Highlights of Denmark

(9 Days - Departs Daily on a Private Basis)
Copenhagen & environs, Dragsholm Slot, Aarhus & Funen

This private tour features the best of Denmark including Copenhagen, Roskilde, a luxury castle stay, Aarhus and other cultural and historic highlights.

Begin in Copenhagen. With your own private guide, tour the highlights of the Danish capital, and see local landmarks such as picturesque Nyhavn harbor, Radhuspladsen square, the Copenhagen Opera House and the Old Stock Exchange building. Cruise through Copenhagen's harbor and canals, keeping an eye out for the Little Mermaid and interesting contemporary architecture. Visit boutiques dedicated to fine Danish design. Also visit the Torvehallerne market, a great place to have excellent coffee, delicious Danish pastries and traditional smorrebrod (open-faced sandwiches). Or perhaps explore the street food stalls of Reffen market. If desired, visit some of Copenhagen's palaces and museums, such as Rosenborg Castle, the Danish Jewish Museum, the National Museum of Denmark or Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek. Perhaps also walk through Christiania, and see the nearby Church of Our Saviour and its famous corkscrew spire. One night, visit magical Tivoli Gardens to enjoy the twinkling lights, evening entertainment, and great cafes and restaurants

One day, enjoy a private excursion to Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, an outstanding cultural institution in a beautiful setting along the coast. Nearby, perhaps visit the Karen Blixen Museum or continue to Frederiksborg Castle, one of Denmark's finest castles.

Transfer through the Danish countryside to Roskilde. Visit the Viking Ship Museum to learn about Viking history and culture, and perhaps go sailing in a traditional wooden boat. Also visit Roskilde Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and enjoy time to explore the historic town. Continue to Dragsholm Slot, a centuries-old luxury castle hotel in the idyllic Danish countryside. Enjoy great food and wine, and experience the culture and scenery of the rural region by visiting the castle museum, playing a round of golf, walking on the nearby beach or biking through the glacier-carved landscapes of the Odsherred UNESCO Global Geopark. Upon request, Artisans of Leisure can arrange private wine touring at local vineyards and excursions to other regional highlights.

Next, enjoy flexible touring such as the ancient Viking ring fortress of Trelleborg, the Moesgaard Museum to see the 2,000-year-old Grauballe Man, and the Jelling Stone and Mounds, a UNESCO World Heritage Site closely linked to the birth of Denmark. Continue to Aarhus, Denmark's second-largest city. During private touring of the vibrant college town, see highlights such as the ARoS Aarhus Art Museum, one of Denmark's top museums; Den Gamble By, an open-air museum of historic architecture; and Aarhus City Hall, a modern landmark. 

En route back to Copenhagen, perhaps explore the island of Funen, including options such as the city of Odense, the Hans Christian Andersen birthplace and museum, and romantic Egeskov Castle and its beautiful grounds.

Artisans of Leisure can also arrange reservations at top restaurants renowned for contemporary Nordic cuisine, as well as tickets to performances at the Royal Danish Opera, Royal Danish Theatre and other venues.

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All Artisans of Leisure tours are private and depart daily.

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The Artisans of Leisure Style of Travel:

• Private touring with your own personal guides and drivers
• Preferred rooms in the very best luxury hotels
• Firsthand, sophisticated destination knowledge and recommendations from our travel specialists
• Itineraries that are customized according to your interests and schedule
• Artisans of Leisure upgrades and amenities
• A seamless travel experience, including all logistics, skipping lines during touring whenever possible, restaurant and spa reservations, performance tickets, private airport transfers, internal transportation, VIP and fast-track airport assistance in many destinations
• Around-the-clock support in each destination during your trip
• Unique, insider travel experiences and access to the Artisans of Leisure network of experts around the world