North Sea Voyage

NORTHERN EUROPE AND THE NORMANDY BEACHES

11 DAYS FROM $10,050

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC HIGHTLIGHTS

• Sail past the iconic White Cliffs of Dover that greeted Allied troops returning from Dunkirk.

• Tour Amsterdam’s spectacular Rijksmuseum with a private guide.

• Trace the events of the momentous D-Day invasion with a historian in Normandy.

TRIP TYPE: Expedition Cruise

ACTIVITY LEVEL: Light or Moderate

DAYS 1–3 | U.S./COPENHAGEN, DENMARK/ LÜBECK, GERMANY

Arrive in Copenhagen on an overnight flight and enjoy a guided canal boat tour of the stylish Danish capital before we set sail. The next day, dock at Lübeck, once the medieval center of the Hanseatic League. Taste locally produced marzipan, and visit the incredible Holsten Gate and Hospital of the Holy Spirit. National Geographic Explorer for the entire voyage | Meals: 1B, 2L, 2D

DAYS 4–5 | KIEL CANAL, GERMANY/AT SEA/ AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS

Cruise past the peaceful towns and villages through the Kiel Canal—the world’s busiest artificial waterway. As our ship continues southwards along mainland Europe, attend talks by our experts and unwind at our onboard spa. Then explore the vibrant historic center of Amsterdam by boat or on foot, and discover the works of Dutch masters at the Rijksmuseum on a tour with a private guide. Meals: 2B, 2L, 2D

DAYS 6–7 | ANTWERP, BELGIUM/BRUGGE

Explore Belgium, learning about Antwerp’s artistic past and the history of medieval Brugge, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its Gothic architecture and picturesque squares. Meals: 2B, 2L, 2D

DAYS 8–11 | NORMANDY, FRANCE/ DOVER, ENGLAND/LONDON

Spend three days retracing the momentous events of D-Day, the largest seaborne invasion in modern history. Tour the beaches of Normandy and surrounding sites with a local historian, then follow the details of the Dunkirk evacuation as you cross the English Channel and sail past the White Cliffs of Dover. Follow the River Thames into London, where we’ll disembark and catch flights home. Meals: 4B, 3L, 3D

Remnants of the Mulberry Harbors still dot the beaches of Arromanches-les-Bains.

Remnants of the Mulberry Harbors still dot the beaches of Arromanches-les-Bains.

YOUR EXPEDITION TEAM

A diverse expedition team including an Expedition Leader, a photo instructor, and local naturalists will accompany this trip.

INFORMATION

This trip is operated in collaboration with Lindblad Expeditions.

Dates: This expedition is offered in June.Visit website for complete details and dates.

Prices are per person, based on double occupancy, and vary by cabin category. Single supplement applies; please see our website. Airfare is not included in the price. All prices and fares are quoted in U.S. dollars and subject to change. This itinerary is for informational purposes only and is subject to change at any time without notice.

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Cover: Lighthouse on Dover Beach.

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