Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Remainder of the day at leisure. C Stockholm Hotel 4* or similar.

Tour of Stockholm, a city built on 14 islands and hailed as a masterpiece of waterside architecture. Sightseeing trip around the city’s various canals, including the Diplomat City, the Western Bridge, the Royal Palace and “Gamla Stan,” the old town district whose origins date back to the 13th century. Visit to the City Hall, built on the water in 1911, and its famous Golden Room, where Nobel Prize winners are celebrated each year. Afternoon free. (B-L)

Morning transfer to Stockholm train station and boarding of the train to Gothenburg. The approximately 4-hour journey offers beautiful views of Sweden’s forests, lakes and countryside. Upon arrival, free time for lunch followed by a guided tour of Gothenburg, including Götaplatsen, the Poseidon Statue, Vasakyrkan, Kronhuset, Skansen Lejonet and the New Opera House. Late afternoon departure for the Bohuslän Archipelago on Sweden’s west coast. Quality Carlia Hotel 4* or similar (B-D)

Departure for Sweden’s west coast. En route, visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Tanum and its remarkable rock carvings. Continue to the Bohuslän Archipelago, home to a thousand islands with unique character, picturesque villages, red wooden houses and charming narrow streets. Discovery of idyllic landscapes and a traditional way of life. Free time for lunch in the village of Fjällbacka, followed by a walk through this charming harbour. Embarkation on a one-hour cruise through the spectacular archipelago before returning to Uddevalla. (B-D)

Departure for Marstrand, one of the most beautiful towns on Sweden’s west coast. Known as Sweden’s sailing capital, it is renowned for its rich history and the impressive Carlsten Fortress. Lunch in Marstrand, followed by a drive to Halmstad, an elegant seaside resort known for its long sandy beaches, relaxed atmosphere and unspoiled natural surroundings. ProfilHotels Halmstad Plaza Hotel 4* or similar (B-L-D)

Drive south to the region of Scania, renowned for its Viking and medieval heritage. First stop in Lund to admire its Romanesque cathedral, one of the region’s most iconic landmarks. Lunch at a winery estate, followed by a drive to Malmö. Elite Savoy Hotel 3* or similar (B-L)

Guided tour of Sweden’s third-largest city, featuring Malmöhus Castle, the sustainable district of Västra Hamnen and the striking Turning Torso, Scandinavia’s tallest tower. Lunch, followed by an afternoon at leisure to discover the charming historic centre, its green parks and urban beaches. (B-L)

After breakfast, crossing of the impressive Øresund Bridge linking Sweden and Denmark. This architectural masterpiece, spanning 8km, is built on two levels, one for road traffic and the other for rail transport. Transfer to Copenhagen Airport. (B)