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 steps of Hans Christian Andersen. The afternoon is at leisure with the opportunity to visit the great story teller'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.
Enhance your stay in Odense
Visit the Hans Christian Andsersen Museum, which is dedicated to the life and works of this famous author. The little known gem that is Egeskov Castle is a must to see when in the area and is considered one of Europe's best preserved Renaissance water castles. Funen Village is a fascinating insight into rural Danish life of the 1800s. A visit to the region is not complete without a stop at the historic Kongernes Jelling Viking Centre, to learn more about the Viking legacy.
This tour can be tailormade into a 2 centre stay with Copenhagen, Aarhus or Aalborg.
All tours are tailored to your requirements and can be adapted for travel by coach and/or air as you prefer. Occasionally itineraries change. Please see our current brochure or contact us for the latest version.