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05/15/2024
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A UNIQUE VIEW OF EUROPE

At Crystal, we think what happens off the ship is as important as what happens onboard. That’s why our extensive and immersive destination experiences, curated by our travel partners, Abercrombie & Kent, are some of the best in the business, giving you a unique view of your favorite destinations. So, whether you’re a history buff who wants to explore the Romanesque architecture of Santiago da Compostela and the D-Day landing beaches in Normandy, an art lover who wants to see Monet’s water lily garden in Giverny in real life, or a Master whisky distiller in the making, we’ve got you covered.

JULY 18 – 30, 2024 | 12 NIGHTS

CRYSTAL SYMPHONY

Optional Land Experiences:

Ferrol: Santiago de Compostela

Enjoy a walking tour through the UNESCO World Heritage Site Old Town of Santiago de Compostela, admiring the Romanesque, Gothic, and Baroque buildings in one of the world’s most beautiful urban areas.

Oporto: Douro River Cruise & Port Wine Tasting

Explore Oporto’s Baroque 18th-century architecture first by land and then by water on a river cruise that gives a different view of the city. End your experience with a visit to the wine cellars of the city’s eponymous wine.

Honfleur by E-BIKE

Led by a knowledgeable local expert, discover the unmissable sites that have made the town famous globally during this guided e-bike tour of Honfleur. A food tasting of the local delicacies (cheese and apple-based drinks) are also included in this unmissable e-bike tour of Honfleur.

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AUG. 21 – SEPT. 1, 2024 | 12 NIGHTS

CRYSTAL SYMPHONY

Optional Land Experiences:

Invergordon (Highland): Loch Ness & Cawdor Castle – Meet the Gardener

Explore two of Scotland’s most stunning castles on this full-day tour. Join the legions of monster hunters and be on the lookout for Nessie at Urquhart Castle before strolling through the gardens of Cawdor Castle.

Ijmuiden (Amsterdam): Saloon Boat Cruise along the Amsterdam Canals

Sail through UNESCO’s 17^th-century canal ring area of Amsterdam in style onboard a unique restored saloon boat exclusive to 12 guests.

Dundee: Glenturret Master Blending Experience

Discover one of Scotland’s oldest working distilleries and immerse yourself into the world of Whisky before testing your skills and seeing if you’ve got what it takes to become a Master Distiller.

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SEPT. 18 – 26, 2024 | 8 NIGHTS

CRYSTAL SYMPHONY

Optional Land Experiences:

Honfleur: D-Day 80^th Anniversary

2024 marks the 80^th anniversary of D-Day. Visit the famous landing beaches of Normandy and stand where history was made during the famous June 1944 D-Day landings with featured guest George Luz Jr., son of the legendary World War II and Easy Company veteran George Luz Sr.

Rouen: Bayeaux and its Tapestry

Travel back to Medieval times at Queen Mathilda Museum and discover the blow-by-blow account of the Battle of Hastings in the UNESCO “Memory of the World,” aka the Bayeux Tapestry.