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From its start around 1000 AD as a Viking trading hub and its heyday as a Northern Renaissance maritime power to its current position as Sweden’s cultural and political capital, beautiful Stockholm is the place to go for anyone wishing to understand Scandinavia. It’s also a clean, safe, modern, and delightful haven that is easy to explore, thanks to its design-forward infrastructure, cosmopolitan cuisine, and friendly people. Your centrally located hotel is the perfect base from which to explore this beautiful capital built on 14 small islands filled with parks, medieval squares, picturesque footbridges, and more. An included Swedish cultural tour and a food tour give you a jump-start on getting oriented in the Nordic world. Then, you’ll have ample time to explore on your own. This is the perfect way to enhance your Baltic experience at a tremendous value, in a region known to be costly to visit.
Disclaimer: There is overlap to the extension and base tour due to international flights
Fly to Stockholm
Today you’ll board an overnight flight to Stockholm.
Arrive in Stockholm, Sweden
Enjoy an afternoon at leisure to acclimate before an evening Welcome Briefing. This evening, enjoy a Welcome Drink, followed by a Welcome Dinner at your hotel.
Included meals:
Exploring Stockholm
Get acquainted with the irresistible charms and remarkable history of Stockholm, spread across 14 islands knit together by some 57 bridges. On your cultural tour of this “Venice of the North,” you’ll walk through the narrow streets of the delightful Gamla Stan, or Old Town, and enjoy views of Stockholm City Hall and the city’s equally attractive newer sections. Cultural Discovery: Then, visit the fascinating Vasa Museum, where you’ll see the amazing “ghost ship” of the same name — the world’s only fully intact 17th-century warship. The massive vessel sank just offshore on its maiden voyage in 1628. It lay preserved in the mud for three centuries, before being recovered and displayed in its full glory.
From ABBA to Z: A Swedish Cultural Tour
Today, you’ll get an in-depth taste of life in Sweden’s capital. Cultural Discovery: Visit Abba: The Museum, an interactive experience dedicated to the iconic Swedish pop quartet and their global impact. Then tour the Skansen Open-Air Museum to see how people lived in Sweden before the Industrial Revolution.
Throughout the day, your fellow cruise tour travelers will be arriving, and you'll join them for tonight's Welcome Dinner. Tomorrow, as they acclimate with a city tour, you still have one more included feature of your pre-trip extension to enjoy: a delicious food culture outing in Stockholm.
Inside Sweden’s food culture
Enjoy the morning following your own whims and desires, perhaps exploring the waterfront or stopping by the Nobel Museum to learn about the prestigious prize. In the afternoon, an included tour presents Swedish Food Culture. Walking with your guide you’ll stop at food markets, stalls and eateries to sample tasty Swedish delicacies and learn about the national cuisine. Your tastings include four to five different dishes based on the season — perhaps a fika coffee break with pastry, a sampling of artisanal smoked meats, local beer, or a cutting-edge New Nordic version of Swedish meatballs. The balance of the day is at leisure.
Tomorrow, you will join your larger base tour group and proceed with Day 4 of your Stockholm-Copenhagen cruise tour.
You'll already be in Europe, so why not add two extra nights in charming Copenhagen, a delightful city with so much to offer? Whether you’re sipping a steaming brew as part of the city’s intrinsic coffee culture, wandering the Norrebro neighborhood on your way toward the Nyhavn canal’s colorful row houses, or taking a dip in the outdoor canal pools at Islands Brygge, there’s plenty to do during ample free time. Plus, you’ll gain insight into local culture during an excursion to a charming fishing village. There is no better way to see more of Denmark at the best value.
Please note: The day-to-day itinerary for this extension blends in some features that would otherwise occur during the Copenhagen land portion of your main cruisetour program. This is done merely to ensure the most logical, relaxed, and efficient pacing. By the time you embark ship on the main cruise tour itinerary, you will have experienced all the main tour inclusions as well as your two extra extension days.
Fly to Copenhagen
Today you’ll board an overnight flight to Copenhagen.
Arrive in Copenhagen, Denmark
Enjoy an afternoon at leisure to acclimate before an evening Welcome Briefing and Dinner.
Panoramic city tour of Copenhagen
Get acquainted with this charming city on an included panoramic tour. View the famed Little Mermaid statue on her watery perch, visit the Nyhavn canal district, swing by towered and turreted Rosenborg Castle, and contrast that with the more-dignified Amalienborg Castle where Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II resides today. Your tour includes a scenic canal boat ride so you can take in this lovely cityscape from the water. Visit the Torvehallerne food market to taste the freshest local fare and interact with the people who live here and grow produce, flowers, and more. Peruse among the more than 60 stalls for a delicious lunch on your own before enjoying the rest of the afternoon at leisure. Dinner is on your own tonight — and from the renowned Noma restaurant to an up-cropping of other Michelin-starred gems, food has become Copenhagen’s main attraction!
At leisure in Copenhagen
Following breakfast, enjoy a full day to explore Copenhagen as you wish. Perhaps you’ll visit Tivoli Gardens, the city's historic amusement park, a wonderland of display gardens, concert venues, exotic architecture, and, of course, rides. We provide a free shuttle service between your hotel and the city center.
Throughout the day, your fellow cruisetour travelers will be arriving, and you'll join them tonight for a Welcome Dinner.
Have free time in Copenhagen and a flight to Oslo
This morning you'll have free time in Copenhagen, the balance of the day is at your leisure. Perhaps you’ll be inspired at the Danish Museum of Art and Design, or shop along the Strøget pedestrian zone. Later, take flight from Copenhagen to Oslo to join the base tour on Day 2.
A visit to the village of Dragør
This morning you set off for an excursion to Dragør, a picturesque fishing village on the outskirts of Copenhagen. Your guide will escort you along the narrow, cobbled lanes lined with yellow houses and thatched rooftops, and you’ll pause to sample some local refreshments. Back in Copenhagen, the balance of the day is free. Perhaps you’ll be inspired at the Danish Museum of Art and Design, or shop along the Strøget pedestrian zone.
Following breakfast, enjoy a full day to explore Copenhagen as you wish. Perhaps you’ll visit Tivoli Gardens, the city's historic amusement park, a wonderland of display gardens, concert venues, exotic architecture, and, of course, rides. We provide a free shuttle service between your hotel and the city center. Later, join your fellow travelers for one last toast at tonight's Farewell Dinner.
Fly home
Head to the Copenhagen airport for you flight back to the U.S.
From ABBA to Z: A Swedish cultural tour
Today, you’ll get an in-depth taste of life in Sweden’s capital. Visit Abba The Museum, an interactive experience dedicated to the iconic Swedish pop quartet and their global impact. Then, tour the Skansen Open-Air Museum to see how people lived in Sweden before the Industrial Revolution.
Inside Sweden's food culture
Enjoy the morning following your own whims and desires, perhaps exploring the waterfront or stopping by the Nobel Museum to learn about the prestigious prize. In the afternoon, an included tour presents Swedish food culture. Walking with your guide, you’ll stop at food markets, stalls, and eateries to sample tasty Swedish delicacies and learn about the national cuisine. Your tastings include great local dishes based on the season — perhaps a fika coffee break with pastry, a sampling of artisanal smoked meats, local beer, or a cutting-edge New Nordic version of Swedish meatballs. The balance of the day is at leisure. This evening, gather to celebrate your Scandinavian discoveries during a Farewell Dinner at your hotel.
Return home
After breakfast, transfer to the Stockholm airport for your return flight home.