DELUXE ROMANTIC DENMARK Castles and Inns DAY 01 ARRIVAL COPENHAGEN Own transfer to your distinctive Radisson Blu Hotel Royal Centrally located in the heart of Copenhagen. Rest of the day to Stroll down the walking street ’’Strøget’’ and a visit to glittering TivoliGarden is a must. www.dangleterre.dk/
DAY 02 COPENHAGEN Breakfast at the hotel. A full day of Sightseeing, combined City and North Zealand Castle tour. COPENHAGEN CITY TOUR Throughout centuries Danish monarchs have erected lasting monuments which today give the town its old-world charm and this tour is a presentation of Copenhagen as a residential city going through the oldest and most charming parts of the city. Christiansborg Palace with the Royal Reception Rooms; We visit the Knights' Hall with the gorgeous chandeliers where the Queen entertains her guests officially. Pass the State Art Gallery and Nyboder designed by King Christian IV 350 years ago, to Amalienborg Palace, now the winter residence of the Royal Family. One of the most beautiful squares in Europe, consisting of 4 equal-sized rococo palaces, and in the centre of the square the famous equestrian statue by Saly. NORTH ZEALAND CASTLES Afternoon drive through the beautiful forests north of Copenhagen to Hillerod along the old Kings Road / Kongevejen, built in order for the many Kings to easy the travel up north. We pass the wealthy suburbs of Copenhagen. Before arrival the impressive Frederiksborg Castle built in Renaissance style by King Christian IV in 1625. The visit to the castle includes the very fine national historical museum, the Chapel and the Knights' Hall.
Depart Hillerod and the drive runs near the idyllic Esrum Lake we pass the Royal Family's summer residence, Fredensborg Palace, surrounded by a beautiful park, today the home of our Crown prince couple Crown prince Frederik and Crown princess Mary. Lunch is served at a nice Danish Inn enroute. Not incl. 13:30 Depart Fredensborg, drive towards Elsinore. 14:00 we arrive at the world famous Kronborg Castle, known from Shakespeare's Hamlet. From the old Bastion there is a magnificent view of the Swedish coastline. Visit to Courtyard . Return drive from Elsinore along the coast with beautiful old villas, beaches and leisure boats harbours, also called The Danish Riviera. On the other side of Oresound we spot the coast of Sweden.
DAY 03 COPENHAGEN – FUNEN Breakfast at your hotel before depart for Funen. The drive runs westward through the fertile scenery of Zealand , before crossing the impressive ‘’Storebaelt Bridge’’, the 2nd longest suspension bridge in the world. A stop in Odense can be made, to visit the famous Fairytale writer Hans Christian Andersen Museum., followed by a charming drive through small winding roads in South Funen. You enjoy the small half timbered houses with thatched roof, and all the flowers. Late afternoon arrival at the Hindsgavl Castle Hotel. www.hindsgavl.dk
DAY 04 HINDSGAVL – COPENHAGEN Breakfast at the hotel before you head for Odense, where you may visit the Hans Christian Andersen Museum, built over the famous Danish fairytale writes life. Mid-afternoon you drive towards the Big Baelt bridge, the 2nd longest bridge in the world ( the longest is in Japan). The toll is to be paid will appear on the eastern side. A recommended visit is in the city of Ringsted and the Cathedral which used to be funeral church for the Royal family before arriving back in Copenhagen. Late afternoon return to Radisson Blu Hotel Royal
DAY 05 COPENHAGEN Breakfast at the hotel and end of program
THE PRICE: Per person in shared double room DKK 8.145.THE PRICE INCLUDE: Hotels & breakfast daily
THE PRICE DO NOT INCLUDE: • Any other meals • Any Express ferry, has to be paid on the spot (aprx. DKK 900.-) • The fee for crossing Storebaelt bridge, has to be paid on the spot (aprx. DKK 250,-
CAR RENTAL / 4 DAYS Audi 6 AU/AC DKK 7.250.-
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