Fairy Tales & Vikings

Day 1: Copenhagen
Arrive in “Wonderful Copenhagen,” where there’s no shortage of attractions to take in, from the royal palaces and castles to the striking opera house, Tivoli Gardens, and of course, the Little Mermaid herself.  Or simply explore the winding streets at your leisure, enjoying café life and popping into some of the many specialty and designer boutiques.  Overnight stay in Copenhagen.

Day 2: Copenhagen & Castles
Today, embark on an historic tour through Copenhagen and its surrounds. Visit the magnificent Kronborg Castle in Elsinore, the fascinating Frederiksborg Castle, and then on to the Viking town of Roskilde before heading back to the city. Overnight stay in Copenhagen.

Day 3: Copenhagen – Odense – Aarhus (314 km)
Travel across the second largest suspension bridge in the world to Funen and onwards to Jutland. The first stop is at the beautiful Renaissance Egeskov Castle and Gardens. From there, it’s a short drive to Odense, the birthplace of writer Hans Christian Andersen, whose stories and fairy tales are famous worldwide. Here you will find his childhood home as well as a museum offering insight into the life and times of this much-loved character. The tour continues to Jutland, where you will arrive in Aarhus, Denmark’s 2^nd largest city. Overnight stay in Aarhus.

Day 4: Aarhus
A modern and vibrant university city with a relaxed pace and Viking roots, Aarhus is home to the world-class Moesgaard Museum and Den Gamle By open air museum, both of which offer a captivating peek into the past. Modern art and culture can be experienced at the ARoS art museum featuring a fantastic rainbow roof top with panoramic views, or by just relaxing at a café on the trendy canal front. Overnight stay in Aarhus.

Day 5: Aarhus – Copenhagen        
Return to Zealand via Funen and the Great Belt Bridge back to Copenhagen, from where you will depart for home.