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EXPLORING THE LOW COUNTRIES:
HOLLAND AND BELGIUM
ABOARD THE NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC EXPLORER
EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS
» Voyage from Germany to the Netherlands and Belgium, exploring the
West Frisian Islands, the tulip fields of North Holland, and the medieval
gems of Brugge, Antwerp, and Gent.» Enjoy a warm welcome at Harlingen, where we will be the first
passenger ship to dock. Venture down the town’s canals in Zodiacs
by special permission, and learn about the local Friesland culture.» Immerse yourself in the artistic treasures of Amsterdam’s recently
refurbished Rijksmuseum and examine the masterpieces of
Rembrandt, Vermeer, and Dürer on a docent-led tour.» Revel in the rich culinary traditions of the region—from Dutch cheeses to^
Belgian waffles and the famous Belgian beers brewed for centuries by
Trappist monks.“Brugge is sublime—a walking city of great charm and exuberance.”- JAY WALLJASPER, “133 PLACES RATED,”
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC TRAVELER, NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2009
EXPEDITION TEAM & EXPERTS
National Geographic
photographer Sisse
Brimberg was born and
raised in Denmark. Sisse has
been a regular photographer
for National Geographic
since 1976, when a Danish
grant allowed her to study photojournalism
at the Society. Since then she has produced
more than 25 stories for National Geographic
magazine. She was recently awarded the
Picture Story of the Year by the National Press
Photographers Association. Sisse will join a
diverse team of historians on this expedition.Canal cruising will be a special highlight throughout; Brugge is shown here.stt monks.
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