Gogh in 1884, along with several sites associated with his life and work. Take a curator-led tour of the world-class Kröller-Müller Museum, housing a formidable Van Gogh collection and set in the beautiful De Hoge Veluwe Park, and visit Den Bosch in the province where Van Gogh was born. Explore Nuenen, where Van Gogh painted a quarter of his life’s work, and as the sun goes down relish in one of the most unique Van Gogh experiences in the world, a 600-meter bike path embedded with thousands of glow-in-the-dark stones that light up in swirling patterns inspired by “The Starry Night.” 

Continue the journey to Antwerp and Brussels, Belgium, exploring the work of the Flemish masters and 19th-century realists who inspired Van Gogh. Admire Rubens‘ spectacular altarpieces at the Cathedral of Our Lady, which Van Gogh made several visits to see, and discover the amazing collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp. In Brussels, enjoy a walking tour of the Royal Quarter focused on Van Gogh’s short-lived but important time in the city, and visit the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium. 

Throughout the journey, acclaimed art historian Debora Silverman will guide participants through the world of Vincent van Gogh, providing rich insight into the artistic innovations, intellectual influences, and historical contexts that gave rise to one of the most transformative figures in modern art.

Accommodation 

Amstel Hotel Amsterdam, The Netherlands 
Established in 1867, this “Grande Dame” hotel is located on the banks of the Amstel River. Renowned for its classic luxury, the hotel offers 79 spacious, elegantly decorated rooms and suites, featuring a renowned terrace, a health and fitness club with an indoor pool, and fine dining. 

NH Eindhoven Centre Eindhoven, The Netherlands 
Located in the modern center of Eindhoven, the NH Eindhoven offers guests easy walking access to the city’s top attractions. The hotel contains 132 spacious and modern rooms that feature floor-to-ceiling windows with French balconies.

Botanic Sanctuary Antwerp Antwerp, Belgium
Set within a beautifully restored 15th-century monastery and its historic botanical gardens, the hotel offers a blend of ancient architecture and contemporary luxury. It is known for its serene atmosphere, world-class spa, and Michelin-starred dining, providing guests with a tranquil and elegant base for exploring the city’s cultural treasures. 

Corinthia Brussels Brussels, Belgium 
This beautifully newly restored, 126-room luxury hotel on Rue Royale in the heart of Brussels blends 1909 Belle Époque architecture with modern, high-end design. It offers opulent rooms, a 1,200 sq m Corinthia Spa by Sisley, and premier dining. 

Is This Trip Right for Me?

Every destination and every Princeton Journeys travel program is unique. Refer to the information below to help you decide if this is the right journey for you:

• Walking: To participate safely in this tour, you should be able to comfortably walk three miles per day on uneven surfaces, including in historic city and town centers. There is no strenuous hiking.
• Transportation: This trip moves between four different hotels, with transport from one destination to the next via air-conditioned motorcoach, and with each drive lasting approximately 1 to 1.5 hours. You will also travel by motorcoach for occasional day or partial-day excursions, returning to your home base afterwards.
• Accommodations: The hotels in Amsterdam, Antwerp, and Brussels are upscale, luxury properties. The hotel in Eindhoven is comfortable, casual, and well-located.
• Art Focus: While this program showcases some general destination highlights, such as a canal cruise in Amsterdam and chocolate-making workshop in Brussels, this is a custom-designed tour with a specific art and art-history focus.
• Meals: To allow time for independent exploration in each destination, most dinners on this tour are at leisure to explore the local dining scene as you please.
• Group Size: This program is exclusive to Princeton Journeys and limited to 24 participants. Your study leader, Debora Silverman, will travel with you for the duration of the program and deliver lectures in a small-group setting.
   

Reservations 

Please register online or contact the Princeton Journeys team at journeys@princeton.edu / 609.258.8686 with questions.