This richly layered exploration of art, architecture, and design reveals how a small but innovative nation helped shape the modern world. From Amsterdam`s canal houses, world-renowned museums, and contemporary cultural institutions to Rotterdam`s architectural experiments and the landscapes of Utrecht, Delft, and Otterlo, you`ll encounter the ideas that continue to influence artists, cities, and designers around the globe. Special access to private collections, studios, and exceptional residences provides uncommon insight into Dutch creativity and innovation. Traveling in the company of fellow alumni, family, and friends, you`ll discover a society built on the water, where art, architecture, and design intersect in ways that inspire both intellectual curiosity and creative imagination.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
-Explore the Dutch relationship with water, landscape, and urban design through visits to innovative cultural institutions, historic cities, and internationally recognized design landmarks.
-See the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Rietveld Schröder House, one of the most influential works of modern architecture and a landmark of the De Stijl movement.
-Meet pioneering floating architect Koen Olthuis and learn how the Dutch are reimagining cities, homes, and infrastructure in response to rising sea levels.
-Create your own Delft Blue ceramic tile during a hands-on workshop exploring one of the Netherlands’ most enduring artistic traditions.
-View masterpieces by Vermeer, Van Gogh, and other Dutch masters during visits to some of the country’s most celebrated museums and private collections.