Complete Collection - 2026 Brochure PUBLISHED

Ground Only 6 Days from £1095 Wednesday 15 July 2026 Flight Inclusive 6 Days from £1695 Wednesday 15 July 2026

ACTIVITY LEVEL

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S wedish S team W eekend Explore the glorious sights, smells, and sounds of the steam age on this action-packed tour to Sweden including a steam festival, narrow-gauge steam, a steamboat cruise, and more! Steam nostalgia on three heritage railways, visit the fantastic Swedish Railway Museum, and indulge in a delicious wine tasting plus free time to explore the quaint, lakeside village of Mariefred.

HIGHLIGHTS ⭐ Experience the “Great Train Weekend” event at Jadraas-Tallas Railway ⭐ Tickets allowing unlimited rides on the intensive steam locomotive service ⭐ Steam nostalgia on the narrow-gauge Ostra Sodermanlands Railway ⭐ Explore the quaint, lakeside village of Mariefred ⭐ Cruise aboard the vintage S/S Mariefred to Stockholm ⭐ Visit the fascinating Swedish Railway Museum ⭐ Journey to the beautiful village of Lanna for a delicious wine tasting ⭐ Ride behind steam over the scenic Lennakatten Railway Also included in your Tour Fare: ⭐ 5 nights’ bed & breakfast plus 2 evening meals ⭐ Services of experienced Tour Manager

DAY 1 - GROUND ONLY STARTS HERE Departing from London Heathrow on the afternoon Scandinavian Airlines flight to Sweden. After landing at Arlanda Airport, we transfer to Uppsala and our hotel for the next five nights, the Radisson Blu. Those on our Ground Only package will travel independently meeting us at the hotel and, after check-in, we enjoy free time to explore our new surroundings before dining at leisure. DAY 2 After breakfast this morning, we travel by rail to Laggesta for an authentic steam journey on the narrow-gauge Ostra Sodermanlands Railway to the quaint, lakeside village of Mariefred. Here, we have free time to visit the railway café, explore the fascinating showroom to learn the history of the railway, and take plenty of photographs. Afterwards, we board the vintage S/S Mariefred for a relaxing cruise across the beautiful Lake Malaren to Stockholm, enjoying our evening meal in the stylish dining room on board before returning by rail to Uppsala. (B,D) DAY 3 Today, we travel by train to Gavle and join the vintage shuttle service to the Swedish Railway Museum with fantastic exhibitions telling the story of Sweden’s railways, its construction, the people, and the travellers. We will also visit the magnificent Train Hall to stroll around one of the largest rail vehicle collections in the world including Prins August, the oldest operable steam locomotive in the world. This afternoon, we enjoy a narrow-gauge railcar ride to Lanna and indulge in a wine tasting and evening meal at a local restaurant before making the return journey to Uppsala. (B,D) DAY 4 Today, our day passes allow us a full day riding behind steam on the 33km narrow-gauge Lennakatten Railway. Our nostalgic journey passes over the Uppsala plains, through the

dense Vedyxa Forest, and alongside beautiful lakes to Faringe. Here, we have time to take lunch in the small station garden and to explore the collection of railway vehicles that are not currently running on the track from carefully restored vehicles to those awaiting renovation. On our return to Uppsala, we have an evening at leisure to relax at the hotel or dine at a local restaurant. (B) DAY 5 This morning, we return by rail to Gavle where we join our private coach transfer to the Jadraas Tallas Railway to experience their “Great Train Weekend” event. Our day passes allow unlimited rides behind the three steam locomotives that will be in action on an intensive service over the narrow-gauge line plus time to explore the stations buildings and visit the lineside cafés for refreshments. After an action-packed day, we return to our hotel in Uppsala for our final evening at leisure. (B) DAY 6 - GROUND ONLY ENDS HERE After our fantastic Swedish adventure, we make our way to Arlanda Airport for our late morning Scandinavian Airlines flight to London Heathrow. Those on our Ground Only package will make their way independently to the airport for their chosen flights home. (B) *Important Note: Whilst the arrangements for all described steam train travel are in place, we do reserve the right to make substitutions should it be deemed necessary for whatever reason.

FARES

FROM LONDON HEATHROW AIRPORT: Standard Economy seat on Scandinavian Airlines

£1,695

Upgraded flight seat on Scandinavian Airlines

Price on Request

Ex Uppsala (Ground Only Fare)

£1,095

Single Traveller Supplement

£300 £260

Deposit

HOTEL Radisson Blu Hotel, Uppsala

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