A small piece of port wedged between the North and Baltic Seas, Copenhagen is a capital on a human scale where a relaxed lifestyle and a hygge philosophy flirt with a pronounced taste for avant-garde and sustainability issues. Through its most beautiful monuments – Rosenborg, Christiansborg, Amalienborg castles –, immerse yourself in the captivating history of this city whose power has long echoed throughout Scandinavia. The visit to the city center, on the theme of architecture, painting and design, will reveal to you another face of the capital, more turned towards the future, more uninhibited and fundamentally more hype!
Program
DAY 1 Thursday September 12, 2024
• PARIS • COPENHAGEN
Meet at Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport with your
Figaro
escort .
9:20 a.m.:
Departure from Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport* aboard a regular Air France flight
11:10 a.m.:
Arrival at Copenhagen airport.
Lunch at the restaurant.
In the afternoon, take a guided tour of the city on the theme of architecture, painting and design.
The opportunity to discover the multiple faces of this capital on a human scale, temple of design, cycling and hygge philosophy. You will pass by
The Old Stock
Exchange
, the historic heart of the capital,
Nyhavn
, the legendary canal dotted with houses with colorful facades, the
royal theater
... to the famous
Little Mermaid
, which welcomes sailors at the entrance to the port of Copenhagen. You will continue this first day with a visit to the heart of Copenhagen, the
Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek
, which dazzles with its exceptional art collection. Founded by Carl Jacobsen, the museum combines architectural elegance with a variety of works ranging from ancient sculptures to impressionist masterpieces. Winter gardens add a touch of magic to this immersive art experience. An unmissable getaway where past and present interact in all splendor.
Dinner at the restaurant.
Return to the hotel by private bus.
Night at the NH Collection***** hotel, located in the heart of the capital.
DAY 2 Friday September 13, 2024
• COPENHAGEN
In the morning, you will visit
Christiansborg Palace
, the former royal residence, located in the center of the island of Slotsholmen. Inside this imposing building, protected sometimes by ramparts, sometimes by a moat, a succession of fabulous royal rooms – bedrooms, libraries, throne room, etc. – will allow you to appreciate the grandeur of the Danish monarchy. The more sporty will be able to climb the steps leading to the top of the main tower which, from its height of 106 meters, o¬ ers a breathtaking view over the roofs of the city.
Lunch at the restaurant.
In the afternoon, you will visit
the National Museum of Denmark
, dedicated to the history of Denmark, from the first hunters of the Mesolithic to the creation of the alternative district of Christiania, including the Viking era and the Renaissance Danish. Discover an impressive collection of treasures, but also the famous
bog bodies
, these prehistoric bodies from peat bogs and mounds, such as the wife of Huldremose and the daughter of Egtved.
Dinner at the restaurant.
Return to the hotel by private bus.
Night at the NH Collection***** hotel.
DAY 3 Saturday September 14, 2024
• COPENHAGEN
In the morning, travel to
Amalienborg Palace
, the winter residence of the Danish royal family. Adjoining a vast octagonal square, where a gigantic equestrian statue of King Frederick V is erected, the imposing neoclassical style building houses interiors with rococo decoration.
At midday, you will witness the daily changing of the guard. A ceremony which attracts both tourists and Danes curious to learn more about monarchical traditions.
Lunch at the restaurant.
You will then head towards
Rosenborg Castle.
Located in the heart of the historic center of Copenhagen, this majestic building built in the early 17th century is a near-perfect representation of the Danish Renaissance architectural style. Inside, the traditional furniture, tapestries and parquet floors are in an exceptional state of conservation. Tucked away in one of the main rooms, the Crown Jewels are Rosenborg's true treasure.
Dinner at the restaurant.
Night at the NH Collection***** hotel.
DAY 4 Sunday September 15, 2024
• COPENHAGEN • PARIS
For this last day in Copenhagen, you will embark on a cruise on the city's canals. A unique way to admire the architecture of the capital while learning more about its history full of contrasts, between land and sea, between the power of royalty and the simplicity of fishermen, between past and modernity.
Lunch at the restaurant.
Transfer to the airport early in the afternoon.
3:40 p.m.:
Departure from the airport on a regular Air France flight.
5:40 p.m.:
Arrival at Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport.
The price includes
Air transport Paris/Copenhagen and Copenhagen/Paris on a regular Air France flight
Taxes and local services
Transportation and transfers by air-conditioned coach
Accommodation in a superior double room in the mentioned hotel
Full board from lunch on day 1 to lunch on day 4
Drinks at lunches and dinners 1 glass of wine or glass of beer, water, coffee or tea
Tipping: guides/drivers/hotels
Visits/excursions/entrances, according to the program
Local guides
A travel diary
Mutuaide Assistance health, accident, repatriation and baggage insurance
A Figaro
accompaniment