Nynashamn Shore Excursions – Opulent Routes

Escape to Stockholm’s Old Town and Vikingaliv

Opulent Routes — Mon, 01 Mar 2021 11:42:52 +0000

EXCURSION: Private
EXCURSION TYPE: Cultural, Scenic, Shopping
FOOD/BEVERAGE: Snacks, Bottled Water Included
ACTIVITY LEVEL: Easy

Program

Spend time in Gamla Stan, an island located between the Baltic Sea and the Lake Malaren. Also known as Old Town, this medieval city has seen a revival in recent years and is now a popular tourist attraction.

Enjoy a guided walk along cobbled streets and narrow alleyways as you learn Gamla Stan’s fascinating history and admire the colorful, German influenced buildings. Pass by the narrowest street in the city that is less than 1 meter (3.29 feet) wide and make your way to Stortorget, the main square containing the Stock Exchange Building, the town well plus a mixture of shops and private residences.

You will see many landmarks including the Kungliga Slottet Royal Palace and Storkyrkan, also known as the Big Church or Coronation Church. This church is the oldest house of worship in the city and a prime example of Swedish Brick Gothic architecture.

Board your transportation and make your way to Vikingaliv, one of Stockholm’s newest and most exciting museums. Step inside and be instantly transported into early Viking life, as you meet and follow the characters of Ragnfrid’s Saga. Through this historically accurate presentation and Viking ride you will hear their stories, see how the Vikings lived and gain an appreciation for the role and influence of women in their society. While here you can visit the cafe for a taste of authentic Viking food and do a little raiding and plundering of your own in the gift shop before your trip back to port.

Includes

• Welcome with fresh flower garlands.
• Meeting and assistance by our representative.
• Entrance fees to the monuments.
• Private guide throughout your journey.
• Covering all main / major monuments and tourist attractions in each city.
• All Transfers, Sightseeing and Overland drive as per the itinerary by private air-conditioned Transport.
• All taxes.

Excludes

• Domestic and International Flights.
• Personal Expenses.
• Camera / Video Camera Fees.
• Medical Aid.
• Tips.
• Travel Insurance.

Important

• A visa is required and must be obtained prior to your departure from your Country.
• Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather, road conditions, flight schedules and room availability.
• In case the government changes presently applicable taxes, increase in airlines prices, fuel surcharge our rates will need to be adjusted accordingly.
• Sometimes, there is no relevance between the distance and time of travelling, as it depends upon the condition of the roads and congestion of the traffic.
• While every effort will be made to maintain the itinerary, in view of local strikes etc that are beyond our control all schedule and itineraries are subject to last moment changes.
• Clients must be fully insured, as the company cannot accept liability for loss or damage to client’s property, medical emergencies or any other loss suffered by them whilst on tour.

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Excursion of Stockholm and the Vasa Museum

Opulent Routes — Mon, 01 Mar 2021 11:41:49 +0000

EXCURSION: Private
EXCURSION TYPE: Cultural, Scenic, Shopping
FOOD/BEVERAGE: Snacks, Bottled Water Included
ACTIVITY LEVEL: Easy

Program

Also known as the Venice of Scandinavia, Stockholm boasts more than 50 bridges connecting its 14 islands along the Baltic Sea archipelago.

Your journey begins with a panoramic ride to Stockholm City Center where you will be greeted with a magnificent view of 8 of the city’s islands. Continue past Gamla Town, the Royal Palace, National Museum, the Royal Dramatic Theater, Strandvagen Boulevard and more as you make your way to Djurgarden and the Vasa Museum.

Once at the museum you will come face to face with the Vasa, the oldest, most fully preserved ship in the world. This vessel, complete with 700 sculptures and 64 cannons, began her maiden voyage in August of 1628 and sailed 1,300 meters (4,265 feet) before sinking in the harbor. Take advantage of your time here with a variety of exhibitions depicting the ship’s construction, sinking, salvaging, and preservation. Get a taste of what life was like onboard, view authentic relics brought up from the deep and learn a little about a few of the 30 crew members who perished thanks to osteological research and reconstruction. Be sure to visit the gift shop before your return trip back to port.

Includes

Excludes

• Domestic and International Flights.
• Personal Expenses.
• Camera / Video Camera Fees.
• Medical Aid.
• Tips.
• Travel Insurance.

Important

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Highlights of Stockholm

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Highlights of Stockholm

Opulent Routes — Mon, 01 Mar 2021 11:32:19 +0000

EXCURSION: Private
EXCURSION TYPE: Cultural, Scenic, Shopping
FOOD/BEVERAGE: Snacks, Bottled Water Included
ACTIVITY LEVEL: Easy

Program

From the moment you leave the pier in Nynashamn, your eyes will be in for a treat! Enjoy a scenic drive into Stockholm and arrive at the stately Royal Palace for a guided tour.

This massive residence of the King of Sweden contains 1,430 rooms and houses the offices of the Royal Court of Sweden.

Continue to Gamla Stan, or Old Town, which is the medieval heart of Stockholm. Walk along the cobbled streets and winding alleyways while you learn about the history and rise of the city.

At City Hall, an iconic landmark and the seat of Stockholm’s government, your guided tour will take you through numerous rooms including the glass-domed Blue Hall that hosts the annual Nobel Prize banquets and the Golden Hall decorated with lavish mosaics.

From there you will make your way to Djurgarden and the Vasa Museum where you will come face to face with the Vasa, the oldest, most fully preserved ship in the world. This vessel, complete with 700 sculptures and 64 cannons, began her maiden voyage in August of 1628 and sailed 1,300 meters (4,265 feet), before sinking in the harbor.

Take advantage of your time at Vasa to see a variety of exhibitions depicting the ship’s construction, sinking, salvaging and preservation. Get a taste of what life was like on board. View authentic relics brought up from the deep and learn about a few of the 30 crew members who perished, thanks to osteological research and reconstruction. Be sure to visit the gift shop before your return trip back to port.