The Splendours of Dutch Art Tour, November 3-7 2025
Join leading Dutch art experts and Marie Betteley on this enchanting bespoke tour exploring the riches of Dutch fine and decorative arts from the 17th century to the present day. Designed by Marie and her amazing partners in the Netherlands, and perfectly timed to coincide with the 750th anniversary celebration of the founding of Amsterdam, this small-group tour is sure to enthrall and captivate you. The tour begins on a Monday evening with a surprise welcome reception and dinner
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- When: November 3-7, 2025, 4 days/5 nights
- Meals: All breakfasts and dinners per itinerary
- Group Size: Maximum of 8 travelers
- Registration Closing Date: July 31st, 2025
- *Price does not include airfare, airport transfers, hotel accommodations and lunches. Details about hotel recommendations will be sent once client registers. Itinerary is subject to change at discretion of organizers without notice. Free cancellation until October 3rd, 2025. Payment in full due July 31st, 2025.
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Tour Highlights
Embark on an enthralling, once in a lifetime treasure hunt in The Netherlands with Marie, for a fascinating insider’s view into the world of Dutch fine and decorative arts in Amsterdam, Haarlem and more. November 3-7 2025.
Tour Highlights
THE NETHERLANDS-SURPRISE WELCOME RECEPTION FOLLOWED BY 4 FULL DAYS, from November 3rd to 7th.
Following its independence in 1585, the Dutch Republic emerged as a formidable economic and political force, experiencing a remarkable boom in artistic production that was unparalleled in its variety, volume, and visual appeal. On this bespoke art tour designed for beauty lovers like you, you’ll enjoy, explore and experience:
- Four spectacular days marveling at the riches of Dutch fine and decorative arts from the 17th century to present day.
- Entry and guided tour of the famous Pan Amsterdam Show celebrating the city’s 750th anniversary of its founding.
- Surprise welcome reception/dinner in Amsterdam, whose canals inspired Peter the Great’s design of Russia’s St. Petersburg.
- Private tour of the world famous 18th century Dutch art galleries at the Rijksmuseum, one of the Europe’s leading art museums.
- Behind the scenes visits to purveyors of the Dutch antiques and jewelry trade.
- Dinner in Amsterdam with two of the top antiques specialists of the Netherlands.
- Excursion to Haarlem to explore the marvels of 17th century Dutch architecture, art and treasures.
- Special farewell lunch or dinner with fine wines in festive restaurant.
The tour is limited to 8 guests. Sign up today to avoid disappointment. Questions? Call, text or WhatsApp us at +1 (917) 319-5736. Enjoy an early bird rate until May 2nd 2025.
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Your Team
Marie Betteley
Esmée Schimmelpenninck
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Art & Treasures Tours special?
Our tours are personal reflections of our quest for beauty in jewelry and art. We travel to Europe to explore historic treasures, often in private settings in current and former jewelry capitals such as Paris and St. Petersburg, Russia, or UNESCO Heritage sites such as Vicenza, Italy. Our recent tour to Amsterdam and Haarlem (2025) explored the riches of Dutch art from the 17th century to the present. Our philosophy is to keep it small and create carefully curated itineraries for individuals who love discovering rare jewels and treasures in historic settings.
How do you plan or design each tour?
We travel to each destination beforehand, choosing selected artistic sites, as well as visiting jewelry designers, dealers, curators, connoisseurs and other experts, art auctions, and handpicking restaurants and charming boutique hotels to accommodate a small group of art lovers. We avoid the tourist traps, unless if for example we go to a famous museum, we’ll visit specific rooms only, such as the Louvre for the French Crown Jewels (before the heist), the Gold and Diamond Treasury rooms in the Hermitage, the 18th century art rooms in the Rijksmuseum. That said tours would not be possible without the expertise and knowledge of local art and cultural historians, guides and curators who help us create unique and fabulous tour experiences.
What time of year do you schedule tours?
Our tours occur in the Fall and in the Spring, typically, from March to May and from September or October to the end of November. We avoid the high tourist seasons to bring down the cost of both travel and hotel stays.
Who joins these tours?
How do I book a tour?
You may book a tour on our website by clicking on the tour of your choice and following the prompts. Early Bird rates are usually available when the tour is first posted. To receive notification of when tours are posted, sign up for our newsletter or follow @mariebetteley.
How large is the group?
To ensure the utmost in personal attention our tours are limited to 8 to 10 guests. We match the services and curation of luxury travel companies at much more favorable prices. Potential guests are encouraged to register early as spots fill up quickly.
How many events are planned per day?
We plan up to two events a day, with the occasional addition of an evening performance. For more information see our tours page. We also factor in free time to explore on your own as well as coffee or tea breaks.
What is the activity level of each tour?
Guests may be expected to walk at a moderate pace for some distance during guided tours, to climb some stairs without handrails, and to stand for extended periods of time. Many ATT programs involve extensive walking over uneven surfaces, climbing stairs at monuments and other locations and climbing in and out of various conveyances.
Does the price include meals?
The price usually includes breakfast and dinner each full day, a welcome reception and a farewell meal as indicated. Restaurants range from those with Michelin stars to brasseries or excellent family or eateries many with locally sourced, seasonal food.
What’s included in the price of the tour?
- A comprehensive educational and cultural program with ATT and local experts.
- Venue tours, events as listed in final itineraries.
- Transfers to and from venues during the tour days.
- All meals per itinerary.
- Entry fees to all museums, venues, performances and parks per itinerary.
- Services of experienced tour directors and local guides, speakers and translators if necessary per itinerary.
- Pre-trip information.
How long do tours usually last?
The duration of tours are 3 or 4 full days to 6 full days. They usually begin on a Monday with a welcome reception and dinner and end with a farewell feast either on a Thursday, Friday or Saturday late afternoon or evening. We choose weekday travel to avoid weekend crowds of tourists, and to enjoy the expertise of jewelry professionals, curators and jewelry designers, art historians and other specialists who may only work during the week. Also this encourages some guests who have more time to add their own travel to nearby destinations either before or after one of our tours.
What is the deadline for booking tours?
Registration for tours usually ends 3 months before scheduled departure date. However, it’s always good to contact us afterwards as single spots may become available. We encourage potential guests to register early to secure a space as spots are limited and we have a generous cancellation policy.
What is your cancellation policy?
Tours are fully refundable up to 45 days before departure. Cancellation from 44-20 days prior to departure will result in forfeiture of 25% of the entire cost of the trip per person; 19 to 10 days prior to departure, 50% of the trip cost per person; cancellation from 9 days up to the time of departure will result in 100% forfeiture of the entire cost of the trip.
