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DAY 1 DAY 1: A GREAT START IN STOCKHOLM Your holiday begins at Stockholm-Arlanda Airport where your driver waits to greet you and escort you to your hotel in the heart of Sweden’s remarkable capital. Being a city spread over 14 islands, there is no shortage of scenic waterfront to explore by foot. From your hotel, you'll find that many attractions, restaurants and pubs are within easy walking distance. Suggested attractions include the Vasa Ship Museum or City Hall’s famous Blue Hall, site of the annual Nobel Prize banquet. Attractions: Stockholm, Stockholm City Hall, Vasa Museum

DAY 2 DAY 2: STOCKHOLM BY BUS AND BOAT After a nice breakfast at the hotel you will join a 2.5-hour Stockholm Sightseeing Tour, viewing the most significant places in the capital, including the Old Town and Djurgården, the king’s ancient hunting grounds. After the bus tour you will continue by boat to see the closest of the Stockholm archipelago islands. This combined bus and boat tour really gives you Stockholm in a nutshell. In the afternoon we recommend a visit to Djurgården, where many of Stockholm’s most popular attractions are located. We recommend a visit to Skansen open air museum and zoo where you can see both domestic and exotic animals as well as an exhibition of old Swedish houses. You can also stop by the Aquaria Water Museum to take a tour in the Amazonas jungle and for younger children we highly recommend a visit to Junibacken where you can meet many of the characters from the world famous author Astrid Lindgrens books. Another fun place to visit is the amusement park Gröna Lund with is many thrilling rollercoaster’s and Merry- go-rounds. Attractions: Aquaria Water Museum, Djurgården, Fjällgatan, Gamla Stan (Old town of Stockholm), Gröna Lund amusement park, Junibacken, Royal Palace of Stockholm, Skansen Open-air Museum, Stockholm City Hall

DAY 3 DAY 3: BOAT TOUR TO BIRKA VIKING VILLAGE Wake up to another hearty breakfast. Today it is time to travel to Birka Viking Village by boat on the beautiful Lake Mälaren. Birka is usually referred to as Sweden’s first town as it was founded in the middle of the 8th century, and to this day, there are still many traces of the people who lived here. Visiting Birka is like travelling back in time, here you can stroll in the reconstructed Viking Village, go on a guided tour of the ancient remains and visit the local museum. The Island of Björkö where Birka is located is an incredibly beautiful island with plenty of opportunities to take your own walks in the countryside or take a swim in the lake. In the afternoon you will travel back to Stockholm by boat. Attractions: Björkö & the Birka Viking Village, Lake Mälaren

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