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Exploring Europe EXPLORING EUROPE DISCOVER UNKNOWN FACETS OF BELOVED DESTINATIONS TAKE THE SEA ROUTE TO SEE WHAT FEW CAN WITH SPECIAL OFFERS 2020 VOYAGES | EXPEDITIONS.COM This season, navigate Europe aboard Lord of the Glens, National Geographic Explorer, and the newest ship in our fleet, National Geographic Endurance. Supremely comfortable with lots of outdoor space for observing the passing scenes, and as few as 48 guests to a still intimate 148, each is more yachtlike in scale making Europe exceptionally rewarding. Our ships give us the flexibility to explore anywhere, from tiny islands in the Swedish archipelago, to charming villages or the slenderest Norwegian fjords, and through the very heart of Scotland. You’ll enter Europe through the front door, so to speak, greeting each new location in the time-honored way. Each of the itineraries featured here contains a sequence and rhythm that is the antithesis of rushed or consumption-oriented. While many of the sites we visit are in one sense already discovered, we as individuals might not have had the pleasure. Our expedition teams, including the historians and other experts who enhance your experience, are committed to doing whatever it takes to make your experience unforgettable. Our hotel staff is keenly aware that in Europe, cuisine is an essential part of the experience. They offer culinary experiences that consistently earn rave reviews. We invite you to take the opportunity our Europe expeditions offer you to be transformed—by the simple act of having traveled, reflected, and absorbed remarkable places and the nature that formed them. Cover: Neist Point Lighthouse on the Isle of Skye, Scotland. This page: Scenic Hardangerfjord, Western Norway. 1 DYNJANDI WATERFALL, ICELAND ICELAND TÓRSHAVN, FAROE ISLANDS TABLE OF CONTENTS 4 North Sea & Baltic Sea 6 NEW! Circumnavigating the SHETLAND ISLANDS, Baltic Sea SCOTLAND SKELLIGS, IRELAND 7 NEW! North Sea Voyage: Northern Europe & the SCOTLAND North Sea Normandy Beaches 8 U.K., Ireland & Norway IRELAND 10 Ancient Isles: England, Ireland & Scotland ENGLAND 11 Scotland’s Highlands & Islands BELGIUM 12 NEW! Norwegian Fjords & Scottish Isles 13 U.K., Ireland & Norway FRANCE Extensions 14 Iceland & Norway 16 Legendary Northern Isles: OMAHA BEACH, Scotland, Faroes & Iceland FRANCE 17 Coastal Wonders of Norway, the Faroe Islands & Iceland 18 NEW! Wild Iceland Escape 20 A Circumnavigation of Iceland 21 Iceland & Norway Extensions 22 National Geographic Explorer 26 National Geographic Endurance 30 Lord of the Glens 32 Special Offers 33 Terms & Conditions LOFOTEN ISLANDS, NORWAY SAINT PETERSBURG, NORWAY RUSSIA SWEDEN ESTONIA RUSSIA DENMARK Baltic Sea LATVIA LITHUANIA POLAND GERMANY TALLINN, ESTONIA NETHERLANDS BELGIUM GDAŃSK, POLAND LÜBECK. GERMANY AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS ANCIENT CITIES AND MODERN LANDMARKS FROM THE NORTH SEA TO THE BALTIC The waterways of Northern Europe and Scandinavia are home to beautiful coastal cities that have played a crucial and storied role in history. Sea-facing and settled by people at home on the sea, they invite National Geographic Explorer in through the front door. Voyaging the North Sea, from Copenhagen to London, we’ll explore charming, riverside towns that sprang up along Old-World trade routes. Marvel at the elaborate architecture of well-preserved medieval cities such as Lübeck, a German port founded in 1143 that’s now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. On a guided tour of Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum, acquire an insider’s view of the resident Rembrandts and Vermeers. And because you’re on an expedition, spontaneity and flexibility play a role; if something unplanned and wonderful happens, we’ll take the time to pause and experience it, not simply sail by. 4 NORTH SEA & BALTIC SEA ANCIENT CITIES AND MODERN LANDMARKS FROM THE NORTH SEA TO THE BALTIC Meanwhile, cruising the Baltic Sea allows us to sail routes of the Hanseatic League, in the paths of early traders and nobles. By exploring the various countries that line the Baltic this way, you can better discover their intertwined histories and delve deep into fascinating cultures. Wander the medieval Old Towns of Riga and Tallinn, explore dazzling St. Petersburg, and dine on local specialties—or enjoy a deck party in the tranquil Swedish Archipelago. Our seasoned expedition leaders, historians—including World War II expert Mark Bielski—and naturalists will enhance your experience. Main photo: Island of Gamla Stan in Stockholm, Sweden; Inset: A man admires Rembrandt’s perhaps most famous work, The Night Watch. 5 NEW! CIRCUMNAVIGATING THE BALTIC SEA 16 DAYS/14 NIGHTS | DATE: 2020: MAY 2—ABOARD NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC EXPLORER PRICING FROM $17,330 (See page 25 for details.) Explore nine countries united MAY 2 AND 3: U.S./Copenhagen, FINLAND by the Baltic Sea, discover Denmark/Embark St. Petersburg MAY 4: Lübeck, Germany Stockholm RUSSIA their intertwined histories, and Tallinn encounter fascinating cultures. MAY 5: Christiansø and ESTONIA Bornholm, Denmark Visby Wander along the medieval SWEDEN LATVIA MAY 6: Gdańsk, Poland Riga walled city of Visby, explore Baltic MAY 7: Klaipėda, Lithuania Copenhagen Sea Klaipėda LITHUANIA dazzling St. Petersburg over two DENMARK MAY 8: Riga, Latvia Bornholm days, dine on local specialties Gdańsk MAY 9: Tallinn, Estonia Lübeck POLAND and enjoy private musical per- GERMANY formances. Enjoy ample choices MAY 10 AND 11: St. Petersburg, Russia and avenues for exploration in MAY 12: Exploring Coastal Finland each of the cities and explore MAY 13: Cruising Stockholm from a privileged vantage Archipelago, Sweden point—going by ship allows us to MAY 14: Stockholm, Sweden sail routes of the old Hanseatic MAY 15: Visby, Gotland League, in the paths of early MAY 16: Exploring Southern Sweden traders and nobles, and it lets MAY 17: Copenhagen, Denmark/ us enter the cities as they were Disembark/U.S. meant to be entered—by sea. Top image: View of Tallinn, Estonia; At right: Lübeck, Germany. 6 LEARN MORE AT WWW.EXPEDITIONS.COM/BALTIC_SEA NEW! NORTH SEA VOYAGE: NORTHERN EUROPE & THE NORMANDY BEACHES 12 DAYS/10 NIGHTS | DATE: 2020: MAY 16—ABOARD NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC EXPLORER PRICING FROM $11,790 (See page 25 for details.) Voyage from Copenhagen to MAY 16 AND 17: U.S./Copenhagen, Denmark/Embark North Sea London, exploring beautiful DENMARK coastal cities as well as the MAY 18: Lübeck, Germany Copenhagen Kiel Canal crucial and storied role the MAY 19: At Sea ENGLAND Ijmuiden Lübeck region has played in history. MAY 20: Amsterdam, the Netherlands Canal London Amsterdam GERMANY Stroll through charming, riverside MAY 21 AND 22: Bruges and Dover NETHERLANDS Antwerp, Belgium Bruges Antwerp towns that rose up along BELGIUM MAY 23–26: Beaches and Old-World trade routes. Marvel Caen FRANCE Historical Battlefields of WWII Cherbourg at the elaborate architecture MAY 27: London, England/ of medieval ruling capitals. Disembark/U.S. Reflect at the sites of battles that helped determine the outcome of World War II in the company of World War II expert Mark Bielski during the 75th anniversary year of V-E Day. Top image: Bruges canal with beautiful houses; At right: Omaha Beach was one of the landing areas of the Allied Invasion of Normandy in World War II. LEARN MORE AT WWW.EXPEDITIONS.COM/NORTHSEA 7 FROM SELDOM-SEEN SETTLEMENTS TO SOARING FJORDS, WITH UNIQUE ACCESS VIA SHIP England, Ireland, and Scotland are must-visits for travelers, and with good reason. But there’s a way to encounter the Isles in a way few, including the inhabitants, have seen them—from the unique vantage point of an agile expedition ship. Our approach to exploring by sea allows you to get close to rare marvels, like the tropical gardens on the Isles of Scilly. Beehive huts atop Skellig Michael, built by 6th century Celtic monks. Cliffs thronged with northern gannets at St. Kilda. The haunting and beautiful abbey at Iona. Despite centuries of civilization in these parts, there is a pervasive wildness and a visible pre-history. 8 U.K., IRELAND & NORWAY FROM SELDOM-SEEN SETTLEMENTS TO SOARING FJORDS, WITH UNIQUE ACCESS VIA SHIP In Scotland, Lord of the Glens is able to venture to the heart of the country via canals and then sail to the wild Inner Hebrides. National Geographic Explorer and National Geographic Endurance ably sail the North Sea in the wake of explorers and seafarers whose routes you’ll trace to ancient ruins, towering cliffs, and dramatic seascapes. And you won’t just take in the sights from onboard. Zodiac cruising, kayaking, hiking, and walking through countryside of near-mythic pastoral charm, plus historian-guided tours—all are made easy on our in-depth journeys. Main photo: St. Kilda, a small group of islands 40 miles off the coast of Scotland; Inset: Skellig Michael, Ireland. 9 ANCIENT ISLES: ENGLAND, IRELAND & SCOTLAND 15 DAYS/13 NIGHTS | DATE: 2020: MAY 26—ABOARD NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC EXPLORER PRICING FROM $14,990 (See page 25 for details.) Despite our renown for expedi- MAY 26 AND 27: U.S./London, England/Embark Shetland To tions to remote, wild locations, Bergen MAY 28: Portsmouth this ranks among our most Is. of Lewis MAY 29: Fowey St. Kilda Orkney loved voyages by expedition Hebrides MAY 30: Isles of Scilly Staffa Is. SCOTLAND staff and past guests alike. It is Atlantic an absolutely captivating and MAY 31: Cobh, Ireland Ocean Iona seldom-seen take on familiar JUN. 1: The Skelligs/Dingle Donegal Bay isles—focused on the isles’ JUN. 2: Inishmore/Exploring Aran Is. Western Ireland IRELAND Dingle ENGLAND 5,000 years of continuous WALES JUN. 3: Exploring Northwestern habitation. See pre-history juxta- The Cobh Ireland Skelligs London posed against the present as you Fowey JUN. 4: Iona and Staffa, explore ancient sites in moody Inner Hebrides, Scotland Isles of Scilly Portsmouth landscapes including historic JUN. 5: St. Kilda/Callanish Orkney and St. Kilda, dramatic JUN. 6: Orkney Iona, and Skellig Michael with its JUN.
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