Jewels of Scandinavia

Duration

5 Days

Physical rate

Moderate

Starting city

Copenhagen

Available

April 2024 / March 2025

Cities to visit: Copenhagen; Jonkoping; Vadstena; Stockholm

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Detailed day by day description

Introduction

This tour is part of our flexible coach touring range, guaranteed with a minimum of 2 people. Once the tour is booked, it is guaranteed so it will definitely go ahead, and will never cancel.

This tour is guided in English only. Please note if English speaking attendance numbers are low, the tour can become bilingual either accompanied by two tour leaders, one for each language, or a single tour leader providing explanations in both languages.

The tour offers flexibility, allowing you to customize it to your preferences. By clicking 'Quote or Book,' you will have the choice to select your desired start and end dates and destinations within the tour's defined parameters. Given this flexibility, it's important to note that the same people, tour guides or drivers may not be on your entire journey.

Day
Welcome to Europamundo! We’ll transfer you to the hotel and you’ll have some free time. In the afternoon, you’ll find information about the start of your tour on the boards located at the hotel reception.
IMPORTANT: Please note that hotel check-in time is typically at 14:00 p.m. If you need early room access, consider booking an additional night at the start of your trip.
If you have booked additional nights, your room will be prepared upon arrival, but your trip guide will generally only contact you when the scheduled activities begin. At reception, you’ll find a sign with contact details and assistance hours for our staff. Until the tour begins, your schedule is free, and the hotel staff can assist with any inquiries.
Optional activities: During your trip, your guide may offer optional activities. We recommend booking these activities well in advance through the Europamundo app or your "My Trip" link to ensure availability. Last-minute bookings may result in limited availability (e.g., tickets, coach seats).
Note: The timings in this itinerary are indicative. The guide may adjust schedules as needed to make sure you have the best experience.
07:30 a.m. – In the morning, we’ll enjoy a panoramic city tour with a local guide of the Danish capital, known for its exceptional quality of life, commitment to sustainability and rich cultural life. We’ll see The Little Mermaid, Nyhavn harbor with its colorful historic buildings, the exterior of Amalienborg Palace, home to the Danish royal family, the Town Hall Square, and the Tivoli Park area. You’ll also have free time to explore at your leisure. The tour will end at around 09:30 a.m., after which you’ll have time to explore the city at your own pace.
Total distance covered: 635 km.
Scenery: Forests, lakes, Scandinavian landscapes.
Note: In Scandinavian countries, cash is rarely used; payments are made primarily with credit or debit cards, so remember to bring your card.
07:30 a.m. – Departure from Copenhagen.
08:15 a.m. – Elsinore, Denmark. We’ll make a brief stop in Elsinore, the city of Hamlet, famed for its impressive Kronborg Castle. You’ll have the opportunity to take photos of the castle’s exterior before boarding a ferry to Sweden. The crossing will take about 20 minutes, with an expected arrival in Sweden around 9:30 a.m. We’ll continue our journey through scenic forests and beautiful lakes.
12:30 p.m. – Jönköping. This provincial capital lies on the shores of Lake Vättern. You’ll have time for lunch.
01:30 p.m. – Departure from Jönköping.
03:00 p.m. – Vadstena. Arrival and time for a walk in this picturesque lakeside town, featuring charming old houses and a large 14th-century castle converted into a monastery.
04:30 p.m. – Departure from Vadstena.
08:30 p.m. – Stockholm. We’ll conclude the day in the capital of Sweden, a beautiful city in the Baltic Sea archipelago. Connected by numerous bridges and ferries, Stockholm is renowned for its rich history, impressive architecture, and harmonious blend of modernity and tradition.
Today we’ll embark on a panoramic tour of this beautiful capital city, built on 14 interconnected islands. We’ll visit Gamla Stan, also known as the “the city between bridges”, the lively old quarter filled with monumental buildings such as the Nobel Prize Museum, located right beside the main square of Stortorget which honors Nobel Prize winners, the Cathedral, and the Royal Palace. Whenever possible, we’ll enjoy the stunning views from the Fjällgatan viewpoint. Afterwards, you’ll have leisure time to explore. We recommend visiting the museums and parks. Optionally, you can visit the City Hall and the Vasa Museum.
After breakfast, our journey will come to an end, leaving you with wonderful lasting memories.
Note: Please be aware that the hotel check-out time is usually 10:00 a.m. You can leave your luggage in reception upon check-out, allowing you to explore the city without carrying your bags. You can retrieve your luggage at your convenience later in the day. If you require additional time to use your room, we recommend booking an extra night at the end of your tour.

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