Stockholm - 5h Swedish History Countryside Tour to Orkesta

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Explore the Swedish countryside. Enjoy scenic nature and learn about Swedish history. Transported tour with hotel pick up/drop off and an expert qualified tour guide.

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Highlights

  • Explore a former UNESCO World Heritage candidate site
  • Visit a medieval church dating back almost 1000 years in time.
  • Take in the beautiful landscape of the Swedish countryside
  • Learn about Sweden's history from a knowledgeable local guide

Description

Travel back to the old Sweden on a guided 5-hour tour to Markim-Orkesta, a former candidate UNESCO World Heritage site north of Stockholm. Made up of two church parishes, Markim-Orkesta is full of history from various eras. Explore the fields and farms of the countryside while learning about the Bronze Age, Viking Age and other periods from a knowledgeable local guide. After pick-up, travel by car towards Markim-Orkesta. Visit the ruins of a medieval manor house with a connection to the Swedish Reformation, Viking runestones and graveyards, two medieval churches, remnants from the Bronze Age and modern age farm and more.

Includes

Pickup and drop-off at accommodation/hotel or cruise harbor within 5km of Stockholm central station, except Nynäshamn harbor Live guide

Important Information

  • Tour operates in all weather
  • Please bring weather appropriate clothing
  • Please bring your own lunch

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Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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