Amsterdam & Van Gogh

Dive into the artistic beauty and somber mystique of Van Gogh on an audio-guided visit to the Amsterdam museum dedicated to his life and work. Located in what’s known as Museum Square in the heart of the city, Amsterdam’s Van Gogh Museum has amassed the world’s largest collection of this tortured 19th-century master’s paintings, drawings, and memorabilia. While forever remembered for that missing earlobe, Vincent’s real fame has more to do with his outstanding, colorful, totally unique renditions of sunflowers, potato-eaters and tortured self-portraits. Transferred to the museum entrance by coach from the pier, your excursion guide will brief you on the venue and some options for browsing its collection, then you’ll have about two hours to explore it on your own – with the help of an audio guide that provides background and context for much of what you’re seeing. At the end of the visit, simply walk back out to the coach for the return ride to your ship.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Spend two fascinating hours immersed in the world’s largest Van Gogh collection – some 200 paintings, 400 drawings, and 700 letters.
• Take in the Museum’s collection at your preferred pace and sequence; get helpful background and context from the supplied audio guide.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.