13-Day / 12-Night Escorted Northern Europe Tour – Copenhagen, Hamburg, Cologne, Ghent & Amsterdam

Destinations: Copenhagen, Odense, Hamburg, Lübeck, Bremen, Cologne, Ghent, Bruges, Antwerp, Amsterdam

Duration: 13 Days / 12 Nights
Tour Type: Fully Escorted Small Group
Ideal For: Culture Lovers, History Enthusiasts, Food & Wine Connoisseurs, First-Time Europe Visitors

Discover the highlights of Northern Europe with a small group, delving into centuries of culture, history, and art. This itinerary blends iconic landmarks, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and immersive local experiences, optimized for maximum engagement and Google Ads visibility.

🛫 Day 01 – Saturday: Depart for Denmark

• Board your international flight to Copenhagen and prepare for an unforgettable Northern European adventure.

🏨 Day 02 – Sunday: Arrive in Copenhagen

• Arrive in Copenhagen and transfer to your hotel

• Day at leisure to relax or begin exploring independently

• Evening orientation meeting with your Tour Manager at 6 PM, followed by welcome dinner

Overnight: Copenhagen
Meals: Dinner

🏰 Day 03 – Monday: Copenhagen City Tour, Frederiksborg Castle & Tivoli Gardens

• Morning panoramic tour: Christiansborg Palace*, Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek Museum, National Museum, Nyhavn Harbor, and the Little Mermaid statue

• Afternoon visit to the magnificent Frederiksborg Castle, exploring its opulent chambers and Great Hall

• End the day at the world-famous Tivoli Gardens theme park (*seasonal closure may apply)

• Immerse yourself in Denmark’s royal and cultural heritage

Overnight: Copenhagen
Meals: Breakfast

🚗 Day 04 – Tuesday: Odense & Hamburg

• Depart Copenhagen and travel to Odense, birthplace of Hans Christian Andersen

• Walking tour through the charming cobbled streets and half-timbered houses

• Visit a local family in Glamsbjerg for a home-cooked lunch and cultural exchange

• Continue to Hamburg for overnight

Overnight: Hamburg
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

⚓ Day 05 – Wednesday: Hamburg – Harbor Cruise & Maritime Highlights

• Explore Alster Lake, St. Pauli Piers, St. Michael’s Church, and the impressive Town Hall

• Take a harbor cruise through the iconic Hamburg Port

• Visit UNESCO-listed Speicherstadt, admiring neo-Gothic architecture

• Stop at the Elbphilharmonie and the Maritime Museum, uncovering Hamburg’s trading legacy

Overnight: Hamburg
Meals: Breakfast

🏛️ Day 06 – Thursday: Lübeck, Coffee & Marzipan Tasting

• Tour Lübeck’s historic Altstadt, Holstentor gate, St. Mary’s Church, and Rathaus

• Taste local marzipan and coffee

• Return to Hamburg for dinner and overnight

Overnight: Hamburg
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

🏘️ Day 07 – Friday: Bremen & Cologne

• Visit Bremen’s Old Town, UNESCO Town Hall, Bremen Cathedral, and hear tales of the Town Musicians of Bremen

• Continue to Cologne, check in, and enjoy dinner

Overnight: Cologne
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

⛪ Day 08 – Saturday: Explore Cologne & Farina Fragrance Museum

• Walking tour of Cologne Old Town, including UNESCO-listed Cologne Cathedral

• Visit the Farina Fragrance Museum, discovering the origins of Eau de Cologne

• Afternoon at leisure to explore Cologne’s historic streets

Overnight: Cologne
Meals: Breakfast

🏰 Day 09 – Sunday: Travel to Ghent & City Tour

• Travel to Ghent

• City tour: St. Bavo’s Cathedral, Gravensteen Castle, Belfry, and Gothic Cloth Hall

• Check in to hotel in Ghent

Overnight: Ghent
Meals: Breakfast

🏯 Day 10 – Monday: Gravensteen Castle & Medieval Bruges

• Morning visit to Gravensteen Castle, with moat, towers, and medieval history

• Afternoon in Bruges: Lake of Love, Beguinage Convent, Our Lady’s Church with Michelangelo’s Madonna, Market Square, Belfry, and Chapel of the Holy Blood

• Belgian chocolate-making demonstration

• Dinner at the hotel in Ghent

Overnight: Ghent
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

💎 Day 11 – Tuesday: Antwerp, Kinderdijk & Amsterdam

• Visit Antwerp: Renaissance Town Hall, guild halls, and Cathedral of Our Lady

• Continue to UNESCO World Heritage Site Kinderdijk, cruise along canals, tour 18th-century windmills, and learn about Dutch water management

• Transfer to Amsterdam for overnight

Overnight: Amsterdam
Meals: Breakfast

🎨 Day 12 – Wednesday: Amsterdam – Rijksmuseum & Canal Cruise

• Visit the world-famous Rijksmuseum, exploring masterpieces by Vermeer, Rembrandt, and Dutch Masters

• Glass-top canal cruise through historic Amsterdam mansions, gabled houses, and bell-towered churches

• Afternoon at leisure to shop or explore independently

• Farewell dinner with your Tour Manager

Overnight: Amsterdam
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

🛫 Day 13 – Thursday: Depart The Netherlands

• Transfer to Amsterdam Airport for your return flight

Meals: Breakfast

✅ Package Includes

• Small group tours (max 22 travelers)

• 11 nights First Class accommodations: 2 nights Copenhagen, 3 nights Hamburg, 2 nights Cologne, 2 nights Ghent, 2 nights Amsterdam

• Flights: New York-Copenhagen / Amsterdam-New York (other cities available)

• 17 meals: 11 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 5 dinners

• Sightseeing in modern air-conditioned vehicles with guided tours

• Comprehensive entrance fees and local English-speaking tour manager

• Hotel taxes, fees, porterage, and wireless earphones for enhanced touring

🌟 Tour Highlights

• Explore Copenhagen’s iconic Little Mermaid, Christiansborg Palace, and Tivoli Gardens

• Discover Hanseatic cities: Hamburg, Lübeck, Bremen, and Cologne

• Cruise the historic canals of Amsterdam and Kinderdijk

• Visit Gravensteen Castle and medieval Bruges

• Belgian chocolate demonstration in Bruges

• UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Speicherstadt, Bremen Town Hall, Cologne Cathedral, Kinderdijk

• Hands-on cultural experiences: home-hosted lunch in Odense, coffee & marzipan tasting in Lübeck