Stockholm to Gothenburg Self Drive - 8 days

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8 daysDuration

Private TourPrivate experience, no group joining

2 peopleMinimum to book

18 - 80 yearsAge range for participants

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Starts

Stockholm, Sweden

Ends

Stockholm, Sweden

Highlights

Stockholm - Start and end your self drive Sweden adventure in the capital, with free time and an included Canal tour

Lake Siljan - Stay for two nights on the shore of the lake, with free time to explore the scenic surroundings

Karlstad - Head out to explore this charming riverside city at your own pace

Gothenburg - Complete your drive across Sweden's breadth, reaching the country's second city for an overnight stay

Itinerary

PRIVATE TOUR: Get behind the wheel of your rental car on this 8-day self drive tour of Sweden. Cross the entire country, from Stockholm to Gothenburg and back again, with an included Stockholm canal tour and free time to explore destinations including Lake Siljan, Karlstad and Vasteras.

day 1 - Stockholm

Welcome to Stockholm! On arrival at the city's Arlanda Airport, collect your rental car and drive to your hotel in the city. The rest of today is free to head out and explore.

OverNight:Stockholm

day 2 - Stockholm Sightseeing

The first part of today is free for you to explore Stockholm. We recommend you visit the Gamla Stan (Old Town), home to cobbled streets, historic crooked buildings and Gothic churches. There's also Stockholm Cathedral and the Royal Palace, one of the largest palaces in the world - you can see the daily Changing of the Guard here.

Later, embark on an included canal tour, departing from Stromkajen in the centre of Stockholm. From the inner city, you'll pass beautiful historic architecture as you discover the Djurgarden Canal and stunning views of the city skyline. After the canal tour, your evening is at leisure in the city.

Meals:1 Breakfast

OverNight:Stockholm

day 3 - Stockholm to Dalarna

Stockholm - Uppsala - Tallberg. Say goodbye to Stockholm after breakfast and make your way in your rental car to Uppsala, a university city crowned by the impressive Uppsala Domkyrka Cathedral.

After some time for a look around, continue into the Dalarna region, known for its huge untouched forests and red wooden cottages. Consider a visit to the house of artist Carl Larsson in the village of Sundborn before arriving at tonight's hotel in Tallberg, a small village on the shore of Lake Siljan.

Meals:1 Breakfast

OverNight:Tallberg

day 4 - Exploring Lake Siljan

Spend today exploring the area around Lake Siljan, renowned for its clear, blue waters. We suggest you start in the small town of Rattvik, then head to Nusnas, perhaps with a stop at the production centre of the Dalahasten, the iconic wooden horse that is something of an emblem in Sweden - and makes for great souvenirs!

Opt to continue to Mora, birthplace of the painter Ander Zorn - you can visit his house and adjacent museum if you'd like. End the day back at the hotel in Tallberg.

Meals:1 Breakfast

OverNight:Tallberg

day 5 - Tallberg to Karlstad

Tallberg - Karlstad. Leaving Tallberg and Lake Siljan, make your way to Karlstad today, passing through the green forests of Dalarna. You'll pass through the pretty town of Malung where you can stop for a while, and you may also wish to visit Marbacka, historic home to Swedish author Selma Lagerlof, who was the first woman to win the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1909. On arrival in riverside Karlstad, the evening is at leisure.

Meals:1 Breakfast

OverNight:Karlstad

day 6 - Karlstad to Gothenburg

Karlstad - Gothenburg. Complete your drive across Sweden today as you reach the west coast and the country's second largest city, Gothenburg. Along the way, stop at Bohuslan for dramatic views over some of the rugged cliffs and more than 8,000 islands. See the Bronze Age engravings at Tanumshede and pass through charming coastal villages such as Lysekil.

On arrival in Gothenburg, head out to explore the city. If you don't mind a steep walk, climb the hill to Masthuggskyrkan Church, where wonderful views of the city and harbour are your reward. You could also visit the botanic garden, one of Europe's largest.

Meals:1 Breakfast

OverNight:Gothenburg

day 7 - Gothenburg to Vasteras

Gothenburg - Vasteras. Begin your return journey to Stockholm, after some time this morning to stroll along Gothenburg's famous Avenyn Avenue. On the way to Vasteras, consider a stop in Granna, known for producing a popular peppermint candy, "Polkagrisar". Skirt along the east coast of Lake Vadstena and see the Monastery of Saint Birgitta, dating to the 14th century. Opt to stop at the medieval Orebro Castle before reaching Vasteras, where the evening is at leisure

Meals:1 Breakfast

OverNight:Vasteras

day 8 - Stockholm

Vasteras - Stockholm. Vasteras has a charming and historic centre that you can explore this morning before completing your drive back to Stockholm Airport. We recommend you don't book your departing flight out of Stockholm until mid-afternoon at least, to give you some time to visit Vasteras this morning. Once you've dropped off your rental car, make your way to Departures for your onward flight. Safe travels!

Meals:1 Breakfast

Stockholm to Gothenburg Self Drive - 8 days

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7 nights 3-4 star hotels

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7 breakfasts

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Car rental for the duration of the tour, category B (Toyota Yaris or similar) Including unlimited mileage, partial waiver of excess in the event of accident or theft, local taxes. Driver must be aged 25 years or older.Royal canal tour in Stockholm

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