Discover the fairytale magic of Denmark through landmark attractions in Copenhagen before traveling outside the capital to explore Egeskov Castle, cosmopolitan Odense and the fishing village of Dragør.

DAY 1

After flying into Copenhagen, you will transfer from the airport to the Villa Copenhagen Hotel or similar. The remainder of the day will be at your leisure with dinner on your own.

DAY 2

You will start the day with a unique visit to the ByBi honey factory and learn about all the work they are doing with bees in and around Copenhagen. They encourage residents to follow their model and become beekeepers to cultivate a regenerative system where bees, flowers and humans thrive. You will learn about their efforts while touring the factory. Sampling honey produced in different parts of Copenhagen will clearly demonstrate how the tastes vary by location and environmental factors.

A hands-on cooking class follows, during which you will learn to make smørrebrød, a traditional Danish open-faced sandwich. This national dish is more complex than it may sound, as there is a whole culture around how to make and eat one of these layered rye bread sandwiches, which you will have for lunch.

Canals are abundant in Copenhagen and there’s no better way to see Denmark’s capital than by cruising the waterways after lunch. Along the way, you will see some of the city’s stunning architecture, which the guide will describe in detail. You will also notice the many urban parks and green spaces, which provide a natural habitat for birds and bees, especially honeybees.

Next take a peek at the theatrical side of Copenhagen on an insider’s tour of the Danish Royal Theatre. Its architectural elements are extraordinary, particularly the ceiling paintings, so be sure to look up. You will also see what goes on behind the scenes as you explore the backstage and the rooms where the theatrical costumes are created. Peering into Queen Margrethe’s private salon will be among the highlights.

Return to your hotel where the remainder of the day and evening are at your leisure. Dinner is on your own.

DAY 3

Following breakfast at the hotel, you will venture into the outskirts to explore the island of Funen, home to the Renaissance-era Egeskov Castle. Although a noble family lives in the castle, they open it to the public during the day. As you meander through the elegant interior, you may view the banquet hall, the music room and the Victorian room, whose furnishings reflect the family’s heritage.

The castle grounds are just as magnificent as you will discover while walking through the park-like gardens. The castle parks at Fredensborg and Frederiksborg, as well as those of Versailles, inspired the nearly 300-year-old garden design. Hedges, some as high as 25 feet, separate the various themed gardens.

Continuing on, you will head to Odense for lunch before exploring the city. As an introduction to its allure, you will visit the home of famed author Hans Christian Andersen, who was born in Odense. You can expect it to be a fascinating journey into his creative universe and beloved fairy tales such as “The Little Mermaid” and The Ugly Duckling.” By the end of the tour, you will have gained a much deeper understanding of the author and what inspired his creativity.

Although Odense is synonymous with Andersen, you will discover its other charms during free time. The downtown invites walking and there are plenty of shops and attractions worth a look.

After your independent exploration of Odense, you will return to your hotel. The remainder of the evening will be at leisure with dinner on your own.

DAY 4

After breakfast and check-out from the hotel, you will visit the fishing village of Dragør, which was founded in the 12th century as a garden area that grew produce for the royal family. Over time, herring fishing and processing became a more important enterprise. While walking through the narrow, pedestrian-only streets, you will see dozens of well-preserved buildings from the 18th and 119th centuries.

Around midday, you will transfer to the port to embark on your cruise.

Land Program Details Step by Step

•The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. Program details, including times indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change.

•Itineraries with updated details will be issued when you are emailed your final cruise documents 21 days prior to sailing. You will then receive one final itinerary from our ground operator with a welcome letter upon arrival or at the hotel. Please review the letter and final itinerary carefully for any further amendments.

•The hotels used for your land program will be the hotels listed in this document unless you have been advised otherwise in advance of the land program start date.

•Guests failing to arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program will be considered no-shows and their hotel space will be released.

Extra Nights

•All extra nights booked through the cruise line are confirmed at the hotel that is used on the FIRST NIGHT of your land program

•If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be met as per the flight details provided and transferred to your hotel. Check-in is 3:00pm (subject to change). Meals other than breakfast, as well as activities, are on your own until day 2 of the program.

•If you have an early-arriving flight, you may wish to book an extra night, as your room will not be ready for occupation until approximately 3:00pm.

•If you book extra nights on your own, transfers are not included.

DAY 1

Arrive at the Copenhagen airport. A representative will meet you in the arrivals area after customs and baggage claim. You will then transfer to the Villa Copenhagen hotel for a 3pm check-in. Although every effort will be made to have rooms available sooner, this cannot be guaranteed.

The remainder of the day is at your leisure with dinner on your own. The evening will be spent at the Villa Copenhagen.

Meet and Greet and transfers

•Final cruise documents will be emailed 21 days prior to sailing. The local ground agent’s telephone number will be on page 1 if you can’t locate the meet-and-greet representative upon arrival and wish to call. Be aware that the representative may be assisting others and may not be in sight when you first exit Customs and the luggage claim area.

•Look for someone holding a sign with the cruise line logo and possibly your name. If in doubt, ask the airport staff to direct you to the meeting area for transfers or to page our representative.

•Meet and Greet and transfers are arranged for guests arriving on Day 1 of a land program or for extra nights booked through the cruise line and are arranged based on the flight details received by guests at least 14 days before sailing. Guests arriving independently before the program start date will not have a transfer included.

•If we have not received your flight details or your flights have changed, and the Destination Services Land Team has not been notified, then a transfer cannot be provided, and guests will be responsible for getting to the land program hotel at their own expense. Please immediately contact our Reservations Department for any flight changes before departure.

DAY 2

7:00am Breakfast at the hotel

9:00am Meet guide in hotel lobby and transfer to the ByBi factory

9:30am ByBi bee experience

10:45am Transfer to cooking class

11:00am Danish open-faced sandwich cooking class and lunch

1:00pm Transfer to canal cruise

2:00pm Canal cruise

3:00pm Transfer to the Danish Royal Theatre and tour

4:30pm Drive back to the hotel

5:00pm Arrive at the hotel - evening at your leisure

Overnight at Villa Copenhagen or similar hotel

DAY 3

7:00am Breakfast at the hotel

8:00am Depart for Egeskov Castle

10:30am Tour Egeskov Castle

12:00pm Drive to Odense

12:30pm Lunch in Odense

2:30pm Visit H.C. Andersen Museum

3:30pm Free time in Odense

4:30pm Drive back to Copenhagen

6:30pm Tour ends at hotel, evening at leisure

Overnight at Villa Copenhagen or similar hotel

DAY 4

7:00am Breakfast at the hotel

10:00am Hotel check-out

10:30am Walking tour of Dragor

12:30pm Transfer to the pier

1:00pm Arrive at the ship for embarkation

Expected Weather

July and August are pleasant with average temperature fluctuating between 21.2°C (70.2°F) and 12.9°C (55.2°F).

What to Bring

Comfortable clothes, walking shoes, a light jacket and umbrella.

Local Currency

Danish Kroner (DKK)

Electricity

All power sockets in Copenhagen provide a standard voltage of 230V with a standard frequency of 50Hz. You can use your electrical equipment if the outlet voltage in your own country is between 220V-240V. Copenhagen uses power outlets and plugs of types C, F, E & K. An adaptor will be required for electrical plugs from the United States.

Documents and Visa Requirements

A passport is required. Check with your local Danish embassy for any visa requirements for your nationality.

Hotel

Villa Copenhagen

Copenhagen Central Post Building, Tietgensgade 35-39, 1704 Copenhagen, Denmark

*We will only source different hotels in unforeseen situations. If similar hotels are required, they will be of equal ratings and standards and you will be notified of the change. If you are not notified of any changes before your departure, then you will be staying at the hotel listed in this program.

Program includes for guests

•3 nights at the Villa Copenhagen or similar (Standard rooms)

•Open-faced sandwich cooking class (including lunch with 1 x rum or gin/tonic or beer per person)

•3-course lunch on Day 3 with 1 glass wine/beer per person

•Tours and entrances per the itinerary

Please Note: Guests booking their own flights independently of the cruise line are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated arrival information, so your transfer can be arranged. If you book additional nights independently of the cruise line, an arrival transfer is not provided. If we do not receive flight details a minimum of 14 days in advance, transfers will not be provided.

Program excludes for guests

•Gratuities for drivers and guides

•Hotel incidentals including mini bar and room service

•Any meals or beverages not listed above

Please note: Land programs that encompass multiple days ashore customarily include extensive and prolonged activity, while those of shorter durations typically have more moderate activity levels. However, each program varies, and participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces which may include inclines, cobblestones, sand, gravel and natural paths. There may also be a need to climb steps or stairs on occasion. Guests who utilize a wheelchair and those with mobility concerns are advised to check with the cruise line in advance to see if any portion of the tour program may not be considered suitable for their individual situation.

All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements or currency fluctuations.

Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change. Land programs must be purchased no later than 60 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 60 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program. Guests failing to arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program will be considered no-shows and their hotel space will be released. Arrangements for accommodation and transfers will be at the expense of guests.

Land program promotions are per person for guests 1 and 2 for one pre- or post-cruise program only, subject to terms.

Explore historical landmarks that include the royal residence Drottningholm Palace, Sweden’s oldest main street and the warship Vasa, as well as unusual attractions such as a museum celebrating the band ABBA.

DAY 1

Disembark the ship in Stockholm and meet your guide to begin your exploration of the city.

Your first stop is at ABBA The Museum, an interactive attraction completely dedicated to the Swedish pop band ABBA. Many of the items on display are from the group’s private collection, including their costumes, gold records and plenty of memorabilia. Using the supplied audio guides, you can hear the band tell stories of their rise to stardom and their most memorable concerts. ABBA fan or not, this museum has something for everyone.

Next, visit The Vasa Museum which offers an entirely different experience, as it is home to the warship Vasa. It languished at the bottom of the bay for 333 years before being salvaged almost fully intact and preserved at the museum. Besides viewing this namesake ship, you may browse exhibits that showcase the shipyard that built it, the challenges of life on board and the invaluable role women played in the ship’s construction.

Afterwards, you will transfer to your hotel for check in. The remainder of the day is at your leisure and dinner is on your own.

DAY 2

This morning, you will cruise from central Stockholm through Lake Mälaren and on to Drottningholm Palace. This UNESCO World Heritage site is the most well-preserved, 17th-century palace in Sweden and at the same time is representative of all European architecture for that period.

The French-influenced palace was built by architect Nicodemus Tessin the Elder by commission of Queen Hedvig Eleonora. A number of royal personages have since then left their marks on the palace, which is the permanent home of the royal family. The southern wing of the palace is reserved for their use, while the rest of Drottninghom and its grounds are open to the public year-round.

After touring the palace, which is on an island in Lake Mälar, you will dine at a nearby restaurant and then transfer back to the Grand Hotel. The remainder of the day will be at your leisure with dinner on your own.

DAY 3

Following breakfast at the hotel, you will travel inland to Sigtuna, which King Erik the Victorious founded in 970. Its main street, Stora Gatan, is considered the oldest such road in Sweden. While exploring the historical downtown, you will likely see cryptic rune stones. Remnants of Scandinavia’s Viking past, rune stones were commonly raised as memorials to deceased family members and friends.

Following lunch in Sigtuna, you will head to Uppsala, home to Scandinavia’s oldest university. As you approach the city’s 800-year-old Gothic cathedral, you will first see its twin spires, as they soar nearly 400 feet high. Inside the cathedral, be sure to notice the 14th-century murals depicting the legend of Saint Eric IX, the patron saint of Sweden. A medieval king and a devout Christian, he was slain by his rivals in 1160.

Upon returning to Stockholm, you will spend the remainder of the day at leisure with dinner on your own.

DAY 4

Enjoy breakfast and check out in time for your transfer to the Stockholm Airport.

Transfers will be coordinated with the departure flight details provided.

For guests with late flights, luggage storage will be available at the hotel until your transfer.

Land Program Details Step by Step:

•Please note: The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. All program timings are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change.

•Itineraries with the most up to date details (at the time) will be issued when you are emailed your final cruise documents 21 days prior to sailing. Final itineraries with the most up to date details will be provided by the Destination Services Team once you board the ship. Please review your final itinerary carefully for any amendments.

•The hotels used for your land program will be the hotels listed in this document unless you have been advised otherwise in advance of the land program start date.

•A departure transfer is not included if guests leave before the last day of the program.

DAY 1

8:30am Disembark ship in Stockholm

9:00am Depart for the Abba Museum

9:30am Visit the Abba Museum

11:00am Visit the Vasa Museum

12:30pm Transfer to your hotel for check in

Afternoon and evening at leisure, dinner on own

Overnight at the Grand Hotel or similar

Day 2

7:00am Breakfast at your hotel

9:00am Transfer to the pier

10:00am Boat ride to Drottningholm Palace

11:00am Visit Drottningholm Palace

12:00pm Transfer to a restaurant for lunch

1:00pm Lunch at Stortorgskallaren Restaurant or similar venue

2:00pm Transfer to the hotel

2:30pm Remainder of the day at leisure, dinner on your own

Overnight at the Grand Hotel or similar

Day 3

7:00am Breakfast at the hotel

10:00am Depart for Sigtuna and Uppsala

11:00am Arrive in Sigtuna

13:00pm Lunch at Borgen restaurant or similar venue

2:30pm Entrance to Upplsala Cathedral

3:30pm Depart Uppsala

5:00pm Remainder of the day at leisure, dinner on your own

Overnight at the Grand Hotel or similar

DAY 4

AM Breakfast at your hotel

12:00pm Hotel check out time

TBA Transfer

Extra Nights:

•All extra nights booked through the cruise line are confirmed at the same hotel used on the LAST NIGHT of your program.

•When you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be transferred to the airport per the flight details provided. Check-out time is 12:00pm (subject to change). Meals other than breakfast are on your own after Day 4 of your program.

Transfers:

•All guests booking their flights independently are required to ensure the cruise line has their most up to date flight details so that transfers to the airport can be arranged. If flight details are not received 14 days before your cruise start date, transfers will not be arranged.

•Should you book any extra nights on your own or your flight is not on the last day of the program, transfers are not included.

•Should you have a late departing flight you may wish to book an extra night so that you have occupation of your room until your departure. You will be asked to vacate your room by 12:00pm. Day rooms can only be purchased directly through the hotel.

Expected Weather

Summer is typically pleasant in Stockholm with June temperatures ranging between 20.7°C (69.3°F) and 11.3°C (52.3°F). July temperatures range between 21.9°C (71.4°F) and 13.4°C (56.1°F), while August temperatures range between 20.4°C (68.7°F) and 12.7°C (54.9°F).

September is still relatively mild with temperatures ranging between 15.1°C (59.2°F) and 9°C (48.2°F).

What to Bring

Comfortable clothes, walking shoes, a light jacket and umbrella.

Local Currency

Swedish Kroner (SEK)

Electricity

All power sockets in Stockholm provide a standard voltage of 230V with a standard frequency of 50Hz. You can use your electrical devices in Stockholm if the outlet voltage in your own country is between 220V-240V. Stockholm uses power outlets and plugs of types C & F. An adaptor will be required for electrical plugs from the United States.

Documents and Visa Requirements

A passport is required. Check with your local Swedish embassy for any visa requirements for your nationality.

Hotel

Grand Hotel

Södra Blasieholmshamnen 8, 103 27 Stockholm, Sweden

*We will only source different hotels in unforeseen situations. If similar hotels are required, they will be of equal ratings and standards and you will be notified of the change. If you are not notified of any changes before your departure, then you will be staying at the hotel listed in this program.

Program includes for guests

•3 nights at the Grand Hotel or similar (Superior Room)

•Two 3-course lunches with 1 glass wine or beer per person

•Touring and entrances per the itinerary

Please Note: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated departure information, so your transfer can be arranged. If you book additional nights independently of the cruise line, a departure transfer is not provided. If we do not receive flight details a minimum of 14 days in advance, transfers will not be provided.

Program excludes for guests

•Gratuities for drivers and guides

•Hotel incidentals including mini bar and room service

•Any meals or beverages not listed above

Please note: Land programs that encompass multiple days ashore customarily include extensive and prolonged activity, while those of shorter durations typically have more moderate activity levels. However, each program varies, and participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces which may include inclines, cobblestones, sand, gravel and natural paths. There may also be a need to climb steps or stairs on occasion. Guests who utilize a wheelchair and those with mobility concerns are advised to check with the cruise line in advance to see if any portion of the tour program may not be considered suitable for their individual situation.

All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements or currency fluctuations.

Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change. Land programs must be purchased no later than 60 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 60 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program. Guests failing to arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program will be considered no-shows and their hotel space will be released. Arrangements for accommodation and transfers will be at the expense of guests.

Price: $2,199 per guest based on double occupancy.

Land program promotions are per person for guests 1 and 2 for one pre- or post-cruise program only, subject to terms.