Sweden Package 8 Days 7 Nights

A week is the most popular way to see Sweden, and 7 nights 8 days gives you three bases without rushing. Most itineraries of this length pair Stockholm with Gothenburg (Göteborg) on the west coast and add Uppsala, the old university town a short train ride north of the capital. That leaves time for Gamla Stan, the Vasa Museum and a boat trip into the Stockholm archipelago, followed by Gothenburg's canals, cafes and seafood.

Sweden's trains are fast and comfortable, so the Stockholm to Gothenburg leg takes only around three hours and you lose very little time in transit. May to September is the best period for a first visit, with long daylight hours and mild weather. If you would rather see snow and the northern lights, look at a winter trip that swaps a city for Kiruna in Swedish Lapland.

Indian passport holders need a Schengen visa for Sweden. Decisions usually take about 15 working days once the application is lodged, but apply at least a month or more ahead, as appointments fill up in peak season. This duration suits couples, honeymooners and families who want a relaxed first trip to Scandinavia.