North Sea Voyage: Northern Europe and the Normandy Beaches

• Explore the enchanting historic centers of Copenhagen, Lübeck, and Brugge. • Visit WWII sites and trace the events of the D-Day invasion with a historian in Normandy. • Tour Amsterdam’s spectacular Rijksmuseum with a private guide. 11 DAYS FROM $9,760

DAYS 1–3 I U.S./COPENHAGEN, DENMARK/ LÜBECK, GERMANY Depart the U.S. on an overnight flight to Copenhagen, and enjoy a 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—and take a walking tour of the old town, admiring its Gothic landmarks. National Geographic Explorer for the entire voyage I Meals: 1B, 2L, 2D DAYS 4–5 I KIEL CANAL/AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS After transiting Kiel Canal, cruise into the North Sea from the charming town of Brunsbüttel. The next day, explore the vibrant historic center of Amsterdam, and discover the works of Dutch masters at the Rijksmuseum on a tour with a private guide. Meals: 2B, 2L, 2D

DAYS 6–7 I ANTWERP, BELGIUM/BRUGGE Explore Belgium’s charming coastal towns, 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 I NORMANDY, FRANCE/DOVER, ENGLAND/LONDON, ENGLAND/U.S. Spend three days retracing the momentous events of D-Day. Tour the beaches of Normandy with a local historian; pay your respects to fallen soldiers at the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial; and visit the Caen Canal, where troops from the British 6th Airborne Division landed in the early hours of June 6, 1944. Meals: 4B, 3L, 3D

A diverse expedition team, including an expedition leader, a photo instructor, and local naturalists, will accompany this trip. Author and historian Mark Bielski will join this departure.

INFORMATION

2022 Date: June 7–17

See page 64 for the ship description and deck plan. Price is per person, double occupancy, varies by cabin category, and is subject to change. Single-cabin pricing is from $12,750. Airfare is not included in the price.

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We will cover your bar tab on board and tips for the crew.

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