Stockholm is a beautiful city built on islands connected by bridges and walkways, earning it the nickname "The Venice of the North". We will guide you on a tour of Drottningholm Palace, home of the royal family; take you to visit Millesgården, the amazing sculpture park and cruise the archipelago to the fortress island of Vaxholm. On this 7-day tour we will show you some of the highlights of this amazing city and give you plenty of time to explore on your own. There is so much to see and do in this wonderful city.
Arrive in Stockholm at Arlanda airport. Transfer to your hotel for check-in. Free time this afternoon to rest or explore the city.
Day 2
Stockholm
After the delicious Scandinavian breakfast get acquainted with Stockholm on a guided tour of City Hall, the Wasa Ship Museum, Embassy Row and Millesgården. Millesgården on the island of Lidingö, is the incredible sculpture park featuring the works of world famous artist Carl Milles. Transfer to your hotel for check-in. Free time this afternoon to rest or explore the city. Your tour guide will be available to help with suggestions.
Day 3
Stockholm
After the breakfast enjoy a visit to Riddarholm Island and Riddarholm Church, the final resting place of three centuries of Swedish royalty. On Old Town Island where Stockholm Cathedral, the Royal Palace and Gamla Stan (Old Town) are located, enjoy a guided tour of the Royal Palace followed by a guided walkabout in Gamla Stan. The afternoon is free. We suggest you to visit the Crown Jewels in the basement vault of the Royal Palace, the Nordic Museum, Astrid Lindgrens museum or the open air park/museum of Skansen,Sweden In A Nutshell
Day 4
Stockholm
Enjoy a free day to explore Stockholm or outlying areas. Perhaps take the train to Uppsala to visit the Uppsala Cathedral, Uppsala University, Carl Linneaus (Carl von Linné) Museum, the royal burial mounds and Gamla Uppsala Museum or Dag Hammarskölds grave. We will be available to help with suggestions.
Day 5
Stockholm - Drottningholm Palace - Haga Park Stockholm
After the breakfast enjoy a guided tour of Drottningholm Palace, home of the Swedish Royal Family. Walk the short distance to China Palace and Drottningholm Theater, largely unchanged since the era of Gustav III in the late 1700s. Upon returning to the city stop at the Haga Park, close to the downtown and a popular place for Stockholmers on weekends. In 1950, King Gustaf VI Adolf, the grandfather of the present king, defied tradition by choosing to be buried in open ground; his burial place is Gustafs Pavilion in Haga Park. The rest of the afternoon is free.
Day 6
Stockholm - Vaxholm - Stockholm
This morning enjoy a boat ride through the inner Stockholm Archipelago and out to the Vaxholm Fortress, built in the 16th Century by King Gustav Vasa in order that the archipelago and approaches to Stockholm may in no way be occupied by enemies and essential supplies thus hindered. Free time in Vaxholm to shop or visit the Homestead Museum located in a century-old fishing cottage. Return to Stockholm in afternoon and have the rest of the afternoon free.
Day 7
Departure
After the delicious breakfast we transfer you to Arlanda airport for your onward destination.
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