Our 12-night European odyssey departs from the dynamic Dutch capital of Amsterdam, weaving its way first to Antwerp, the cornerstone of the global diamond trade. Stroll the Belgian city's medieval streets � and perhaps pick up a sparkly souvenir � before we cross to the UK to visit Tilbury, a short drive from the pulsing capital, London. A day at sea brings us to France, where we visit La Rochelle, a historic city with a rich maritime legacy. Arriving next in Bordeaux, we spend two days sipping world-class wines, before moving on to the Basque fishing town of Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Spain comes next as we visit Bilbao, famous for its architecturally striking Guggenheim Museum. Another sea day brings us to Porto, to raise a glass to the city's eponymous wine, before we end our adventure in the Portuguese capital, Lisbon.