7 - Treasures of the Continent cruise, 12 nights, Oceana Cruises

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Covering a wide terrain, Oceana Cruises' Treasures of the Continent sails from Dover to uber-cool Amsterdam, where the fashion and arts scene is burgeoning. Pull up a chair at one of the cafés perched alongside the picturesque canals. Then there are the other 'cafés' for which the city is known... Second port of call is the utterly romantic Bruges, where a stroll through the town centre is a sight for sore eyes. Nicknamed 'Venice of the North,' Bruges will have you ooh-ing and ah-ing at everything from the beautiful architecture to the delightful chocolate shops. Don't forget to sample a moules frites and wash it all down with a local beer. Next stop is Honfleur in Normandy (France), celebrated for its old but charming port. St Peter Port, the capital of Guernsey is on the programme, before the ship pulls into St Malo, a fortified town in Brittany, known for being the capital of crêpes. It's only fair that you should try one - accompanied by a refreshing cider bien sûr. After a stop in Lorient, sample the local wines in Bordeaux, hang out with the surfers in Biarritz, and finally, brush up your Spanish as you wander around the parks and gardens in Santander.

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