Stockholm & Copenhagen

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Once two of Europe’s strongest nations, rich with the footprints of the Vikings and the Hanseatic League wonderfully contrasted modern Scandinavia – you’ll love their cultured atmosphere. Colourful waterfronts hark back to the great Viking traditions of yesteryear to the ultra-modern of today.

Stockholm

Your itinerary

DAY 1 – Arrival in Stockholm

Arrive at the airport for your flight to Stockholm from where you will be taken to your hotel.

DAY 2 – Stockholm city tour & Vasa Museum

Stockholm is a fascinating city tumbling across an idyllic archipelago on the shores of the Baltic Sea. This morning we have a city tour when history comes to life and you can really appreciate not only its cultural and architectural highlights but the sheer atmosphere, harmony and evident love of life emanating from virtually everywhere. ‘Gamla Stan’ - the medieval Old Town set around some small islands is the city’s heart. Many of the city’s oldest buildings dating from the 13th century are here: Storkyrkan and Riddarholmskyrkan churches; coronation and the burial places of Swedish monarchs with their tall spires dominate the city. We visit the Royal Palace, the king’s official residence and the unmistakable jewel in Stockholm’s crown. This combination of current royal residence, workplace, museums and historic monument is open to the public, making it unique amongst European regal palaces. You will also see the Royal Apartments, great corridors, historic rooms and three separate museums including the treasury’s crown jewels.

We stay for 3 nights in Stockholm and 3 nights in Copenhagen.

Scandic Grand Central,

Stockholm HHHH Housed in a classic 1890s building in the heart of Stockholm city centre, this hotel is surrounded by restaurants, shops, cafes and bars.

Scandic Spectrum Hotel,

Copenhagen HHHH Well-located between the city and harbour, this hotel features extensive facilities including a lobby bar, a restaurant serving Nordic-inspired dishes, a 6th floor restaurant and a rooftop bar . Scandic Grand Central

Scandic Spectrum Hotel

After our visit to the palace, there’s time for lunch before we enjoy a guided tour of the Vasa Museum on the island of Djurgården. The most visited museum in Scandinavia, it is dedicated to the remarkable Vasa, the world’s only preserved 17th-century ship and an art treasure that’s one of a kind. Take a close look at the hundreds of sculptures carved into the vessel – most of the vessel is original! (B) + Included Experience – Guided tour of Stockholm, visit to the Royal Palace and Vasa Museum

DAY 3 – Free day in Stockholm

The day is at leisure for you to explore this wonderful city. Your Stockholm Travelcard gives you unlimited travel on the city’s public transport for a designated period. You could discover Stadshuset (City Hall) where Nobel Prize winners enjoy their banquet. Perhaps return to Djurgården island, a calm oasis with fine park areas for a relaxing stroll. The island is also home to an amusement park and 22 world-class museums including the Nordic Museum, Sweden’s largest museum of cultural history, and even one dedicated to ABBA! Why not enjoy a boat trip through

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Roskilde the canal and waterside views of Stockholm’s most well-known sights? (B)

DAY 4 – Train to Copenhagen

Today we take the high-speed train (approximately 5 hours) to Copenhagen. You are whisked in comfort though almost deserted rolling landscapes which characterise rural Sweden. After the sea bridge and tunnel, we arrive in Copenhagen. (B)

DAY 5 – Copenhagen

After breakfast we have a guided tour of Copenhagen, a real revelation, ironically perhaps best known for two iconic landmarks, the Carlsberg Brewery and the Little Mermaid, the statue inspired by the famous Dane - Hans Christian Andersen. You’ll see the Royal Danish Theatre which played a key role in his life. Other sights include the Houses of Parliament, the Christiansborg, the magnificent Amalienborg Palace, winter residence of the Monarchy and the world-famous Tivoli pleasure gardens famous for its street entertainers and music concerts.

The afternoon and evening are free so that you can explore the many wonders of this scrupulously clean, smart yet relaxed city as you wish. The remarkable Royal Library is worth a visit as are the National Museum and the Ny Carlsberg art collection – another cultural highlight founded by the famous brewer! On a glorious summer evening there is nowhere more pleasant than one of Copenhagen’s harbour side restaurants to enjoy a leisurely dinner. (B) + Included Experience – Guided tour of Copenhagen

DAY 6 – Viking Museum & Frederiksborg Palace

Today we explore a little more of Denmark commencing with historic Roskilde, the country’s medieval capital. Firstly, we visit the outstanding Cathedral, one of the world’s few brickbuilt gothic structures. Next, we visit the extraordinary Viking Museum, on the remains of an ancient harbour. It

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Your tour includes

• Return flights from a selection of regional airports with hotel transfers • Six nights in centrally located four-star accommodation, inclusive of all local taxes • The services of our experienced and insightful tour manager

(B) Daily Breakfast Prices are per person. For departure dates, prices and flights, please call or visit our website.

YOUR EXPERIENCES • 4 guided tours including Stockholm,

Sweden’s Royal Palace, the Vasa

Museum and Copenhagen • 3 visits including Roskilde and its stunning Cathedral, the Viking

Museum and Fredericksborg Palace and gardens

features five 11th-century Viking ships in staggering condition after being preserved in mud for centuries. There’s also a vibrant community of craftsmen here perpetuating boatbuilding skills by constructing replica boats including a 30-metre-long Sea Stallion of Glendalough, which in 2007 repeated its original voyage to Dublin. Next, we head north to Frederiksborg Slot, a majestic Renaissance palace and a real Nordic Versailles. Surrounded by a stately lake and set in glorious, manicured baroque and romantic English styled gardens. Fredericksborg is now a national museum and is a fitting end to the day as we return to Copenhagen late afternoon. (B) + Included Experience – Visits to Roskilde and its Cathedral, the Viking Museum and Fredericksborg Palace and gardens

DAY 7– Return flight

Transfer to Copenhagen airport for your return flight. (B)