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
14.00 - 17.00
City Hall & Millesgården
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 MONDAY
09.00 - 13.00
Alfred Nobel and the Nobel Prize
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
14.00 - 17.00
Stockholm Beauty on Water
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 TUESDAY
09.00 - 12.00
Stockholm Beauty on Water
(See description above) Cost per person: €40
14.00 - 17.30
Drottningholm Palace & Court Theatre
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)
Please Note Pick-up points will be the Sheraton Hotel and the Grand
Hotel Tours will be accompanied by an English-speaking guide Entrance fees are included in the price quoted for tours
where applicable Tours are subject to cancellation if there are insufficient
bookings
Pick-up points will be the Sheraton Hotel and the Grand
Hotel