Northern Europe & Fjords from Hamburg Cruise

Day 1 - Hamburg, Germany

Arrive: Wed 30 June 2027 / Depart: Wed 30 June 2027 at 20:00

The biggest port of Germany, a notorious red-light-district and elegant mansions along the Elbe River ? it?s all in Hamburg! You can get to know the vibrant city of Hamburg during this great tour! On your way there is much to see: you will pass the downtown Alster Lake and the city?s exclusive residential areas, the Jungfernstieg with its luxury shops and shopping malls, the Renaissance-style City Hall and Stock Exchange, modern downtown architecture, parks and gardens, the TV tower, the exhibition centre, 19th century court buildings and plenty more. Time and traffic permitting, you will have the chance to hop off the bus for photo-stops. You will complete your tour of Hamburg with an outside visit of the city?s famous landmark ?Michel? - St. Michaelis Church. The "Kramer Amtsstuben", a well preserved complex of restored buildings, presenting the living conditions in the early 18th century will be also shown in detail.

Day 2 - At Sea

Day 3 - At Sea

Day 4 - Seydhisfjordur

Arrive: Sat 03 July 2027 / Depart: Sat 03 July 2027 at 19:00

Seyðisfjörður is a town and municipality in the Eastern Region of Iceland at the innermost point of the fjord of the same name. A road over Fjarðarheiði mountain pass connects Seyðisfjörður to the rest of Iceland; 27 kilometres to the ring road and Egilsstaðir.

Day 5 - Akureyri

Arrive: Sun 04 July 2027 / Depart: Sun 04 July 2027

A Northern European cruise will take you to Akureyri to visit the exciting ice caves, and you may be lucky enough to see the northern lights that make our holiday-s magical. In the north of Iceland, in a sheltered location and cradled by the waves, the port of Akureyi awaits us. A modest city rich in history, Akureyi is Iceland’s ‘capital of the north’. Culture lovers visit the city's museums before discovering the amazing architecture of the Akureyrarkirkja Church . While for those who love to be thrilled, a visit to the ice caves at Lofthellir will help make unforgettable memories. If you have the chance, you'll want to spend a night watching the northern lights.

Day 6 - Isafjordur

Arrive: Mon 05 July 2027 at 09:00 / Depart: Mon 05 July 2027 at 18:00

In the north-western outpost of Europe, where the names sound reminiscent of Tolkien's pages, the Earth and the sea merge in a landscape that defies the imagination.Nestled at the mouth of the fjord between the Engidalur and Eyrarfjall valleys and protected by Mount Tungudalur, rising 724 m above sea level behind it, Isafjordur is the capital of the Westfjords, the most isolated region of Iceland.Stroll around the town and marvel at the architecture of the houses. Then enjoy the show of the light reflections on the water of the fjord, surrounded by the breath-taking nature of the wind, ice, dolphins and whales, a short hop from the Arctic circle.

Day 7 - Grundarfjordur, Iceland

Arrive: Tue 06 July 2027 at 07:00 / Depart: Tue 06 July 2027 at 19:00

On a Northern European Costa cruise to the heart of the Viking land, discover the glacial beauty of Grundarfjordur, adorned by the picturesque Kirkjufell mountain. Iceland and its black-sand beaches are at your disposal as soon as we dock in the port of Grundarfjordur. The town has become famous thanks to its particular shape and the famous mountain Kirkjufell, which stands proudly skyward. Remember to admire the puffin colony the island is home to, and to visit the Viking village, built by one of the associations of the city.

Day 8 - Reykjavik, Iceland

Arrive: Wed 07 July 2027 at 08:00

Our Costa cruise around the northern capitals takes us to Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland, and a splendid example of a town perfectly immersed in nature. Reykjavik is an absolute “must” when you visit Iceland. It was once called the “smoky bay”, owing to the hot springs located near to the port of Reykjavik. You can admire Lake Tjörnin, right in the centre of the city, an emblem of harmony with nature which is typical of this locality. Spend some time visiting the Icelandic capital's sculpture garden, then explore the park within it, where nature reigns supreme. Here, you will find an outdoor museum with the reconstruction of a small ancient village.

Day 9 - Reykjavik, Iceland

Depart: Thu 08 July 2027

Our Costa cruise around the northern capitals takes us to Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland, and a splendid example of a town perfectly immersed in nature. Reykjavik is an absolute “must” when you visit Iceland. It was once called the “smoky bay”, owing to the hot springs located near to the port of Reykjavik. You can admire Lake Tjörnin, right in the centre of the city, an emblem of harmony with nature which is typical of this locality. Spend some time visiting the Icelandic capital's sculpture garden, then explore the park within it, where nature reigns supreme. Here, you will find an outdoor museum with the reconstruction of a small ancient village.

Day 10 - At Sea

Day 11 - Kirkwall

Arrive: Sat 10 July 2027 at 12:00 / Depart: Sat 10 July 2027 at 20:00

Kirkwall is the largest town of Orkney, an archipelago to the north of mainland Scotland. The name Kirkwall comes from the Norse name Kirkjuvágr, which later changed to Kirkvoe, Kirkwaa and Kirkwall.

Day 12 - At Sea

Day 13 - Hamburg, Germany

Arrive: Mon 12 July 2027 at 07:00 / Depart: Mon 12 July 2027

The biggest port of Germany, a notorious red-light-district and elegant mansions along the Elbe River ? it?s all in Hamburg! You can get to know the vibrant city of Hamburg during this great tour! On your way there is much to see: you will pass the downtown Alster Lake and the city?s exclusive residential areas, the Jungfernstieg with its luxury shops and shopping malls, the Renaissance-style City Hall and Stock Exchange, modern downtown architecture, parks and gardens, the TV tower, the exhibition centre, 19th century court buildings and plenty more. Time and traffic permitting, you will have the chance to hop off the bus for photo-stops. You will complete your tour of Hamburg with an outside visit of the city?s famous landmark ?Michel? - St. Michaelis Church. The "Kramer Amtsstuben", a well preserved complex of restored buildings, presenting the living conditions in the early 18th century will be also shown in detail.