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Copenhagen & North Sealand
Castles, beaches and beautiful
Independent Cycling Tour
Wonderful, wonderful Copenhagen, the jewel of Scandinavia.
A seven-night tour starting in the Danish capital, taking in
castles, beaches and fjords. Copenhagen is a fun and relaxed
city and you can take time to enjoy its many cultural treasures.
Sail its canals, stroll through its parks, sample the restaurants
and chat with the Danes and you'll see why it is such a popular
destination.
Detailed information
| Detailed
itinerary |
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This relaxed tour along the Danish coast takes you along
cycle paths and quiet roads out of Copenhagen and into the
countryside. |
Day 1: Arrival in Copenhagen
All major sights are within walking distance of your hotel.
Visit this beautiful city, shopping centre, museums and medieval
port.
Day 2: Copenhagen to Helsingør
30 miles
Receive bikes at 09:30. Riding past the Royal Hunting ground,
you will reach the coast from where you can just see Sweden
in the distance. At Rungsted you can visit the home of the
Danish author, Karen Blixen (Out of Africa). Your overnight
stop is in Helsingør.
Day 3: Castle day
20 miles
Today you see Hamlet's castle in Kronborg, and the Queen's
Summer palace. You can take your time today and enjoy the
fresh air and beautiful countryside.
Day 4: From Hillerød to Hundested
35 miles
Through forest
and fields to Ramløse and Lake Arresø. Take
a break for a swim at one of the beaches and relax. You spend
the night at Hundested.
Day 5: Hundested to Skuldelev
20 miles
Cycle through the idyllic fishing village of Lynæs to
the ferry at Sølager where you cross the fjord to the
other side. You continue through an oak tree forest to Skuldelev
for the night.
Day 6: Skuldelev to Roskilde
32 miles
A chance to visit a restored manor house, and the open-air
museum depicting daily life from the Iron Age through to the
Vikings. Your destination, the former Danish Capital Roskilde,
was inhabited by the Vikings and you can still see their ships
today.
The cathedral is the burial place of the Kings and Queens
of Denmark.
Day 7: Roskilde to Copenhagen
29 miles
The path takes you through the picturesque villages which
line the beaches south of the capital, away from the traffic
and all the way into the centre. You have the evening to explore
this beautiful city and visit the Tivoli Gardens.
Day 8: End of tour after breakfast
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| Your
accommodation and meals |
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You will stay in double or twin rooms in comfortable three-star
hotel accommodation. Your luggage is transported to each overnight
stop for you along the route, so you can relax and enjoy the
cycling.
All accommodation is on a Bed & Breakfast basis.
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| Departure
dates & prices |
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Prices include:
- Accommodation for 7 nights
- Bicycle hire (8 gears)
- Bicycle basket
- Repair kit
- Route description and maps
- Luggage transport
Departure dates are Saturdays from June to August 2008
| June - August
2007 |
7 |
£585 |
£80 |
Single room supplement: £19 per night
Extra night in Copenhagen (B&B): £55pp sharing a twin
or double room.
* Prices vary
and
can only be confirmed when you make a booking.
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| Bike details |
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Gears: 8
Metal basket
Contact Bike Denmark if prob with bike |
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| Travel
options |
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Suggested times and points of departure - please call us to discuss the most suitable flights and latest prices.
Latest HF Holidays Flight Information - updated 05/11/2007 (provisional)
| British Airways |
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| Route |
Out |
Return |
Price from |
| Heathrow - Copenhagen |
09:55 - 12:45 |
13:55 - 14:55 |
£120 |
| Scandinavian Airways |
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| Route |
Out |
Return |
Price from |
| Manchester - Copenhagen |
09:55 - 12:45 |
14:35 - 15:30 |
£120 |
| easyJet |
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| Route |
Out |
Return |
Price from |
| Luton - Copenhagen |
13:50 - 16:35 |
17:00 - 17:50 |
£80 |
Transfer to Copenhagen (not included in price) - 30mins by train.
Transfer to Odense or Svendborg (not included in price) - 1hr 30mins - 2hrs by train.
For rail tickets contact International Rail on 0870 751 5000.
Airport Parking: To book secure airport parking throughout the UK visit Purple Parking or Holiday Extras to book on-line.
Airport Hotels: To book airport hotels throughout the UK visit Holiday Extras to book on-line.
Airport Lounges: To book aiport lounges visit Holiday Extras to book on-line.
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| Average
temperature |
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The average daytime temperatures for this regions is listed
below:
| June |
16°C |
60°F |
| July |
17°C |
63°F |
| August |
17°C |
62°F |
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