Welcome to Gotland, the pearl of the Baltic Sea May 20-23, 2019 Post Congress Tour

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1 The International Lyceum Club of Stockholm, Sweden Welcome to Gotland, the pearl of the Baltic Sea May 20-23, 2019 Post Congress Tour Gotland is situated in the middle of the Baltic Sea, approximately 90 kms from the Swedish mainland. The island offers a milder climate with more sun hours than mainland Sweden. The countryside is remarkably beautiful and unique, from vast soft white sandy beaches to barren landscape and pine-tree woods. Limestone formations (rauks) line the coastal regions whilst a wide amount of historical locations can be found inland, including more than 90 medieval churches many still in use. Gotland is perhaps best known for its limestone formations, which originates from a time when Gotland was located near the equator. Much has happened since then, but the tall stone formations stand there today, proud and strong monuments from a past era. The city of Visby was the main center of the Hanseatic Trade League in the Baltic from the 12 th to the 14 th century. Visby gained World Heritage status in 1995 and is characterized by medieval stone buildings, many facades with stepped gables, merchants houses and historical wooden cottages. The medieval town is encircled by a stone wall which is 3,6 kms long and eleven meters high, with three main gates and 36 towers. Gotland has since long been the home of painters, glass and pottery craftsmen and other artists. Maybe it is the unique light that captivates their artistic senses.

2 Located on the northern part of Gotland, on the island of Fårö, you will find the Bergman Center, that focuses on the life and artistic achievements of legendary Swedish director and writer Ingmar Bergman. The renowned exhibition Ingmar Bergman s Filmic Landscape will take you on a journey through Bergman s rare and special connections with Fårö covering over forty years of his life and work on the island. Day 1. Monday May 20, 2019 After a three-hours ferrytrip off the mainland, we arrive in Visby in the afternoon, the city of roses. Guided walk in the medieval town upon arrival including the Museum of Gotland. Overnight Clarion Hotel Wisby. Day 2. Tuesday May 21, 2019 Full day guided bus excursion to the northern part of Gotland including lunch. The tour includes visits to fishing village, medieval church, sensational limestone formations and the Bergman Center. Overnight at Hotel Clarion Wisby. 2

3 Day 3. Wednesday May 22, 2019 Guided bus tour to the southern part of Gotland. The tour includes visits to the museum of Lars Jonsson, famous painter located in 18 th century Vamlingbo vicarage. As well as visits to Nature s room, exhibiting the unique nature and geology of the island. Körsbärsgården, is a herb garden, which also boasts an art hall and sculture park. Back in Visby again, we will be served a three-course dinner in a charming restaurant. Day 4. Thursday May 23, 2019 Early departure by boat to the mainland. Bus transfer to Stockholm. Arrival in Stockholm at appr am. End of tour. 3

4 Clarion Hotel Wisby is a modern first- class hotel, located near the small harbour in the old part of Visby. The building dates back to the 13 th century and the medieval atmosphere is always present. The hotel is home to a medieval alley, 13 th century columns and cross vaults all well maintained and restored. The hotel is fully modern with spa, restaurants and bars. Transportation. A transfer bus will depart Stockholm City terminal and take you to the port of Nynäshamn (1 hr) and back on returning to Stockholm. From Nynäshamn to Gotland and back there is a ferry connection. The trip is approximately three hours long. There is a cafeteria on board. On arrival to Gotland your luggage will be transported to hotel Wisby. We will start the guided city walk on disembarking the ship. The excursions on Gotland are carried out in a comfortable bus. When leaving Gotland there is a transfer bus from Hotel Wisby to the boat. 4

5 Booking and payment Booking and payment of the post congress tour can be made starting November 1, 2018 and not later than January 31, Please use and follow the instructions in the registration form for the Congress. Please note that the fee for participating is nonrefundable after February 1, The tour will be carried through with a minimum of 30 participants. When booking a double room, please be sure to indicate with whom you are sharing in the Registration form. Please note that quoted prices can change until final payment is set in accordance to current taxes etc. Price per person Price per person sharing double room: 8950 SEK, incl taxes. Price per person in single room: SEK, incl taxes. Included in the rate Bus/Boat roundtrip Stockholm City Terminal Nynäshamn harbour Visby. Three nights at Clarion Hotel Wisby incl breakfast. Bus transfer boat-hotel in Visby. Guided city walk in Visby, entrance fee and guiding of the Gotland museum. Guided bus tour to Fårö and the northern part of Gotland, full day incl. lunch and afternoon coffee. Guided visit to Bergman center. Full day guided bus tour to the southern part of Gotland incl lunch and afternoon coffee. Visit to the Lars Jonsson museum and the Körsbärsgården museum. Three-course dinner in Visby. Beverages (beer, wine etc) at meals are not included. Arrival/departure hostess in Visby. A host from Lyceum Stockholm is participating in the tour. The tour will be guided in English. The tour is organized and operated by Nygren & Lind Travel in Stockholm, Sweden. For all further information of the tour, please contact the travel agency Nygren & Lind, Linda Grundberg by linda@nygrenlind.se, or phone