TRANSAT OFFERS MONTREAL TO COPENHAGEN

Image of canals by Martin Heiberg Everything is closer in Copenhagen. Whether you are in search of the perfect venue or hotel, interested in design and architecture or keen to try some of the world’s best restaurants, rest assured that in Copenhagen you are never far away from it all.

This summer Transat is offering Canadian travellers two direct flights per week out of Montreal to Copenhagen. Passengers can book a Transat package which includes air travel, transfers, accommodations, and breakfasts, along with the Copenhagen Card, providing access to more than 80 top attractions to maximize sightseeing in every neighbourhood of this multifaceted city.

The Viking Route in Denmark & Sweden – a guided tour consists of 14 idyllic days in the two countries including air travel, transfers, accommodations, coach and ferry transport, and the services of an experienced guide.

The highlights include a stroll through the cobblestoned streets of Ribe’s old town to tours of the royal castles of Koldinghus and Frederiksborg.

The rich heritage of the former Danish capital, Roskilde, is another high point, starting with the Viking Ship Museum, home to more than 1,000 years of history, and the medieval cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the final resting place of many Danish kings and queens.

On the way to Gothenburg and Helsingborg, in Sweden, travellers can spot seals in their natural habitat during a scenic cruise in the Kattegat Strait, and admire the wild beaches along the Jutland peninsula.

Transat is also offering two multi-city packages lasting 9 or 11 days. Each features three destinations where passengers are free to explore the essentials of Scandinavia at their own pace, yet have their itinerary, transportation and accommodations taken care of.

Denmark’s Highlights, focuses on Denmark’s cultural heritage with a stop at the sublime ARoS modern art museum in Aarhus, and a chance to follow in the footsteps of Hans Christian Andersen in the town of Odense, the Little Mermaid author’s picturesque birthplace.

Capitals of the North, offers urban expeditions, with an exploration of the Oslo fjord by kayak, a visit to the underground art gallery of Stockholm’s subway, and discovery of Nordic cuisine at Copenhagen’s hippest wine bars.

Transat also has a wide range of accommodations and car rental options for travellers who would rather explore Scandinavia at their leisure.

Group cruises

Groups of 10 passengers or more can choose the cruise offering with four packages exploring Baltic and Scandinavian coastal attractions, all sailing from Copenhagen. Russia’s palaces, the historic centres of Estonia, the natural features of Norway’s coast, the cosmopolitan German cities, and the architectural marvels of Finland are just a few of the many sights that travellers can expect.