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VIKINGS & CASTLES OF DENMARK

Self-drive tour around the islands of Fyn, Zealand and Jylland on the traces of the Vikings and the history of 
the royal family during their journey into the castles

DAY 1  Arrival to Copenhagen
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Arrival at Copenhagen airport and collection of your rental vehicle.
Depending on your arrival time, enjoy a first discovery of the city.
Start with the charming canal district, the Town Hall Square, 
Christiansborg Castle, seat of government, Kongens Nytorv Square
where the Royal Theater is located, the picturesque Nyhavn district, 
canal which penetrates to the heart from the chic district of the city 
(on the quays, there are still old colorful merchants' houses and 
Andersen lived there at number 67), the Amalienborg castle,  residence of the royal family.
Also admire the superb Gefion fountain and pay a visit to the “Little 
Mermaid” sitting at the water's edge on her block of granite, gazing 
out to sea.
Overnight at the Scandic Copenhagen Hotel or simila

DAY 2 The castles of Zealand 

Breakfast at the hotel.
If you have some time, join the optional activity “Classic Canal tour”
around Copenhagen’s harbour and the idyllic canals.
Today begins the discovery of the castles of Sjælland! Departure for Hillerod, where you can admire Frederiksborg Castle and its chapel (entrance included).
Then take the road to Fredensborg and stop at Fredensborg Castle
(NOT included), summer residence of the royal family and its park.
Continue towards Helsingør via the Strandvejen coastal road.
Walk in Helsingør (Elsinore) to the Renaissance castle of Kronborg
(NOT included), whose construction dates back to 1500 and which 
Shakespeare made the setting for the drama of Hamlet.
Overnight at the Scandic Copenhagen Hotel or similar. 

DAY 3 Vikings of Roskilde, Nyborg & Odense

Breakfast at the hotel.
Departure for Roskilde, which celebrated its 1000th anniversary in 
1998. You can visit its cathedral, listed as a world heritage site by 
UNESCO. Then, follow in the footsteps of the Vikings, from 793 to 1069, by visiting the Viking Museum (entrance included), located on the edge of the fjord, which notably exhibits a warship 31 meters long, the longest ever found.
At the end of your discoveries, get back on the road and cross the 
Storebælt bridge which connects Sjælland to Funen.
Along the way, stop at Nyborg on the other side of the bridge; a hidden gem, a historic royal city dating back to the early Middle Ages. Nyborg was the first capital of Denmark and home to several reigns. If time allows you, we recommend taking the 3,1 km hike along the historic ramparts through fortress of the Middle Ages, the Renaissance and dictatorship. A journey that goes through more than 800 years of history through palisades, moats, bastions, barrages and gates. 
Later today, depart for the city of the Danish storyteller HC Andersen, Odense and the HC Andersen Museum (NOT included). As one of Denmark's oldest cities dating back to the Viking Age, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site certification for the hidden ring 
fortress, Nonnebakken, the city provides a unique setting for history themed exploration.
Overnight at Hotel Koldingfjord or simila

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DAY 4 Kolding, Ribe, Esbjerg & Fanø

Breakfast at the hotel.
Start your day by exploring Koldinghus – a 750-year-old castle with national significance, today a modern museum and a world-class attraction with an award-winning restoration and international exhibitions. 
Later depart towards Ribe, the oldest town in the kingdom.From 
here trading between Scandinavia and the rest of Europe began, 
followed by the spreading of Christianity, with Ribe maintaining its 
greatness well into the Middle Ages. Denmark is famous for its 
Vikings, and from Ribe their wooden ship set out into Europe to trade and spread terror as well. This dramatic early history is in evidence in many city locations. Today, there is a peaceful, cosy ambience everywhere - in the pedestrian street, the art museum, the abbey and the old eateries.
From Ribe, take a short drive to Esbjerg – the getaway to the West, 
where you can visit the giant sculpture ‘Man Meets the Sea’ – a 
popular site to visit for travellers. The sculpture, made of white 
concrete, portrays the meeting between pure, unspoilt mankind and nature.
In the afternoon, cross by ferry from Esbjerg Harbor to the island of Fanø (crossing takes 12 minutes, departure every half an hour). The vast majority of Fanø is pure nature, all of which is part of the 
Wadden Sea National Park. So even during the busiest time in the 
summer, you will have no problem getting around or even finding 
secluded parts of the beautiful island. Experience the amazing bird 
and animal life with seals, deer and rabbits.
The two historical maritime villages of Nordby and Sønderho exude 
an incredible atmosphere and captivating nostalgia. This is also 
where you will find most of the island's lovely shops, talented local 
artisans, great restaurants and cafes.
If you are into sports and action, the beaches of Fanø are unrivalled 
as a unique location for surfing, beach cruising, horseback riding, kite flying and much more.
Overnight at Fanø Krogaard or similar

DAY 5 The rune stones of Jelling & Aalborg

Breakfast at the hotel.
Cross by ferry to Esbjerg and head towards to Jelling and its 
Jelling runestones site a few kilometers west of Vejle. Near Jelling Church, you will find some of the most important monuments from the Viking era.
In the afternoon, continue to Aalborg and its Lindholm Høje 
necropolis with 700 sculptures, among the most famous and 
important archaeological sites of the Viking era. This ancient city 
is where Viking ships once sailed past on the Limfjord, which has 
evolved to a vibrant cultural hotspot with a spectacular  waterfront of iconic architectural buildings.
Overnight at Scandic Aalborg City or similar

DAY 6 Skagen where the seas meet

Breakfast at the hotel.
Departure for North Jutland and Jammer Bay. Passage by the Rubjerg Knude Lighthouse, perched on an impressive 90 meter cliff from where you can enjoy a magnificent landscape.
Then continue your journey to Skagen, a picturesque little town 
which inspired 19th century Danish painters.
Visit Grenen, Denmark's northernmost spectacular site, where the 
North and Baltic Seas meet.
Return to Aalborg later in the afternoon.
Overnight at Scandic Aalborg City or similar.

Included in the package

· Car rental for 8 days, category B

Type FORD FIESTA or similar, including unlimited mileage, reduction of the excess in case of accident or theft, local taxes, 1 driver +25 years

·7 overnights in the mentioned hotels or similar

· 8 breakfasts

· Driving across the Storebælt bridge by car

· Crossing between Århus - Odden by ferry, car included

·Crossing between Esbjerg-Fanø return ferry, car included

·Entrance to Frederiksborg Castle

·Entrance to Viking Ship Museum Roskilde

·Entrance to Koldinghus Castle

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Not included in the package

· Flights

· Petrol, tolls, parkings

· Lunches, dinners and beverages

· Personal expenses

· Luggage handling

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DAY  7 Århus Old Town

Breakfast at the hotel.
Departure to Hobro and the Viking center of Fyrkat, one of the four 
most important Viking fortresses in the country.
Continue to Aarhus, which is the second largest city in Denmark. 
With more than 40,000 students, Aarhus is a young and dynamic city  and it is also a center of art and culture.
Discover the ARoS art museum (NOT included), with its spectacular 
building, has a very important collection and organizes events for all ages.
Continue your visit with the cathedral, right in the city center, is the 
longest in Denmark, and it is also the one with the largest organ and the largest number of frescoes.
In the Latin Quarter, near the cathedral, you will find excellent 
antique shops, art galleries and trendy designer boutiques. You can 
also explore its old town (Den Gamle By), where around sixty 
identically reconstructed houses give the living image of a trading 
town of yesteryear.
Overnight at the Comwell Aarhus Hotel or similar.

DAY 8 Return in Copenhagen

Breakfast at the hotel.
You will board the ferry to reach the island of Sjælland.
Upon arrival in Odden, continue your journey to Copenhagen.
Rest of the day at leisure. 
Overnight at the Scandic Copenhagen hotel or similar.

DAY 9 Departure

Breakfast at your hotel. 
Enjoy some last minute shopping for the Viking souvenirs.
Drive to the airport and return the rental car.
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