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"STOCKHOLM & ÖLAND: CYCLING THE VIKING TRAIL"

Archaeological Discovery of the Viking Island of Öland:

Cycling the Viking Trail is an exclusive escorted learning adventure especially designed for archaeological, bicycle and nature lovers.
See the sights and historic treasures of Stockholm and Uppsala then head south for a week of cycling on the Swedish Baltic island of Öland.
Enjoy a sunny microclimate, a large variety of magical landscapes - from seaside cliffs to vast arid steppes and deep forests - very welcoming people. An impressive density of archeological sites, make Öland comparable only to densities found in the Holy Land, the Etruscan countryside or the Egyptian Nile valley.

The large majority of archeological sites there date back to the Iron Age and the Viking times. But the list also includes a few prehistoric and medieval sites. Öland is actually the best and sunniest location to study populations who preceded the Vikings, their religion, ways of life, architecture, agricultural and military skills and understand the fundamental reasons that pressed the Nordic people to sail, explore, trade and settle in far lands. Öland is also a world-renowned refuge for rare birds and flower species.

Choose an 7-day or 12- day tour.
Start in Stockholm and Uppsala with guided tours, museum visits and fine accommodations. Then travel south by train to Kalmar for an in-depth look at Öland, relaxing on a fully escorted cycling tour that will take you from the arid open and quieter southern steppes to the more varied landscape - beautiful beaches, protected forests and ancient villages of the central and northern regions.

Prices start at US$2300.00 per person double occ.

Discount for groups of 4 or more

TOUR STATS:

Arrival in Stockholm International Airport and transport to hotel
Guided visit of Stockholm’s Old Town, main ancient historic sites and Uppsala
Visit the Museum of Archaeology, Museum of Medieval History and Vasa Ship Museum in Stockholm
Accommodations and breakfast at best hotels available
Transfer by train to Kalmar and Öland
up to 282 km/175 miles distance covered (depends on choice of tour)
Max - Min distance per day: 33-48 km/20.5 - 29.8 miles
Mostly back-roads, dirt roads and trails.
Over 110 archaeological sites to be visited on Öland, mostly dating from Iron Age and Viking times.
9 natural reserves, 4 bird observation reserves, 4 museums (3 history + 1 ornithology)
Transport of luggage and bags by van or taxi
Optional periods of rest, relaxed pace
Small Group - Minimum: 4, Maximum: 10 persons per tour
Does not include airfare to arrive in Sweden, lunches or dinners

Your Hosts : The Nature and Archeological Cycling Company (NACC), based on Öland, offer a variety of professionally guided bicycle tours in Sweden and in Europe. The Company focuses on small groups, top quality accommodations, knowledge-intensive experiences and on getting access to remote archaeological sites and natural wonders without disturbing natural settings. Guides are multi-lingual PhD level archaeology - cycling enthusiasts.

Photos supplied by NACC

Detailed itinerary - 7 day tour 11 day tour

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