Denmark’s Countryside, Castles & Fairytales

Welcome to Denmark! Meet your driver outside of customs and transfer to your hotel.
Your afternoon walking tour will introduce you to Copenhagen, a dynamic city of culture and tradition, where the old blends with the new. You’ll see Amalienborg Palace, home to Denmark’s Royal Family, and of course, the famous Little Mermaid. Stroll on the walking street, Strøget, and absorb the lively atmosphere. Tivoli Gardens is an amusement park for all ages, discover the wonders when you visit at night. Gardens, fountains, music, and twinkling lights create a magical atmosphere, and there are many restaurants and cafes to choose from for dinner.

Highlight (included): Guided walking tour, Tivoli Gardens

Overnight in Copenhagen
(Breakfast included)

Enjoy a substantial buffet breakfast at your hotel. You will have a full day to explore this bustling city. Choose to sightsee on your own, shop, or select one of many optional experiences.

Highlights (optional): Guided City tour by bus or boat, Canal cruise, Bike tour, Enjoy some of the many outstanding museums, Danish pastry baking class.

Highlight (included): Meet the Danes dinner hosted by locals in their homes.

Overnight in Copenhagen
(Breakfast and dinner included)

Denmark is a country full of castles with rich royal histories, and you’ll visit three of the best on this day tour of North Zealand. Visit Frederiksborg Castle, Fredensborg Palace, and Kronborg Castle, each with fascinating histories, beautiful interiors and grounds. Kronborg Castle is a particularly special place to visit, as it’s known as Hamlet’s castle in the Shakespeare play. Travelers interested in history, culture, and architecture will especially enjoy this trip.

Overnight in Copenhagen
(Breakfast included)

Depart Copenhagen after breakfast and travel through the charming countryside to the city of Odense. Author Hans Christian Andersen was born here, best known for writing fairy tales such as The Little Mermaid and The Ugly Duckling. You don’t want to miss Egeskov Castle with its stunning gardens & grounds, and a vintage car museum! Enjoy a sumptuous dinner at your hotel this evening.

Highlights (optional): Tour Hans Christian Anderson’s childhood home and museum, or Visit Egeskov Castle and vintage car museum.

Overnight at Falsled Kro.
(Breakfast and dinner included)

Enjoy a leisurely drive to Aarhus today. However, if you are a Lego fan, take a detour to the town of Billund to visit the original Legoland!

Overnight in Aarhus
(Breakfast included)

Explore the surroundings today, perhaps participating in an outdoor activity.

Highlights (optional):
Experience Aarhus’s Old Town, or “Den Gamle By”, take a hike in Denmark’s Lake District, hit the links for a game of golf, go on a horseback ride, or paddle a canoe or kayak.

Overnight in Aarhus
(Breakfast included)

Depart Aarhus by ferry, and travel across the bay to Odden. Continue to Roskilde, known for its Cathedral, which dates to 1175 and is a UNESCO World Heritage site. There is also time to visit the Viking Ship Museum, where you can see five ships excavated in the 1960s. Continue to Copenhagen.

Highlights (optional): Roskilde Cathedral, the Viking Ship Museum.

Overnight in Copenhagen
(Breakfast included)

Start your journey home, or extend your stay for more European adventures.

(Breakfast included)