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AIDA Cruises, Norway and Scotland from Hamburg, July 9, 2023

AIDA Cruises British Isles 12-day route

Cruising from: Hamburg, Germany;

Departure Date: 9 July, 2023;

Cruise Line: AIDA Cruises;

Cruise Ship: AIDAsol;

Duration: 12-day cruise;

Ports of Call: Hamburg, Newcastle, Invergordon, Aberdeen, Shetland Island, Skjolden, Bergen, Stavanger, Kristiansand, Hamburg;



12-day cruise to Hamburg, Newcastle, Invergordon, Aberdeen, Shetland Island, Skjolden, Bergen, Stavanger, Kristiansand, Hamburg on board AIDAsol.

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 Newcastle, England

Newcastle has now re-invented itself as a cultural centre and Science City, and is possibly one of the most vibrant cities in the north of England. The North East is an area of outstanding natural beauty and home to beautiful coastlines, gardens, castles, cathedrals and the cradle of Christianity. The region is home to several UNESCO World Heritage sites, including Hadrian's Roman Wall and Durham City, as well as Alnwick Castle, known as the Windsor of the North.

Day 3 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 4 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 5 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 6 At Sea, At Sea

Wonderful day at Sea.

Day 7 Skjolden, Norway

Skjolden is at the end of the Sognefjord which rivals the Hardangerfjord, the longer and more famous, but they are both excellent for scenic cruising. The approach is via the picturesque Lusterfjord, close to Jostedalsbreen, the largest glacier on the European mainland and ends at the foot of the highest mountains in Norway, the Jotunheimen National Park.

Day 8 Bergen, Norway

Bergen, situated between the longest fjord Sognefjord and the beautiful Hardangerfjord is a popular cruise destination and the leading cruise port in Norway. This stunning destination is home to some of the country's top museums and galleries, so it's a fantastic place to learn more about the colourful characters that helped shape Norway's history and culture.

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.

Sail with AIDA Cruises from Hamburg to British Isles on board AIDAsol cruise ship. Discover the best of Germany, England, Scotland, Norway on this British Isles cruise and discover amazing Hamburg, Newcastle, Invergordon, Aberdeen, Shetland Island, Skjolden, Bergen, Stavanger, Kristiansand, Hamburg. AIDAsol leaving Hamburg, Germany for 12 days from July 9, 2023.


British Isles cruise July 2023

British Isles cruise from Hamburg July 2023


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