European Odyssey

Copenhagen to Lisbon

Coastal Cruising | 16 Nights | Celebrity Gourmet, German History & Architecture

Europe by Sea: A New View of the Old World

Top▲Highlights

Far from the madding crowds, our noble expedition ship National Geographic Endeavour noses into quaint ports and calls at island communities that regular cruise ships simply cannot visit. We anchor in remote places like St.-Jean-de-Luz, Ile d’Aix and Islas Cies, which are the envy of large ships.” This fragment from Expedition Historian David Barnes’ report shows why you’ll see and share a very different Europe from the one you already know.

We’ll come and go during our journey the way people have for centuries—through Europe’s many ports, places of great vibrancy, and in many cases, remarkable beauty. Best accessed by sea rather than land, these ports will be “portals” through which we’ll pass into history, art, architecture and cuisines.

Accompanied by our Expedition Team, we’ll begin in Copenhagen, end in Lisbon, and enjoy a kaleidoscopic adventure. We’ll go ashore and off the beaten path to meet the locals and savor regional cuisine: Spanish tapas, Brton crepes, Belgian waffles, and vintage port in Oporto. Join pilgrims to Santiago de Compostela. Stand silent and reverent on Normandy beaches. Share the exhilaration of the future at the Guggenheim Bilbao. And observe the new Europe and the Old World.

VOYAGE HIGHLIGHTS: Chef Michel Nischan of The Dressing Room in Westport, CT and seen weekly on PBS's television program The Victory Garden, will join us for five days aboard this European voyage. Guests will have the opportunity to explore local markets with him, attend his cooking demonstrations aboard ship, and taste some of Michel's recipes during presentations.

Top▲Itinerary

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Top▲Dates & Prices

Seasonality

September to October

Cruise departures in September.

Cost Per Person Double / Sole Occupancy and Single cabins also available.

This example may be available on other dates or with different itineraries. We will gladly research other options for you! Special savings may be available for groups of 6 or more. Prices shown are per person, based on double occupancy, for standard and/or inside stateroom unless stated otherwise, are capacity controlled and are subject to availability. Fare is shown in US dollars unless otherwise stated. Government Fees and Taxes are additional. Refer to appropriate supplier brochure for terms and conditions. Pricing for Singles, 3rd, 4th or 5th guests if available, will be provided upon request and is subject to stateroom category availability. Unless specified, airfare is not included. Full details of airfare offers will be provided upon request and may vary by departure location. Prices vary by date of travel, were available when written, but are subject to restrictions and availability when booked, and may be withdrawn at any time. Offer not combinable with other promotions or discount offers. FST #ST37451 / CST #2092247-50 / WST #602-708-936

Top▲What's Included

• All accommodations aboard ships or in hotels per itinerary or similar
• All meals and nonalcoholic beverages aboard ship
• Meals on land as indicated
• Air transportation where indicated as included
• Shore excursions, sightseeing and entrance fees, special access permits
• Transfers to and from group flights
• Use of snorkeling equipment and wet suits
• Use of kayaks (where available)
• Tips (except to Egyptologists and ship’s crew)
• Taxes and service charges
• Services of a ship physician on most voyages, and services of our expedition staff.

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  Day 3 - Visit Buddenbrockhaus, home of Lubeck’s famous sons (Lubeck)

  Lubeck was the medieval capital of the Hanseatic League. Its intact ensemble of step-gabled merchant’s houses, red-bricked warehouses and narrow alleys are protected as a World Heritage Site. Our Zodiac options and our walking tour takes us to Buddenbrockhaus, home of Lubeck’s famous sons, authors Heinrich and Thomas Mann.

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  Day 5 - Canals, museums, cafes and gabled architecture (Amsterdam)

  With its canals, museums, cafes and gabled architecture, Amsterdam is a colorful city. Cruise along the canals, seeing Amsterdam’s landmarks and enjoying the free-spirited lifestyle. Choose from a variety of options to suit your interests in this diverse and fascinating city.

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  Day 6 - Board riverboats to view the incomparable architecture and stop for Belgian waffles and coffee. (Oostende)

  From Oostende, drive to Brugge, one of the purest medieval towns in Western Europe. Board riverboats to view the incomparable architecture from canal-level and stop at a café for the equivalent of afternoon tea: Belgian waffles and coffee.

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  Day 7 - View the The Bayeux Tapestry (Bayeux)

  Step back in time to the Norman invasion from France to England in 1066. At the medieval town of Bayeux, view the famed 11th-century masterpiece, The Bayeux Tapestry, which tells the story of the Invasion of England by William the Conqueror.

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  Day 8 - Historic Normandy Beaches (Normandy)

  Gain an understanding of the D-Day invasion at the historic Normandy Beaches. The feeling generated here, where thousands of troops landed and fought, cannot be summed up in words. Visit Utah and Omaha beaches, Arromanches, and pay homage at the American Cemetery with its 9,000 perfectly aligned white crosses and Stars of David. Continue to St. Mere Eglise, best remembered for its church where a U.S. paratrooper became ensnared by the steeple. Reboard in Cherbourg.

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  Day 9 - Benedictine monastery of Mont St. Michel (St. Malo)

  Moor beneath grand ramparts, the gateway to medieval St. Malo. Drive to the beautiful 12th-century Benedictine monastery of Mont St. Michel, which rises from the fast-running tidal flats of the Atlantic. Return to St. Malo for a walk around the ramparts and stunning views.

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  Day 11 - Visit to Vieux Port at La Rochelle, (La Rochelle)

  Tiny and tranquil Ile d’Aix is famous as Napoleon’s last place of residence on French soil before his exile. Today this natural gem is home to shellfish gatherers and artists that live by the tides. Wander along the Vieux Port at La Rochelle, where lively cafes line the waterfront.

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  Day 12 - Visit the exquisite Eglise St.-Jean Baptiste (St. Jean De Luz, France)

  Zodiacs take us ashore at lovely St.-Jean-de-Luz. Visit the exquisite Eglise St.-Jean Baptiste, where Louis XIV married Maria Theresa of Spain. This photogenic fishing village is the perfect place to relax, stroll the harbor, or swim from the white-sand Grand Plage.

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  Day 13 - Frank Gehry’s futuristic Guggenheim Museum (Bilbao)

  Explore Frank Gehry’s futuristic Guggenheim Museum with its distinctive titanium wave.

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  Day 14 - Cathedral at Santiago de Compostela (La Coruna, Spain)

  Visit the most magnificent pilgrimage site of the Middle Ages: the cathedral at Santiago de Compostela. Witness the swinging of the extraordinary incense burner or botafumerio. A dance reception is followed by a Galician lunch served in the impressive Hostal de los Reyes Catolicos, built for 16th-century pilgrims.

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  Day 15 - Islas Cies National Park (Bayonne, France)

  Stroll the paths of Islas Cies National Park or swim and kayak from the white-sand beach. Explore picturesque Bayona, where Columbus’ ship, Pinta, brought news of the discovery of the New World.

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  Day 16 - Wine tasting at the famed riverside porthouses (Oporto)

  Famous for its port wine, Oporto is a World Heritage Site resounding in stately architecture: the 12th-century cathedral that glitters with gold, and the Stock Exchange, the embodiment of Moorish splendor. Picturesque wine boats ply the Douro River and we have a tasting at one of the famed riverside porthouses.

Top▲What's NOT Included

• Not Included - - Air transportation (except where shown as included), extensions, passport, visa, immigration fees, scuba diving (where available), meals not indicated, baggage/accident/travel protection plan, items of a personal nature, such as alcoholic beverages, e-mail, laundry. Gratuities to Egyptologists and ship’s crew at your discretion.

Top▲Optional Add-ons

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  Accomodations or Meals: Trip Extensions in Copenhagen and Lisbon

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  Ask for details on optional hotel stays in Copenhagen and Lisbon. Details to be announced later.

Top▲Onboard Activities

Guest Lectures	Chef Michel Nischan of The Dressing Room in Westport, CT and seen weekly on PBS's television program

Top▲Vessel Information

National Geographic Endeavour

Expedition Vessel | 110 Passengers | Operated by Lindblad Expeditions,

Don’t let her accommodating public and private spaces, the posh quiet and rich collection of books in her Library, or the lavish observation space on her decks fool you — the National Geographic Endeavour is an expedition ship, designed for discovery and active exploration, not just passing-by. The National Geographic Endeavour heads out equipped with a fleet of Zodiacs, enabling us to make landfall in all the remote and riveting locations that beckon — and to make a somewhat dashing “entrance” in a host of coastal towns and cities! We offer kayaking opportunities wherever possible and frequent walks or hikes.

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