Itinerary
- Day 1
Stockholm
You'll arrive in Stockholm and pick up your rental car at the airport. The rest of the day is free, so you can explore the city at your own pace. There's plenty to see here, from museums to historical sites, and a lot of it is walkable, so you can get a feel for the city without rushing around.
Optional Activities
- Visit Town Hall and the Blue Hall where Nobel celebrations take place
- Explore the Royal Castle and national church Storkyrkan
- Visit the Vasa Museum to see the 69m long warship Vasa
- Visit Skansen, the oldest open-air museum
- Explore Millesgarden sculpture garden with views over Stockholm and harbour
- Discover world-class museums and attractions throughout the city
Landmarks Town Hall (Blue Hall) Royal Castle Storkyrkan Vasa Museum Skansen Millesgarden 
- Day 2
Stockholm to Linköping
After breakfast at your hotel, spend the morning checking out Stockholm's main attractions like the Town Hall, Royal Castle, Vasa Museum, Skansen, and Millesgarden. In the afternoon, drive about 65km south toward Trosa, a small coastal town known for its wooden houses and waterfront path. From there, continue on to Linköping for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast in the hotel)
Optional Activities
- Explore Stockholm attractions on your own (Town Hall, Royal Castle, Vasa Museum, Skansen, Millesgarden)
- Visit Trosa, a coastal town 65km south of Stockholm with wooden houses and river promenade
- Explore Sörmlands archipelago with its 2,800 islands and 60-kilometre coastline
Landmarks Trosa - Day 3
Linköping to Karlskrona
You'll have breakfast at your hotel, then head toward Karlskrona. Stop at one of the famous lock stairs on the Göta Canal in the morning. Later, drive to Vimmerby to visit Astrid Lindgren's home and learn about the Swedish author's birthplace with a walk through town. Before arriving in Karlskrona, stop at the elk park to see these large animals up close.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast in the hotel)
Optional Activities
- Visit one of the famous lock stairs on the Göta Canal
- Visit Astrid Lindgren's home in Vimmerby
- Walk through Vimmerby and learn about the birthplace of the famous author
- Stop at the elk park to visit the animals
Landmarks Göta Canal Vimmerby - Day 4
Karlskrona to Malmö
After breakfast, travel toward Malmö with stops in Mörrum and the coastal town of Kivik. You'll get to Ystad, which is known from the Wallander stories. Spend time here having lunch, walking the cobblestone streets, and checking out museums and galleries. The pastel-colored and half-timbered houses make it worth a longer look. Arrive in Malmö by afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast in the hotel)
Optional Activities
- Stop in Mörrum
- Visit the coastal town of Kivik
- Explore Ystad with its cobblestone streets and pastel-coloured half-timbered houses
- Visit Ystad museums and art galleries
- Lunch in Ystad
Landmarks Ystad - Day 5
Malmö to Gothenburg
Start with a walk through Malmö's main shopping street, then head north toward Gothenburg. You'll drive via Halmstad and have lunch there by the Nissan River. After eating, stop at Tylosand beach to experience the Swedish coastline. Once in Gothenburg, take a city tour that includes the fish hall, Avenyn avenue, and the Haga neighborhood with its canals and older architecture. Dinner is in a nice spot.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast in the hotel)
Optional Activities
- Stroll through Malmö's charming walking street
- Enjoy lunch in Halmstad at the mouth of the Nissan River
- Visit Tylosand beach
- City tour of Gothenburg including the fish hall
- Explore Avenyn avenue
- Visit the artists' quarter Haga
- Explore the canals and old buildings in Gothenburg's centre
- Dinner in Gothenburg
Landmarks Avenyn Haga 
- Day 6
Gothenburg to Örebro
After breakfast, drive to Marstrand, a well-known seaside resort on Sweden's west coast. Continue to Läckö Castle, which sits in a beautiful location in Västergötland. You'll have time to walk around the castle grounds and have a picnic in the large green spaces nearby. Then drive on to Örebro for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast in the hotel)
Optional Activities
- Visit Marstrand seaside resort
- Visit Läckö Castle in Väстеrgötland
- Explore the beautiful surroundings of the castle
- Enjoy a picnic in the green zones near Läckö Castle
Landmarks Marstrand Läckö Castle - Day 7
Örebro to Stockholm
Spend the morning in Örebro with coffee along Lake Hjälmaren. If you're interested, visit Örebro Castle, a medieval fort that was expanded during the Vasa dynasty. Head to Mariefred to see Gripsholm Royal Castle by Lake Mälaren, which King Gustav Vasa worked on in 1537. By afternoon you'll be back in Stockholm, where you'll take a scenic canal boat tour from Strömkajen through Djurgården, seeing historical buildings and the city skyline.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast in the hotel)
Included Activities
- Canal tour of Stockholm departing from Strömkajen through Djurgården
Optional Activities
- Enjoy coffee along Lake Hjälmaren in Örebro
- Visit Örebro Castle
- Visit Gripsholm Royal Castle in Mariefred
Landmarks Örebro Castle Lake Hjälmaren Gripsholm Royal Castle Lake Mälaren Djurgården Strömkajen - Day 8
Stockholm
After breakfast, you'll return the rental car to the airport and fly out. This marks the end of your tour.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast in the hotel)
