AIDA Cruises, Norway and Scotland from Hamburg, May 23, 2023

Cruising from: Hamburg, Germany;

Departure Date: 23 May, 2023;

Cruise Line: AIDA Cruises;

Cruise Ship: AIDAsol;

Duration: 12-day cruise;

Ports of Call: Hamburg, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Kirkwall, Maloy, Vik, Stavanger, Kristiansand, 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 Edinburgh, Scotland

The harbor is an excellent starting place for excursions to the city's Old Town, as well as to the medieval castle and other historic landmarks in the area. The Old Town, which was constructed during the Middle Ages when there was a continual fear of assault, huddles high on the Castle Rock with a view over the surrounding plain below. On the other hand, the New Town is comprised of a breathtakingly beautiful series of streets, crescents, and terraces.

Day 3 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 4 At Sea, At Sea

Wonderful day at Sea.

Day 5 Kirkwall, Scotland

Kirkwall is the largest town and capital of the Orkney Islands of Scotland. The town has two museums, the larger being Tankerness House Museum, which contains items of local historical interest within one of Scotland's best-preserved sixteenth-century town-houses. At the heart of the town stands St. Magnus Cathedral, which was founded in memory of Saint Magnus Erlendsson, Earl of Orkney 1108-1117 by Earl (later Saint) Rognvald Kali.

Day 6 At Sea, At Sea

Wonderful day at Sea.

Day 7 Maloy, Norway

Maloy is a town in the municipality of Kinn in Vestland county, Norway. Maloy is located on the southeastern side of the island of Vagsoy, about 3 kilometres northeast of the village of Holvika and about 6 kilometres south of the village of Raudeberg.

Day 8 Vik, Norway

Vik is a municipality in Sogn og Fjordane county, Norway and it consists of several rural villages, Vik, Vangsnes, Arnafjord, Feios and Fresvik. It is located on the southern shore of the Sognefjorden in the traditional district of Sogn.

Day 9 Stavanger, Norway

Stavanger is the gateway to the Norwegian fjords. The city centre of Stavanger is quite compact, with original dockside warehouses and pretty 18th-century streets climbing up from a bustling harbour, which makes it easy to reach most attractions on foot. On your walk you can easily stop by some of the city's many museums, such as the Norwegian Petroleum Museum, Stavanger museum of Fine Arts and the Norwegian Canning museum.

Day 10 Kristiansand, Norway

Kristiansand is the largest city in Southern Norway and attracts a lot of tourists every year. Kristiansand is a family destinations, focusing in activities and attractions for families, one of the largest if these being Dyreparken, a gigantic zoo and amusement park. Kristiansand Dyrepark is probably the favourite holiday destination for Norwegian kids.

Day 11 At Sea, At Sea

Wonderful day at Sea.

Day 12 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.