Interested persons should contact SCS member Jan Paytas of World Wide Consolidated Travel Service, Inc., at (610) 644-3000, or by email at JanPaytas@aol.com. Outside the 215, 484 and 610 area codes, the toll free number is 1-800-258-9928.
"A trip-of-a-lifetime filled with special highlights is planned for the New Sweden Delegation during the "Sweden 2004" trip scheduled for June 17 through 27, 2004," according to Trip Coordinator James D. Seagers, II.
After a direct SAS flight to Copenhagen, the delegation will stay three days at a deluxe Gothenburg hotel while visiting area cultural attractions, museums and historically significant sites related to America over the past 365 years.
"Beautiful Sweden will be the scenery as the delegation visits Jonkoping, ancestral home of Royal Governor Johan Printz, before heading to Stockholm, where Lord Mayor Barry Andersson will officially welcome the New Sweden delegation to the fabled "Venice of the North" in the Mayor's Chambers of the 752-year-old Swedish Capital. Following a tour of City Hall, Mayor and Mrs. Andersson, will host a private dinner party with menu selections from the Nobel Prize banquet," said Seagers, who also coordinated the very successful "Sweden 2002."
In addition to touring Gamla Stan (Old City), visitors will visit the Royal Palace and witness the pomp-filled parade of the King's Lifeguards during the changing of the palace guard. The delegation will tour the world-famous Nordic Museum and visit the Vasa Museum for an "up close" look at the 17th century Swedish warship raised from Stockholm harbor. The nine-day, fully escorted trip to Sweden includes a boat cruise through the sparkling Archipelago enjoying the scenic splendors.
"We are making special arrangements in Sweden that will make this an adventure far beyond normal tourist expectations," said Seagers. Many of those on this unique private excursion are experienced travelers in addition to being members or friends of the Swedish Colonial Society and other Nordic organizations.
In Uppsala two of Sweden's leading historians, Professors Stellan Dahlgren and Hans Norman from the University, will join the visitors in a VIP look at some of Sweden's most memorable historic and cultural attractions. Hans Ling, a Forefather SCS member, will join visitors at the ancient Cathedral, Uppsala University and historic Uppsala Castle.
The return flight on SAS Airlines is non-stop from Arlanda to Newark. A "land only" package is available, as well as post- trip extensions. There are a limited number of spaces available for "Sweden 2004."
Interested persons should contact SCS member Jan Paytas of World Wide Consolidated Travel Service, Inc., at (610) 644-3000, or by email at JanPaytas@aol.com. Outside the 215, 484 and 610 area codes, the toll free number is 1-800-258-9928.
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