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Experience the most luxurious Renaissance castle in all of northern Europe and the works of Shakespeare during this unforgettable, evening excursion to Kronborg Castle.

Elsinore, Kronborg Castle

Depart the pier for the short, guided stroll to Kronborg Castle. There are few sites in the world where so much drama and history are gathered in one place. Here, the cannon-surrounded fortress on the Danish coast merges with a luxurious Renaissance castle that is unrivalled in northern Europe.

About Kronborg Castle

Discover the hero, Holger Danske, whose mighty sword meets Shakespeare's equally-mighty pen, as the ghost of Prince Hamlet glides through the passages. Every year, the history and tales are brought to life before the eyes of 250,000 visitors from all over the world, earning this particularly magical locale its designation as an UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Trumpeters' Welcome, Magnificent Rooms & Halls, Grand Hall, Champagne Reception, Live Actors

Upon arrival in the courtyard of Kronborg Castle, you are greeted by the sight and sounds of trumpeters clad in period garb. Next, take a guided walking tour through the magnificent rooms, grandiose halls and winding stairways. Following your tour, proceed to the Grand Hall, where you are invited for a champagne reception that includes live actors performing fragments of Hamlet and other Shakespearean plays for your entertainment. At the conclusion of your tour, follow the road lined by torches out of the castle grounds. From here, commence the short walk back to the pier, with a visit to the ramparts en route.

Explore the former home, life and works of celebrated Danish poet, storyteller and writer Karen Blixen during this immersive, half-day sightseeing excursion.

Elsinore, Humlebæk Harbour, Sletten Havn Humlebæk, Photo & Refreshment Stop

Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately 30-minute coastal drive en route to Humlebæk, one of the most beautiful harbours in North Zealand. Upon arrival, take a guided stroll along the idyllic streets lined with exclusive and historical fishermen houses. A photo and refreshment stop is made at Sletten Havn Humlebæk. Here, enjoy a glass of sparkling wine before continuing on to the former home of Karen Blixen.

Home/Museum of Karen Blixen, Guided Tour

Also known under the nom de plume of 'Isak Dinesen', Karen Blixen was a famous Danish poet, storyteller and writer raised on the east coast of Zealand Island. Some of her most famous writings include Seven Gothic Tales and Out of Africa, which details her 17 years of living in Africa and running a coffee estate from 1914 to 1931. Upon arrival at the home of Karen Blixen, now a museum celebrating her life and works, take a guided walking tour. Explore rooms filled with adventurous artefacts from all her travels, especially to Africa, and hear stories and anecdotes about her life and works.

Park Stroll, Grave of Karen Blixen, Free Time

Following your tour, take a guided stroll in the park, passing by the grave of Karen Blixen along the way. Afterward, some free time is made available to relax, explore your surrounds and/or browse the museum's gift shop for books, posters, handicrafts, etc. at your leisure. At the conclusion of your visit, re-board your coach and commence the approximately 30-minute drive back to the pier

Discover the Royal Summer Residence of Queen Margrethe and her family during this exclusive, half-day sightseeing excursion.

Elsinore, Fredensborg Palace and Garden

Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately 45-minute drive to the Fredensborg Palace and Garden. Upon arrival, take an exclusive, private tour of this regal home, which is only open for visits one month out of the year, and is utilised by the Queen for wedding parties and birthdays. Your guided tour represents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to explore one of the most utilised residences in the Danish Royal family.

Baroque Exterior Garden, Herb Garden, Fresh Vegetables, Flowers, Orangery

Following your guided tour of the castle's interior, proceed for a stroll in the Baroque-inspired exterior garden. Along the way, discover the herb garden, which delivers fresh vegetables and flowers to the Royal household, and enjoy the view in a modern orangery from 1995.

Skipperhuset Restaurant, Panoramic Esrum Lake, Garden and Maritime House, Sparkling Wine

Next, walk to the lovely Skipperhuset restaurant, located on the banks of Esrum Lake. The restaurant is part of a small maritime facility, where a boathouse and boat sheds are available for use by the Royal family. Enjoy a glass of sparkling wine whilst enjoying the view of Esrum Lake, the Garden and Maritime House. At the conclusion of your visit, re-board your coach and commence the approximately 45-minute drive back to the pier.

Discover the spirits and chocolate of Denmark during this immersive, half-day tour-and-tasting excursion.

Elsinore, Fredensborg, ELG Gin, Distillery Tour and Tasting

Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately 30-minute drive through picturesque local landscape en route to Fredensborg, home of ELG Gin. Upon arrival, take a guided walking tour of the distillery, and learn how ELG Gin is produced. Following your tour, proceed for a tasting of their popular, award-winning gins. ELG is especially-renowned for its use of three simple ingredients; perhaps you can guess what they are during the tasting.

Gurre, Ørsholt Manor, Peter Beier Chocolates, Exclusive Tour and Tasting

Next, re-board your coach and continue on to Gurre for a unique chocolate experience at the idyllic Ørsholt Manor, home of Peter Beier. This famous Dutch chocolatier has created a solid and sustainable 'earth-to-table' concept extant through their entire production process and retail stores. The chocolate is 100% handmade, utilising cocoa beans from their own plantation and raw materials from Ørsholt Manor. Following your behind-the-scenes tour, proceed for a tasting of some of the most delicious chocolate in Denmark, which are prepared with a variety of local ingredients that vary according to season. At the conclusion of your tour, re-board your coach and commence the approximately 30-minute drive back to the pier.

Embrace the history and flavours of Denmark on-foot during this guided sightseeing and tasting excursion through the Old Town of Elsinore.

Elsinore, Old Town Walking Tour, Lynhjem Cheese Shop, Cheese Tasting

Depart the pier on-foot for a short, guided walking tour of the Old Town. Stroll through the quaint, cobbled streets and pass by some of the old merchants' houses whilst your guide explains about Danish food traditions. Your first stop is at the Lynhjem Cheese Shop. This fabulous shop offers more than 300 varieties of cheese, and is renowned for its wonderful produce for over 35 years. During your visit, enjoy a tasting of the shop's cheeses.

Baagø Butcher Shop, Sausage Tasting, Carmelite Monastery, Church of St. Mary

Next, proceed on-foot to the family-owned Baagø Butcher Shop. During a tasting here, discover why Baagø is locally-renowned for its tasty sausages. From here, continue on-foot to the historical Carmelite Monastery with its Church of St. Mary. The church dates back to around 1450 and was built by the White Brothers, mendicant friars who came to Denmark at the insistence of King Erik of Pomerania. Leaving the church, walk to your final stop, the Skibsklarergaarden.

Skibsklarergaarden, Original Grocery Store & Documentation Room, Beer and Liquor Tasting

The city's best-preserved grocery and ship-clearing yard, its ancestry stems from the Sound Dues. These tolls, collected for use of the Øresund, constituted up to two-thirds of Denmark's state income in the 16th and 17th centuries, and, for a time, made Elsinore the country's third-largest city after Copenhagen. During your visit, have a look inside the original store and room in which the cargo documents for clearance were delivered to the skipper. Afterward, enjoy a tasting of the local beer, Wiibroe pilsner, and, of course, a shot of Rigabalsam. At the conclusion of your visit, commence the short walk back to the pier.

Discover the stunning beauty and history of North Zealand in a healthy new way during this scenic and invigorating, half-day bicycle excursion.

Elsinore, North Zealand, Oresund, Forest

Meet your guide at the pier and receive your safety and tour instructions, along with your gear and bicycle. Afterward, begin your picturesque, approximately three-hour guided bicycle tour of North Zealand. Your route begins with a ride along the Oresund heading northwest, then continues through the forest.

Hellebaek, Refreshment Stop, Hammer Mill, Coastal Road, Fishermen's House, Beach

Along the way, see and learn about the history of the region, and stop for refreshments in Hellebaek at the historic Hammermøllen (Hammer Mill), an old water mill that today serves as a restaurant. Enjoy a cup of coffee with a Danish pastry, then re-board your bicycle and commence the ride back to the pier along the panoramic coastal road. En route, pass by the beautifully-coloured fishermen's houses and lovely beach. Upon arrival back at the pier, return your bicycle and safety helmet, and commence the short walk back to the ship.

Explore Helsingor at your leisure during your full-day (8-hour) sightseeing tour via private car. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your driver/guide in an air-conditioned car and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.

Explore Helsingor at your leisure during your half-day (4-hour) sightseeing tour via private car. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your driver/guide in an air-conditioned car and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.

Explore Helsingor at your leisure during your full-day (8-hour) sightseeing tour via private van. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your driver/guide in an air-conditioned van and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.

Explore Helsingor at your leisure during your half-day (4-hour) sightseeing tour via private van. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your driver/guide in an air-conditioned van and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.

Explore the harrowing plight and daring rescue of Danish Jews during World War II during this captivating, half-day sightseeing excursion.

Elsinore, Gilleje Village & Church

Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately 45-minute drive along the northern coast to the fishing village of Gilleje. During the World War II, Gilleje was one of the channels to Sweden that saved the lives of many Danish Jews. As the northernmost point in Sealand, Gilleje was a natural escape hatch. Refugees were hidden in many places in the area, from summer houses to the attic of the town's small church. Upon arrival at Gilleje, a visit is made to the Gilleje Church. On the evening of October 6, 1943, 80 refugees were discovered in the church attic; only one escaped. Your local guide recounts the story on a first-hand basis, as she and her parents were able to escape from the Gestapo during World War II.

Village & Harbour Stroll, Free Time, Culture Harbour Gilleje, Craftsmen's Workshops

Leaving the church, take a guided stroll through winding, narrow streets between rows of thatched fishermen's cottages to the harbour area, where Jews secretly were sent to Sweden. Upon arrival at the harbour area, some free time is made available to explore your surrounds. In the workshops at Culture Harbour Gilleje, you can watch craftspeople working right next to the Soeborg Channel.

Hellebaek, Hammer Mill/Restaurant, Refreshments

Next, re-board your coach and resume your coastal drive en route to Hellebaek. Located between Gilleje and Elsinore. A stop is made in Hellebaek at the historic Hammermøllen (Hammer Mill), an old water mill that today serves as a restaurant. Enjoy a cup of coffee with a Danish pastry, then re-board your coach and commence the short ride back to the pier.