Navigator, 10 Nights Savor Europe ex London (Southampton) Return

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Vlissingen (Zeeland), Netherlands
The city of Vlissingen was historically known as “Flushing” in English. Vlissingen’s harbor was so significant throughout history that the city received its own English name. In fact, Flushing, New York was named after Vlissingen. The maritime history of Vlissingen goes back many centuries and is very much part of the culture, as a popular local pass-time is to watch ships cross the harbor. There is plenty to see and do here, including visiting the oldest surviving sea fort in all of Western Europe, Fort Rammekens and the Maritime muZEEum.

Amsterdam (Ijmuiden), Netherlands
Just a short distance from Amsterdam, IJmuiden has beaches, sand dunes and picturesque scenery, as well as the country’s biggest fish market. It's considered to be North Holland's gateway to the North Sea and it's at the head of a canal that leads directly to Holland’s capital, Amsterdam. While the city has a reputation for free-spirited and very liberal lifestyles, Amsterdam is a cultural center of Europe, as exemplified in its more than 140 art galleries and 40 museums. In addition, it is famous for its baroque architecture, canals, and cobblestone streets where the favored mode of transportation is the bicycle.

Bruges (Zeebrugge), Belgium
Zeebrugge is the gateway to Bruges, the capital of the Belgian province of West Flanders. Bruges was a wealthy city during medieval times when trade with Baltic ports flourished. The Zwin River, connecting Bruges with the North Sea, slowly began to narrow, marking the end of the city's great trade period. Today, visitors flock to Bruges to enjoy the charming, well-preserved medieval architecture lining the old and narrow roads and canals and to see some of Western Europe's finest artistic masterpieces.

Dunkerque, France
Site of Operation Dynamo, the mass evacuation of Allied soldiers in May 1940 recently spotlighted by Christopher Nolan’s 2017 film, Dunkirk is awash in wartime history and Flemish-influenced cuisine. Visit the non-profit Mémorial du Souvenir to learn about the evacuation – it’s housed in Bastion 32, a 1874-built coastal defence base, that was Allied and French headquarters during Operation Dynamo. You’ll hear the chiming bells of Unesco World Heritage–listed Le Beffroi before you see its 50 bells for yourself; keep climbing for a view that stretches the English Channel. Nearby is Église St-Éloi and its glorious stained glass and massive pipe organ. If it’s a French beach you seek, head to Malo-Les-Bains for a swim and an appreciation of the shoreline’s history.

Paris (Honfleur), France
The peaceful setting of the picturesque port of Honfleur along the Seine attracted many artists and writers over the years, including English painter Bonington, French painter Boudin, French poet Charles Baudelaire and later the members of Impressionist Painters. Throughout its history, numerous maritime journeys were initiated from Honfleur. It is especially known for its old, beautiful picturesque port, characterized by its houses with slate-covered frontages.

Cherbourg, France
Cherbourg is one of France’s great Channel ports and a cornerstone of French naval history. Among the sites you may visit is the famed Cité de la Mer, a spacious Art Deco Gare Maritime building where ocean liner passengers embarked and disembarked – including those of the Titanic. Tour Muséum Emmanuel Liais, which is set in a picturesque public garden and offers wide-ranging displays of archaeology and ethnography, including Ancient Egyptian works. You may also visit Musée Thomas Henry featuring Henry’s prized collection who a native of Cherbourg and became a leading art expert at the Louvre.

Saint-Malo, France
Explore this fascinating fortified town or discover the lovely medieval town of Dinan and its impressive clock tower and picturesque half-timbered houses. Drive along the rugged Brittany coast and savor the stunning view of mystical Mont St. Michel before wandering through its steep winding streets and the mazelike abbey passages.