Funen Village
First Hotel Grand
Kongernes Jelling Viking Centre • Funen Village • Odense • Egeskov Castle
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Denmark is a land of contrasts with a proud Viking history, renowned museums, castles, and an understated Scandinavian air. This tour is based in the charming city of Odense, known as the birthplace of Hans Christian Andersen, and o ers varied visits to discover this unspoilt region. Odense… Vikings, Castles and Fairytales
First Hotel Grand, Odense A centrally located traditional hotel. The bustling shopping streets and old town are easily reached.
• 4 star • 135 rooms • Lift • Coach parking nearby
Day 1 Short Channel crossing. Overnight in Holland. Day 2 Travel on through Holland and into Germany to the Hamburg area for an overnight stay. Day 3 Spend time discovering Hamburg before proceeding north, across the Danish border to Odense for a 4 night stay. Day 4 Start with an included guided walk exploring the historic centre of Odense, following in the footsteps of Hans Christian Andersen. The afternoon is at leisure, with the chance to visit the great storyteller’s birthplace museum. Day 5 Travel to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Kongernes Jelling, considered the birthplace of Denmark. Trace the Viking legacy, explore the Monument area and the ancient runestones, the historic Jelling Church and Viking burial
mounds. A stop in the historic town of Kolding is recommended. Day 6 A visit to the pretty Egeskov Castle is recommended. Considered one of the best- preserved Renaissance palaces in Northern Europe, highlights include the interiors, classic vehicle museum and extensive gardens. On the return, a visit to Funen Village Open Air Museum is suggested with buildings dating from the 18th and 19th centuries. Day 7 Depart Odense for the Bremen area and overnight stay. Day 8 Travel into Holland and on to the North Sea coast for a relaxing overnight crossing to the UK. Day 9 Arrive back in the UK and travel home.
9 days from £899 including:
• Short Channel crossing • 1 night half board in the Netherlands • 1 night half board near Hamburg • 4 nights half board in Odense with: Hot buffet breakfast 3 course dinner • Guide for walking tour of Odense • 1 night half board near Bremen • Overnight ferry Netherlands to Hull or Harwich 2027 price per person May to Sept £899
Hans Christian Andsersen Museum £13pp, Egeskov Castle £27pp, Funen Village Open Air Museum £22pp, Kongernes Jelling Viking Centre £12pp
Nyhavn Harbour
Comwell Køge Strand Hotel
Comwell Køge Strand Hotel, Køge This 4 star hotel has understated Danish elegance and is located a short stroll from the seashore and beach. There is a stylish bar and restaurant, a large terrace for guests to enjoy and a garden room to relax in, along with a tness area too. • 4 star superior • 127 bedrooms • Terrace overlooking the sea • Coach parking
Glass Museum • Viking Castle Borgring • Vineyards and Castles • Copenhagen
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This tour is based in a region of Denmark rich in history and extraordinary visits to explore, with vineyards, glassworks, castles and Viking history to discover. Basing the stay in the quiet coastal town of Køge is ideal to explore the area, whilst also being close the historic and vibrant capital of Copenhagen. Unspoilt Denmark and Copenhagen
9 days from £1043 including:
• Short Channel crossing • 1 night half board in the Belgium • 1 night half board near Bremen • Return ferries Puttgarden/Rødby 4 nights half board in Køge with: Buffet breakfast 3 course buffet dinner • Admission to the Vikingeborgen Borgring • Admission to the Holmegaard Glass Museum • Admission to Gavnø Castle and Park • Vineyard tour and tasting • 1 night half board in northern Germany • Overnight ferry Netherlands to Hull or Harwich 2027 guideline price per person May to Sept £1043
Day 1 Short Channel crossing. Overnight in Belgium. Day 2 Travel through Holland and on to the Bremen area for dinner and an overnight stay. Day 3 Continue north, around Hamburg and take the ferry to Rødby. Travel on to Køge for a 4 night stay. Day 4 After breakfast, enjoy a leisurely morning in Køge with a visit to the Kitchen Museum which tells the town’s history from the Stone Age to the present day. This afternoon, discover the Vikingeborgen Borgring in nearby Lellinge. Here, discover the story of Harald Bluetooth and the site of his circular castle. Day 5 Make the journey northwards for a full day in Copenhagen. See the Little Mermaid, the pretty harbour around Nyhavn and the impressive Amalienborg Palace. This compact city has many museums and galleries to explore. A guided tour is
highly recommended, as is an informative harbour cruise. Day 6 A scenic day to the southwest, beginning with a visit to the Holmegaard Glass Museum which houses glass objects dating back 200 years, as well as a workshop to visit. Continue to the coast and the pretty Gavnø Castle and Park for an included visit. End the day with a visit to Vesterhave Vineyard for a tour and tasting. Planted in 2010, this vineyard now produces 12 varieties of wines to discover. Day 7 Depart Denmark, taking the ferry to Puttgarden and travel on to northern Germany for dinner and an overnight stay. Day 8 Travel through Germany, into Holland and on to the North Sea coast for a relaxing overnight crossing to Hull or Harwich. Day 9 Arrive back in the UK and travel home
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