The opportunity to explore a region of Denmark rich in heritage and extraordinary visits, with vineyards, glassworks, castles and Viking history to discover. Staying for four nights in the quiet coastal town of Køge at the 4 star superior Comwell Koge Strand Hotel, an ideal location to explore the area, whilst also being close the historic and vibrant capital of Copenhagen.
Travelling by short Channel crossing and overnighting in Belgium to then travel through Holland and on to the Bremen area for dinner and an overnight stay. Continuing north, around Hamburg to take the ferry to Rødby. Travel on to Køge for a four night stay.
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. In the afternoon, discover the Vikingeborgen Borgring in nearby Lellinge to discover the story of Harald Bluetooth and the site of his circular castle.
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.
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.
Depart Denmark, taking the ferry to Puttgarden and travel on to northern Germany for dinner and an overnight stay before returning through Germany, into Holland and on to the North Sea coast for a relaxing overnight crossing to Hull or Harwich.
Tour includes:
Short Channel sea crossing
2 half board overnights out
4 nights half board in Koge with buffet breakfast and 3 course buffet dinner
Admission to the Vikingeborgen Borgring
Admission to Holmegaard Glass Museum
Admission to Gavno Castle and Park
Vineyard tour and tasting
Return ferries Puttgarden/Rodby
1 half board overnight return in Northern Germany
Overnight ferry Netherlands to Hull or Harwich