ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: 186 94 Lindholmen, SwedenAfter the hotel pick-up, the tour will travel by vehicle to Markim-Orkesta. You will travel through history and experience different eras and aspects of Swedish history. At Lindholmens and Vasakullen you will see the ruins of the very likely birthplace of King Vasa, the man who reformed the Swedish state and church from Catholicism to Lutheran Protestantism. Hear about his life and controversial rule.Duration: 40 minutesStop At: Orkesta kyrka, 186 94 Vallentuna, SwedenAfter hearing the intriguing history of King Vasa, journey on to a Christian Viking graveyard. Hear about the mighty burial rituals of the Vikings and how they vanished after Sweden was Christianized. You'll see a local church which holds six rune stones on its land and hear the tale about the mighty, rich Viking Ulv who plundered England three times. See the splendid frescoes of the medieval church (if open) and feel the breath of Medieval Swedes through the stone walls as you learn about their religious lives.Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Markim Church, Markims kyrkväg 9, 186 93 Vallentuna, SwedenVisit Markims church outside, see it's runestones and hear about it's fascinating history. We talk a walk around the chuchyard. Meet soldiers remembrance stone and hear about the system of force prescriptions and why they wanted the soldiers to be married. Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Husbyöhns Islandshästgård, MARKIMS-LUNDBY 41, 186 93 Vallentuna, SwedenWe visit a icelandic horse farm and take a lcoser look at the horses on the farm itself, and talk to the owners of the farm if they got time.Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Vallentuna, Vallentunalunch stopDuration: 40 minutesStop At: Vallentuna church, Kyrkvägen 4, 186 30 Vallentuna Socken, SwedenWe take a stop at Vallentuna church after a drive in the countryside true Markim-Orkesta and look at the runestones and the church history.Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Arkils tingstad, Tingvallavägen 27, 186 50 Vallentuna, SwedenVisit one of the best preserved assembly places in Northern Europe. This is a local assembly place from 1010 with runestones hiding the knowledge of who built it and why. Hear about the viking age, it's laws, wars and the society.Duration: 30 minutes

Sweden History Tours

Confirmation will be received at time of booking,Not wheelchair accessible,Minimum 2 people per booking,A maximum of 12 people per booking,Stroller accessible,Infant seats available,Most travelers can participate,This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers,Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff,Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms,If you want to bring your own masks or any other thing to make you feel safe please know you're welcome to do so.

Local guide,Driver/guide,All taxes, fees and handling charges

Lunch (bring your own packed lunch),Gratuities