EXCURSIONES EN TIERRA

Visit Rosenborg Castle, a renaissance style building designed as the king’s summer residence, right in the heart of the city. The castle was built as a summer home in 1606 and in the 1830s, became property of the state and now serves as a museum and royal treasury.

A panoramic drive takes you pass the National Art Gallery and the old Naval District of Nyboder on the way to Rosenborg Castle, home of the Danish Crown Jewels. During your visit, you’ll see the Knights’ Hall and many other well preserved areas of the castle. Admire its grand collection of art pieces, antiques and royal memorabilia, and in a specially-designed cellar, you can view the Crown Jewels.

On the return drive, stop for photos at the statue of ‘Little Mermaid’.

After collecting your luggage, you'll start your tour traveling via motorcoach to the major sights of Copenhagen like the magnificent Gefion Fountain, Amalienborg Palace - winter residence of the Royal Family and the famous square Kongens Nytorv, where you can see the Royal Theatre. Then, you'll head over to the Old Fish Market where you'll cruise through the bustling harbor of Copenhagen.

From your boat, enjoy the many wonderful towers and waterfront activities of the city. One of the great highlights is the Little Mermaid, a tribute to Hans Christian Andersen. Continue through the picturesque canals of Christianshavn and Frederiksholm, where historical buildings are to be enjoyed side by side with more modern architecture.

Snap selfies at the most photogenic spots in and around Copenhagen, many of them iconic attractions that define the city. To ensure the best possible results, a selfie expert guide will offer tips so you can capture just the right angle, lighting and composition for every shot. Selfie sticks and selfie photo frames are also available. Your pictures will be ideal for posting on social media and sharing in other ways.

As you walk and ride through Copenhagen, you will pause at designated selfie stops that include:
• Christiansborg Palace
• Rosenborg Castle
• 17th-century Nyhavn district
• Frederik’s Church
• Amalienborg
• Gefion Fountain
• Little Mermaid statue

HIGHLIGHTS

• Take inspiring selfies at the most photogenic attractions in Copenhagen.
• Follow tips from your selfie expert guide to ensure the very best pictures.
• Learn the historical significance of the locales while enjoying their dramatic settings.
• See landmarks such as Rosenborg Castle and the royal residence Amalienborg.
• Spend free time in the Nyhavn district where Hans Christian Andersen lived.
• Pause at the Little Mermaid statue, perhaps the most iconic landmark of all.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

After collecting your luggage, you'll start this comprehensive tour, covering all the major sights of the Danish Capital. Your first stop will be at the most famous Copenhagen landmark, The Little Mermaid, inspired by H. C. Andersen's fairytale. Then, an outside visit of the Amalienborg Palace - winter residence of the Royal Family. From the square in front of the Palace, enjoy the view just across the harbor to the beautiful Royal Danish Opera house.

Pass by some of the greatest sights like the colorful harbor district of Nyhavn on to The Old Stock Exchange, the Christiansborg Palace home to the Danish Parliament and the National Museum. Before heading to the airport you'll pass by the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek and Tivoli Gardens, both founded by the owner of the Carlsberg Brewery, Carl Jacobsen.

Catch all the highlights of Copenhagen and appreciate its rich history on this orientation tour by land and by water.

Enjoy a leisurely canal boat ride along the city’s waterways and pay a visit to the ‘Little Mermaid’. You’ll then cruise through the harbor to see the Royal Palace, the new Opera House and Nyhavn – the colorful canal lined with bars and cafes. You then continue though the canals of Christianshavn where you’ll see Our Saviour’s Church, the Black Diamond and go around Christiansborg Palace, seat of the Danish Parliament.

At the end of your canal cruise, your motorcoach will be waiting to continue your tour of the city, discovering more of its highlights.

Enjoy the highlights of the Danish capital with leisure time to take in the activity of your choice.

Stop for photos at The Little Mermaid, inspired by the Hans Christian Andersen fairytale. An outside visit of the Amalienborg Palace – winter residence of the Royal Family is another opportunity for more memorable pictures of your visit to the city. From the square in front of the palace you can enjoy the view just across the harbor to the beautiful Royal Danish Opera house.

Your drive takes you past some of the major highlights of the city including the colorful harbor district of Nyhavn, The Old Stock Exchange, Christiansborg Palace home to the Danish Parliament and the National Museum. You'll also drive by the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek an art museum and Tivoli Gardens, both founded by the owner of the Carlsberg Brewery, Carl Jacobsen.

Enjoy approximately two hours at leisure to explore more of the city on your own, do some shopping or simply relax and people watch.

Your full day excursion starts with a panoramic tour of Copenhagen including a photo stop at the ‘Little Mermaid’. During a panoramic drive through the city, you’ll see Amalienborg Palace – residence of the Royal Family – the colorful canal of Nyhavn, and Christiansborg Palace – seat of the Danish Parliament.

You’ll then travel to Malmo, Sweden across the Oresund Bridge. The bridge spans 5 1/2 miles, making it the world’s biggest cable-stay bridge. This marvel of engineering physically united the two countries for the first time in the year 2000.

Once in Malmo, the third largest city in Sweden, you’ll stop for photos at Sankt Petri Church – dating from the 14th century. See the main square with the royal statue of King Karl Gustav looking at City Hall, and the medieval Town Square, then enjoy free time to explore on your own, do some shopping or grab a bite.

Then head to the charming city of Lund, the oldest town in Sweden and a place that blends ancient with modern. Enjoy an orientation tour of the city, with a visit to Lund Cathedral, which for a long time, served as the religious center of northern Europe. The church contains many artefacts and features of great historical interest such as a unique astronomical clock and the original altar piece.

Beautiful and scenic Copenhagen is a city of ornate copper towers, bridge-spanned canals, and manicured parks.

Stop at the stature of the ‘Little Mermaid’ and continue your drive to Amalienborg Palace, the official residence of the Royal Family since 1794. With the Marble Church and the new Opera House on each side, this stop gives you a great photo opportunity.

Pass by Nyhavn, the colorful harbor along a 300-year-old canal, where traders brought goods into the heart of the city. Today it’s lined with bustling restaurants and cafes. See the Royal Theater and the Old Stock Exchange with its unique spire of dragon tails.

You’ll then arrive at Christiansborg Palace, seat of the Danish Parliament and a place of great historical significance. Here, you’ll view the exterior of the palace and have a chance to take some more memorable pictures. Your city drive also passes by the world-famous Tivoli Park, the Glypotek Museum and City Hall Square.

Copenhagen – København, meaning ‘merchant’s port,’ has been the capital city of Denmark since 1417. It is a city where the modern developments of the 21st century far from spoil the atmosphere of history and old-world charm that have blended with historic buildings and monuments to form a thriving and harmonious environment.

This panoramic orientation will take you to view the main highlights of Copenhagen. From the pier, a short drive brings you to the first photo stop and the ‘Little Mermaid’ statue. Pass by the Kings Garden with views of Rosenborg Castle. Head to the Town Hall Square and past the New Carlsberg Glypotek Art Museum and the famous Tivoli Amusement Park. Your route takes you over the bridge that leads to the inner harbor. Skirt the area of Christianshavn passing summer houses and the infamous Christiania Community. At the New Opera House you’ll have the opportunity to take a panoramic photo of Amalienborg Palace – residence of the Royal Family, the Amaliehaven Garden, and the Marble Church situated across on the waterfront opposite. Cutting across Christianshavn you arrive at Christiansborg Palace, home of the Danish parliament for a photo-stop that will also provide views of the old Stock Exchange, Borsen, and Gammel Strand which used to be the old fish market. You’ll return to the pier via Nyhavn and Kongens Nytorv, passing the Royal Theater.