Holland America Line has partnered with The History Channel to offer itineraries and shore excursions that immerse travellers in historical events.
The itineraries, ranging from seven to 14 days, explore significant historical events across the world, including the World Wars, ancient Egypt, the Vikings and Pompeii. Destinations include the polar regions, Europe, North Africa and North America.
Through this partnership, guests can enjoy dozens of shore excursions such as:
- Gold panning and an underground mine exploration in Alaska
- Giza pyramids, Sphinx and the Pyramid of Sakkara in Egypt
- Stavanger Old and New in Norway
- The best of Olympia in Greece
Additional themed departures will include the eastern Mediterranean with a focus on ancient empires; northern Europe and its Viking heritage; Arctic encounters and the region's history of polar exploration, amongst others.
