Explore and book Norwegian Cruise Line 9 Night Europe on the Norwegian Dawn departing from Le Havre (Paris), France on Oct 12, 2025 and ending in Amsterdam, The Netherlands on Oct 21, 2025 Sail to Tilbury (London), England, Lisbon, Portugal, Porto (Oporto), Portugal, Bilbao, Spain, Zeebrugge (Bruges), Belgium, Le Havre (Paris), France, Le Verdon, France, La Coruna, Spain, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Le Havre (Paris), France

Le Havre, a UNESCO World Heritage site, combines modernist architecture with a rich maritime heritage. Discover the innovative designs of architect Auguste Perret in the rebuilt city center, and visit the impressive Musée d'Art Moderne André Malraux (MuMa) for its extensive collection of Impressionist works. Enjoy a stroll along the seafront promenade or relax on the expansive beach. Le Havre offers a unique blend of art, architecture, and coastal leisure.

TILBURY  LONDON   ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM

Tilbury (London), England

Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Amsterdam, with its iconic canals and historic architecture, offers a blend of old-world charm and modern vibrancy. Stroll through the Museum District to explore masterpieces at the Rijksmuseum or the Van Gogh Museum. Enjoy a scenic canal cruise to see the city from a unique perspective. Don’t miss the lively Jordaan neighborhood, known for its boutiques, cafes, and art galleries.

Zeebrugge (Bruges), Belgium

Biking Tour to Damme
Brussels Sightseeing
Ypres, In Flanders Fields
Panoramic Ghent By Canal Boat
Bruges Sights & Beer Tasting
Bruges and Belgian Chocolates

Le Verdon, France

Situated on France's Silver Coast, Le Verdon is a tranquil escape into coastal beauty. The nearby Medoc vineyards promise a taste of the country's finest wines, while the shores offer relaxing vistas of the vast Atlantic.

Bilbao, Spain

Bilbao, with its futuristic architecture and the iconic Guggenheim Museum, promises a unique blend of Basque culture and modern art. As you cruise to this Spanish city, prepare for a journey of culinary delights, historic alleys, and contemporary wonders.

La Coruna, Spain

Located in Spain's Galicia region, La Coruna boasts a historic lighthouse, medieval old town, and Atlantic beaches. It’s a gateway to Santiago de Compostela and a coastal gem in its own right.

Porto (Oporto), Portugal

Porto, known for its stately bridges and port wine production, is a captivating city on Portugal's northwest coast. The historic Ribeira district, with its narrow, winding streets and colorful buildings, is a UNESCO World Heritage site and perfect for leisurely exploration. Visit the impressive Dom Luís I Bridge, the iconic Livraria Lello bookstore, and the numerous wine cellars in Vila Nova de Gaia. Porto's rich history, stunning architecture, and vibrant cultural scene make it a must-visit destination for any traveler.

Lisbon, Portugal

Lisbon, Portugal's vibrant capital, is a city of hills, historic neighborhoods, and a stunning waterfront. Discover the rich maritime history at the Belem Tower and Jeronimos Monastery, both UNESCO World Heritage sites. Stroll through the picturesque streets of Alfama, listen to Fado music, and savor the delicious pastéis de nata. Lisbon's dynamic atmosphere, cultural richness, and beautiful vistas make it an unforgettable destination.

9 Night Europe

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Iberian Peninsula

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Welcome to NCL's Casinos at Sea. Where novices and veterans alike will enjoy Roulette, Blackjack, Craps and Let It Ride®. Let the good times roll.

Dawn Club Casino

Offering a serene escape, The Library is well-equipped with a wide range of reading material and elegant furnishings, perfect for a quiet afternoon. Coupled with a stellar view, this space invites guests to relax and lose themselves in a good book.

The Library

Stay connected no matter where you are with the Internet Cafe onboard. Alongside web access, you can enjoy the display of original artworks by well-known artists, available for purchase.

Internet Café

There are moments when only champagne will do. Head to Gatsby's Champagne Bar for an extensive selection of bubbly, decorated in classic art deco motif.

Gatsby's Champagne Bar

Full sake bar within the Bamboo restaurant.

Sake Bar

Satisfy your cravings with casual dining options that cater to every taste. Whether you're in the mood for grilled burgers or hot dogs, you can enjoy a relaxed meal anytime, dressed just as you are.

Topsiders Bar & Grill

Pull up a stool and pair your favourite vintage with soothing waves. Sample a Merlot as you laugh with some of your closest friends. Or elevate your wine IQ with programmes meant for experts and novices alike at the Tasting Table. For four generations, the Mondavi name has been intimately linked with prestige wine making in Napa Valley. And now, they're bringing their best blends and unparalleled knowledge to Norwegian Dawn.

The Cellars - A Michael Mondavi Family Wine Bar

Experience the freshness of Sugarcane Mojito Bar, where specialty mojitos are muddled to perfection. Gather with friends for a refreshing drink, enjoying the ambiance either inside or on The Waterfront. A spot where flavor meets relaxation.

Sugarcane Mojito Bar

Step into the world of rolled premium cigars, cognacs and spirits at the Havana Club. This is one place where it is completely acceptable to light up in public.

Havana Club Cigar Bar

Nestled in the vibrant heart of the Atrium, this cafe and bar is the go-to place for early birds and night owls alike. Enjoy expertly crafted coffees, espressos, and cappuccinos, or indulge in a selection of freshly baked cookies, cakes, and pastries from The Bake Shop.

Atrium Café & Bar

One of our two Main Restaurants serving a variety of culinary delights with a contemporary flair.

Aqua

Enjoy a complimentary Asian restaurant featuring freshly prepared noodles, delicious wok fried dishes, authentic soups and more

Bamboo- A Taste of Asia

Cagney's Steakhouse sets the standard for premium cuts, serving Certified Angus Beef® in the classic American steakhouse tradition. Accompanied by favorite cocktails and the must-try Parmesan dusted truffle fries, it's a dining experience that promises indulgence and satisfaction for steak lovers.

Cagney's Steakhouse

Enjoy casual dining to suit every taste. From grilled burgers to hot dogs, come as you are and eat as you like after a night out or before your day begins.

Bimini Grill

Whatever you’re craving, chances are you will find it at the Garden Café. This complimentary, indoor buffet restaurant serves up breakfast, lunch and dinner

Garden Café

After a good workout, give yourself a healthy treat. The Juice Bar offers a wide range of juices and smoothies to choose from.

Juice Bar

Romance is in the air at our signature French restaurant. Elegant interiors, crisp white linens and attentive servers make this an intimate dining experience. By the end of your meal, you might just be proclaiming c'est magnifique!

Le Bistro

Buona Sera! Enjoy the finest ingredients at our vibrant Italian ristorante. Dine on classics like Spaghetti Carbonara or Veal Scaloppini with Marsala sauce. Then indulge with a rich homemade Tiramisu. Your good evening just got better

La Cucina

Experience the vibrant flavors of Mexico with a modern twist at Los Lobos. From savory Carne Asada to indulgent Tres Leches Cake, our premium Mexican restaurant promises an unforgettable culinary journey celebrating traditional dishes with innovative twists.

Los Lobos

In the mood for sushi? Take a seat at this contemporary sushi bar for some traditional Japanese culinary bites.

Sushi

The sizzles and surprises never cease at our authentic Japanese restaurant. Sit around a lively shared table as a skillful chef slices, chops and grills steak, chicken and seafood on a large steel grill right before your eyes.

Teppanyaki

Experience the flavors of Brazil at Moderno Churrascaria, an authentic Brazilian steakhouse. Begin with a visit to the impressive salad bar, but save room for the slow-roasted meats, expertly carved at your table by Passadores. It's a meat lover's paradise where the traditional churrascaria experience comes to life.

Moderno Churrascaria

Enjoy the warmth of Irish hospitality at O'Sheehan's, where the pub classics meet your favorite draft beers in a relaxed, 24-hour setting. Indulge in comfort foods like Fish n’ Chips without the extra cost, and enhance your dining experience with darts or a sports game viewing. A perfect blend of casual dining and entertainment, this venue brings a touch of Ireland onboard.

O'Sheehan's Bar & Grill

Stunning in design with ocean views, this Main Restaurant offers traditional cuisine to please every palate.

Venetian

Come and experience ELEMENTS! From mesmerizing magic to the visual feast of flying to exciting music and dance, this dazzling show will revel in the four elements of Earth, Air, Water & Fire. This show is an incredible spectacle of wonder, enchantment and sensual delight.

Elements

The Stardust Theater brings Broadway and Vegas-style shows to the high seas in a stunning Venetian Art Nouveau style venue. With grand Venetian masks and a grandiose atmosphere, it's the perfect place to enjoy a spectacular evening of entertainment.

Stardust Theatre

Your vote counts in this mock singing competition. Cheer on your favourite singer as he or she belts out Motown favorites in hopes of taking home the Showdown title. Will they sway your vote with their engaging personality? Find out!

Showdown

Rock the night away with this high energy party that celebrates the sounds of soul to the raw force of Rock ‘n’ Roll. Kick up your cowboy boots, then chill out to the sweet sounds of folk and get thrown back with the power rock of the 80’s!

Soul Rockin' Nights

C'mon by for a swim and an ice cream or a cocktail. The Oasis Pool is flanked by Topsiders Poolside Bar, Sprinkles Ice Cream Bar, plenty of deck space, hot tubs, and more.

The Oasis Pool

Just like its name, the T-Rex Kid's Pool has a dinosaur theme featuring slides and paddling pool. There's also a hot tub on the deck nearby.

T-Rex Kid's Pool

The Entourage Teen Club is the ultimate hangout spot for teens onboard. It boasts a vibrant dance floor, a bar setup (non-alcoholic), video games, a jukebox, table football, and air hockey. It's a space designed for fun, socializing, and entertainment, tailored specifically for teenage guests.

Entourage Teen Club

hoot hoops, join a pick up game or play volleyball at the enclosed, outdoor Basketball/Volleyball Court.

Basketball/Volleyball Court

Run circles around the other guests or get in your daily walk while you're at sea. Breakfast always tastes better after a good walk or run, right?

Jogging/Walking Track

Splash Academy offers kids ages 3-12 the chance to be kids at their best with a complimentary youth program focused on age-appropriate creative play, sports, and more. Activities range from scavenger hunts to pizza-making, ensuring fun and engaging experiences for every child onboard.

Splash Academy

Stop by the video arcade and capture a few aliens, win a car race, play pinball and fly a jet fighter.

Video Zone

Enjoy this deeply relaxing Swedish massage for a full 75 minutes.

Swedish Massage - 75 minutes

Condition your skin and condition your muscles with this all-embracing hands-on experience. Includes a ELEMIS hands-on TOUCH facial with your choice of a Deep Tissue Muscle Massage or an Aroma Stone Therapy.

Couture Touch Face and Body Treatment - 100 minutes

Brighten your smile with the GO SMILE™ Teeth Whitening Treatment. Available at the spa, this advanced treatment offers a quick, effective way to enhance the whiteness of your teeth, leaving you ready to show off your radiant smile.

GO SMILE™ Teeth Whitening Treatment

Indulge in this detoxifying wrap and massage to reduce fluid retention and cellulite and replenish your body's systems with vital trace elements. This treatment concludes with a full body massage.

Aroma Spa Seaweed Massage - 75 minutes

Aroma Spa Seaweed Massage - 100 minutes

Heated Basalt Stones are applied to key points of the body, while your therapist massages your body with warmed, fragrant aromatherapy oils.

Aroma Stone Therapy - 50 minutes

Smooth horizontal forehead lines with this targeted wrinkle treatment.

BOTOX® Cosmetic Wrinkle Treatment - Forehead Lines

Aroma Stone Therapy - 75 minutes

Soften wrinkles between the eyebrows with this targeted wrinkle treatment.

BOTOX® Cosmetic Wrinkle Treatment - Frown Lines

Soften the wrinkles around the outside corner of the eyes with this targeted wrinkle treatment.

BOTOX® Cosmetic Wrinkle Treatment - Crow's Feet

Imagine warm bamboo shoots of various sizes soaked in essential oil rolling, sliding and massaging your muscles into pure bliss. Getting into the belly of the muscle, this deeper tissue massage targets specific areas, releasing the build-up of tightness using sliding and rolling techniques across the body, hands and feet, kneading away soreness to your specified level of pressure.

Bamboo Massage - 50 minutes

You and your favourite person can enjoy a gorgeously relaxing full body Deep Tissue Muscle Massage as you lie side by side. The listed price is per couple.

Couples Deep Tissue Muscle Massage

The 75-minute Bamboo Massage is an exotic retreat into relaxation. Warm bamboo sticks, infused with essential oil, are used to roll and massage the muscles. This technique reaches deep tissue layers, targeting tight areas and providing a unique, soothing experience that relieves muscle soreness with a customized level of pressure.

Bamboo Massage - 75 minutes

Using muscle-melting warmed oils and deep pressure massage movements, we massage deep into the belly of the muscle, erasing stress, tension and lactic acid build up.

Deep Tissue Muscle Massage - 50 minutes

The extraordinary cleansing power of salt goes to work releasing toxins in this body polishing treatment. Choose from Frangipani Monoi Salt Scrub or Lime and Ginger Salt Glow with a 25 minute massage.

Intensely Cleansing Salt Scrub - 50 minutes

The extraordinary cleansing power of salt goes to work releasing toxins in this body polishing treatment. Choose from Frangipani Monoi Salt Scrub or Lime and Ginger Salt Glow with a 50 minute massage.

Intensely Cleansing Salt Scrub - 75 minutes

Optimize your health with personalized diet and exercise advice from the fitness professionals.

Nutritional Consultation

Achieve a firmer, more toned skin and reduce the appearance of cellulite with this effective Parisian treatment. Promising substantial inch loss in just one session, it's a must-try for those seeking visible body contouring results.

Ionithermie Cellulite Reduction Treatment

Let the expert personal trainers tailor a nutrition and exercise regimen just for you after a comprehensive Body Composition Analysis, ensuring you reach your desired results effectively.


Personal Training

Discover the secret to youthful radiance with an anti-aging facial, featuring exotic ingredients and an age-defying peel-off mask, leaving your skin visibly nourished, firmer, and rejuvenated.





Pro-Collagen Age Defy

Add volume to uneven or small lips. This treatment provides you with a fuller, natural looking lip instantly.

Restylane® Lip Enhancement Treatment

Indulge in the pinnacle of male grooming with our deluxe shave and facial combo, leaving your skin irresistibly smooth and rejuvenated.


Pro-Collagen Grooming Treatment with Shave

Restore youthful contours by softening the lines from the corners of the mouth to the chin with this FDA approved dermal filler.

Restylane® Marionette Lines Treatment

This treatment softens the border of the lip for a smoother lip line.

Restylane® Lip Lines Treatment

Curious about acupuncture and how it can benefit you? Try this special introductory treatment.

Traditional Chinese Acupuncture - 1 session

This relaxing Swedish massage uses techniques that will smooth away stress and tension.

Swedish Massage - 50 minutes

Our fitness professionals will determine your body fat percentage, metabolic rate and water retention level and then compare the results to the percentage recommended for you.

Body Composition Analysis

The Fire and Ice Pedicure offers a unique sensory experience. This rejuvenating treatment warms and cools, easing tension while beautifying your nails and skin. It's an ideal choice for those seeking a relaxing yet invigorating foot treatment.

Fire and Ice Pedicure

Couture Touch Face and Body Treatment - 50 minutes

Beautify your nails with this invigorating manicure that will warm your spirit and cool your stress.

Fire and Ice Manicure

Deep Tissue Muscle Massage - 75 minutes

Experience the age-defying benefits of marine-charged Padina Pavonica whilst targeted massage encourages optimum cellular function.

ELEMIS Dynamic Resurfacing Precision Peel

This grooming treatment for men will deeply cleanse the skin to prepare it for the closest shave ever!

ELEMIS Deep Cleanse Grooming Treatment with Shave

Restore youthful contours by softening the lines from the corners of the nose to the mouth.

Restylane® Smile Lines Treatment

A quick, clean, silky shave for the man who wants to be smooth!

Express Shave

Norwegian Dawn offers the ultimate freedom and flexibility for your cruise holiday. Toss your schedule to the breeze on a cruise to the Bahamas and Caribbean. Explore castles, cathedrals, romantic islands, and sophisticated cities on Mediterranean and Europe cruises. Experience the journey of a lifetime on a Transatlantic sailing. Or experience unique and immersive itineraries on an Extraordinary Journey. Back on board, dine at Los Lobos Cantina, a sophisticated Mexican restaurant celebrating traditional flavours with a modern twist. Drop by The Cellars, a Michael Mondavi Family Wine Bar for a wine tasting. Or take Lady Luck for a spin in the expansive Dawn Club Casino. Offering a wide range of spacious accommodation, there are staterooms to fit every family size and budget. Let Norwegian Dawn whisk you away to some of the dreamiest destinations around the world.

You'll find a well-stocked selection of things to read with all the elegant trimmings a good library deserves.

No matter how far you are from home, having access to the Internet is always nearby at the Internet Café. The Café can also be used as a computer lecturer and training centre.

Located poolside at the Oasis Pool is Topsiders, a full bar in close proximity to ample sunning area and hot tubs. It's all part of cruising's total resort experience.

Freshly muddled just the way you like, enjoy a refreshing mojito with friends – day or night.

Amid the hustle and bustle of the Atrium, enjoy something sweet. This is a morning and late-night favourite serving coffees, espressos, cappuccinos and more. Or indulge in freshly baked cookies, cakes and pastries.

Premium cuts are the standard at our American steakhouse serving Certified Angus Beef®. Sip your favourite cocktail and don't forget to order our made-from-scratch jumbo lump crab cakes and our famous Parmesan dusted truffle fries.

Bienvenido a Los Lobos, a premium Mexican restaurant celebrating traditional flavours with a modern twist. From Carne Asada marinated in guajillo chiles and tequila to Tres Leches Cake with Coconut Cream, the chefs at Los Lobos focus on unique flavour combinations.

Looking for a unique experience? Our authentic Brazilian churrascaria is a must. Start with an impressive 43-item salad bar, but save plenty of room for 12 slow-roasted meats carved tableside by our Passadores.

Dine on reinvented Irish pub classics while sipping your favourite draft beer, all in a casual atmosphere open 24 hours a day. There's no cover charge to dig into your favourite comfort foods and savory Daily Specials.

It's show time! And we've got a really big show for you at the Stardust Theatre. A stunning two-story main show lounge with a stage headlines the best entertainment at sea. The Stardust can also be used for large-group meetings by day.

A hip place for teens to hang out comes complete, video, jukebox, fooseball table and air hockey. By night The Club turns into a teen disco.

Shoot hoops, join a pick up game or play beach volleyball without the beach at the net enclosed, outdoor Basketball/Volleyball Court.

Get into the zone with the newly remodeled Splash Academy. Kids can watch movies at the cinema, have a dance party at the interactive dance mat along and enjoy an open space for active games.

Stop by the video arcade and capture a few aliens, win a car race, play pinball and fly a jet fighter. Anything is possible at Video Zone.

Are you ready to smile? Then try our advanced tooth-whitening treatment available at the spa.

Heated Basalt Stones are applied to key points of the body, while your therapist massages your body with warmed, fragrant aromatherapy oils

If you are ready to enhance your well-being with a sensible diet and exercise programme, our fitness professionals can provide you with the in-depth information you need to get you started.

Reduce the appearance of cellulite and firm and tone the skin with this Parisian treatment that offers substantial inch loss in just one session.

After conducting a Body Composition Analysis, our personal trainers will design a nutrition and exercise plan that will help you achieve the results you've always wanted.

This anti-aging facial combines the benefits of exotic ingredients to plump out fine lines and reduce skin-fatigue - helping relax wrinkes, while an age-defying peel-off mask encourages the highest cellular function, visibly improving firmness and elasticity for beautifully nourished, younger looking skin.

Our most opulent grooming service for men, this is simply the shave of all shaves combined with the facial of all facials! Your skin will be left perfectly smooth.

This super rejuvenating pedicure will warm your senses and cool your tension, leaving your nails and skin looking beautiful.

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Bicycle through the Waterland, a classic Dutch landscape that is ideal for bicycling as it is flat and spectacularly scenic. A ferry will take you to the Waterland, where you will begin pedaling at a leisurely pace well suited to the area’s laid-back ambiance. You can expect to see farmers going about their daily lives, brightly painted wooden houses and an impossibly green countryside crisscrossed with canals and dotted with seemingly endless rivers and lakes. Almost half of the Waterland is water, held in check by a series of dikes, and the landscape couldn’t be more beautiful. Expect to pass cows grazing in fields, iconic windmills pumping water out of the lowlands and a number of seaside villages, one of which you will stop in for a drink. The Waterland is also a paradise for water birds, and you will likely see countless swans and geese and perhaps even a godwit, the national bird of the Netherlands.

Enjoy an insider’s look at life in Edam by visiting a local family and touring a cheese-making facility to see how Edam’s famed cheese is produced. An enlightening walking tour will introduce you to the city, where you will see St. Nicholas Church and the Edam Museum, which occupies an 18th-century sea captain’s house. For a deeper understanding of life in Edam, you will stop by a centuries-old residence and enjoy coffee and cake with the owners. They will elaborate on the long history of their home, how Edam has changed just in their lifetimes and what the future may hold. Still, it is impossible to escape the draw of cheese in Edam. More than a quarter of the cheese produced in the Netherlands is the city’s namesake cheese, a soft variety made with less milk fat than most other cheeses. While touring a cheese-making facility in town, you will watch the process and then taste samples.

Capture the moment by taking the perfect selfie photo in Amsterdam! Instantly share your experience with family & friends on your favorite social media site as many of the stops will include wi-fi in real time. Professional photographers & selfie experts will teach you how to take the best selfie photo including composition, posing, lighting etc. Capture the spirit of this incredible destination.

Begin with a transfer to the Jewish Historical Museum which was founded more than 70 years ago, but only found its definite home in the Ashkenazi Synagogue Complex in 1987. The museum gives a perfect impression of Jewish life in Amsterdam and the Netherlands.

Amsterdam is famous for its Canal Ring area which dates to the 17th century and is a listed UNESCO World Heritage Site. Spread out over 70 islands, this cosmopolitan city boasts 60 miles of canals and about a thousand bridges. Amsterdam is most famous for its narrow, gabled houses lining the canals. Today, you will discover this lovely city on foot and by water.

Learn to tend and herd sheep at a shepherd’s school in the fiercely independent Basque Country and see how the sheep’s milk is used to produce local cheeses. The school will present the fundamentals of the ancient trade of shepherding. During the hands-on class, you will learn how to care for the indigenous Laxta sheep and how to milk them most efficiently. You will also see firsthand, the importance of Basque shepherd dogs, a highly intelligent, energetic breed with one of the world’s oldest lineages. These working dogs are naturals at helping shepherds tend their flocks. The sheep’s milk is used to make Idiazabal cheese, which you will sample with a glass of Txacoli wine. Following the enlightening experience at the shepherd’s school, you will stop at the Sanctuary of Arantzazu, which Franciscan monks founded centuries ago. It perches atop a rocky cliff and looks surprisingly unconventional, as its bell towers are made with blocks of diamond-point limestone.

The timeless beauty of Bordeaux is yours to discover during this orientation tour of the city and its surrounding areas, complimented with free time to do as you please and have lunch on your own. Your drive to Bordeaux takes you along the famous Medoc wine road, Route des Chateaux, with panoramic views of vineyards as far as the eye can see. The Medoc vineyards are orderly and impeccably maintained, and the famous Chateaux region produces superb wines.

Sample wine at a leading chateau in the region famous for its wines, Bordeaux. The region is not only known for its wine though, Bordeaux’s historic city center offers something for all tastes. You’ll enjoy free time here to discover some of its many attractions and lunch on your own.

Experience the Medoc peninsula through its military heritage and one of its oldest family owned wine estates. A tour full of history and the opportunity to sample locally produced Medoc wines is yours to seize. A scenic drive through landscapes covered with vineyards take you to Fort Medoc. Construction of the fort was ordered by Louis the XIV and it was built by the famous military architect Vauban in 1690. In 2008, it was inscribed on the cultural site UNESCO World Heritage List. See the main entrance, the waterworks, the underground room and the guard room building.

Head to the Medoc vineyards, driving along the famous 'Route des Chateaux' with a photo stop along the way. The Medoc wine road or Route des Chateaux is located between the Gironde esturary and the Landes Forest; providing magnificent views of vine-covered landscape rising as far as the eye can see.

Leave Ijmuiden behind and enjoy a drive through the beautiful countryside to the authentic Dutch village of Broek in Waterland. This charming village is well known for its classic wooden houses and farms. After a leisurely stroll through this fairy-like community, you'll continue your scenic drive to Beemster Polder, the oldest area of reclaimed land in the Netherlands. In 1999, this well-preserved and historic area was registered on UNESCO's World Heritage Site list. The highlight of your time here will be the visit to an original 17th century windmill where you will learn how the Dutch have managed to successfully live below sea level.

Amsterdam, sometimes also referred to as Venice of the North, is famous for its Canal Ring area which dates to the 17th century and is a listed UNESCO World Heritage Site. Spread out over 70 islands, this cosmopolitan city boasts 60 miles of canals and about a thousand bridges. Amsterdam is most famous for its narrow, gabled houses lining the canals. Today, you will discover this lovely city on foot and by water.

Experience Bruges like a local by exploring areas off the beaten path but still in the shadow of landmarks such as Kruispoort. Although you will stop at this 15th-century gate, the sites that lie ahead will reveal a lesser-known but not less spectacular side of Bruges. You will see windmills along medieval ramparts, follow atmospheric lanes through residential neighborhoods and pause at the bridges and inner canals that gave Bruges its nickname, the Venice of the North. Upon arriving in St. Anne’s, you will behold the Jerusalem Chapel, which was designed to mirror the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem. By the 16th century, Bruges had become a textile center for woven lace, and you will observe a demonstration of this artisan trade that continues to flourish. Another way to become immersed in local life is at the Markt, a sprawling square that has been a marketplace for more than 1,000 years.

The exquisitely preserved medieval town of Bruges is a veritable jewel. Step back in time as you begin your guided walk through Bruges, often called 'Die Scone' or 'the beautiful'. The charm of this lovely medieval city will capture you immediately. As you walk through the narrow streets, passing by picturesque scenes of ancient buildings, tree-lined canals and gabled facades, you’ll see the bustling marketplace, The Belfry Tower, the Town Hall and the Chapel of the Holy Blood.

Bruges is an exquisitely preserved Medieval town. The general prosperity, visible in the opulence of the mansions and civic buildings, lasted until the end of the 15th century.

Follow a local guide on an enlightening walk through Lisbon’s most atmospheric districts, pausing at various venues to sample Portuguese delicacies. In the Baixa district, you will stop at Manteigaris Silva, a delicatessen that dates to the 19th century. Chances are, you will sample local ham and cheeses such as Serra da Estrela. You will then head to Mouraria, a Moorish-influenced district that is considered the birthplace of the music genre fado. There you will be served a sweet, cherry liqueur known as ginja. A tram ride with the locals will bring you to the historical Graça district, where you will become even more familiar with daily life in Lisbon. While pausing for photos at the more than 100-year-old Villa Bertha, you will enjoy superb views of the city and the Tagus River. One last stop will be made at a café, where you will sample Portuguese products such as cod fish pastry and cornbread with sausage, perhaps with another glass of ginja.