A warm welcome awaits you at the Sheraton Stockholm Hotel. Located in the heart of Stockholm's central business district, the great location allows you to explore and connect to the wonderful city of Stockholm. Enjoy the surrounding shopping, area attractions, stunning views of Lake Mälaren, the City Hall where the annual Nobel Prize ceremony is held, and the Old Town. Visit the open air museum Skansen, with its exotic animals and heritage buildings or check out the nearby Royal Castle. Take a romantic walk at sunset through the cobblestone alleys and picturesque squares in the Old Town, located just opposite the hotel. Enjoy the international ambiance and the dynamic menus at the 360° Bar and Restaurant.

Warm colors and a distinct Scandinavian design give each of the 465 guest rooms an intimate and comfortable air. Sleep in the Sheraton Sweet Sleeper Bed, with its plush mattress, soft duvet, and crisp white cotton sheets. With wired and wireless High Speed Internet Access in all rooms, it is easy for you to stay connected to friends and family while away from home. The hotel is a fully non-smoking hotel.

ADDRESS:

SHERATON STOCKHOLM

TEGELBACKEN 6

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN S-101 23

PH# 46 08 412 34 00

Standard Rate
Number of Nights: 1, Price: $349 per guest based on double occupancy.
Number of Nights: 1, Price: $329 per guest based on double occupancy.
Number of Nights: 2, Price: $578 per guest based on double occupancy.
Number of Nights: 2, Price: $548 per guest based on double occupancy.
Number of Nights: 3, Price: $807 per guest based on double occupancy.
Number of Nights: 3, Price: $767 per guest based on double occupancy.

Concierge Level Rate
Number of Nights: 1, Price: $349 per guest based on double occupancy.
Number of Nights: 1, Price: $329 per guest based on double occupancy.
Number of Nights: 2, Price: $578 per guest based on double occupancy.
Number of Nights: 2, Price: $548 per guest based on double occupancy.
Number of Nights: 3, Price: $807 per guest based on double occupancy.
Number of Nights: 3, Price: $767 per guest based on double occupancy.

Land program promotions are per person for guests 1 and 2 for one pre- or post-cruise program only, subject to terms.

Explore historical landmarks that include the royal residence Drottningholm Palace, Sweden’s oldest main street and the warship Vasa, as well as unusual attractions such as a museum celebrating the band ABBA.

DAY 1

Disembark the ship in Stockholm and meet your guide to begin your exploration of the city.

Your first stop is at ABBA The Museum, an interactive attraction completely dedicated to the Swedish pop band ABBA. Many of the items on display are from the group’s private collection, including their costumes, gold records and plenty of memorabilia. Using the supplied audio guides, you can hear the band tell stories of their rise to stardom and their most memorable concerts. ABBA fan or not, this museum has something for everyone.

Next, visit The Vasa Museum which offers an entirely different experience, as it is home to the warship Vasa. It languished at the bottom of the bay for 333 years before being salvaged almost fully intact and preserved at the museum. Besides viewing this namesake ship, you may browse exhibits that showcase the shipyard that built it, the challenges of life on board and the invaluable role women played in the ship’s construction.

Afterwards, you will transfer to your hotel for check in. The remainder of the day is at your leisure and dinner is on your own.

DAY 2

This morning, you will cruise from central Stockholm through Lake Mälaren and on to Drottningholm Palace. This UNESCO World Heritage site is the most well-preserved, 17th-century palace in Sweden and at the same time is representative of all European architecture for that period.

The French-influenced palace was built by architect Nicodemus Tessin the Elder by commission of Queen Hedvig Eleonora. A number of royal personages have since then left their marks on the palace, which is the permanent home of the royal family. The southern wing of the palace is reserved for their use, while the rest of Drottninghom and its grounds are open to the public year-round.

After touring the palace, which is on an island in Lake Mälar, you will dine at a nearby restaurant and then transfer back to the Grand Hotel. The remainder of the day will be at your leisure with dinner on your own.

DAY 3

Following breakfast at the hotel, you will travel inland to Sigtuna, which King Erik the Victorious founded in 970. Its main street, Stora Gatan, is considered the oldest such road in Sweden. While exploring the historical downtown, you will likely see cryptic rune stones. Remnants of Scandinavia’s Viking past, rune stones were commonly raised as memorials to deceased family members and friends.

Following lunch in Sigtuna, you will head to Uppsala, home to Scandinavia’s oldest university. As you approach the city’s 800-year-old Gothic cathedral, you will first see its twin spires, as they soar nearly 400 feet high. Inside the cathedral, be sure to notice the 14th-century murals depicting the legend of Saint Eric IX, the patron saint of Sweden. A medieval king and a devout Christian, he was slain by his rivals in 1160.

Upon returning to Stockholm, you will spend the remainder of the day at leisure with dinner on your own.

DAY 4

Enjoy breakfast and check out in time for your transfer to the Stockholm Airport.

Transfers will be coordinated with the departure flight details provided.

For guests with late flights, luggage storage will be available at the hotel until your transfer.

Land Program Details Step by Step:

•Please note: The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. All program timings are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change.

•Itineraries with the most up to date details (at the time) will be issued when you are emailed your final cruise documents 21 days prior to sailing. Final itineraries with the most up to date details will be provided by the Destination Services Team once you board the ship. Please review your final itinerary carefully for any amendments.

•The hotels used for your land program will be the hotels listed in this document unless you have been advised otherwise in advance of the land program start date.

•A departure transfer is not included if guests leave before the last day of the program.

DAY 1

8:30am Disembark ship in Stockholm

9:00am Depart for the Abba Museum

9:30am Visit the Abba Museum

11:00am Visit the Vasa Museum

12:30pm Transfer to your hotel for check in

Afternoon and evening at leisure, dinner on own

Overnight at the Grand Hotel or similar

Day 2

7:00am Breakfast at your hotel

9:00am Transfer to the pier

10:00am Boat ride to Drottningholm Palace

11:00am Visit Drottningholm Palace

12:00pm Transfer to a restaurant for lunch

1:00pm Lunch at Stortorgskallaren Restaurant or similar venue

2:00pm Transfer to the hotel

2:30pm Remainder of the day at leisure, dinner on your own

Overnight at the Grand Hotel or similar

Day 3

7:00am Breakfast at the hotel

10:00am Depart for Sigtuna and Uppsala

11:00am Arrive in Sigtuna

13:00pm Lunch at Borgen restaurant or similar venue

2:30pm Entrance to Upplsala Cathedral

3:30pm Depart Uppsala

5:00pm Remainder of the day at leisure, dinner on your own

Overnight at the Grand Hotel or similar

DAY 4

AM Breakfast at your hotel

12:00pm Hotel check out time

TBA Transfer

Extra Nights:

•All extra nights booked through the cruise line are confirmed at the same hotel used on the LAST NIGHT of your program.

•When you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be transferred to the airport per the flight details provided. Check-out time is 12:00pm (subject to change). Meals other than breakfast are on your own after Day 4 of your program.

Transfers:

•All guests booking their flights independently are required to ensure the cruise line has their most up to date flight details so that transfers to the airport can be arranged. If flight details are not received 14 days before your cruise start date, transfers will not be arranged.

•Should you book any extra nights on your own or your flight is not on the last day of the program, transfers are not included.

•Should you have a late departing flight you may wish to book an extra night so that you have occupation of your room until your departure. You will be asked to vacate your room by 12:00pm. Day rooms can only be purchased directly through the hotel.

Expected Weather

Summer is typically pleasant in Stockholm with June temperatures ranging between 20.7°C (69.3°F) and 11.3°C (52.3°F). July temperatures range between 21.9°C (71.4°F) and 13.4°C (56.1°F), while August temperatures range between 20.4°C (68.7°F) and 12.7°C (54.9°F).

September is still relatively mild with temperatures ranging between 15.1°C (59.2°F) and 9°C (48.2°F).

What to Bring

Comfortable clothes, walking shoes, a light jacket and umbrella.

Local Currency

Swedish Kroner (SEK)

Electricity

All power sockets in Stockholm provide a standard voltage of 230V with a standard frequency of 50Hz. You can use your electrical devices in Stockholm if the outlet voltage in your own country is between 220V-240V. Stockholm uses power outlets and plugs of types C & F. An adaptor will be required for electrical plugs from the United States.

Documents and Visa Requirements

A passport is required. Check with your local Swedish embassy for any visa requirements for your nationality.

Hotel

Grand Hotel

Södra Blasieholmshamnen 8, 103 27 Stockholm, Sweden

*We will only source different hotels in unforeseen situations. If similar hotels are required, they will be of equal ratings and standards and you will be notified of the change. If you are not notified of any changes before your departure, then you will be staying at the hotel listed in this program.

Program includes for guests

•3 nights at the Grand Hotel or similar (Superior Room)

•Two 3-course lunches with 1 glass wine or beer per person

•Touring and entrances per the itinerary

Please Note: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated departure information, so your transfer can be arranged. If you book additional nights independently of the cruise line, a departure transfer is not provided. If we do not receive flight details a minimum of 14 days in advance, transfers will not be provided.

Program excludes for guests

•Gratuities for drivers and guides

•Hotel incidentals including mini bar and room service

•Any meals or beverages not listed above

Please note: Land programs that encompass multiple days ashore customarily include extensive and prolonged activity, while those of shorter durations typically have more moderate activity levels. However, each program varies, and participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces which may include inclines, cobblestones, sand, gravel and natural paths. There may also be a need to climb steps or stairs on occasion. Guests who utilize a wheelchair and those with mobility concerns are advised to check with the cruise line in advance to see if any portion of the tour program may not be considered suitable for their individual situation.

All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements or currency fluctuations.

Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change. Land programs must be purchased no later than 90 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 90 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program. Guests failing to arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program will be considered no-shows and their hotel space will be released. Arrangements for accommodation and transfers will be at the expense of guests.

Price: $2,699 per guest based on double occupancy.

Land program promotions are per person for guests 1 and 2 for one pre- or post-cruise program only, subject to terms.