Day by Day Itinerary
DAY 1: Welcome to Stockholm
Upon arrival in Stockholm, you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Hotel Check-in. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore at your own pace or relax at your hotel.
Optional: Fine Dining S/S Drottningholm -Steamboat dinner cruise on Lake Mälaren
Accommodation: Downtown Camper by Scandic or similar | Breakfast
DAY 2: Exploring Stockholm
Stockholm Panorama & Under the Bridges of Stockholm – The complete sightseeing tour by bus & boat in Stockholm.
The Panorama Bus Tour (1h 15 min) takes you on a tour of Stockholm’s most beautiful neighborhoods and its most famous sights & attractions such as The town hall Stadshuset, the royal palace, and the famous park Djurgården.. know about the city and its rich history.
Under the Bridges of Stockholm (2h 15 min) – On this boat ride, we pass below 15 bridges and through several locks between the Baltic Sea and Lake Mälaren, enjoying a spectacular view of Stockholm's inner city, Gamla Stan, the Old Town, the islands Södermalm, Lilla Essingen, Stora Essingen, the new neighborhoods Årsta, Hammarby Sjöstad, and the green island Djurgården.
Accommodation: Downtown Camper by Scandic or similar | Breakfast
DAY 3: Stockholm - Gothenburg By Train
Old Town Guided Walk - Guided Tour in Stockholm Old Town (1h 15 min: Jun-Aug only) In the morning, join an exciting walk through the narrow streets of the Old Town. The guide will take you to Stortorget (Main Square), and tell you about the Stockholm blood bath of 1520. From there the walk continues on to the legend of S:t George and the Dragon. After this, stroll through the courtyards and lanes of the city’s oldest section, sights which many visitors normally miss.
Later, transfer from your hotel to the central train station to board the train to Gothenburg. Upon arrival in Gothenburg transfer to your hotel. Hotel Check-in. Gothenburg sits by the Göta älv river and is a historic seaport known for its Dutch-style canals and leafy boulevards, lined with many cafes and shops.
Accommodation: Clarion Hotel Post or similar | Breakfast
DAY 4: Gothenburg: Sightseeing
The Paddan Tour, Boatsightseeing in Gothenburg (50min) – The classic city tour on the Paddan boats shows you the beauty of Gothenburg from a waterside perspective. The tour takes you under 20 bridges and out to the harbor.
Step aboard our Paddan sightseeing boats in the center of the city at Kungsportsplatsen. See the old moat and canals that date from the 17th century while learning about the history of Gothenburg’s construction and defense. This guided boat tour with Paddan continues beneath Gothenburg’s many low bridges, which brings us out into the fascinating harbor with traditional shipyards, the fishing harbor, new and old housing, expanding commercial and academic sites and maritime museum.
Sightseeing by bus in Gothenburg (1h): Hop On - Hop Off Guided tours allow you to discover the beauty of Gothenburg at your very own pace. We stop at carefully chosen spots including Avenyn, Liseberg, Feskekôrka, and many other popular sights and you can get on and off as much as you want during the 24 hours that the ticket is valid. The tour takes about one hour if you don't get off the bus.
Dinner Cruise around Hisingen (4h)– Enjoy a guided dinner cruise around Hisingen in Gothenburg - Sweden's fifth-largest island with green meadows, barren cliffs, farmland and more. Onboard Ship M/S Carl Michael Bellman, well-composed à la carte menu has something for everyone; fish and meat dishes as well as vegetarian options. This four-hour cruise takes you along the winding waterways of River Göta, River Nordre, and Björkö Fjord, and finally through Göteborg's beautiful and dynamic harbor.
Accommodation: Clarion Hotel Post or similar | Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 5: Gothenburg: Day at leisure – Explore on your own
All-day cruise to Marstrand (Jul-Aug Only), Guided boat tour in the Gothenburg Archipelago (7h) – Late afternoon, enjoy a wonderful cruise through the Gothenburg Archipelago to the west coast pearl of Marstrand. Enjoy the stunning views and scenic islands with rugged rocks and lush woods. The boat docks at the idyllic island of Källö-Knippla, where we enjoy a 30 minute guided walk.
Discover picturesque Marstrand, Sweden’s sailing capital of Marstrand, the boat docks for one hour. You may join a guided walk around the archipelago city or stroll around the shops, or relax at one of the many cafés and restaurants.
Visit Carlsten Fortress – The mighty Carlsten Fortress, built during the second half of the 17th century, is one of the main attractions in Marstrand.
All-day cruise with dinner buffet and pastries buffet – A delightful pastries buffet is served during the journey to Marstrand, with tempting cakes, biscuits, pastries, and coffee/tea. On the journey back to Gothenburg, taste a marvelous West Coast buffet, with seafood delicacies and classic trimmings, in the elegant Edwardian dining room aboard the M/S Göteborg.
Accommodation: Clarion Hotel Post or similar | Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 6: Gothenburg – Malmo
After breakfast, transfer to the train station for your train journey to Malmo, Sweden’s third-largest city. Upon arrival in Malmo, transfer to your hotel.
Rundan Boat sightseeing along the canals of Malmö (50 min)– Travel along the canals and under the bridges and see Malmö from a new side, while your guide tells you about the city's history, architecture, people and stories. The sightseeing tour goes through parks, the harbor, passing the Malmöhus Castle in the old part of town and back through the modern Malmö. We pass some low bridges on the tour where you have to curl up!
Accommodation: Clarion Hotel Malmo Live or similar | Breakfast
DAY 7: Malmo: Sightseeing
Malmö City Walking Tour – Malmö is a city best explored on foot, on this small-group guided walking tour, your guide takes you to some must-see attractions, such as St. Petri Church, the Old Graveyard, and Malmöhus Castle, while offering in-depth insights into each. As well as the landmarks, you also visit some of the lesser-known parts of the city, like the university area and your guide's own favorite hidden spots.
Rest of afternoon is at leisure OR take the train over the nearly 8 km long Øresund Bridge (Öresundsbron), to Copenhagen for a day visit to all the main sights, such as the famous Little Mermaid statue, the National Museum, and Christiansborg Palace, the Ströget shopping street as well as the world-famous Tivoli.
Accommodation: Clarion Hotel Malmo Live or similar | Breakfast
DAY 8: Malmo – Departure
This morning there will be a transfer from your hotel to Malmo Airport or Train station.
*you may add the train from Malmo on to Copenhagen, traveling across the Oresund Bridge into Denmark, or add the train from Malmo to Stockholm.