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Swedish Coast In Style

8 days, Self-Guided for 2 people or more, Seasonal Daily Departures

The connoisseur's choice following the Gourmet Trail! This leisurely, independent walking tour to Sweden takes you to the peaceful south-western peninsula of Bjaere and the tranquil seaside resort of Bastad, where the Swedes choose to holiday. Forming part of the 930 km Skane Trail, gentle walks take you past beautiful coastal scenery, along sandy beaches, undulating meadows and hills to the very traditional village of Torekov and Hallands Vaederoe, an offshore island and nature reserve full of spectacular bird life and seals.

Truly salubrious inns and guesthouses will be your 'home' at the end of each day and with luggage being transferred for you backpacking is out! All meals are included during the walk leaving you to enjoy the restful ambience and fresh air whilst savouring the mouth- watering, gastronomic delights of a region which is rapidly becoming known as the Tuscany of the north with numerous celebrity chefs running boutique hotels and making use of the prolific organic produce and fresh seafood of the area.

You will then spend time in one of Europe's most enchanting cities, Copenhagen with an option to visit the charming city of Malmo just over the water from Denmark. An ideal relaxing week's break with a style and sophistication all of its own.
Day 1. Outbound
Fly to Copenhagen or Malmo. Transfer by train to Bastad a peaceful coastal resort and home to Swedish tennis where the luxurious Hotel Skansen with its spa and sandy beach will cater to your every need.
Days 2 to 4. To Torekov
A delightful stroll through meadows and country lanes lead you eventually to the quaint coastal village of Torekov. This extremely uncommercial area is a wonderful place to witness the very Swedish tradition of cycling down to the sea in a bathing robe for an early morning dip! Torekov still has a small fishing fleet, an exquisite ceramic shop and many seafood restaurants offering fine wine and cuisine. Your beautiful beachside hotel here offers full spa facilities and the restaurant is renowned for its cuisine. A boat journey the next morning takes you to the uninhabited island retreat of Hallands Vaederoe leaving the busy, modern world behind. Just how many different birds are there?
Day 5. Hovs Hallar
In between Torekov and Bastad is a rugged, beautiful and unspoilt coastline offering green fields, sandy paths and colourful beach-hut lined little harbours. The trail brings you to the cliff top hotel of Hovs Hallar for a further evening of culinary pleasure.
Day 6. Bastad
Continue along the spectacular coastline meandering across bay, cliff and fell. A choice again - will it be the high cliff path or the lower coastal route? Just when you thought the only choice was whether to have another glass of aqavit! Marvel at the splendours of the Norrvikens country house and its famous gardens before returning to Bastad and a chance to indulge yourself at the Spa or take a final swim in the sea!
Days 7 and 8. Copenhagen and Homeward
Transfer by rail to Copenhagen across the spectacular new bridge linking Sweden with Denmark. Enjoy the intoxicating delights of this cultural city - the famous Tivoli Gardens, the bustling harbour and canals and the solitude of 'The Little Mermaid'. Alternatively you can pop back over the bridge to the typically European city of Malmo, a quieter version of Copenhagen and perhaps even more charming. Both cities have a vibrant cafe society which has come to symbolise the Danish word 'Hygge' - 'have fun, relax and forget all your worries...' Depart for UK.
Skane Extension
Please contact us for details of our three-day self-drive extension to South East Skane visiting the scenic Skanor peninsula, the half-timbered city of Ystad and Stenshuvud National Park for further walks along the Skane trail, through nature reserves home to numerous migratory birds.
Sweden In Style

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  • Tour grade: A.
  • Cost per person: £1,095 land only.
    Supplements apply in July.
    £350 for extension.
  • Single supplement: £320.
  • What is included: Accommodation, transfers, most meals with gourmet dinners, luggage transfers, boat excursion, route notes and maps.
  • Accommodation: Hotels, spa hotels, guesthouses.
  • Departure dates:
    Daily, June, July, August and September.