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KINGDOM OF CRYSTAL 2008


7 days  / 6 nights, Stockholm - Växjö - Kingdom of Crystal - Kalmar - Stockholm

Departures: Daily, June 01 - August 31, 2008

Swedish Crystal tour

 Our semi escorted tour offers the opportunity to travel independently, but to enjoy the highlights in each city with a

 private guide. Featuring the province of Småland, also the center of the Kingdom of Crystal, where you can visit

 some of the most famous Swedish glass designers. Find the origins and the heritage of many Swedish-Americans.

 Explore the Swedish capital of Stockholm, built on 14 islands, and often called the "Venice of the North". Travel

 through the idyllic Swedish countryside to Växjö and historic Kalmar, with opportunity to retrace your roots. Visit

 the world famous glassworks of Orrefors and Kosta Boda.

 

Day 1: STOCKHOLM (B) 

Arrive Stockholm. Transfer on your own to the downtown hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure. Accommodation: Rica Hotel Kungsgatan

Day 2 STOCKHOLM (B)

Breakfast at your hotel. Meet your driver/guide at your hotel for a 5-hour sightseeing tour of Stockholm. Famous sights  include the Royal Palace, the Parliament Buildings, Djurgården and the Old Town (Gamla Stan), with its narrow cobbled streets and numerous antique shops. Visit City Hall with the famous Blue and Golden Halls, where the Nobel Prize Banquet is held each year. An inside visit to The Wasa Museum is also included. Depart Stockholm by boat from Stadshusbron (without guide) for Drottningholm, the Royal Residence (opening hours May - August every day 10.00 - 16.30). Awaiting you at your arrival is the pearl of Lake Mälaren - the Drottningholm Palace, built in the late 17th century, and residence of Sweden’s Royal Family. Sections of the Palace are open to the public as are the surrounding landscaped gardens. Included is a one hour guided tour with private guide. Return by boat and  transfer on your own to the hotel.

Accommodation: Rica Hotel Kungsgatan

Gamla Stan Stockholm, Ingrid Shumway


Day 3 STOCKHOLM – VÄXJÖ (B) 

Transfer on your own to the Central Station for a morning departure by train to Växjö. Your Kingdom of Crystal guide will meet you upon arrival. Proceed on a sightseeing tour in Växjö. Spend the rest of the day at your leisure.

Accommodation: First Hotel Cardinal


Kosta Boda Sweden


Day 4 VÄXJÖ - KALMAR (B

After breakfast, enjoy a full day guided excursion. Visit the House of Emigration in Växjö; the museum of Småland (Glass) and the Kronebergs Castle Ruins. This afternoon transfer to the train station. Depart by train from Växjö to Kalmar. Transfer upon arrival to your hotel.

Accommodation: Calmar Stadshotell

Day 5 KALMAR (B, L) 

Breakfast at the hotel. Full day guided tour in the Kingdom of Crystal including Kosta Boda, Orrefors and Maleras. Lunch at the Orrefors Inn.

Accommodation: Calmar Stadshotell

Day 6 KALMAR - STOCKHOLM (B) 

Today enjoy guided visits to the Kalmar Cathedral, Kalmar Castle and the Art Gallery. Transfer to the train station and return to Stockholm. ( change train in Elvesta ) Transfer on your own to the hotel. Accommodation: Rica Hotel Kungsgatan

 

Day 7 STOCKHOLM (B)
Breakfast at the hotel. End of program.

 


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 Departure Dates 2008

 Daily, June 01 - August 31

 Prices in US Dollar

 Kingdom of Crystal, 7 days

 Per person in double room

3,875

 Single Supplement

530
 Based on minimum of 2 persons

 Included

  • 6 nights hotel accommodations

  • Scandinavian breakfast buffet daily

  • 1 x Lunch at Orrefors

  • 5-hour guided tour of Stockholm

  • Entrance to Town Hall & Wasa Museum

  • Boat to/from Drottningholm Palace including entrance & guided tour

  • Train, Stockholm - Växjö

  • Train, Växjö - Kalmar

  • Train, Kalmar - Stockholm 

  • 2nd class seat reservations

  • Transfers to/from rail station Växjö & Kalmar

  • Guided tour including bus or taxi through the Kingdom of Crystal

  • Full day walking excursion in Växjö

  • Entrance fee to House of Emigration

  • Entrance fee to Kalmar Castle & Cathedral

  • Entrance fee to Småland Museum & Art Gallery

  • Taxes and Services

 Not Included

  • International airfare

  • Airport taxes

  • Gratuities

  • Personal insurance / personal items

  • $ 25 Service fee

 Add-ons: Tour Options

 Additional nights in Stockholm 

 Silja Line cruise, Helsinki - Stockholm

 

 List of Hotels

 Night 1, 2 & 6                                 

 Rica Hotel Kungsgatan

 Stockholm / Sweden

 

 Night 3

 First Hotel Cardinal

 Växjö / Sweden

 Night 4 & 5

 Calmar Stadshotel

 Kalmar / Sweden

 

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