Scandinavia Itineraries: SC19
The Green city Helsinki (Winter)
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Day 01: Helsinki
Arrive Helsinki Airport & Transfer to Hotel. Check-in (Standard Check in time 1500 hrs). The rest of the day is kept free for leisure. Overnight in Helsinki.
Day 02: Helsinki • Helsinki and Suomenlinna Day visit
Today we will proceed for a Half day tour to Helsinki and Suomenlinna with a professional guide. Begin tour with a visit of the city's cultural landmarks and historic monuments, including Olympic Stadium, Sibelius Monument, Esplanade Park, Old market Hall, Market square, Uspenski Orthodox Cathedral, Senate Square and Helsinki Cathedral etc. After Lunch (on own) continue in a ferry from the Helsinki Market Square to Suomenlinna, listed as an UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is one of the world's largest sea fortresses that sprawls across a series of six small islands. During your walking tour, learn about the site's eventful history and see some of Suomenlinna's main attractions, like Suomenlinna Church, Jetty Barracks and Great Courtyard etc. Evening time is free at leisure. 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
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 recognized 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 time is free at leisure. Overnight in Helsinki.
Day 05: Helsinki • Nuuksio Reindeer Park
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. Overnight in Helsinki.
Day 06: Helsinki • Homeward Bound
Today check-out from the hotel & transfer to the Helsinki airport to take your flight back home.