Swedish winter wonderland
7 days from £5,170pp
Tour highlights
Have a private tour of Sweden's historical towns.
Chase the northern lights accompanied by a professional photographer.
Meet the Sámi and their reindeer.
Explore the snowy wilderness by snowmobile.
Price includes
Itinerary idea in detail
With international flights from a choice of airports including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.
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International outbound flight , Stockholm
Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Stockholm. Upon arrival into Sweden, you'll be met by a private driver who will take you to your hotel in the city. The rest of the day is yours to explore Stockholm at your leisure. You might head over to leafy Djurgården and explore the Royal Park, before heading to the Vasa Museum to see the renowned six-storey warship.
Accommodation
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Stockholm
Spend the day exploring Stockholm's Christmas markets, some of the most impressive in Europe. Start in the old town, Gamla Stan, at Stortorget Square where you can enjoy a glass of glögg among the patchwork houses, before heading over to the century-old markets at Skansen, the world's oldest outdoor museum.
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Stockholm
Journey out of Stockholm on a full-day tour of two of Sweden’s oldest towns, Sigtuna and Uppsala. Start by exploring Sigtuna, a charming historical town established over 1,000 years ago. Today it has more runestones than anywhere in the world, along with castles, abundant nature, historical houses, museums and the oldest street in Sweden. From here, you'll head onto Uppsala, Sweden’s fourth-largest city and oldest university town. Here, you'll have a chance to see Sweden’s largest cathedral (Uppsala Domkyrka), an array of boutique shops and eateries, and the university museum (Museum Gustavian).
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Stockholm , Harads
You'll be driven to the airport for your flight north into Swedish Lapland, then transferred to Arctic Bath. Later, join a professional photographer and nature guide for a group excursion chasing the northern lights. While you enjoy the spectacle, you can pick up some tips on how best to photograph the phenomenon.
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Harads
Today, you'll head north, into the Arctic Circle, to spend time with a Sámi family and learn about their long-standing tradition as reindeer herders. You'll be welcomed into their home to be regaled with stories as you join the family for a three-course lunch round the crackling fire. After lunch, meet some of the reindeer before you head back to your hotel.
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Harads
The best way to explore Swedish Lapland during the winter is by snowmobile. You'll head out with a small group, led by an experienced guide, to see some of the wider winter landscape beyond the forest. Whiz across frozen lakes and follow tracks through the dense pine forest, keeping a look out for wildlife as you go. Finish the day with a special dinner under the stars, in a tipi tent on an ice-covered lake.
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Harads , Stockholm , International return flight
You'll be transferred to the airport in time for your flight down to Stockholm to connect with your flight home. Your return flight will arrive the same day.
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Contact a specialist
The specialist who designs your trip to Sweden will have explored the country many times and, in some cases, lived there. Their first-hand knowledge gives us the belief that no other travel company can match our expertise in helping you plan your trip. Your dedicated specialist will take the time to understand your preferences and build them into an itinerary to match, working to your budget. He or she will keep perfecting it until you’re completely happy and ready to book.
