Port
Copenhagen, Denmark
Activity Level
Moderate
Excursion Type
All
Wheelchair Accessible
No
Starting At
$169.95
Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
Duration
Approximately 4 Hours
Meals Included
Meals not included
Denmark is home to the oldest monarchy in the world. The three royal castles of Copenhagen are featured on this tour.
Undoubtedly the most cherished landmark of Copenhagen is the famous Little Mermaid statue -- a tiny woman who paid the highest price to become a human being.
Continue by coach to the small and idyllic Rosenborg Castle (1607), built by King Christian IV, whose colorful personality left an indelible mark on Danish history.
Christiansborg Palace, set on a pretty canal, is the only building in the world to be the seat of all three branches of a nation's government -- executive, legislative and judicial. This neo-Baroque palace (1907) occupies Slotsholmen Island, from where Monarchs have traditionally ruled Denmark since the earliest days of this country's history. Visit the Royal Reception rooms. Of particular interest are the relatively new tapestries gifted to the Queen on her 50th birthday in 1990. They were completed in 2000 and now decorate the large banquet hall.
Pause for photos in front of the Danish Royal Opera House -- one of the most expensive opera houses ever built. A splendid view across the harbor includes Amalienborg Palace -- the residence of Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II.
Transfer to Copenhagen's Kastrup Airport in time for your flight.
Notes:
This tour is available only to guests whose cruise ends in Copenhagen, with flights departing after 4pm. Slippers must be worn at Christiansborg (provided by the castle). Tour requires walking approximately .8 miles. There are about 80 stairs at Christiansborg. Larger bags are not allowed inside. In the unlikely event that Chrisitansborg or the Opera House is closed, a visit to the Palace Square at Amalienborg Castle and/or the Royal Garden may be substituted.