Lakes and Locks on the Gota Canal

MS Diana

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Gota Canal

Lakes and Locks on the Gota Canal

Travel from coast to coast in grand style on a 19th century Gota Canal steamer. Enjoy some of Sweden’s most picturesque scenery whilst drifting through the tranquil countryside, across her great lakes and through a network of 66 locks. Dine on stylish cuisine in a stateroom once graced by royalty and join in the included shore excursions along the way. Complete your trip with time in Gothenburg and Stockholm.

THE STEAMERS

The Juno, Wilhelm Tham and Diana were built specifically for the Gota Canal. The oldest dates from 1874 and all the steamers have been meticulously maintained and restored preserving the authentic atmosphere of a bygone era. The National Maritime Museum has recognised all three boats for their historical importance.

ON BOARD

Each steamer has an antique dining room and saloon faced in mahogany and serves food to die for. Above deck there’s a surprising amount of open space with deck chairs and wicker seats in which to relax and watch the day go by. The destinations and excursions all add to this quintessential Swedish experience.

CABINS

Each cabin is small but perfectly formed. Orient-Express style compartments each with a hand basin and decorated to reflect the original Art Nouveau elegance. The WC/shower facilities are in the adjacent corridor.

Differences in price reflect standard of furnishings, natural light (picture window or port hole) and height above waterline rather than any differences in facilities.

Itinerary

Day 1 & 2 Gothenburg Fly to Gothenburg and transfer to Clarion The Post Hotel for 2 nights. You have a further day to discover Gothenburg’s secrets.

Day 3 – 5 Gota Canal Your ship departs early morning for your 4-day journey across Sweden. Highlights include the impressive lock staircase in Trollhättan; Sweden’s smallest ferry in Töreboda; Karlsborg Fortress, Motala, the capital of the Gota Canal; The convent church of Vreta and the Viking community of Birka, Sweden’s first town.

The chef and his team conjure up delicious breakfasts, lunches and dinners and your on-board guide keeps you fully informed of the day to day itinerary.

Day 6 – 7 Stockholm On arrival in Stockholm transfer from the quay to the Hotel Reisen, located on the waterfront, in the heart of the Old Town. The following day is free to explore Stockholm at your leisure.

Days 8 UK Transfer back to the airport for your flight home.