Djurgarden Stockholm's "green lung," has an enormous stretch of open parkland close to the city center, and regarded as the world's most attractive centrally located parkland. Djurgarden was originally a Royal game-preserve but has developed into a popular culture-reserve where many interesting events take place. There are a number of well-visited museums and attractions including the celebrated Skansen Open-Air Museum, Vasa Museum, Grona Lund Tivoli, The Nordic Museum, and various Art Museums. Needless to say, animals and birds thrive on Djurgarden and the island is a part of the Eco Park, the world's first City National Park. The park has become one of Sweden's most frequently visited areas, serving as a major ecological environment for wildlife and plants.

Note: There are approximately 6.5 miles of cycling on this tour. Participants must be in good physical condition, comfortable using hand brakes and be confident on a bicycle. Participants should be at least 54 inches in height and 10 years of age. A parent or guardian must accompany children under the age of 16 years. Participants should be aware that there are certain inherent risks involved in any cycling excursion. Please wear the appropriate walking or sports shoes and dress comfortably. This tour will operate rain or shine; therefore, participants should take the appropriate weather gear with them, carry a backpack for belongings and take bottled water to stay hydrated during the ride.

A short walk will take you to the pier where you will join a motor launch for a relaxed boat tour on the Lake "Malaren" and through the inner city canals around the islands of Kungsholmen, Langholmen and Reimersholme. Learn about the history of Stockholm while enjoying the narrow canals and leafy shorelines; pass the Karlbergs Castle, charming allotment gardens, recreation areas, beaches, residential areas and much more. This boat tour really shows you a lot of where Stockholmers live and spend their free time. Rejoin your coach for a panoramic tour of the modern downtown areas and shopping districts followed by a drive through Stockholm's oldest quarters, the Old Town before ending pierside.

Note: Guests must be able to walk approximately 400 yards over uneven and cobblestone surfaces with 20 steps at the entrance of City Hall and 40 additional steps throughout the venue. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Tour order may vary but all mentioned sights would be covered.

Note: Guests must be able to walk approximately 3 miles over varying terrain. A portion of the route will be uphill so guests should be in good physical condition. Low heeled, comfortable walking shoes and comfortable, loose clothing are recommended. Participants should be aware that there are certain inherent risks involved in any hiking/walking excursion. A parent or guardian must accompany children under the age of 16 years. This tour will operate in all weather conditions so participants should take appropriate weather gear with them, carry a backpack for belongings and take bottled water to stay hydrated during the tour. Time permitting; guests will have approximately 30 minutes of free time prior to returning to the ship.

Passing through the city center, continue to the nearby island of Djurgarden, once the royal family's private hunting grounds to visit the Vasa Museum. In its day, the early 17th century, the Swedish battleship Vasa was the pride of mighty Swedens navy. While preparing, to set out on her maiden voyage in 1628, she capsized and sank in Stockholm's inner harbor. In 1961, 333 years after the tragic mishap, a Swedish team succeeded in salvaging the great ship, which was astonishingly well preserved. Painstakingly restored to its original magnificence, the resurrected Vasa today is the dramatic centerpiece in the new Vasa Museum - an authentic piece of living history, profoundly worth a visit.

Leaving the Vasa, continue through the northern outskirts of the city into the scenic countryside en route to Sigtuna, an idyllic little town with wooden houses, narrow alleys, and the smallest Town Hall in Scandinavia, dating from 1744 and constructed in wood. Sigtuna lays approximately 45 minutes drive north of Stockholm and is set on Lake Malaren. It was founded about 1,000 years ago by the first Christian King of Sweden. Even today the real strength of Sigtuna lies in its religious and educational foundations, which flourish on the heights above the town. During your visit, tour the major points of interest including, "the oldest street in Sweden" - the Stora Gatan. The town is surrounded by cultivated old areas, which bear countless traces of old cultural traditions.

Note: Guests must be able to walk approximately 400 yards through the Vasa Ship Museum and approximately 1.5 miles over cobblestone streets through the Old Town and Sigtuna with 15 to 20 steps. There is an elevator in the Vasa Ship Museum. The tour order may vary but all mentioned sights would be covered. Lunch is not included in this tour; however, there is time for lunch and shopping on your own.

At the Nordic Hotel, in the heart of the city, youll find the year-round ice bar. The interior is kept at below zero temperature - 5 degreeC all year round. All the interior including glasses are made of pure, clear ice from the Torne River in Northern Sweden. Before entering, you'll put on a warm fur poncho, mittens and shoes. A vodka drink in an ice glass will be served as the staff explains the concept of the bar and its construction.

Note: Guests must be at least 18 years of age to participate in the vodka tasting portion of this tour. Please bring photo identification with you. Guests under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by an adult. Guests must be able to walk approximately 200 yards over uneven and cobblestone surfaces and 2 to 3 steps to enter/exit the coach. Guest must stand while visiting the Ice Bar. Depending on traffic, the guide may alter the tour route but covering all listed sights.

Note: Tour includes approximately 1.5 hours of kayaking. Guests must be able to walk approximately 100 yards over uneven terrain. Children must be at least 15 years of age and comfortable handling a kayak or being in the water. A parent must accompany children under the age of 16. Low heeled, comfortable walking shoes and comfortable, loose clothing are recommended. Participants should be aware that there are certain inherent risks involved in any kayaking excursion. This tour will operate in all weather conditions so participants should take appropriate weather gear with them, carry a small backpack for belongings and take bottled water with them to stay hydrated during the tour. Guests on the afternoon departure (when available) will need to make alternate lunch arrangements since the departure time conflicts with the on board dining schedule.