Day 1: Arrival/Stockholm
This tour starts at the airport, where you are met and transferred to your accommodation in the heart of Stockholm. If you arrive early, we recommend getting the Stockholm Card, which gives you access to most museums in Stockholm, the Stockholm underground and local buses. Stay the night in Stockholm.

Day 2: Stockholm - Örebro
From Stockholm, you will drive west to Mariefred and explore the 16th-century Gripsholm Castle, enjoy the art collection inside and its well-preserved interior from different epochs. You may want to take a leisure ride on the train at Mariefred Railroad Museum, dating back to the end of the 19th century. In Eskilstuna, you can visit the blacksmith community, which dates from the 17th century, and where the smiths are still busy with their crafting. Head on toward Örebro and the open-air museum in Wadköping, with its beautiful old buildings, craftspeople and shops. Stay the night in the Örebro area. Driving distance approx. 210 km / 130 mi.

Day 3: Örebro – Karlstad
After breakfast, visit the Örebro Castle and join a guided tour to learn about the remarkable past of this 14th-century castle. Take the detour to Grythyttan and visit Grythyttans Värdshus for a true cluinary experience. After a delicious meal, you will drive to Karlstad, where you will stay the night. Driving distance approx. 280 km / 174 mi.

Day 4: Karlstad – Trollhättan
Drive along the shore of Lake Vänern to Trollhättan—for water lovers there will be several opportunities to go for a swim on the way. The interesting “ropeway tour” provides a beautiful view of the Trollhättan, where you will stay the night. Driving distance approx. 170 km / 106 mi.

Day 5: Trollhättan – Västkusten
Explore the impressive flight of locks at Trollhättan, consistsing of four locks, covering a 32-metre difference in water level. Drive west and visit the islands of Orust and/or Tjörn, both of which are well worth a visit. Stay the night in the Trollhättan area. Driving distance approx. 145 km / 90 mi. 

Day 6: Västkusten – Gothenburg (Göteborg)
See the impressive lock system of the Trollhätte canal, and how the boats are guided through the canal system, before driving along the riverbanks of Göta älv River to Gothenburg. Make sure you don’t miss the Bohus Fort by the Göta älv River, north of the city. You will spend the night in Gothenburg, the second largest city in Sweden. Driving distance approx. 80 km / 50 mi.

Day 7: Gothenburg (Göteborg) – Halmstad
Spend the day in Gothenburg, shopping, sightseeing or just relaxing. We recommend the Göteborg tourist card, which gives you free admission to city trams and attractions such as museums and the Liseberg Funfair. Drive to Halmstad, where you will stay the night. Driving distance approx. 135 km / 85 mi.

Day 8: Halmstad – Malmö
For bird watchers, seal watchers and anyone who likes to go for a swim, the Hallands Väderö Island is well worth a visit. Guided tours and seal-watching tours are available in the area, as well as sandy beaches and rocks to jump from. Make a stop at the “Fredriksdal museer och trädgårdar”—Fredriksdal Museums and Gardens. Here you will find historical parks and gardens, houses and farms, animals, meadows and woods. Near Helsingborg, you will also find Helsingborg Fågelpark Birdpark, the only bird park in Sweden. In this big park you will find hundreds of species of birds from all over the world. Stay the night in Malmö.   Driving distance approx. 280 km / 174 mi.

Day 9: Malmö – Copenhagen – Ystad
Drive over the Öresund Bridge for a visit to Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark, or spend the day in Malmö. A visit to Lilla Torg, a marketplace that dates back to 1591, is a must. At Foteviken Viking Town you can learn about Viking history and how to become one yourself. Stay the night in Ystad. Driving distance approx. 105 km / 65 mi.

Day 10: Ystad – The Kingdom of Crystal (Glasriket)
Take a look around Ystad, with its many small, half-timbered houses, before starting today’s drive. Drive east to Ales Stenar, Ale’s Stones—a giant stone formation more than 1,000 years old; its high location by the south coast makes it one of the most visited sites in Skåne. As you drive along the coast, you should not miss Glimmingehus, one of the best-preserved medieval forts (manors) in Scandinavia, dating back to 1499, and the National Park Stenshuvud, which offers rich flora and many exciting animal species. You may want to stop at the 13th-century village of Mörrum, known for its river salmon, and pay a visit to the salmon museum, Laxenshus, for some historic information. The Swedish Punsch museum is an interesting place to visit, containing exhibits from one of the two largest Punsch factories in the 1800s. You can also see how snus (snuff) and cigars were made in the tobacco storehouse in the days when tobacco was grown in the area. Drive north to the “Kingdom of Crystal” (Glasriket), where you will spend the night. Driving distance approx. 230 km / 143 mi. 

Day 11: The Kingdom of Crystal (Glasriket)
Drive around the “Kingdom of Crystal” (Glasriket) and visit some of its most famous glassworks. There are more than 50 glassworks in this area, and many of them are open to visitors. If you are lucky, you can find a special gift or souvenir in one of the glasswork stores which offer good prices. Stay the night here.

Day 12: The Kingdom of Crystal (Glasriket) – Vadstena
Drive north to Vimmerby and visit the hometown of Swedish author Astrid Lindgren. Here you will find a specially built village for Pippi Longstocking and other famous characters featured in her books. Make a stop in Linköping and visit the open-air museum “Old Linköping,” which shows what a small town looked like a hundred years ago. You can visit the houses and see how Swedish people lived in the old days. Stay the night in Vadstena. Driving distance approx. 275 km / 171 mi. 

Day 13: Vadstena - Stockholm
See the sights around the Vadstena Castle, the Cloister and the little 12th-century town itself. Stop in Borenshult by Göta Canal River, where the manually operated Borensberg lock is well worth visiting. Short cruises on the canal are offered in the area, and you can also visit the Kolmården international Zoo on the way north. On your way back to Stockholm, we recommend visiting the pretty little town of Trosa by the coastline, and the 18th-century Tullgarn Castle, which features some of the most beautiful interiors from the period. Stay the night in Stockholm. Driving distance approx. 265 km / 165 mi.

Day 14: Departure
Transfer from Stockholm by Arlanda Express to Arlanda airport. Passengers departing on the afternoon flight will have time for some last-minute shopping—a perfect way to end your holiday.