Itinerary
- Day 1
Stockholm
You'll arrive in Stockholm and take the Arlanda Express directly into the city center. After checking into your hotel in a central location, you'll get your first look at this unique city spread across 14 islands. The water is everywhere here, with the Baltic Sea on one side and Lake Mälaren on the other, so you'll quickly understand why Stockholm has that maritime character people talk about.
Landmarks Arlanda Express 
- Days 2 - 3
Stockholm
These two days are yours to explore Stockholm however you like. Gamla Stan's narrow streets are worth wandering through, and you can visit several museums depending on your interests. The Vasa Museum houses a 17th-century ship that's been preserved, Skansen shows Swedish culture and history across five centuries, and there's the ABBA Museum if that appeals to you. The Royal Palace and Stockholm City Hall are also on most people's lists. You'll get a real feel for how the city uses all those 14 islands.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit the Vasa Museum to see the almost completely preserved 17th century flagship
- Explore Skansen open-air museum featuring 5 centuries of Swedish cultural history, traditional houses, farms, and Nordic animals
- Visit the ABBA Museum with stage costumes, artifacts, concert photographs, and interactive digital experiences
- Tour Gamla Stan (Old Town) with antiques shops, handicraft stores, galleries and cafés
- Visit the Royal Palace built in 1754 in Italian Baroque style
- Tour the Riksdag (Parliament Building)
- Climb Stockholm City Hall (Stadshuset) tower for panoramic city views
- Visit the Nobel Hall where Nobel Prizes are awarded annually
Landmarks Vasa Museum Djurgården Skansen ABBA Museum Gamla Stan Royal Palace Riksdag Stockholm City Hall Nobel Hall Lake Mälaren Baltic Sea 
- Day 4
Stockholm to Åland Islands
Spend your morning continuing to explore Stockholm, then board the MS Viking Birka Gotland in the afternoon for your cruise. The ship sails through the archipelago toward Turku, passing through thousands of islands. You'll have restaurants and entertainment onboard, plus lounging areas if you just want to relax. From your cabin or the sundeck, you can watch the islands pass by throughout the journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise through the archipelago on board the MS Viking Birka Gotland
Landmarks Stockholm Archipelago Åland Islands - Day 5
Åland Islands and Return to Stockholm
In the morning the ship reaches the Aland Islands. Because of their special EU status, the ship sells tax-free goods on board if that interests you. After a brief stop, you'll sail off again. The 21-hour voyage wraps up with the ship heading back into Stockholm by early afternoon. From there you'll take the Arlanda Express back out to the airport for your flight, or if you're staying longer, you can arrange something else from there.
- Meals
- Brunch
Optional Activities
- Tax-free shopping on board
Landmarks Åland Islands
