Visit Stockholm on a weekend ELI tour

2 days and 1 night

Group size:

20 - 25 travelers

Explore Stockholm with your classmates and an ELI Schools guide

You will experience moments that you will remember for a lifetime!

Stockholm prides itself on being the most populous city in the Nordic region and is therefore sometimes referred to as the capital of Scandinavia. The city offers a wide variety of attractions and sights to explore, and each neighborhood has a distinct character, ranging from ancient to remarkably modern. Most notable is the historic and charming Gamla Stan neighborhood, the oldest part of the city, and the famous Monteliusvägen trail offers great views over Lake Mälaren, the town hall and the glorious Riddarholmen.

Your tour package includes

Roundtrip flights. ELI group meeting and departure from Dublin airport.
Stockholm highlights walking tours.
Expert tour guide.
Ticket for all public transfers.
1 night in a shared room at Hostel Generator Stockholm.

Featured included

Stockholm is rich in colorful buildings and walking its streets is an experience in itself. Beautiful, old and modern – the fashion capital of Sweden.

The German Church founded in 1571.
Mårten Trotzig Alley The narrowest street in Stockholm.
Iron Square The second oldest square in Stockholm.
Merchants’ Square.
Iron Boy Known in English as the “little boy who looks at the moon”.
At six inches tall, it is the smallest public statue in Stockholm.
The Royal Palace.
The Great Church.
The Big Square, the heart of Gamla Stan.
The Nobel Museum.
The street of the priest.
Riddarholm Church.
Birger Jarls Square.
And much more …

* DOES NOT include meals: We will take detours to different grocery store locations for your grocery shopping meals.

Itinerary

Dates

OCTOBER 2022

Saturday 22 and Sunday 23

* dates may vary 1 or 2 days

PRICE € 250

Day 1: Arrival day

Round trip flights. Meeting of the ELI group and departure from Dublin airport.

Hop aboard your morning flight to Stockholm.

Arrival

Welcome to Stockholm! It’s time to settle in and meet our tour guide and other group members before enjoying a walking tour.

We will walk to the old town to enjoy the beautiful island of Gamlastan and understand why the Vikings chose this island to create their next capital.Our tour is designed chronologically so that you can experience history as the city did. We will start from the Viking Age, the German influence in the country and the Danish clash that led to the most important Swedish event: the Stockholm bloodbath in 1520 followed by the succession of Gustav Vasa.

At night, we will enter the dark part of the old town. Some spots are extremely beautiful at night and you will have a totally different experience than during the day. We will focus more on legends, executioners, death stories … we will tour the city to spend a fun and social night in a pub.

Day 2: Departure Day

Walking tour of the best NEW Stockholm city highlights. Stroll through modern Stockholm and be amazed by contemporary architecture that makes a perfect blend of old and new, tradition and avant-garde, past, present and future.

We will walk through some of the most beautiful streets in the country and learn how the Swedes had reached this particular welfare state, with such advanced acceptance and social inclusion. So, put on your walking shoes and get ready to explore!

Flight home

Transfer to Stockholm airport to take the flight home.

Information prior to departure for your STOCKHOLM tour

Don’t be in doubt! We present you where it will stay, how you got there and what you should know about your destination before you go.

Hotel

Hostel Generator Stockholm: HOSTEL IN STOCKHOLM NEAR THE CENTRAL STATION
Stockholm’s rich cultural history, unique social fabric, and legendary sense of style make it a captivating place to explore. Merging the old and the new, Sweden’s capital is an ever-changing city that is packed with glorious architecture, breathtaking boardwalks, an abundance of attractions, and nightlife worth staying for. Generator Stockholm unleashes the city’s strong sense of design and patterns with inspired art, great food and drink, trendy music and the best events; It is a trendy Stockholm spot loved by locals and tourists alike. Reflecting the vibrant and eclectic culture of the city, you will experience the best of Stockholm when you stay at our hotel. A city center hotel with experience and design in Stockholm (close to the central station).

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Flights

Roundtrip flights are one more thing that we handle to make your trip as easy as possible thanks to our alliances with the main airlines.
Airport transfers at your destination.

Frequent questions

Passport, visa and entry requirements

To enter Sweden, American and Canadian citizens need a valid passport with an expiration date that extends at least six months after the date of re-entry.
We recommend having at least one blank passport page for entry stamps.
No visa is required for US or Canadian citizens.
If you are not a US or Canadian citizen, you should contact the consulate of your destination country to find out their specific entry requirements.

Prices and mobility of the tour

You will walk for at least 4 hours a day through moderately uneven terrain, including cobblestone streets and paved roads, with few hills or stairs.
Travelers must be healthy enough to participate in all included walks without assistance. Adding optional excursions can increase the number of walks on your tour.
At times, you should feel comfortable handling your own luggage.
ELI Tours and the tour guide accompanying your group cannot provide individual and special mobility assistance to travelers on the tour. The tour guide’s responsibility is to ensure that the group as a whole enjoys a relaxing and informative journey, and cannot be relied upon to provide continuous, individualized assistance to a single traveler.
If you have mobility problems or physical restrictions, please contact our sales team.

Transportation and arrival information

Roundtrip flights booked through ELI Tours arrive and depart from Stockholm. An ELI Tours representative will escort the group from Dublin Airport and return.
The rest of the transportation included in this tour is in public motor vehicles.

Baggage allowance

Please note that our travelers are limited to one piece of hand luggage per person due to storage limitations in transportation and transfers, which may include train or flight connections.
Please contact the airline (s) for baggage size and weight restrictions for their flights, which may include flights during the tour in addition to your roundtrip flights to and from the tour. Please note that your flights included in the tour may have more restrictive luggage limits.
Some airlines may impose additional charges if you decide to check any baggage or exceed baggage size and weight restrictions. Please note that you are responsible for baggage charges incurred on all flights.
Be sure to tag your luggage and store valuables, medications and documents in your carry-on bag.

Tips for clothing and packaging

We recommend packing lightweight, loose-fitting clothing that can be easily layered to accommodate different temperatures, as well as a light jacket or rain gear.
A pair of sturdy walking shoes or sneakers is recommended for sightseeing.
You may want to pack fancier clothes if you plan to visit a high-end restaurant or a special performance.
It is preferable not to visit churches or other religious sites with bare legs and shoulders (and entry can be denied on this basis).

Health

At least 60 days prior to departure, check with your doctor or healthcare provider for the latest updates and entry requirements, or visit the Center for Disease Control and Prevention website at cdc .gov.
If you have medication that you take on a daily basis, make sure you have enough for each day of the tour, as well as any delays encountered.

Meal

The famous Swedish meatballs are typically served with brown sauce and lingonberry jam. Smoked salmon and pickled herring are popular foods, especially on crusty bread. Enjoy the country’s different types of pastries and breads during fika, a coffee social hour that takes place mid-morning and mid-afternoon.

Electricity and air conditioning

All destinations visited on this tour operate on the European standard 220-240 volts and use Type C, E or F plugs with two small round plugs.
We recommend packing a universal adapter as well as a voltage converter if you plan to use your own hair dryer or other device without a built-in converter.
The air conditioning force in European hotels is often not as strong or as cold as you might be used to in the US or Canada. When air conditioning is available, it is generally seasonally regulated and centrally controlled by the hotel.
Your hostel can provide hair dryers, irons, and other small appliances. However, these amenities cannot be guaranteed.

Connectivity

Wi-Fi is available in most hotels, although some charges may apply.
There is no Wi-Fi on any of the coaches.
Contact your mobile service provider for information on roaming rates.

Time zone

All destinations visited on this tour are one hour before Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) and six hours before Eastern Time (ET).

Currency

You will use the euro in all EU destinations.
Better exchange rates are generally available abroad, although it is worth asking your local bank for currency to use when you first arrive.
We strongly recommend that you accept debit / bank cards and credit cards, which can be used to withdraw cash at local banks as needed.
You can use most debit / credit cards at ATMs on the international Cirrus and Plus networks, but be sure to check with your local bank for withdrawal fees.
Inform your bank and credit card company about your travel plans so they don’t mistake your international purchases for fraudulent charges.
International banks and companies mainly accept debit and credit cards that work with the EMV chip system. If you do not yet have at least one debit or credit card with a chip, we recommend that you request one from your bank before your tour.

Purchase of excursions on the tour

All optional paid excursions will be available for purchase while on your tour.
Please note that if you pay for an excursion by credit card during the tour, it may take up to three months for your card to be charged.
Some optional excursions can only be purchased in advance. Check the website of the paid tour (location) for more information.

* ELI Tours currently requires all tour participants to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and must have proof of negative results for a COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours prior to departure. These requirements are in addition to the destination requirements listed below due to group welfare and / or operational viability.

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LOCATIONS

ELI Dublin

Grand Canal 7 Herbert Place, Dublin 2, D02 EH93.

19-22 Dame St, Dublin 2, D02 E267

ELI Drogheda

Merchant House 9/10 Merchant Quay, Drogheda, A92 VF97.

ELI Limerick

O’Connell St 65 O’Connell St, Limerick, V94 CY8Y.

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