ISPA2008

Other Activities during the Conference, not included in the conference fee
The tours

•	Evening trips will be organized on Wednesday the 9th and Friday the 11th:
	Utrecht: City walk and strolling around, boat trips and concerts.

•	A choice of trips will be organized on Thursday the 10th:
	Amsterdam: A boat trip which gives an excellent view of the most important canals, a city walk in the Old Town, visiting one of the museums, having dinner at one of the canals and sightseeing in the Red light district. See Programme
	Rotterdam: A visit to the art museum Boymans van Beuningen; a walk to the Old Harbour, dinner; a visit to the North Sea festival in the open air. See Programme
	The Hague: A visit to Mauritshuis, The Royal Picture Gallery, a city walk to the Binnenhof, dinner on the beach of Scheveningen. See Programme
	IJsselmeer: A sailing cruise on a lake, visiting fishing village Spakenburg, dinner on a boat. See Programme
	School visit During the conference, on Thursday 10th afternoon, it's possible to visit one of our Special Need-schools in the neighborhood of Utrecht, the Berg & Bosch School. Both children & staff will give you some insight about their daily practice and experiences. The school tries to incorporate daily skills in the programme to provide pupils with tools for a meaningful life in society. The Berg & Boschschool is a Special Need School for pupils with psychiatric problems, mainly in the Autism Spectrum. The childrens ages differ from 4 - 20. You can sign in for this School Visit at the Registration Form (costs: € 10,--)

During the scientific programme there are tours organized for accompanying persons

•	Wednesday the 9th a visit will be made to:
	The Hoge Veluwe National Park with the The Kröller-Müller Museum (with an extensive collection of works by Vincent van Gogh and a world famous sculpture garden).
	Paleis Het Loo, the favourite summer residence of the vice regents and the Royal Family of the Netherlands from 1686 to 1975, and now a museum with a beautiful garden. See Programme

•	Friday the 11th interesting and famous musea in Utrecht will be visited such as:
	Museum ‘Van speelklok tot Pierement’ Carillon clocks, musical boxes, pianolas, belly organs, orchestrions, as well as full-size street-, fairground- and dance hall organs.
	Railway museum Founded in 1927 and modernized in 1989, the museum offers a splendid overview of Dutch Railway history, from the first Amsterdam-Haarlem line in 1839 till the highspeed train to Paris in 2007. See Programme

	Renting Bikes

Pre- and Post Conference tours have been organized to other parts of the Netherlands.

•	*Pre Conference Tour – The 5th until the 8th of July 2008*

•	*Post Conference Tour – The 13th until the 16th of July 2008*

Pre Conference Tour – The 5th until the 8th of July 2008
DAY 1 – Saturday the 5th of July 2008
Arrival of guests during the day Amsterdam
Hotel in Amsterdam, the Museum Hotel
Happy Hour canal cruise, and dinner in restaurant Haesje Cleas, Amsterdam

DAY 2 – Sunday the 6th of July 2008
Morning, Breakfast in the hotel, Amsterdam
Transfer to Zaanse Schans, Zaanse Schans
Transfer to Volendam, lunch at Spaander
Afternoon, Transfer to Broek op Langendijk
Visit the Broekerveiling
Evening, Free time, Amsterdam

DAY 3 – Monday the 7th of July 2008
Morning, Breakfast in the hotel, Amsterdam
Transfer to Haarlem
Guided tour through Haarlem
Lunch in Haarlem
Afternoon Visit Frans Hals museum or Teylers Museum, Haarlem
Transfer to Zandvoort
Evening Beach Party in Zandvoort
Transfer to Amsterdam

DAY 4 – Tuesday the 8th of July 2008
Morning Breakfast Amsterdam
Guided tour through the Anne Frank house and Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam
Check-out of the hotel, transfers to Utrecht

Price
Pre-conference tour in the Netherlands (per person in double room), Euro 635
Pre-conference tour in the Netherlands, single room supplement, Euro 120

The Pre Conference tour is organised and conducted by the well esteemed Dutch company Incentive Europe. The organisers reserve the right to changes in the programme and the completion is subject to an adequate number of participants.

Programme description
Pre Conference Tour – The 5th until the 8th of July 2008

Amsterdam
In the beginning there was..... water. To be precise there was the river Amstel and the IJ which flowed into the sea. In order to protect their river bank settlements against flooding, the early inhabitants constructed a dam in the Amstel in 1270: "Amestelledamme". This later changed into Amsterdam and the city as we know it today, was born! More and more people came from all over Europe to settle in Amsterdam. In order to be able to house everyone the city fathers decided to expand the city by digging broad canals. It is on these canals that the merchants commissioned their beautiful mansions. Amsterdam is famous for its atmosphere and its compactness. Nowhere else in the world is there so much to offer per square meter. Museums, shopping streets, monuments, markets and other places of interest are all within walking distance from one another. You are the guest of a unique city: Amsterdam. A city that is alive 24 hours per day. A city where the possibilities are limited only by your own imagination.

During the Pre Tour Conference you will stay in the Museum Hotel in Amsterdam.
Museum Hotel Amsterdam ***

The partly renovated (2007) Museum Hotel Amsterdam is ideally situated on the corner of the sophisticated P.C. Hooftstraat and the charming Stadhouderskade. Just a stone’s throw away from the Museumplein (museum square) with its renowned museums and the Leidseplein (Leidse square) that is famous for its vibrant nightlife.

The Museum Hotel Amsterdam is an ideal starting point for those who want to visit Amsterdam’s most important sights in a limited amount of time. The Van Gogh Museum, Rijksmuseum and Stedelijk Museum can all be reached within a few minutes walk. The Leidse Square, where the Casino and Leidse Theatre are situated, are just as close and even the lovely Vondelpark is nearby. After a day of shopping in the fashionable P.C. Hooftstraat it is a delight to take a stroll through the park. All rooms in this hotel are nicely decorated and equipped with a private bathroom, television, telephone, hair drier, mini bar, sitting area, desk and air conditioning. Naturally, you are welcome in the stylish hotel bar during the day and in the evening. Upon departure you can store your valuables in a safe at the reception.

•	*Day 1 – Friday the 5h of July 2008*
	- Individual arrival of the guests, individual check in of the guests. Happy hour during a canal cruise. This is a real time experience of Amsterdam. Amsterdam ... city of a thousand faces. Of canal houses and Dutch herring, of houseboats and saloon steamers, of museums and cafés. Everyone agrees that Amsterdam is at its best from the water and especially during the evening……. The guests will enjoy unlimited drinks out of the Dutch assortment. Dinner at the Restaurant Haesje Claes. The restaurant Haesje Claes is named after Lady Haesje Claes, born in 1520 into a prosperous merchant family. She was the founder and patron of the Public Orphanage, now the Amsterdam Historical Museum. The spirit and period atmosphere linger throughout the old Dutch chambers where typical Dutch dishes are now being served. The restaurant has eighth chambers, each with its own atmosphere. The kitchen’s motto is: “From canapés to caviar”. The restaurant is situated in the heart of Amsterdam, close to museums, theatres, canal-touring boats and shopping centres.


•	*Day 2 – Sunday the 6th of July 2008*
	- Visit to Zaanse Schans and Volendam. Countryside tour This interesting tour will take you to “de Zaanse Schans”, de picturesque windmill village offering an enormous variety of windmills and green timbered houses. Here the guests will also visit a clog maker.The guides will lead the group through this nice village and will tell about the history. Restaurant Spaander Delicious cooking, personal attention and a friendly inspiring environment. These are the ingredients that will make your visit to Spaander a memorable experience. Alongside an extensive choice of dishes from culinary traditions worldwide, Spaander menus naturally include some typical Volendam specialties like ‘Eel straight up in the pan’. Whether you choose the large sun lounge looking out across the IJsselmeer Lake or the Old Inn (anno 1881) hung with dozens of 19th century paintings, Spaander will always truly restore you, body and soul. - Transfer to Broek op Langendijk Broekerveiling Monument from 1912 The Broeker Auction has impressive mooring halls and a beautiful auction room dating from 1912. The state monument was built on more than 1900 wooden piles above water. There is a large map on view of the Realm of the Thousand Islands which shows more than 15.000 islands! From this landscape the Broeker Auction has originated. The collection of wooden boats gives a good impression of the transport over water in centuries gone by. Take part in a real auction You yourself are the trader in this beautiful auction hall from 1912. You feel the tension that is part of the auction! A unique experience in which liveliness and history go hand in hand.


•	*Day 3 – Monday the 7th of July 2008*
	- Guided tour through Haarlem with a visit to Grote Markt, Grote Kerk and Hofjestocht Grote Markt You are bound to notice something else as well, when walking through Haarlem's city centre: the great variety of shops. It should not surprise you, therefore, to learn that Haarlem has been officially designated best shopping city in Holland. The city owes this title, among other things, to the wide range of specialised stores and exclusive shops. And - not to be overlooked - the enjoyable market, every Monday and Saturday, in the location where it has been held for centuries: the Grote Markt. From whichever direction you enter Haarlem, the city welcomes you with beautiful flower arrangements on street corners, colourful parks and squares. In early spring the bulb fields stretching out for miles to the south-west of the city show off their unique colourful splendour. Grote Kerk The Grote Kerk or St.-Bavokerk is the largest church in the Dutch city of Haarlem. It is dedicated to Saint Bavo. It is built in the Gothic style of architecture and started its life as a Catholic church. It has been a cathedral from 1559 until it was confiscated in 1578 and converted to Protestantism. Subsequently a new Catholic cathedral known as the Cathedral of Saint Bavo was built in Haarlem. Until 1831 graves were made in the church. A local story is that there is a grave of a child who used to hit his mother. After a time his hand started growing above his grave, and a copper plate had to be installed on the grave to stop the hand from growing. Hofjestocht A hofje is a Dutch word for a courtyard with almshouses around it. They have existed since the Middle Ages. A hofje provided housing for elderly people (mostly women). They were privately funded, and served as a form of social security. In the Netherlands there are still a number of hofjes in use. Hofjes are usually built in a U-shape with a yard or garden in the middle, and a gate as entrance. The shape of hofjes in most likely inspired by the (older) Begijnenhofjes -- religion-based women communities. Usually a distinction is made between the Begijnenhofjes, and 'regular' hofjes. The first ones were used only by (Catholic) women, who were supporting themselves. They were a sort of cloister. The latter however were more charitable institutions. After walking around in the city centre of Haarlem you will be welcomed in restaurant Madame Marlie in Haarlem to have lunch. Restaurant Madame Marlie Lots of wood, the stairs, the windows, the ancient floors and the openness of the building underline, strengthen and support each other for modern influences. The interior and the looks of the building are ''new'' in Haarlem. Finally it has got a majestic character. - Visit to the Frans Hals and Teylers Museum Frans Hals Museum Internationally famous as a museum of the Dutch Golden Age, the Frans Hals Museum is situated in a picturesque 17th-century building at Groot Heiligland, where hundreds of paintings and craft objects are on alternating display. You can still feel the atmosphere of all those years ago. The collection has been gradually built up by the city of Haarlem. The Prinsenhof – part of the town hall – actually boasted works of art as early as the 16th century. In the centuries that followed the collection was further enhanced with purchased, loaned, donated and commissioned works. In 1862 a Stedelijk Museum (civic museum) was officially opened in the town hall. It had 123 paintings and a catalogue. Eventually, when lack of space forced the museum to move elsewhere, a former Old Men’s Home at Groot Heiligland was made ready to accommodate it. The ‘Frans Hals Museum’ was opened there in 1913. Teyler Museum The Teyler Museum, located in Haarlem, is the oldest museum in the Netherlands. The museum was originally founded as a men's drawing school with money from the legacy of Pieter Teyler van der Hulst (1702-1778). He was a wealthy cloth merchant and Amsterdam banker of Scottish descent, who bequeathed his fortune for the advancement of art and science. He was a Mennonite and follower of the Scottish Enlightenment. Nearby the museum is the Teylers Hofje, a hofje which was also funded by Teyler's legacy. - Transfer from Haarlem to Zandvoort or Amsterdam to have a beach party Beach Party in Zandvoort Grand cafe restaurant Riche is an unique location situated at the sea of Zandvoort. Riche belongs to one of the few places on the Dutch coast that offers fruits-de-mer, such as oysters and lobster, with a view over the North Sea.


	Day 4 – Tuesday the 8th of July 2008
	- Visit the Anne Frank House and Van Gogh Museum Anne Frank House The former hiding place, where Anne Frank wrote her diary, is now a well-known museum. The museum tells the history of the eight people in hiding and those who helped them during the war. Anne Frank's diary is among the original objects on display. Just before the second World war ended she died in one of the camps in Germany. Van Gogh Museum A visit to the Van Gogh Museum is a unique experience. The museum contains the largest collection of paintings by Vincent van Gogh in the world. It provides the opportunity to keep track of the artist's developments, or compare his paintings to works by other artists from the 19th century in the collection. The museum also holds an extensive offer of exhibitions on various subjects from 19th century art history. - Transfer from Amsterdam to Utrecht to the ISPA Conference in Utrecht Utrecht, located in the heart of the country is the fourth- largest city in the Netherlands with a population of 235,000. The creation of Leidsche Rijn district is expected to raise the population to over 300,000. You can find one find the tallest and finest church tower in the Netherlands: the 'Dom' - a landmark over 600 years old, which greets you at every turn. And then there is the 'Hoog Catharijne', the country's largest indoor shopping centre, only a stone's throw away from the Dom. This is Utrecht -a friendly, safe city in the middle of the country: a centre for trade and transport, with an exciting atmosphere all of its own. Utrecht is situated at a junction of transport routes and is a hub of economic services and culture. Utrecht is also known because of it’s rich population of students of The Netherlands and other countries. The terraces around the “Oudegracht” the famous canal at the centre of Utrecht are always busy and crowded, in a nice and relaxed way.

Post Conference Tour – The 13th until the 16th of July 2008
DAY 1 – Sunday the 13th of July 2008
Morning Transfer to Rotterdam, Check in at the hotel
Guided tour by bus or boat Rotterdam
Afternoon Visit Museum Booymans van Beuningen or Architectuur museum, Rotterdam
Evening Dinner in Rotterdam
Visit North Sea Jazz Rotterdam

DAY 2 – Monday the 14th of July 2008
Morning Breakfast in the Hotel Rotterdam
Transfer to Vrouwenpolder, Neeltje Jans Vrouwenpolder
Lunch
Afternoon Visit to Middelburg
Evening Dinner in Middelburg
Transfer to Rotterdam Rotterdam

DAY 3 – Tuesday the 15th of July 2008
Morning Breakfast in the Hotel Rotterdam
Transfer to Delft
Guided tour through Delft
Lunch
Afternoon Transfer to Den Haag
Guided tour through Den Haag, visit Binnenhof and/or Mauritshuis
Evening Transfer to Scheveningen
Dinner at the Kurhaus
Transfer to Rotterdam Rotterdam

DAY 4 – Wednesday the 16th of July 2008
Morning Breakfast in the Hotel Rotterdam
Transfer to Schiphol

Price
Post-conference tour in the Netherlands (per person in double room), Euro 735
Post-conference tour in the Netherlands, single room supplement, Euro 120

The Post Conference tour is organised and conducted by the well esteemed Dutch company Incentive Europe. The organisers reserve the right to changes in the programme and the completion is subject to an adequate number of participants.

Programme description
Post Conference Tour – The 13th until the 16th of July 2008

ROTTERDAM
Rotterdam the city with the second biggest harbour in the world has a lot more to offer than industrial activities. This great city at the river Maas is getting more popular and considered as a real innovator in terms of architecture, design, fashion and venues. During the Second World War Rotterdam was bombed and the entire city centre was destroyed. The reconstruction made Rotterdam till what it is now a city with allure. The former harbour area has undergone many changes. Warehouses have been restored and turned into homes, art galleries, restaurants or handcraft shops. Rotterdam is where it all happens…and for this reason many national event organizers choose Rotterdam as a destination for their meetings, presentations or incentives.

With its own airport and only 30 minutes away from Schiphol airport, Rotterdam is accessible for international visitors. Trains run every 10 minutes to the airport and as well the Thalys stops at Rotterdam Central Station.

During the Post Tour Conference you will stay in the Van der Valk hotel Ridderkerk
Hotel Ridderkerk****
Hotel Ridderkerk is one of the newest developments of Van der Valk, situated near one of the busiest junctions of Holland. The hotel has 140 modern rooms, 14 multi-purpose rooms, a hotel bar, live cooking restaurant and an á la carte restaurant. Very close to the hotel you will find Rotterdam.

•	*Day 1 – Sunday the 13th of July 2008*
	- Transfer from Utrecht to Rotterdam and check in to the hotel - Guided tour by bus or by boat Boat Cruise A trip to Rotterdam is incomplete without a cruise around the Maas and the impressive Botlek area. From across the water, you will see a part of the largest transhipment port in Europe, with its huge container vessels, cranes, refineries and harbour complexes. Moreover, Rotterdam’s world famous and bold architectural highlights are clearly visible from the water Architecture Tour Discover the highlights of the famous and much talked-of Rotterdam architecture. This tour will take you along the many architectural masterpieces that greatly determine the modern character of Rotterdam. The guide will tell you all about this dynamic city that has seen so many new and innovative architectural phenomena. Optional: Visit the Euromast Climb the Euromast and enjoy the spectacular views all around. On the platform, the guide will point out the most important sights to see. Not afraid of heights? Then step into the Euro Scope, which will take you up to a height of 185 metres. Once you’re back on solid ground, the time has come to check out the highlights from up close, during an interesting tour of the town. Includes 2 cups of coffee or tea with cake, with your head in the clouds. - Lunch in a local restaurant Brasserie Staal An absolute crowd puller in the heart of Rotterdam, where you can go from early morning to late in the evening for a fragrant espresso, a tasty lunch or a dinner in style. During the summer months, Staal owns the sunniest outside sitting area in urban agglomeration of Western Holland. Café Rotterdam Café Rotterdam is on the Wilhelminakade in the up-and-coming Kop van Zuid district, between the architectural designs of Sir Norman Foster and Renzo Piano. This former shipping terminal is now a massive meeting center, with a large café and fantastic view of the white Erasmus Bridge. - Visit Museum Boijmans and/or Archtitectuur Museum Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen In the first major exhibition of its kind, Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen reveals the bizarre and shocking world of Surrealism in all its extravagant variety. No art movement has had a greater impact on our culture than Surrealism, launched in 1924 by André Breton. World-famous paintings by Giorgio de Chirico, Salvador Dalí, René Magritte and Max Ernst are combined with some of the most eccentric objects of the twentieth century. Architecture Institute The Netherlands Architecture Institute (NAI) is more than a museum of architecture. It is a above all a cultural institute which is open to the public and which uses a variety of methods for communicating about the shaping of human space. The NAI has one of the largest architecture collections in the world; eighteen kilometres of shelves containing drawings, sketches, models, photographs, books, journals and other materials. - Dinner in a local restaurant Het Gesprek Het Gesprek, a typical Dutch pub that sells food, is located on the Glashaven, with a beautiful view and a terrace on the harbour. In January 2007, Het Gesprek was taken over by Richard and Rosalie de Haan. The warm interior and service ensure that you feel completely at home. Het Gesprek is a maritime restaurant with an attractive bar. In 2005, the terrace of Het Gesprek was declared to be the most attractive terrace in Rotterdam! - Visit the North Sea Jazz Festival North Sea Jazz Festival Did you know that the North Sea Jazz Festival is the biggest jazz festival in the world? Just about every genre is represented there – from traditional New Orleans jazz, swing, bop and free jazz, to fusion, avant-garde jazz and electronic jazz. And it doesn’t stop at jazz; blues, gospel, funk, soul, hip hop, R&B, world beat and Latin enthusiasts have a great time as well. In short, the North Sea Jazz Festival is a multi-faceted event that attracts between 60,000 and 70,000 visitors each year, from countries all over the world.


•	*Day 2 – Monday the 14th of July 2008*
	- Breakfast in the hotel and transfer to Neeltje Jans, Deltawerken Delta Park Neeltje Jans More than half of the Netherlands lies below sea level. The Delta Works were built to keep everyone safe and to prevent a recurrence of the 1953 flood disaster. You can relive history at Deltapark Neeltje Jans: from the flood disaster to the construction of the Delta Works. Exhibitions, films and a visit to the storm surge barrier itself will give you an impression of the stupendous power of water. People come to view the storm surge barrier from as far away as America. - Transfer from Neeltje Jans to Middelburg Middelburg is the capital city of Zealand and the 5th monument city of the Netherlands. In the city centre you will find over 1200 monuments and many shops, terraces, cafés and restaurants and cultural touristic sights. Middelburg is not only a modern town, it is also a town with a long and rich history and an impressive heritage. Well worth taking the time to explore! Despite the ravage wrought by World Was II, meticulous restoration work means that you can still take a walk through the ages in Middelburg. - Dinner in a local restaurant of your choice De Groene Papegaay De Groene Papagaay is located in the centre of Middelburg in the Langeviele. The restaurant has an amazing choice of dishes and is one of the resaurants with an extensive menu. You will be surprised by the cosy ambiance and if the weather is good, it may be possible to sit outside terrace Peper & Zout Peper & Zout has a French/International Kitchen. On the menu you can find fresh fish and meet dishes and the restaurant also thinks about the different seasons, you can think of wild or asparagus. Even products from their own province will be used in some of the dishes. It is a modern and trendy restaurant which used colours like anthracite and grey.


•	Day 3 –Tuesday the 15th of July 2008
	- Breakfast in the hotel and transfer to Delft Delft Delft is a city and municipality in the province of South Holland (Zuid-Holland), the Netherlands. It is located in between Rotterdam and The Hague, adjoining the latter to the north-west. Delft is primarily known for its typically Dutch town centre (with canals); also for the painter Vermeer, Delft Blue pottery (Delftware), the Delft University of Technology, and its association with the Royal Family. Nieuwe Kerk Nieuwe Kerk is a landmark church in Delft, the Netherlands. The Nieuwe Kerk is located on Delft Market Square, opposite to Delft City Hall. In 1584, William the Silent was entombed here in a mausoleum designed by Hendrick and Pieter de Keyser. Since then members of the House of Orange-Nassau have been entombed in the royal crypt. The latest are Queen Juliana (Queen of the Netherlands from 1948-1980) and her husband Prince Bernhard in 2004. The royal crypt is not open to the public. The Markt The Market in Delft is with his 120 by 50 meters one of the largest historical market squares of Europe. The Market is rectangle and on the short side the Nieuwe Kerk is located. In the west you will find the city hall of Delft. The Market has changed a lot the past centuries and in 2004 the market was completed. Willem van Oranje Prince William I of Orange, Count of Nassau-Dillenburg (April 24, 1533 – July 10, 1584), also widely known as William the Silent (Dutch: Willem de Zwijger), was born in the House of Nassau. He became Prince of Orange in 1544 and is thereby the founder of the House of Orange-Nassau. He was the main leader of the Dutch revolt against the Spanish that set off the Eighty Years' War and resulted in the formal independence of the United Provinces in 1648. - Boat tour in Delft The boat tour takes you along old merchant mansions, through centuries-old arched bridges and many other historical sites. Complete with a verbal explanation, the canal trip is the perfect way to discover Delft. The boat tour also provides an insight of the rich Dutch history. The guests will be dropped off at the jetty close to the ‘Porceleyne Fles’. The Royal Porceleyne Fles Have yourself guided through the impressive inner garden and the historical exposition rooms which atmosphere will bring you back to our century old history. You will be able to see our painters at work and in the factory you can see the workers occupied with their daily activities. Admire the antique piece in the museum and continue your way to the showroom where you will find the complete collection of hand-painted earthenware. - Lunch in a local restaurant of your choice Restaurant Le Mariage A restaurant in the heart of Delft with a whole new unique concept. Le Mariage is a restaurant with a trendy and tasteful atmosphere, with an eye for detail. During dinner you can enjoy the magic of the DJ and VJ of the restaurant, that brings you relaxing lounge beats. Every part of this restaurant breaths an excellent interior design and service of the team. A place you can not miss if you bring a visit to Delft. Restaurant L’ Escalier Cor van der Harst and Jenny van Essen take over the l’Escalier torch from Jan Campfens. Cor and Jenny carry out their trade with a great deal of devotion and enthusiasm and feel very strongly about atmosphere, flexibility and being a good host. L’Escalier is a stylishly decorated restaurant with a great taste for food and wine. - Transfer from Delft to Den Haag - Guided tour through Den Haag and visit the Mauritshuis and/or Binnenhof Mauritshuis The Royal Picture Gallery Mauritshuis is a museum in The Hague, the Netherlands. Previously the residence of count John Maurice of Nassau, it now has a large art collection, including paintings by famous Dutch painters such as Johannes Vermeer, Rembrandt van Rijn, Jan Steen, Paulus Potter and Frans Hals and works of the German painter Hans Holbein the Younger. The Mauritshuis was a state museum until it was privatised in 1995. The foundation set up at that time took charge of both the building and the collection, which it was given on long-term loan. This building, which is the property of the state, is rented by the museum. The Mauritshuis is one of the most prominent museums in the Netherlands and intends to maintain its high standing. The Binnenhof The Binnenhof is a collection of buildings in The Hague. It has been the location of meetings of the Staten-Generaal (the Dutch parliament) since 1446, and has been the centre of Dutch politics for centuries. The grounds on which the Binnenhof now stands was purchased by Count Floris IV of Holland in 1229, where he built his mansion. More buildings were constructed around the court, several of which are well known in their own right, such as the Ridderzaal (great hall; literally Knight's Hall) (pictured), where the queen holds her annual speech at Prinsjesdag. One of the towers, simply known as het Torentje has been the working space of the Prime minister of the Netherlands since 1982. The Binnenhof was also the site where statesman Johan van Oldenbarnevelt was executed in 1619. - Transfer from Den Haag to Scheveningen and have dinner in The Kurhaus Kurhaus Scheveningen The Steigenberger Kurhaus Hotel in Scheveningen, is more than just a hotel: it is a national landmark of The Netherlands. This 5-star hotel with its characteristic façade combines modern comfort with an atmospheric, historic ambience. Both tourists and participants in conferences or meetings will appreciate the Kurhaus' style and comfort. The Kurhaus takes a central place on the promenade of Scheveningen. This luxury hotel has a rich history that dates back to 1818. The Kurhaus' business philosophy is based on hospitality, personal service, and integrity. This has gathered the hotel international acclaim from many politicians, artists, and movie stars. The majestic and historic Kurzaal is the lively hub of the Kurhaus Hotel. - Transfer from Scheveningen to Rotterdam


	*Day 4 – Wednesday the 16th of July 2008*
	- Transfer from Rotterdam to Schiphol Aiport Amsterdam