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Masterpieces from the National Gallery, London

Appreciate Australia’s national art collection alongside a blockbuster exhibition, Botticelli to Van Gogh: Masterpieces from the National Gallery, London, on display at the National Gallery of Australia.

Enjoy an exclusive, private tour of this finely curated exhibition of masterpieces comprising sixty paintings by Europe’s most celebrated artists, including Titian, Rembrandt, Vermeer, Velázquez, Goya, Turner, Renoir, Cézanne and Gauguin. Explore key periods of Western European art history from the Italian Renaissance, the Dutch Golden Age, British portraiture and the birth of modern art.

Also, hear untold stories of James Cook’s voyage on the Endeavour along Australia’s east coast with a curator-led tour of a special exhibition at the National Museum of Australia.

 

This tour is part of the World Art Tours program organised by the Art Gallery Society of NSW in partnership with Renaissance Tours.

At a Glance

  • Take a private guided tour of the Botticelli to Van Gogh: Masterpieces from the National Gallery, London exhibition at the National Gallery of Australia, Canberra
  • Meet the curator of the Endeavour Voyage: Untold Stories from Cook and the First Australians exhibition at the Australian National Museum
  • Enjoy a wine tasting at Pialligo Estate and dine at one of the national capital’s finest restaurants
  • Enhance your appreciation of the exhibitions with talks by tour leader Matthew Westwood, an arts correspondent for The Australian

Tour Leader

Matthew Westwood

Destination

Botticelli to Van Gogh at the NGA, Canberra

Dates

08–10 May 2021 (3 days)

Fitness Level

Moderate

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Tour Status

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At a Glance

  • Take a private guided tour of the Botticelli to Van Gogh: Masterpieces from the National Gallery, London exhibition at the National Gallery of Australia, Canberra
  • Meet the curator of the Endeavour Voyage: Untold Stories from Cook and the First Australians exhibition at the Australian National Museum
  • Enjoy a wine tasting at Pialligo Estate and dine at one of the national capital’s finest restaurants
  • Enhance your appreciation of the exhibitions with talks by tour leader Matthew Westwood, an arts correspondent for The Australian
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Saturday 08 May 2021 / Arrive Canberra

Arrive in Canberra and make your way to The Hyatt Hotel Canberra for a welcome briefing and talk at 4:00pm with your tour leader, Matthew Westwood. Renaissance Tours or your travel agent can assist you with your flights and other travel arrangements, including a private transfer to the hotel, a room category upgrade or additional nights’ accommodation either before or after the tour.

This evening, enjoy a wine tasting and special dinner at the picturesque Pialligo Estate, set on the banks of Canberra’s Molonglo River, where the acclaimed restaurant overlooks the estate’s vineyards, olive groves, orchards and market garden.

(D)

Sun 09 May / Canberra

This morning, visit the National Museum of Australia for a special introduction by the curator of the Endeavour Voyage: Untold Stories from Cook and the First Australians exhibition. Understand the story of James Cook’s journey that lies at the core of Australia’s national narrative and explore accounts from the ship and shore.

In the afternoon, transfer to the National Gallery of Australia and learn about the Gallery’s inception before taking a private guided tour of the Botticelli to Van Gogh: Masterpieces from the National Gallery, London exhibition. Highlights of the exhibition include Rembrandt’s Self Portrait at the Age of 34, Vermeer’s A Young Woman Seated at a Virginal and Van Gogh’s Sunflowers.

Tonight, enjoy dinner at one of Canberra’s finest restaurants with some of the best of the region’s seasonal produce.

(BD)

Mon 10 May / Depart Canberra

Tour arrangements conclude after breakfast.  Renaissance Tours can assist you with your flights and other travel arrangements, including additional nights’ accommodation either before or after the tour.

(B)

Per person, twin-share

AUD 2,500

Single supplement

AUD 250

Deposit per person (at time of booking)

AUD 500

Final payment due

9 March 2021

Room category upgrade available on request; please enquire with us.

Tour code

AG2167

Fitness level

Moderate
Please see Terms & Conditions for fitness level definitions.

Suggested airline

Qantas
Please contact Renaissance Tours or your travel agent for current airfares and flight reservations.

Tour price includes

  • Two nights’ accommodation in a five-star hotel, including breakfast daily (B)
  • Meals as per itinerary (D = Dinner), including wine with meals
  • Expertise and insights from your tour leader, arts correspondent Matthew Westwood
  • Sightseeing and entrance fees as per itinerary
  • Transportation on comfortable, air-conditioned coaches
  • Gratuities for local guides, drivers and wait staff
  • Hotel porterage (one piece per person)

Tour price does not include

  • Airfares (please contact Renaissance Tours or your travel agent for assistance)
  • Airport/hotel transfers on arrival or departure (contact Renaissance Tours for assistance)
  • Airport porterage
  • Items of a personal nature (e.g. telephone, laundry, room service, minibar, taxis etc.)
  • Travel insurance (highly recommended; please contact Renaissance Tours or your travel agent for assistance)

 

Your hotel
Canberra –
The Hyatt Hotel Canberra *****

N.B. A hotel of a similar standard may be substituted

Hyatt Hotel Canberra

Fitness Level

Moderate

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Rembrandt Self Portrait at the Age of 34 1640, Oil on canvas © The National Gallery, London [Public Domain] WikimediaCC (detail)

Vincent van Gogh Sunflowers 1888, oil on canvas © The National Gallery, London [Public Domain] WikimediaCC (detail)

Johannes Vermeer Young Woman Seated at a Virginal c. 1670-72, Oil on canvas © The National Gallery, London [Public Domain] WikiCC (detail)

National Museum of Australia

Masterpieces from the National Gallery, London

Appreciate Australia’s national art collection alongside a blockbuster exhibition, Botticelli to Van Gogh: Masterpieces from the National Gallery, London, on display at the National Gallery of Australia.

Enjoy an exclusive, private tour of this finely curated exhibition of masterpieces comprising sixty paintings by Europe’s most celebrated artists, including Titian, Rembrandt, Vermeer, Velázquez, Goya, Turner, Renoir, Cézanne and Gauguin. Explore key periods of Western European art history from the Italian Renaissance, the Dutch Golden Age, British portraiture and the birth of modern art.

Also, hear untold stories of James Cook’s voyage on the Endeavour along Australia’s east coast with a curator-led tour of a special exhibition at the National Museum of Australia.

 

This tour is part of the World Art Tours program organised by the Art Gallery Society of NSW in partnership with Renaissance Tours.

  • Itinerary
  • Pricing
  • Hotels

Saturday 08 May 2021 / Arrive Canberra

Arrive in Canberra and make your way to The Hyatt Hotel Canberra for a welcome briefing and talk at 4:00pm with your tour leader, Matthew Westwood. Renaissance Tours or your travel agent can assist you with your flights and other travel arrangements, including a private transfer to the hotel, a room category upgrade or additional nights’ accommodation either before or after the tour.

This evening, enjoy a wine tasting and special dinner at the picturesque Pialligo Estate, set on the banks of Canberra’s Molonglo River, where the acclaimed restaurant overlooks the estate’s vineyards, olive groves, orchards and market garden.

(D)

Sun 09 May / Canberra

This morning, visit the National Museum of Australia for a special introduction by the curator of the Endeavour Voyage: Untold Stories from Cook and the First Australians exhibition. Understand the story of James Cook’s journey that lies at the core of Australia’s national narrative and explore accounts from the ship and shore.

In the afternoon, transfer to the National Gallery of Australia and learn about the Gallery’s inception before taking a private guided tour of the Botticelli to Van Gogh: Masterpieces from the National Gallery, London exhibition. Highlights of the exhibition include Rembrandt’s Self Portrait at the Age of 34, Vermeer’s A Young Woman Seated at a Virginal and Van Gogh’s Sunflowers.

Tonight, enjoy dinner at one of Canberra’s finest restaurants with some of the best of the region’s seasonal produce.

(BD)

Mon 10 May / Depart Canberra

Tour arrangements conclude after breakfast.  Renaissance Tours can assist you with your flights and other travel arrangements, including additional nights’ accommodation either before or after the tour.

(B)

Per person, twin-share

AUD 2,500

Single supplement

AUD 250

Deposit per person (at time of booking)

AUD 500

Final payment due

9 March 2021

Room category upgrade available on request; please enquire with us.

Tour code

AG2167

Fitness level

Moderate
Please see Terms & Conditions for fitness level definitions.

Suggested airline

Qantas
Please contact Renaissance Tours or your travel agent for current airfares and flight reservations.

Tour price includes

  • Two nights’ accommodation in a five-star hotel, including breakfast daily (B)
  • Meals as per itinerary (D = Dinner), including wine with meals
  • Expertise and insights from your tour leader, arts correspondent Matthew Westwood
  • Sightseeing and entrance fees as per itinerary
  • Transportation on comfortable, air-conditioned coaches
  • Gratuities for local guides, drivers and wait staff
  • Hotel porterage (one piece per person)

Tour price does not include

  • Airfares (please contact Renaissance Tours or your travel agent for assistance)
  • Airport/hotel transfers on arrival or departure (contact Renaissance Tours for assistance)
  • Airport porterage
  • Items of a personal nature (e.g. telephone, laundry, room service, minibar, taxis etc.)
  • Travel insurance (highly recommended; please contact Renaissance Tours or your travel agent for assistance)

 

Your hotel
Canberra –
The Hyatt Hotel Canberra *****

N.B. A hotel of a similar standard may be substituted

Hyatt Hotel Canberra

Book now
Enquire
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Masterpieces from the National Gallery, London

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        Most of our tours require a MODERATE level of fitness. However, in certain destinations, or in certain seasons, or because of the nature of travel, certain tours will require an ABOVE MODERATE or CHALLENGING level of fitness. For the overall benefit of the group, at the time of booking we will require you to declare in writing that you are fit to participate in your chosen tour according to the level of fitness required for that tour. If you (or we) have any doubts about your level of fitness, you may be required to undergo a doctor’s appraisal. This would require your doctor to read the itinerary of your chosen tour, including the fitness level, and provide you (and us) with a written confirmation of your ability to participate.
        We reserve the right to refuse admission to the tour for any reason before commencement of the tour. Further, if after the tour has begun it becomes apparent that you are unfit or unsuitable to travel on the tour, we reserve the right to require you to withdraw from the tour at the earliest opportunity to do so. No refund will be provided.
        It is also a requirement that you do not cause any significant disruption to the tour or the tour group, and we may refuse admission on the tour, or require you to withdraw from the tour at any time if your participation causes significant disruption for other guests or the tour group or there is any safety issue as a result of your ongoing participation in the tour.

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        Tour members must be able to:

        • negotiate airports and railway stations without wheelchair assistance
        • use combined shower/bath facilities (it is impossible to guarantee walk-in shower facilities)
        • undertake walking tours of 1-2 hours duration, including using stairs, walking over cobblestones and other uneven surfaces
        • stand for long periods in museums and other sites
        • embark / disembark coaches, trains and other methods of transportation without assistance
        • handle your own luggage

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        In addition to the above, tour members must also be able to:

        • undertake walking tours of 2-3 hours
        • climb staircases of 100 or more steps

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        In addition to the above, tour members must also be able to:

        • handle extremes of temperature (e.g. below 0 or above 35 degrees)
        • handle extremes of altitudes (e.g. 4000 metres and above)

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