Itinerary
- Day 1
Copenhagen
You'll land in Copenhagen and get transferred to your hotel in the city centre. After settling in, the rest of the day is yours to spend however you'd like. Wander down Strøget, the main street, where you'll find shops, bars and cafes scattered throughout. It's a good chance to get your bearings and start feeling the rhythm of the city.
Optional Activities
- Walk along Strøget main street with shops, bars and cafes
- Explore Copenhagen city centre
Landmarks Strøget 
- Days 2 - 3
Copenhagen
After breakfast at your hotel, spend the morning walking around Copenhagen on your own. Then you'll join a guided canal tour that circles the harbour and takes you past the city's charming waterways. Your guide will fill you in on the churches, castles and historical spots as you pass the Little Mermaid and the Royal Palace Amalienborg. The tour also includes time in the Nyhavn district with its colourful buildings, and if you're interested, you can check out Copenhagen's well-known biking culture.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at your hotel)
Included Activities
- Classic Canal Tour of Copenhagen (1 hour) - Grand Tour departing from Nyhavn or Gammel Strand with guide
Optional Activities
- Explore Copenhagen independently
- Visit Little Mermaid statue
- Tour Royal Palace Amalienborg
- Walk around Nyhavn and view H.C. Andersen's former house (nr. 20)
- Bike around Copenhagen
Landmarks Little Mermaid Royal Palace Amalienborg Nyhavn Gammel Strand 
- Day 4
Copenhagen to Odense
You'll grab breakfast before heading to the train station for a westbound trip to Fyn Island. The journey takes about an hour and a half to reach Odense. From there, your afternoon and evening are free. Wander through this historical city where writer H.C. Andersen was born and lived. You might visit his museum or childhood home, or simply explore the charming neighbourhood on your own and see what you come across.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at your hotel)
Optional Activities
- Visit H.C. Andersen Museum
- Tour H.C. Andersen's childhood home
- Explore Odense city
Landmarks H.C. Andersen Museum H.C. Andersen's Childhood Home 
- Days 5 - 6
Odense to Aarhus
After eating breakfast, you'll catch a train heading to Aarhus on Denmark's mainland, which takes roughly an hour and a half. Once you arrive in this young, dynamic city, Denmark's second-largest, there's plenty to see. The ARoS art museum has remarkable architecture and impressive collections. Walk through the vibrant city centre with its boutiques, cafes and galleries. The cathedral here is the longest and tallest in Denmark, so it's worth a look. Den Gamle By, an open-air museum, shows you what everyday life looked like in Denmark centuries ago.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at your hotel)
Optional Activities
- Visit ARoS art museum with modern art collection
- Explore Aarhus city centre boutiques, cafes and galleries
- Visit the Cathedral of Aarhus
- Explore Den Gamle By - national open-air museum of urban history and culture
Landmarks ARoS Aarhus Cathedral Den Gamle By 
- Day 7
Aarhus to Copenhagen
You'll have breakfast and finish up any remaining sights in Aarhus during the morning. By afternoon, head to the bus that takes you to the ferry terminal. The boat ride back to Sjælland Island takes just over an hour. After you dock in Odden, another bus carries you back to Copenhagen, which takes about three and a half hours total from leaving Aarhus. Your last evening in the city is open for exploring. You could visit Tivoli Garden or walk the cobbled streets in the city centre and climb the Round Tower for views over Copenhagen.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at your hotel)
Optional Activities
- Complete sightseeing in Aarhus
- Visit Tivoli Garden
- Walk cobbled streets of Copenhagen city centre
- Climb Round Tower for views over Copenhagen
Landmarks Tivoli Garden Round Tower - Day 8
Copenhagen Departure
Before you leave, grab some time for last-minute shopping to pick up Viking souvenirs or anything else you might have missed. Then you'll get a private transfer to the airport for your departure.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at your hotel)
Optional Activities
- Shop for Viking souvenirs
