Scotland Intensive Cruise: Edinburgh, Aberdeen & Glasgow

Overview

A 12-night voyage aboard Azamara Journey, departing Copenhagen, Denmark on 17 Aug 2027 and arriving in Dublin, calling at 10 destinations along the way.

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   Day 1 ·Copenhagen, DenmarkEmbark

   17 Aug 2027

   Depart 17:00

   Copenhagen is known as a city of spires: the skyline of its medieval core is punctuated only by the steeples of churches and towers of palaces, though a modern building boom has overtaken other parts of the city. Today's Copenhagen is known for its excellent quality of life and environmental consciousness - with many parks, it is green both literally and in today's sense of the word. It is also bicycle-friendly, with bike paths lining almost every major street. After a ride or wander through the old town, stop for a local repast of Smørrebrød, traditional open-face sandwiches, or a mouthwatering Danish pastry.
   
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   Day 2 ·Gothenburg, Sweden

   18 Aug 2027

   Arrive 08:00Depart 17:00

   Gothenburg, a major city in Sweden, is situated off the Göta älv river on the country's west coast. An important seaport, it's known for its Dutch-style canals and leafy boulevards like the Avenyn, the city's main thoroughfare, lined with many cafes and shops. Liseberg is a popular amusement park with themed rides, performance venues and a landscaped sculpture garden.
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   Day 3 ·At Sea

   19 Aug 2027
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   Day 4 ·Leith (Edinburgh), Scotland

   20 Aug 2027

   Arrive 05:00
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   Day 5 ·Leith (Edinburgh), Scotland

   21 Aug 2027

   Depart 16:00
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   Day 6 ·Dundee, Scotland

   22 Aug 2027

   Arrive 05:45

   Once most famous for its industrial grime, Dundee has evolved into a vibrant art, design, music and theatre scene. It’s the UK’s first designated UNESCO City of Design and now has the first design museum outside of London. The new V&A Museum Of Design is housed in a world-class building at the heart of the newly transformed waterfront. Visit and learn the story of Scotland's outstanding design heritage.
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   Day 7 ·Dundee, Scotland

   23 Aug 2027

   Depart 02:00

   Once most famous for its industrial grime, Dundee has evolved into a vibrant art, design, music and theatre scene. It’s the UK’s first designated UNESCO City of Design and now has the first design museum outside of London. The new V&A Museum Of Design is housed in a world-class building at the heart of the newly transformed waterfront. Visit and learn the story of Scotland's outstanding design heritage.
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   Day 7 ·Aberdeen, Scotland

   23 Aug 2027

   Arrive 09:30Depart 22:00

   Where the rivers Dee and Don meet the North Sea, you’ll find the harbor city of Aberdeen. Remote and northerly, Scotland’s third largest city is a surprising gem with distinctive architecture and a cosmopolitan feel.
   
   Encompassing a veritable wonderland of urban delights and pastoral pursuits, Aberdeen stands apart from other Scottish cities. You won’t hear Gaelic around these parts, as this bright sunny port more closely resembles a typical English city.
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   Day 8 ·Invergordon

   24 Aug 2027

   Arrive 08:00Depart 20:00

   Take a superb natural setting of mountains, tumbling waterfalls, rushing rivers, and serene lochs (and add one sea monster); pepper the landscape with amazing castles (such as Cawdor, setting for Shakespeare’s Macbeth); plant a crop of magnificent gardens; incorporate a pretty village or two (surely Beauly, with its lovely flower displays and 13th century ruined priory); toss in a trail of whiskey distilleries, and there you have it: the Scottish Highlands, shrouded in myth and folklore, and a treat to explore.
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    Day 9 ·At Sea

    25 Aug 2027
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    Day 10 ·Oban, UK

    26 Aug 2027

    Arrive 08:00Depart 18:00

    The "Gateway to the Isles," Oban is a busy working port with houses clinging to steep hillsides guarding a gentle bay. Climb McCaig's Tower, learn glass blowing from the masters at Caithness Glass, watch traditional kilt making at Geoffrey Ltd. and sample fine malt whiskey at Oban Distillery.
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    Day 11 ·Glasgow (greenock)

    27 Aug 2027

    Arrive 07:30Depart 20:00

    Greenock is a town and administrative centre in the Inverclyde council area in Scotland and a former burgh within the historic county of Renfrewshire, located in the west central Lowlands of Scotland. It forms part of a contiguous urban area with Gourock to the west and Port Glasgow to the east.
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    Day 12 ·Douglas, Isle Of Man

    28 Aug 2027

    Arrive 08:00Depart 17:00

    The tiny Isle of Man has quite a lot to offer for its size. Douglas’ lovely sea front is lined with picturesque hotels and restaurants, and can be traversed by horse-drawn trams as it has been since 1876. There’s a medieval fortress in Castletown; a ruined castle on the Isle of St. Patrick where tales of Vikings, monks, and a ghost dog abound; and the village of Cregneash, where people live in thatched cottages, speak the native Manx language, and practice traditional trades and crafts. Front gardens on residential streets are a standout – awash in color and scent.
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    Day 13 ·DublinDisembark

    29 Aug 2027

    Arrive 06:30

    Dublin offers a wealth of historic sites dating back to a 1000-year-old Viking village, and as one might expect of the Irish, there is a tale to be told about every one. St. Patrick’s Cathedral is said to have been erected on the site where the saint himself converted pagans in 450 AD. From Dublin Castle the crown jewels were stolen in 1907; an unsolved mystery left to the fictional Sherlock Holmes to decipher. Some pubs, great sources of stories, are almost as old – you can sample a Guinness and the latest lore at The Brazen head, serving up drink and daydreams for 800 years. Then for a contrast, ride to a stunning view of contemporary Dublin atop a brand new observation wheel.

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