8 days / 7 nights, from £985 pp

This tour starts in Copenhagen and takes you on a round trip self drive holiday in southern Sweden.  This is the perfect tour for those who would like to have a relaxed holiday, taking frequent breaks along the way. You will find small lakes, deep forests, great fields, long beaches and typical Swedish red houses.  This is truly one of the most beautiful and authentic regions of Sweden.

Package price is per person based on availability and two people sharing a twin or double room. Single supplement is £410.

Package includes:

• Direct flights London to Copenhagen on SAS Scandinavian Airlines, Norwegian Air, British Airways
• 8 days B Class AVIS car hire
• 7 nights hotel accommodation in 3* to 4* hotels
• Breakfast at the hotels
  
• Ferry crossing Helsingør - Helsingborg
• 2 x 3-course dinner at the Brösarp Gästgifveri
• Bridge toll Malmö - Copenhagen

Detailed itinerary for the Idyllic Sweden Fly-Drive:

DAY 1: Arrival in Copenhagen
Pick up car at airport.  Welcome to the Capital of Denmark! In this charming city one thousand years of history awaits you in the medieval streets; the same streets walked on by every generation of the world's oldest royal family, the same streets and canals which have inspired artists for centuries and been home and workplace to meticulous craftsmen and famous designers. Sights of interests are The Royal Palace Amalienborg, The Little Mermaid statue and The Tivoli Garden.  Accommodation at First hotel Kong Frederik or similar

DAY 2: Copenhagen - Helsingør - Helsingborg - Växjö (236 km)
Breakfast at the hotel. Today you will be heading north towards Helsingør also known as Elsinore. William Shakespeare called the city this in his famous play Hamlet which takes place at Kronborg Castle. During the summer the Castle is open for visitors with daily guided tours in English. From Helsingør you will make a short ferry crossing to Sweden and the city of Helsingborg. Continue driving up north through a landscape full of small lakes and deep forests.  In this region the world famous furniture store IKEA was founded by Ingvar Kamprad who grew up not far from Växjö.
Accommodation at Clarion Collection hotel Cardinal in Växjö or similar.

DAY 3: Växjö - The Kingdom of Crystal - Kalmar (134 km)
Breakfast at the hotel. From Växjö you will continue driving east through the Kingdom of Crystal. The tradition of glass blowing started in this region more than 500 years ago. The huge forests and many lakes in Småland were a pre-condition for the growth of glassworks in the1700's. Wood from the forest kept the glass furnaces burning and the sand from the lake bottoms was transformed into magnificent glass. At the beginning of the 1900's there were around 100 glassworks in the region. On your way to Kalmar you will be passing two of the greatest and world famous glassworks Orrefors and Kosta (Kosta Boda). We warmly recommend a visit where you will see the making of the glass and you might even get to try the fine art of glass blowing. In the Crystal shop you can buy all the famous and beautiful glass at factory prices. Accommodation at First Hotel Witt in Kalmar or similar.

DAY 4: Kalmar
Breakfast at the hotel. The history of Kalmar dates back to the 11th century which makes it one of Swedens oldest cities. One of the most famous landmarks of Kalmar is the Kalmar Castle, which was originally built during the 12th century. However, the Castle acquired its present appearance in the 16th century, when the Vasa kings Erik XIV and Johan III rebuilt it in the style of a Renaissance palace and furnished it in a continental manner. The Castle is open daily for visitors during the summer season. Just outside Kalmar you will find the island of Öland. Kalmar and Öland are connected by a bridge built in 1972, which was considered to be the longest in Europe until recently. Öland is famous for it’s many windmills and long sandy beaches. The island offers a great variety of nature and on the southern part you will find 'Stora Alvaret' which is limestone pavement where many rare plant and animal species lives. A day excursion to Öland is definitely recommended while staying in this region! Accommodation at First hotel Witt in Kalmar or similar.

DAY 5: Kalmar - Brösarp (232 km)
Breakfast at the hotel. Today you will be heading further south and to the province of Skåne. On your way the landscape will change from deep forests to an open landscape with great yellow rape fields. The village of Brösarp is located in the heart of Österlen. This region is famous for its beautiful nature and landscape, picturesque coast communities and apple orchards. Your home for the next two nights is The Brösarp Gästgifveri - a cosy and authentic guesthouse with manors from 1684. This is the place for total relaxation and pleasure. In the evening you will enjoy a true gourmet experience as you will be served a well composed 3-course dinner with ingredients from the local area.
Accommodation at Brösarp Gästgifveri

DAY 6: Brösarp
Breakfast at the hotel. Today we suggest a day excursion along the coast and to the spectacular Ales Stenar - Ale's Stones is 59 mysterious stone monoliths arranged by our ancestors approx. 5000 years ago. The formation of the stones is in the shape of a ship, but nobody knows for sure what the original purpose was behind this ancient, powerful symbolism. Ale's Stenar is often compared with the famous Stonehenge monument in England. On your way back we recommend a stop in Kivik and the Kivik Äppelmusteri – which produces products such as cider, juice, jams etc. from apples growing in the area. The 'factory' is open daily during the summer and it is possible to visit the great garden and the small shop. 3-course dinner in the evening at Brösarp Gästgifveri. Accommodation at Brösarp Gästgifveri

DAY 7: Brösarp – Copenhagen
Breakfast at the hotel. Today you will be heading back to Copenhagen. Drive along Sweden's southernmost coast line towards Malmö, the third largest city in Sweden. From here you will enter the Öresundsbridge that connects Sweden and Denmark. The construction of the bridge started in 1995 and was finished in 1999. The bridge covers half way between Denmark and Sweden and the rest is connected by an underwater tunnel that starts from the artificial island 'Peberholmen' - Pepper Island which was built together with the bridge. Accommodation at Comfort Hotel Europa or similar.

DAY 8: Departure from Copenhagen
Breakfast at the hotel. Return rental car. Departure according to your own itinerary.