Delft & the Hague: In the Footsteps of Vermeer
Paintings and Pottery: Dutch Art and Culture Explore the city known for its beautiful glazed pottery, and learn how it is made, on this enriching excursion. Journey to Delft, known for its Delftware pottery—the blue-and-white glazed ceramics that have been produced here for centuries. During a walking tour, see the Nieuwe Kerk, or New Church, resting place of the Dutch royal family. Pass by some of the locations that appear in the work of Dutch painter Johannes Vermeer. Afterward, visit De Koninklijke Porceleyne Fles, or the Royal Dutch Delftware Manufactory, established in 1653. Learn the history and production process behind Blue Delft and Royal Delft, see a master painter at work and browse a museum filled with antique Delft pieces. Continue to The Hague—royal residence and governmental seat of The Netherlands—and visit the Mauritshuis, home to three of Vermeer’s paintings, including the famous Girl with a Pearl Earring . * Moderate - Walking portions may be long and somewhat challenging with occasional step-ups, stairs and inclines. Total time walking or standing normally ranges from 1.5 to 3 hours.
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