Unspoilt Denmark and Copenhagen

This tour is based in a region of Denmark rich in history and extraordinary visits to explore, with vineyards, glassworks, castles and Viking history to discover. Basing the stay in the quiet coastal town of Køge is ideal to explore the area, whilst also being close the historic and vibrant capital of Copenhagen.

Glass MuseumViking Castle Borgring • Vineyards and Castles • Copenhagen

Day 1 Short Channel crossing. Overnight in Belgium. 

Day 2 Travel through Holland and on to the Bremen area for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 3 Continue north, around Hamburg and take the ferry to Rødby. Travel on to Køge for a 4 night stay.

Day 4 After breakfast, enjoy a leisurely morning in Køge with a visit to the Kitchen Museum which tells the town’s history from the Stone Age to the present day. This afternoon, discover the Vikingeborgen Borgring in nearby Lellinge. Here, discover the story of Harald Bluetooth and the site of his circular castle.

Day 5 Make the journey northwards for a full day in Copenhagen. See the Little Mermaid, the pretty harbour around Nyhavn and the impressive Amalienborg Palace. This compact city has many museums and galleries to explore. A guided tour is highly recommended, as is an informative harbour cruise. 

Day 6 A scenic day to the southwest, beginning with a visit to the Holmegaard Glass Museum which houses glass objects dating back 200 years, as well as a workshop to visit. Continue to the coast and the pretty Gavnø Castle and Park for an included visit. End the day with a visit to Vesterhave Vineyard for a tour and tasting. Planted in 2010, this vineyard now produces 12 varieties of wines to discover. 

Day 7 Depart Denmark, taking the ferry to Puttgarden and travel on to northern Germany for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 8 Travel through Germany, into Holland and on to the North Sea coast for a relaxing overnight crossing to Hull or Harwich.

Day 9 Arrive back in the UK and travel home.

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.

Comwell Køge Strand Hotel, Køge

This 4 star hotel has understated Danish elegance and is located a short stroll from the seashore and beach. There is a stylish bar and restaurant, a large terrace for guests to enjoy and a garden room to relax in, along with a fitness area too.

• 4 star • 127 bedrooms

• Terrace overlooking the sea

• Nearby coach parking

Your tour includes:

• Short Channel crossing

• 1 night half board in the Belgium

• 1 night half board near Bremen

• Return ferries Puttgarden/Rødby

• 4 nights half board in Køge with:
Buffet breakfast
3 course buffet dinner

• Admission to the Vikingeborgen Borgring

• Admission to the Holmegaard Glass Museum

• Admission to Gavnø Castle and Park

• Vineyard tour and tasting

• 1 night half board in northern Germany

• Overnight ferry Netherlands to Hull or Harwich

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