Stockholm Weekend
Steninge Castle
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Old Town
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View of Stockholm
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Programme
Saturday: August 2nd
| 08:00 | Departure by bus from Leksand. Stop on route to stretch your legs and perhaps have a snack. |
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| Lunch | Arrival in Sigtuna - Sweden's first town. Time for lunch in this picturesque and ancient little town. After lunch we will do a guided tour by foot in Sigtuna. |
| Afternoon | Continue to Steninge Castle and Cultural Centre where we will view glassblowing. Enjoy a unique collection of crystal, ceramics and porcelain by Swedish and other Scandinavian designers. Time to visit the castle (optional) and opportunity to purchase souvenirs. |
| Evening | Early evening arrival in Stockholm - one of the world's most beautiful capitals. Built on 14 islands around one of Europe's largest and best-preserved medieval city centres, the Swedish capital is superbly positioned, with stunning and extremely varied scenery in every direction. The evening at own disposal. Overnight at Långholmen - a green island in the middle of Stockholm. Långholmen was once known for Sweden's biggest prison but now it has been restored into a hotel and hostel. The former cells have turned into 102 cosy and modern rooms. Please note that the hostelrooms are small with bunkbeds. |
Hotel room
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"Prison cell" door
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Hostel room
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Sunday: August 3nd
| Morning | Departure from the hotel for a sightseeing tour by bus in Stockholm (3 hours). We will see the most famous buildings and views, including a stop at Fjällgatan, where the view of Stockholm's islands and waters is truly wonderful. We will also pass by the City Hall, where the Nobel Banquet is taking place in the Blue Hall in December every year. The tour will end with a guided tour by foot in the Old Town where you can also have lunch in one of the many charming restaurants. |
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| Afternoon | Afternoon at leisure to do some shopping and sightseeing on your own. |
| Late afternoon | Departure from Stockholm with stop on route to have snack or dinner before arrival to Leksand. |
Prices
| Price per person in shared twinroom (hostel): | SEK 1240 |
| Price per person in shared twinroom (hotel): | SEK 1520 |
| Extra cost for single room: | SEK 450 |
The price includes:
- Comfortable, modern bus with a/c according to the programme
- Authorized local guide in Sigtuna and Stockholm
- Accommodation in shared twinroom (hostel or hotel)
- Breakfast at hotel or hostel
- Sheets, towel and cleaning at hostelstay
Not included:
- Meals other than breakfast