Walk through historical Haarlem, which officially became a city in 1245, and enjoy an exclusive look inside St. Bavo’s, a landmark since the 14th century. Lying along the Spaarne River, not far from the North Sea, Haarlem has an abundance of canals, making for a quintessentially Dutch setting. Traditional houses with crow-stepped gables line the cobblestone streets and St. Bavo’s overlooks the central market square. As you will discover firsthand, the church’s interior is absolutely stunning, as is its gilded organ. Mozart, Händel and Mendelssohn have all played the organ, which when completed was the world’s largest. Art buffs may wish to find the engraved floor tile beneath which the Dutch Golden Age painter Frans Hals is buried. A collection of his work is in the nearby Frans Hals Museum. During free time, you might explore other attractions of interest or browse the boutiques.