DAY 1 – COPENHAGEN (DENMARK)
Our Scandinavian journey begins in Denmark’s vibrant capital: Copenhagen. Here, you’ll meet our expert Tour Leader and the people we’ll be sharing this unique experience with. This evening, get to know one another better over delectable local cuisine at our welcome dinner.
Accommodation: Copenhagen Plaza (or similar).
Meals Included: Dinner
DAY 2 – COPENHAGEN / HELSINGOR / ROSKILDE
Let’s embark along the road less travelled! Our first stop of the day awaits us at Kronborg Slott in Helsingør, a beautiful stronghold also known as Hamlet’s Castle – the inspiration behind the opulent setting of Elsinor in Shakespeare’s Hamlet. Here, we’ll explore the castle’s rich past among its vast, luxuriant rooms. Onwards to the charming city of Roskilde where we’ve got an appointment to keep with The Viking Ship Museum. Hosting five Skuldelev Ships, feed your curiosity during an afternoon that rewinds the clock 1,000 years. Later, we’ll clink glasses over an included dinner and share our savoured moments of the adventure so far.
Accommodation: Skjoldenæsholm Slot (or similar).
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 3 – ROSKILDE / ODENSE / RIBE
After breakfast, we’ll traverse to Odense, birthplace of literary genius Hans Christian Anderson. Our passionate Tour Leader will guide us through the cobbled streets, pointing out pastel-coloured houses, Odense Cathedral and other local attractions before ending the walking tour in front of Anderson’s humble childhood home. Historic intrigue filled, there is free time to enjoy a leisurely lunch. Next: we’ll learn about the magic of ceramic art during a visit to Keramikmuseum. Tonight, relax among the locals and take in the Danish atmosphere.
Accommodation: Dagmar Hotel (or similar).
Meals Included: Breakfast
DAY 4 – RIBE / HJORRING
Today, we’re taking our journey underground. Our destination: Mønsted Kalkgruber Lime Pits. This unique part of the globe is home to the world’s largest man-made limestone pits created a millennium ago via hand and pickaxe. We’ll roam through majestic caves, awe-inspiring vaults and curved passages witnessing tranquil lakes, shimmering lights and plunging darkness along the way. Later, we’ll venture onwards to our home for the next two nights: Hjørring.
Accommodation: Phønix Hotel (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
DAY 5 – HJORRING / SKAGEN / HJORRING
Once we’ve savoured a leisurely breakfast, we’ll continue our Scandinavian journey to Denmark’s northernmost town of Skagen to explore its quaint buildings and picturesque coast. Here, we’ll unearth Den Tilsandede Kirke which translates as ‘The Buried Church’. Despite its name, the 14th century church is not buried beneath the earth; rather, the ancient building is partially covered by sand. Past congregations had to dig out the entrance each time they ventured inside until it was abandoned in 1795. Later, we’ll return to Hjørring where we invite you to relax for the remainder of the evening.
Accommodation: Phønix Hotel (or similar).
Meals Included: Breakfast
DAY 6 – HJORRING / FREDERIKSHAVN / GOTHENBURG (SWEDEN)
This morning, we’ll take to the water by ferry, imagining the Vikings and their legendary ships from Day 2. Our journey won’t be as treacherous as we make our way to Gothenburg – a city that basks in light by night and showcases its colourful buildings by day. Our Tour Leader will guide us through the Swedish city’s streets, pointing out the 17th century structures which remain to this day alongside enchanting gardens filled with mesmerising colours and bewitching scents. The rest of the day is at your leisure.
Accommodation: ProfilHotels Opera (or similar).
Meals Included: Breakfast
