Excursion Mid-voyage land adventure: denmark, land of legends tour at Copenaghen

Discover the enchanting heritage and breath-taking landscapes of the ‘Land of Legends’ during this immersive, one-night overland journey through Denmark. A scenic drive from Copenhagen via the panoramic Great Belt Bridge brings you to charming Odense, birthplace of world-famous author Hans Christian Andersen. Explore the author’s life and beloved fairy tales during a tour of his childhood home. After a traditional Danish lunch at the historic Old Inn, visit the fascinating Funen Open-Air Museum, which offers a taste of life here during the 18th century and 19th centuries. At Lejre, the ‘Land of Legends’, explore the Great Royal Hall, a recreation of the largest extant Royal Hall in Denmark from the Viking Age, and enjoy a Danish lunch at the Herthadalen restaurant, nestled amidst a beautiful forest. Next, proceed for a tour and free time at the magnificent, 800-year-old Dragsholm Castle, then drinks and dinner at the Castle’s Michelin-star restaurant. Following an overnight stay at the Castle, your unforgettable, ‘Land of Legends’ adventure concludes the final morning with a flight to Helsinki and a seamless transfer to your ship.

02MIDCPH-A Denmark: Land of Legends

Duration: 3 Days/2 Nights

Departs from: Copenhagen at approximately 8:00 a.m.

Re-join ship: Helsinki at approximately 5:00 p.m.

Reserve by: At least 90 days prior to sailing

IMPORTANT NOTE

This Silver Shore Mid-Land Adventure requires advance booking through Silversea Reservations no later than 90 days prior to the sail date. Requests received after this date may be accommodated on a space-available basis. Tickets are available in limited quantities, and participation cannot be guaranteed for those guests not booking well in advance. A minimum number of participants is required to operate this programme. If this minimum number is not met, Silversea reserves the right to offer the programme at a different rate based on private arrangements, or to cancel the specific departure. Cancellation fee, unless otherwise advised, 90 - 0 days prior to the initial sailing date: 100% of the programme fare per person is due.

Payment in full is due at time of final payment. Bookings made within 120 days of sailing require full payment within seven days of booking or sooner, as specified by Silversea.

All Land Adventure fares are subject to change, and not guaranteed until payment is received in full by Silversea. All Land Adventures are non-transferable, and non-refundable, within 120 days of sailing. Minors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by someone 18 years of age or older. All Land Adventures are owned by independent contractors, and Silversea makes no representations and assumes no responsibility for the services provided by these operators. Land Adventures may be modified by the operators at their sole discretion.

VISA INFORMATION:

Please check with your travel professional for details regarding visa requirements for Denmark. It is the responsibility of each guest to obtain all appropriate visas before cruising.

LOCAL CURRENCY:

The local currency for Denmark is the Danish Krone. Local ATMs are available in some locations visited, and credit cards are accepted in most larger shops and hotels (a shopping stop is not planned during this programme).

Discover the enchanting heritage and breath-taking landscapes of the ‘Land of Legends’ during this immersive, one-night overland excursion through Denmark.

DAY ONE – Thursday, April 24, 2025 – Copenhagen

After disembarking the ship in Copenhagen, meet your guide for the scenic drive to Odense

After disembarking the ship, meet your guide and depart for the scenic, approximately 2.25-hour drive to Odense, birthplace of the world-famous author, Hans Christian Andersen. En route, cross the Great Belt Bridge, an architectural wonder stretching over 16 miles (about 9.6 kilometres) of the Great Belt Strait, and offering spectacular panoramic views and photo opportunities of your surrounds.

Stroll through charming Odense City, and visit the birthplace of Hans Christian Andersen

Upon arrival in Odense, follow in the footsteps of Hans Christian Andersen during a leisurely, guided stroll through this charming city. Along the way, enjoy a unique opportunity to explore the author’s life and beloved fairy tales during a guided walking tour of Hans Christian Andersen’s childhood home.

Enjoy a traditional Danish lunch at the historic Old Inn, then drive to the Funen Open-Air Museum

Next, proceed on-foot for a traditional Danish lunch at the historic Old Inn. After lunch, re-board your coach and head to Funen Village for a visit to the Funen Open-Air Museum.

Tour the fascinating Funen Open-Air Museum and its centuries-old historical buildings

Upon arrival, take a guided walking tour of this historical museum, where you can experience how people lived and worked here during the 18th century and 19th centuries. Along the way, see and explore the authentic farmhouses, stables, windmills, and other historical buildings. Following your tour, some free time is made available to explore your surrounds at leisure.

Return to Copenhagen via the panoramic Great Belt Bridge

Following your visit, re-board your coach for the scenic, approximately 2.25-hour drive across the Great Belt Bridge and back to Copenhagen.

Transfer to your hotel for check-in and some free time to freshen up before dinner

Upon arrival in Copenhagen, transfer to your hotel for check-in and some free time to freshen-up before dinner.

Dinner is on your own.

Overnight accommodations in a Superior City View Room at the NH Collection Hotel – Copenhagen

DAY TWO – Friday, April 25, 2025 – Copenhagen

After breakfast at the hotel and check-out, meet your guide and for the scenic drive to Lejre

After breakfast and check-out, meet your guide and depart for the scenic, approximately one-hour drive to to Lejre, the ‘Land of Legends’, located on the outskirts of Roskilde.

Explore the Great Royal Hall, a recreation of the largest-known Royal Hall from the Viking Age

Upon arrival, take a guided tour of the Great Royal Hall, a recreation of the largest Royal Hall known from the Viking Age in Denmark. Spanning over 6,458 square feet (about 600 square metres), the Great Royal Hall is a unique testimony to the culmination of Nordic architecture and craftsmanship in the Viking Age. Following your tour, some free time is made available for independent exploration.

Enjoy a delicious Danish lunch at the Herthadalen restaurant, nestled amidst a beautiful forest

Leaving the Great Royal Hall, proceed on foot for a delicious Danish lunch made from local produce at the Herthadalen restaurant, which is beautifully hidden in the forest and overlooks the stunning natural splendour of your surrounds.

Transfer to the over 800-year-old Dragsholm Castle in Odsherred, an UNESCO Global Geopark

After lunch, re-board your coach for the approximately one-hour drive through the verdant countryside en route to the historic, over 800-year-old Dragsholm Castle, located in Hoerve in the picturesque Odsherred area, an UNESCO Global Geopark.

After check-in, take a guided stroll with some free time at this magnificent castle and its grounds

Upon arrival and after check-in, take a guided walking tour of the castle and its grounds. Along the way, learn about the history, and ghosts and poltergeists, of this iconic landmark. Following your tour, some free time is made available for independent exploration.

Enjoy a pre-dinner cocktail, then dinner with wine pairings at the Castle’s Michelin-star restaurant

Next, proceed to the Castle’s Michelin-star, Dragsholm Slot Gourmet restaurant for a pre-dinner ‘Cocktail of the Season’, followed by a three-course dinner made exclusively from fresh, local produce and accompanied by wine pairings.

Overnight accommodations in a Castle Room at the Dragsholm Castle – Hoerve

DAY THREE – Saturday, April 26, 2025 – Copenhagen/Helsinki

After breakfast and check-out, transfer to Copenhagen Airport for your scheduled flight to Helsinki

After breakfast at the Dragsholm Castle’s former stable-turned restaurant and check-out, meet your guide and depart for the approximately one-hour drive to the Copenhagen Airport. Upon arrival, proceed for check-in and your scheduled, approximately one-hour afternoon flight arriving in Helsinki at approximately 4:00 p.m.

Upon arrival, meet your guide and depart for the short transfer to the port of Helsinki

Upon arrival at Helsinki Airport and after passport and visa formalities, meet your guide and transfer to the port of Helsinki.

Transfer to the pier and ship

Upon arrival at the port of Helsinki, transfer to the pier and embark the ship.

Please note: This Mid-Voyage Land Adventure requires an extensive amount of walking at times over uneven, gravel, cobblestone, and natural surfaces and inclines, with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coaches and board/de-board the airplane, and 60 steps at Dragsholm Castle; lifts are not available. This tour is recommended for active guests in good physical condition. This tour is not suitable for pregnant guests, guests with back and/or neck problems, guests with heart and/or respiratory conditions, guests with a fear of heights, guests prone to motion sickness, guests with limited mobility, and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Guests are advised to wear warm, comfortable clothing in layers with flat, non-slip, sturdy, and closed-toe walking shoes or sneakers, and bring sun protection, insect repellent, sunglasses with a strap, a weatherproof jacket, raingear, an umbrella, a small backpack for land visits (for cameras, bottled water, etc.), camera, medications, binoculars, and Euros or credit cards for purchases from the ship. Guests must carry their passports and ship’s ID at all times. The tour sequence, timings and itinerary may vary. Space on this tour is extremely limited; we suggest you book well in advance to avoid disappointment.

Programme Includes:

One-night stay in a Superior City View Room at the NH Collection Hotel - Copenhagen

One-night stay in a Castle Room at the Dragsholm Castle – Hoerve

Scheduled flights: Copenhagen/Helsinki

Two breakfasts, two lunches, and one dinner, with drinks included

All sightseeing and transfers as per itinerary

Not Included:

Any meals and drinks not specified above, gratuities to drivers and tour guides, laundry, telephone calls, cancellation insurance and other personal items.