Discover the fairytale magic of Denmark through landmark attractions in Copenhagen before traveling outside the capital to explore Egeskov Castle, cosmopolitan Odense and the fishing village of Dragør.

DAY 1

After flying into Copenhagen, you will transfer from the airport to the Villa Copenhagen hotel. The remainder of the day will be at your leisure with dinner on your own.

DAY 2

You will start the day with a look at the theatrical side of Copenhagen on an insider’s tour of the Danish Royal Theatre. Its architectural elements are extraordinary, particularly the ceiling paintings, so be sure to look up. You will also see what goes on behind the scenes as you explore the backstage and the rooms where the theatrical costumes are created. Peering into Queen Margrethe’s private salon will be among the highlights.

A hands-on cooking class follows, during which you will learn to make smørrebrød, a traditional Danish open-faced sandwich. This national dish is more complex than it may sound, as there is a whole culture around how to make and eat one of these layered rye bread sandwiches, which you will have for lunch.

Canals are abundant in Copenhagen and there’s no better way to see Denmark’s capital than by cruising the waterways. Along the way, you will see some of the city’s stunning architecture, which the guide will describe in detail. You will also notice the many urban parks and green spaces, which provide a natural habitat for birds and bees, especially honeybees.

The company ByBi encourages residents to follow their model and become beekeepers. You will learn about their efforts while touring a ByBi honey factory. Sampling honey produced in different parts of Copenhagen will clearly demonstrate how the tastes vary by location and environmental factors.

DAY 3

Following breakfast at the hotel, you will venture into the outskirts to explore the island of Funen, home to the Renaissance-era Egeskov Castle. Although a noble family lives in the castle, they open it to the public during the day. As you meander through the elegant interior, you may view the banquet hall, the music room and the Victorian room, whose furnishings reflect the family’s heritage.

The castle grounds are just as magnificent as you will discover while walking through the park-like gardens. The castle parks at Fredensborg and Frederiksborg, as well as those of Versailles, inspired the nearly 300-year-old garden design. Hedges, some as high as 25 feet, separate the various themed gardens.

Continuing on, you will head to Odense for lunch before exploring the city. As an introduction to its allure, you will visit the home of famed author Hans Christian Andersen, who was born in Odense. You can expect it to be a fascinating journey into his creative universe and beloved fairy tales such as “The Little Mermaid” and The Ugly Duckling.” By the end of the tour, you will have gained a much deeper understanding of the author and what inspired his creativity.

Although Odense is synonymous with Andersen, you will discover its other charms during free time. The downtown invites walking and there are plenty of shops and attractions worth a look.

After your independent exploration of Odense, you will return to the Villa Copenhagen hotel. The remainder of the evening will be at leisure with dinner on your own.

DAY 4

After breakfast and check-out from the hotel, you will visit the fishing village of Dragør, which was founded in the 12th century as a garden area that grew produce for the royal family. Over time, herring fishing and processing became a more important enterprise. While walking through the narrow, pedestrian-only streets, you will see dozens of well-preserved buildings from the 18th and 119th centuries.

Around midday, you will transfer to the port to embark on your cruise.

Land Program Details Step by Step

•The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. Program details, including times indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change.

•Itineraries with updated details will be issued when you are emailed your final cruise documents 21 days prior to sailing. You will then receive one final itinerary from our ground operator with a welcome letter upon arrival or at the hotel. Please review the letter and final itinerary carefully for any further amendments.

•The hotels used for your land program will be the hotels listed in this document unless you have been advised otherwise in advance of the land program start date.

•Guests failing to arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program will be considered no-shows and their hotel space will be released.

Extra Nights

•If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be met as per the flight details provided and transferred to your hotel. Check-in is 3:00pm (subject to change). Meals other than breakfast, as well as activities, are on your own until day 2 of the program.

•If you have an early-arriving flight, you may wish to book an extra night, as your room will not be ready for occupation until approximately 3:00pm.

•If you book extra nights on your own, transfers are not included.

DAY 1

Arrive at the Copenhagen airport. A representative will meet you in the arrivals area after customs and baggage claim. You will then transfer to the Villa Copenhagen hotel for a 3pm check-in. Although every effort will be made to have rooms available sooner, this cannot be guaranteed.

The remainder of the day is at your leisure with dinner on your own. The evening will be spent at the Villa Copenhagen.

Meet and Greet and transfers

•Final cruise documents will be emailed 21 days prior to sailing. The local ground agent’s telephone number will be on page 1 if you can’t locate the meet-and-greet representative upon arrival and wish to call. Be aware that the representative may be assisting others and may not be in sight when you first exit Customs and the luggage claim area.

•Look for someone holding a sign with the cruise line logo and possibly your name. If in doubt, ask the airport staff to direct you to the meeting area for transfers or to page our representative.

•Meet and Greet and transfers are arranged for guests arriving on Day 1 of a land program or for extra nights booked through the cruise line and are arranged based on the flight details received by guests at least 14 days before sailing. Guests arriving independently before the program start date will not have a transfer included.

•If we have not received your flight details or your flights have changed, and the Destination Services Land Team has not been notified, then a transfer cannot be provided, and guests will be responsible for getting to the land program hotel at their own expense. Please immediately contact our Reservations Department for any flight changes before departure.

DAY 2

7:00am Breakfast at the hotel

9:00am Meet guide in hotel lobby

9:15am Tour the Danish Royal Theatre

10:45am Transfer to cooking class

11:00am Danish open-faced sandwich cooking class and lunch

1:00pm Transfer to canal cruise

1:30pm Canal cruise

2:30pm Transfer to ByBi

3:00pm ByBi bee experience

4:30pm Drive back to the hotel

5:00pm Arrive at the hotel - evening at your leisure

Overnight at Villa Copenhagen or similar hotel

DAY 3

7:00am Breakfast at the hotel

8:00am Depart for Egeskov Castle

10:30am Tour Egeskov Castle

12:00pm Drive to Odense

12:30pm Lunch in Odense

2:30pm Visit H.C. Andersen Museum

3:30pm Free time in Odense

4:30pm Drive back to Copenhagen

6:30pm Tour ends at hotel, evening at leisure

Overnight at Villa Copenhagen or similar hotel

DAY 4

7:00am Breakfast at the hotel

10:00am Hotel check-out

10:30am Walking tour of Dragor

12:30pm Transfer to the pier

1:00pm Arrive at the ship for embarkation

Expected Weather

July and August are pleasant with average temperature fluctuating between 21.2°C (70.2°F) and 12.9°C (55.2°F).

What to Bring

Comfortable clothes, walking shoes, a light jacket and umbrella.

Local Currency

Danish Kroner (DKK)

Electricity

All power sockets in Copenhagen provide a standard voltage of 230V with a standard frequency of 50Hz. You can use your electrical equipment if the outlet voltage in your own country is between 220V-240V. Copenhagen uses power outlets and plugs of types C, F, E & K. An adaptor will be required for electrical plugs from the United States.

Documents and Visa Requirements

A passport is required. Check with your local Danish embassy for any visa requirements for your nationality.

Hotel

Villa Copenhagen

Copenhagen Central Post Building, Tietgensgade 35-39, 1704 Copenhagen, Denmark

*We will only source different hotels in unforeseen situations. If similar hotels are required, they will be of equal ratings and standards and you will be notified of the change. If you are not notified of any changes before your departure, then you will be staying at the hotel listed in this program.

Program includes for guests

•3 nights at the Villa Copenhagen or similar (Superior Room)

•Open-faced sandwich cooking class (including lunch)

•Drink during ByBi tour (1 x rum or gin/tonic or beer per person)

•3-course lunch on Day 3 with 1 glass wine/beer per person

•Tours and entrances per the itinerary

Please Note: Guests booking their own flights independently of the cruise line are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated arrival information, so your transfer can be arranged. If you book additional nights independently of the cruise line, an arrival transfer is not provided. If we do not receive flight details a minimum of 14 days in advance, transfers will not be provided.

Program excludes for guests

•Gratuities for drivers and guides

•Hotel incidentals including mini bar and room service

•Any meals or beverages not listed above

Please note: Land programs that encompass multiple days ashore customarily include extensive and prolonged activity, while those of shorter durations typically have more moderate activity levels. However, each program varies, and participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces which may include inclines, cobblestones, sand, gravel and natural paths. There may also be a need to climb steps or stairs on occasion. Guests who utilize a wheelchair and those with mobility concerns are advised to check with the cruise line in advance to see if any portion of the tour program may not be considered suitable for their individual situation.

All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements or currency fluctuations.

Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change. Land programs must be purchased no later than 60 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 60 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program. Guests failing to arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program will be considered no-shows and their hotel space will be released. Arrangements for accommodation and transfers will be at the expense of guests.