AIDA Cruises, Western Europe from Hamburg, May 21, 2023

Cruising from: Hamburg, Germany;

Departure Date: 21 May, 2023;

Cruise Line: AIDA Cruises;

Cruise Ship: AIDAaura;

Duration: 14-day cruise;

Ports of Call: Hamburg, Rotterdam, Rotterdam, Dover, Isle of Portland, Gijon, Bilbao, Le Verdon, Brest, Brest, Saint-Malo, Le Havre, Hamburg;

Day 0 Hamburg, Germany

Straddling the Rive Elbe, Hamburg is Germany's second largest city and is affectionately known as the Gateway to the World, thanks to its rich maritime history and its privileged position as one of the premier sea ports in Europe. The best way to take in the Hamburg's culture and history is to hop aboard the Maritime Circle Line, a shuttle service which connects all of Hamburg's most important maritime attractions.

Day 1 At Sea, At Sea

Wonderful day at Sea.

Day 2 Rotterdam, Netherlands

The port of Rotterdam is the largest port in Europe. The terminal is situated within the so called 'Manhattan on the Maas' right in the City Centre. The city of Rotterdam is known for the Erasmus University, riverside setting, lively cultural life and its maritime heritage. A few square kilometres of the city centre offers a complete overview of what the twentieth century has produced in terms of modern architecture.

Day 3 Rotterdam, Netherlands

The port of Rotterdam is the largest port in Europe. The terminal is situated within the so called 'Manhattan on the Maas' right in the City Centre. The city of Rotterdam is known for the Erasmus University, riverside setting, lively cultural life and its maritime heritage. A few square kilometres of the city centre offers a complete overview of what the twentieth century has produced in terms of modern architecture.

Day 4 Dover, England

Located 70 miles to the east of London, Dover is one of the most modern and progressive cruise ports in the country, with highly trained personnel and award-winning customer service in England's southeastern county of Kent. The iconic White Cliffs of Dover are symbolic safeguards at Britain's closest point to continental Europe. There are frequent trains to London leaving from Dover Priory Station.

Day 5 Isle of Portland, England

The Isle of Portland is a tied island, in the English Channel. Portland's coastline is a mecca for the sporty, with adventure seekers flocking to enjoy the many activities on offer including rock-climbing, abseiling, diving and excellent sailing and kite surfing thanks to the reliable winds. Portland is a central part of the Jurassic Coast, a World Heritage Site on the Dorset and east Devon coast, important for its geology and landforms. Portland stone, a limestone famous for its use in British and world architecture, including St Paul's Cathedral and the United Nations Headquarters.

Day 6 At Sea, At Sea

Wonderful day at Sea.

Day 7 Gijon, Spain

Gijon is the largest city and municipality in the autonomous community of Asturias in Spain. Gijon reveals itself to us as an open, peaceful, cosmopolitan city, full of charm and with endless possibilities available to visitors. Gijon offers many attractions for visitors: Elogio del Horizonte, huge sculpture, Roman Baths, Playa de San Lorenzo, World´s Biggest Oval Church, and many other sights.

Day 8 Bilbao, Spain

No trip to Spain is complete without a visit to Bilbao, a city steeped in fascinating history and beautiful architecture. Many of the city's best known sights can be appreciated on a stroll around the cobbled lanes of Bilbao's Casco Viejo (Old Town). Guggenheim Museum has attracted millions of tourists to the Basque capital to see this truly spectacular monument.

Day 9 Le Verdon, France

Le Verdon-sur-Mer is a small coastal resort at the northernmost end of the Medoc peninsula, close to Soulac-sur-Mer and north of Bordeaux in south-west France. The town is oriented towards a tourist activity exploiting its undeniable assets between the ocean, the estuary and the surrounding nature. The beaches at Verdon-sur-Mer are long, clean and sandy and the town itself is pleasant to stroll around.

Day 10 Brest, France

Brest, located in the region of Brittany, is one of the most animated harbor. Dramatic rocky coastline is more than 1000 km long. Brest is best known for sailing festival organized every four years - more than 2,000 traditional boats take part in the event, which is attended by nearly 700,000 spectators. Since everything is inspired by water, Brest has been the European capital of oceanography.

Day 11 Brest, France

Brest, located in the region of Brittany, is one of the most animated harbor. Dramatic rocky coastline is more than 1000 km long. Brest is best known for sailing festival organized every four years - more than 2,000 traditional boats take part in the event, which is attended by nearly 700,000 spectators. Since everything is inspired by water, Brest has been the European capital of oceanography.

Day 12 Saint-Malo, France

Saint-Malo, beautiful city and port in Brittany on the Channel coast, curves out to sea on a stunning natural harbour that has created some of the best sandy beaches on the Emerald Coast. Rising out of the granite rock, St Malo is a maze of medieval streets bursting with history and culture. The legacy of the dastardly pirates of the 19th century and the siege during the Second World War entwines with the bustling array of arty shops and the delicious smells of oysters and crêpes from restaurants and outdoor markets and cafes. Special attraction is Saint-Malo Walls, where every gate, bastion and view has a story to tell.

Day 13 Le Havre, France

Le Havre is a love letter to modernism, evoking, more than any other French city, France's postwar energy and optimism. Numerous museums and galleries provide cultural interest, and in summer, there are several beaches for the sun-seekers.

Day 14 At Sea, At Sea

Wonderful day at Sea.

Day 15 Hamburg, Germany

Straddling the Rive Elbe, Hamburg is Germany's second largest city and is affectionately known as the Gateway to the World, thanks to its rich maritime history and its privileged position as one of the premier sea ports in Europe. The best way to take in the Hamburg's culture and history is to hop aboard the Maritime Circle Line, a shuttle service which connects all of Hamburg's most important maritime attractions.