AIDA Cruises, Norway and Scotland from Hamburg, April 12, 2024

Cruising from: Hamburg, Germany;

Departure Date: 12 April, 2024;

Cruise Line: AIDA Cruises;

Cruise Ship: AIDAdiva;

Duration: 8-day cruise;

Ports of Call: Hamburg, Haugesund, Shetland Island, Invergordon, Aberdeen, Aarhus, Warnemunde;

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 Haugesund, Norway

Haugesund is a vibrant young city touting culture and arts festivals. Among them is the Norwegian International Film Festival or Sildajazz festival, with a mix of local and international artists. While it is possible to explore the city on foot, it may be beneficial to hire a car to see the surrounding area. Discover the Langfoss Waterfall or the Folgefonna Glacier to the north and the Preikestolen Mountains to the south.

Day 3 Shetland Island, Scotland

Shetland Islands or Shetland is a subarctic archipelago in the Northern Isles of Scotland, situated in the Northern Atlantic, between Great Britain, the Faroese Islands and Norway. Shetland's natural landscape is among the most dramatic in the world. It is also teeming with wildlife: from orcas and puffins to the famous Shetland ponies and dolphins. Its rugged landscape is ideal for rearing livestock, in particular, Sheep which provide a bountiful supply of exceptionally soft wool used by local weavers to create Shetland's world-famous Fair Isle patterned knitwear.

Day 4 Invergordon, Scotland

Invergordon is a town and port in Easter Ross, in Ross and Cromarty, Highland, Scotland. Take a short walk into the town center and you'll find impressive murals, overflowing flowerboxes, small shops, cafes, banks, and friendly people happy to have a wee chat. Included in the attractions are Cawdor Castle, Dunrobin Castle, Brodie Castle, Loch Ness and its famous monster "Nessie", Fort George,Dornoch Cathedral, Culloden Battlefield, Falls of Shin Inverewe Gardens.

Day 5 Aberdeen, Scotland

Aberdeen is a city in northeast Scotland and Scotland's third most populous city. Aberdeen is nicknamed the Granite City and is home to Marischal College, the world's second-largest granite building. The city has a wide range of historic attractions, family-friendly activities, cutting-edge architecture, captivating museums and galleries, boundless green spaces, superb beaches, dramatic coastline and more.

Day 6 At Sea, At Sea

Wonderful day at Sea.

Day 7 Aarhus, Denmark

The city of Aarhus is the second largest city in Denmark situated by the sea in the heart of Jutland. Big attractions in Aarhus include Den Gamle By is its old town open-air museum, with centuries-old timbered houses. Must-see sights, such as the Jelling Rune Stones, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, are all in easy reach, as well as fjords and beaches to explore.

Day 8 Warnemunde, Germany

Warnemunde is a German port town on the Baltic Sea, near Rostock in Mecklenburg, Germany. Nearby, the Alter Strom canal is lined with shops and fishing boats. The Edvard Munch Haus, former home of the renowned expressionist painter, runs exhibitions and events. Rostock is the largest city in the German state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and lies at the mouth of the Warnow River on the Baltic Sea. It’s known for Rostock University, Rostock Botanical Garden and the Gothic St. Mary’s Church.