Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Stockholm
You'll make your way to Stockholm at your own pace today. By evening, you'll meet up with your guide and the rest of the group at the hotel for a welcome dinner to kick things off.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner with tour guide and fellow travelers at the hotel)
Optional Activities
- Flight to Stockholm-Arlanda (ARN) - available from approximately €350 return
- Day 2
Stockholm Old Town and Vasa Museum
Your guide takes you through Gamla Stan's tight cobblestone streets, stopping at the Royal Palace, the German Church, and the city's narrowest alley. You'll see the Nobel Prize Museum from outside and grab some Swedish cinnamon buns along the way. Later in the afternoon, head to the Vasa Museum to see the remarkably well-preserved 17th-century ship on display.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Gamla Stan (Old Town) including Royal Palace, German Church (Tyska Kyrkan), and narrowest alley
- Outside visit to Nobel Prize Museum
- Entrance to Vasa Museum
Optional Activities
- Swedish sandwich specialty (Smörgåsbröd) and cinnamon buns (Kanelbullen) with cardamom
Landmarks Gamla Stan Royal Palace German Church (Tyska Kyrkan) Nobel Prize Museum Vasa Museum Stadshusets (City Hall) Kungsholmen Peninsula - Day 3
Drottningholm Castle
You'll take a steamboat out to Drottningholm Castle, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and where the Swedish Royal Family actually lives. Spend time walking through the royal palace gardens and see the 18th-century Chinese Pavilion. The afternoon is yours to use however you like, whether that's wandering around more cafes in Gamla Stan or checking out some optional attractions in the area.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Steamboat S/S Drottningholm to Drottningholm Castle
- Guided tour of Drottningholm Castle palace gardens
- View of Chinese Pavilion
Optional Activities
- Relax in cafes of Gamla Stan
- Visit Skansen open-air museum to see Swedish wildlife (moose, reindeer) and learn about Sami indigenous culture
Landmarks Drottningholm Castle Chinese Pavilion at Drottningholm Lake Mälaren Skansen - Day 4
Stockholm Archipelago and Island of Grinda
A ferry takes you out to Grinda, an island where you can really feel Sweden's natural landscape. You'll walk about 8 km through pine forests (takes roughly 3 hours with minimal elevation gain of about 80 meters), spotting traditional red Swedish houses and Baltic Sea views. Sheep roam the island keeping vegetation in check. If you want, there's an option to swim in the Baltic at one of the beaches, though the water stays pretty cool.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ferry ride to island of Grinda
- Guided hiking tour along Grinda Stigen (approximately 8 km, approximately 3 hours, +/- 80 meters altitude difference)
Optional Activities
- Swimming at one of the beaches
Landmarks Island of Grinda Stockholm Archipelago Baltic Sea - Day 5
Departure from Stockholm
After breakfast, you'll leave Stockholm on your own schedule depending on your flight time. Before you go, you can check out places like the ABBA Museum or do some shopping for souvenirs if you have time. Your guide can point you toward other spots worth seeing around the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- ABBA Museum visit
- Shopping in boutiques
Landmarks ABBA Museum
