Scandinavia Itineraries: SC35

The Green city Helsinki (Summer)

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Day 01: Helsinki

Arrive Helsinki Airport & transfer to Hotel & Check-in. The rest of the day is kept free for leisure. Overnight in Helsinki.

Day 02: Helsinki • Hop-On Hop-Off Helsinki with Canal Cruise

Our City Sightseeing double-decker bus tour will take you to the best sights of Helsinki, the capital city of Finland. Just admire the view and as soon as you spot something you like, hop off and explore further! The bus tour has conveniently located stops, where you can hop on and off as many times as you like to explore areas by foot and really soak up the culture of Helsinki. Afternoon admire Helsinki and her islands from the water on a relaxing 1.5-hour sightseeing cruise. Hop aboard a comfortable sightseeing boat, settle on deck or inside the cozy cabin, and absorb the key sights of Helsinki’s shorelines and surrounding archipelagos of beautiful islands. Cruise by top Helsinki attractions such as the mighty UNESCO-listed Suomenlinna Maritime Fortress; see Finland’s fleet of gigantic icebreaker ships; sail into the scenic Degerö Canal & hear all about Helsinki’s eventful past from the informative onboard commentary. Free WiFi is available on-board for your comfort. Overnight in Helsinki.

Day 03: Helsinki • Day Trip to Tallinn (Estonia)

Today will proceed to enjoy the day trip to Tallinn. You must board the ferry to reach to Tallinn. On arrival meet your guide who will guide you to the city centre. 

You will see the main city square and the Tallinn Town Hall, houses of guilds from Middle Ages, towers, Aleksander Nevsky Cathedral, Toompea Castle and much more. Tallinn, Estonia’s capital on the Baltic Sea, retains its walled, cobble stoned Old Town, home to cafes and shops, as well as Kiek in de Kök, a 15th-century defensive tower. The Old Town, dating from around the 15th century, is Estonia’s only UNESCO World Heritage site, and is more than worthy of the title. After the guided tour you will have time to spend on our own to explore the lovely cafes, restaurants and small shops. Evening return to Helsinki by Ferry. Overnight in Helsinki.

Day 04: Helsinki • Porvoo City visit and Linnanmaki – an amusement Park.

Today proceed to enjoy the Porvoo city tour. The Porvoo Old Town is a popular tourist destination, famous for its well-preserved 18th and 19th century buildings and 15th century cathedral, the Porvoo Cathedral. The Old Town is recognised as historically and culturally significant as one of the National landscapes of Finland. Explore the lovely cafes, restaurants and small shops in the old town of Porvoo. Evening proceed to enjoy the Linnanmaki – an amusement Park. Linnanmäki Amusement Park has entertained fun loving people since 1950. The Amusement Park has a wide selection of fun rides, from ultra-scary to more easy-going. The wooden rollercoaster from 1951 remains the most popular ride. Linnanmäki has also many arcade halls with the latest games as well as an outdoor stage presenting entertaining performances. Overnight in Helsinki.

Day 05: Helsinki • Nuuksio Reindeer Park & Flying Cinema.

Today proceed to visit the Nuuksio Reindeer park. Where you can see and feed lovely reindeers. This visit takes you to the woods in Nuuksio. You will experience the pure nature, see and feel these beautiful animals. Rest day is free at leisure / enjoy shopping at Aleksanterinkatu street located near Senate Square. Today you have option to enjoy the Flying cinema tour of Helsinki – flying movie theatre is a state of art and first of its kind produced in the Nordic countries! This unique and incredible Helsinki ride takes you over and around to explore all the best sights of Helsinki, all in 10 minutes! Feel the wind in your hair, and mist upon your face, as you fly, sail, drive and stroll -over and through Helsinki 's historical sights, landmarks and leisurely spaces. Overnight in Helsinki.

Day 06: Helsinki • Winter World.

Breakfast at the hotel. Today proceed to enjoy the Winter World Helsinki: Experience winter and snow in summer! Winter World Helsinki brings the wonderful winter of Lapland to Helsinki. In Winter World you can find snow attractions and activities for everyone: a toboggan hill, kick sleds, fun skis, ice sculptures, snow igloos and much more. Everything is built indoors using ice and snow. The weather forecast of the day is always -3C, no wind or precipitation. The Winter World provides each guest with thermal clothing to keep you warm and cosy. Rest day is free to enjoy shopping. Overnight in Helsinki.

Day 07: Helsinki • Homeward Bound

Today check-out from the hotel & transfer to the Helsinki airport to take your flight back home.