Denmark with DFDS Mini Cruise

to Oslo Norway 
 

Day 1 Thursday. Departure from USA home city via Chicago, New York Seattle or Washington DC, on SAS to Copenhagen, arriving the next day.

Day 2 Friday. After arrival at Copenhagen, take a bus or a taxi on your own, to the Absalon Hotel, or similar category. Check-in can begin at noon, subject to room availablity. You may wish to take a stroll to Town Square only a few blocks away. You may choose to take a 3 hour city sightseeing tour; A stroll down the famous walking street "Stroeget" is recommended. You can find many small bars and restaurants at Nyhavn, (the waterfront of the old part of the city), and the Little Mermaid is not too far off, if you care to walk from Nyhavn. Dinner is on your own it can be recomended. A glass of wine or a beer in the Famous Hviid's Vinstue or Skinbuksen right around the corner, is worth a stop. Although be aware, that in Danish pubs and bars the smoke can get thick.

Day 3, Saturday, After breakfast you may wish to stroll the walking street for some Saturday morning shopping. The afternoon would be great for a visit to one of Copenhagens many museums, such as the Carlsberg Glyptotek. The evening we recommend a nice dinner at Grey Friars Square or near Nyhavn.

Day 4 Sunday After Breakfast why not walk to the train stationn and take a train to Hilleroed, and see the Frederiksborg Castle. You can walk from the station at Hilleroed. In the castle there is an active Castle Chapel, where there will be a protestant service Sunday morning. After the castle tour you may wish to continue by train to Helsingoer (Elsinore), and walk to the famous castle "Hamlets Castle" which by its real name is called Kronborg Castle, made famous by Shakespeares Play "Hamlet". There is a lot to see there amongst other Europe’s largest Knights Hall. Both Frederiksborg and Kronborg Castles were built by the late King Christian IV. While at Helsingoer, you may wish to hop on one of the many Ferries operating between Denmark and Sweden. A 20 minute ride will take you to Helsingborg, on the other side of the Sound. From Helsingoer you can also take the train back to Copenhagen and possible stop by the Louisianna - Museum of Modern Art located just south of Helsingoer.

Day 5 Monday After breakfast you may wish to do some last minute shopping in Copenhagen, possibly take in a nice lunch at one of the many small and cozy restaurants near the walking street. Early afternoon you should prepare to leave the hotel for the pier, where you will board the DFDS Seaways ship late afternoon, for an early evening departure for Oslo. You will spend 2 nights on board ship. There are a good variety of choices for dining on board. You can go cafeteria style or dine in one of the restaurants.

Day 6 Tuesday Before breakfast or during, you will witness a beautiful sailing into the Oslo Fjord, weather permitting. You will dock at approximately 8:00am. After clearing the formalities you may wish to take a 3 hour city, on you own , based on seat in coach guided tour, of Oslo, or do some of the local sights on your own. Frogner Park, Holmenkolen Ski Jump Museum, Thor Heyerdahl's "Ra" Museum, and much more. Early afternoon be prepared to reboard the ship and depart Oslo at 5:00pm. Enjoy a smooth sailing out the Oslo Fjord, a quiet farewell dinner on board ship.

Day 7 Wednesday After an early beakfast, be prepared to disembark Your ship docks at 09:00am and you walk through the formalities and take a taxi (on your own) to the Komfort Hotel You may wish to take a tour over to Roskilde, again you can take a train. It is about a 30 minute ride. There you will be able to visit he Viking Ship Museum or visit the more than 800 year old Cathedral, which is the burial place of most of The R Royalty of Denmark. You may also choose to go shopping or sightseeing in the Danish Capital. There are lots of excellent shops The Royal Copenhagen shop, Illums department store and much much more. A dinner is recommended at one of the many waterfront seafood restaurant, or at a local place such as Parnas is also a good recommendation. Prices there are reasonable, and the local dishes are great.

Day 8 Thursday After an early breakfast you should go to the airport for your departure for home. Your SAS flight departs at 10:40am and you should check-in 1 1/2 hour prior. If you get to the airport by 9:00am you may have just enough time to do some last minute duty free shopping, Copenhagen Airport shopping center being one of the best in Europe. The program offers you Air transportation, three star hotel, cruise ticket - inside cabin accommodations, based on two persons sharing a twin, breakfast daily. Options can be arranged, extended stay in Scandinavia, as an example: extention to Bergen, giving you a one way cruise to Oslo and fly back from Bergen. 3 day 2 nights at Bergen, take the train from Oslo to Flom, continue by Fjord Ferry to Gudvang, then a bus to Voss, and a train into Bergen where you stay 2 nights at the Comfort Holberg Hotel. Breakfast daily. $280.00 single suppl $95.00 Options can also be arranged for trips to Stockholm with a 2 night cruise on Viking Line to Finland.

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