9 September 2007
SUNDAY
Panoramic Stockholm & the Vasa Museum
09.00 - 12.00
Covering the districts of Södermalm, Gamla Stan, Norrmalm, Östermalm and Djurgården, your tour begins with a drive to
Fjällgatan for a panoramic view of the city. Cross Gamla Stan,
the medieval Old Town, and pass by the Royal Palace. Proceed
to the island of Djurgården to visit the Vasa Museum. The
museum is built around the 17th century warship which sank
in Stockholm's inner harbour on her maiden voyage in 1628
and was salvaged in 1961. Continue through the diplomatic
areas and the fashionable neighbourhood of Östermalm to the
modern areas of Hamngatan and Sergels Torg.
Cost per person: €35
City Hall & Millesgården
14.00 - 17.00
City Hall was inaugurated in 1923 and is renowned for its
architecture, murals, mosaics and for being the site for the
annual Nobel Prize banquet. Experience the grandeur and
spaciousness of the impressive Blue Hall and Golden Chamber
and enjoy the beautiful view from the City Hall Garden. Then
drive through the city centre en route to Millesgården where
the estate and studio of Carl Milles is located on the island of
Lidingö. Here his world famous sculptures are on display in
terraced gardens overlooking the Baltic Sea.
Cost per person: €42
10 September 2007
MONDAY
Alfred Nobel and the Nobel Prize
09.00 - 13.00
In 1895 Alfred Nobel signed his last will, writing that physics,
chemistry, medicine, literature and peace would each year
receive a part of the revenues of his fortune. Visit the
fascinating Nobel Museum, which aims to create interest and
discussion around the natural sciences and culture through
creative learning and exhibitions, modern technology and
elegant design. Continue to City Hall, renowned for its
architecture, murals, mosaics and for being the site for the
annual Nobel Prize banquet, and experience the grandeur and
spaciousness of the impressive Blue Hall and Golden Chamber.
Cost per person: €45
Stockholm Beauty on Water
14.00 - 17.00
This tour gives an excellent introduction to the city from land
as well as from the water. Pass the Old Town, Gamla Stan,
with the Royal Palace overlooking Stockholm's inner harbour.
The island of Riddarholmen is dominated by a 13th century
church, a place for royal burials. The Old Wrangel Palace
houses the Court of Appeal and has a wonderful view of City
Hall. Board a boat for a canal tour into Stockholm's National
City Park. Cruise around Djurgården, once a Royal hunting
area, with the Gröna Lund Tivoli, the Skansen Open Air
Museum and the Vasa Museum. Out on more open waters you
will pass Fjäderholmarna, the Feather Islands, before rejoining
your coach. Continue to the island of Djurgården before
returning to the city. (Itinerary may be in a different order.)
Cost per person: €40
11 September 2007
TUESDAY
Stockholm Beauty on Water
09.00 - 12.00
See above description.
Cost per person: €40
Drottningholm Palace & Court Theatre
14.00 - 17.30
Drottningholm, with the Royal Palace, the Court Theatre and
the Chinese Pavilion, is located on the island of Lovön in lake
Mälaren. Visit the State Apartments in this 18th century Palace
which has been the residence of the Swedish Royal Family
since 1981. Continue for a visit to the Drottningholm Court
Theatre, whose original sets, stage machinery and props are
fully restored and in perfect working order. After the visits,
enjoy some free time for a walk in the landscaped gardens.
Cost per person: €50 (max. 33 people)
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