Day 1) Arrival to Helsinki and Airport Transfer
Airport Transfer
On your arrival your private driver will meet you by airport and transfer you to your hotel in Helsinki.
Overnight in Helsinki
Day 2) Helsinki Highlights Tour + Suomenlinna
Duration: 6 h
Our guided Helsinki tram tour is the best way to travel around some of the oldest & most renowned attractions of the city. The fascinating city of Helsinki boasts a stunning Neo-classic architecture of the nineteenth century that can be better explored on a tram tour. On this tour you will not just learn about the history of this fascinating city, but also get introduced to the modern life, people, culture, religion, economy, cuisine by one of our local guides.
Besides these major attractions, on this guided tram tour you will also get to pass by some of the must-visit places of Helsinki such as the Parliament Buildings, the new Opera building and the Olympic Stadium (note: it is under major renovation), the state-of-the-art Chapel of Silence in the middle of the city centre, Helsinki Main Railway Station, and much more.
Your local guide will arrange a break for lunch, and you will continue with Suomenlinna Sea fortress. This UNESCO world heritage site is an important historical figure of Helsinki and one of the most visited attraction. Pleasant walk through barracks, church, public library, defence lines of fortress and Kings Gate will take you a journey in Finnish history.
Tour Highlights
Market Square
Uspenski Cathedral (Eastern Orthodox Church)
Presidential Palace
Finlandia Hall
City Hall
The Rock Church
Parliament Building
Helsinki down town
Suomenlinna Sea Frotress
Overnight in Helsinki
Day 3) Porvoo Half Day Tour
Duration: 4 h
One of the highlights of the city is Porvoo Cathedral which is an Evangelical Lutheran Church built in the 15th century, with some parts dating back to the 13th century making it one of the oldest churches in Finland. While we walk thought old narrow streets of the town we talk about history and culture of it. This city witnessed some of the great changes in history of Finland such as the Diet of Porvoo was signed in 1809, which was when Finland became a Grand Principality of Russia, rather than being ruled by Sweden.
When we are wandering around you will see small boutiques, antique stores, craft stores, second-hand stores, and souvenir shops offering everything from postcards to Christmas decorations to antiques. After our walking tour to see historical and tourist attractions in the town you will have time shop on your own or wonder around yourself on the narrow streets of Porvoo.
This beautiful city offers great restaurants and relaxing cafes too. Depends on your wish you can enjoy your lunch in a charming riverside restaurant or have a break in a warm family run local cafe. After our memorable visit we will take afternoon bus back to Helsinki.
Overnight in Helsinki
Day 4) Tallinn Day Trip by Ferry
Duration: 11 h
This full-day tour starts with pick up from your Helsinki hotel in the morning to see the medieval city of Tallinn. You local guide will greet you by your name on a board and take you to walking tour of Tallinn old town. After 3 hours enjoyable guided tour you will know more about this beautiful city and have tons of good insider tips for your personal time before you return to your ferry.
On your arrival to Tallinn you will meet your local guide who will hold a sign of your name. After a short walk you will reach to city center and during the Tallinn Old Town stroll you will learn about the fascinating stories of inhabitants of this Hanseatic pearl. Your guided walking tour will take you to highlights of the city and you hear history of them.
A visit to the upper town reveals legends and true stories of past powers and rules of the country. The uniquely located Toompea Hill hides stunning views over the lower town and boasts of both savage Viking as well as noble past. Today, it's the center of national government and home to Prime Minister's Offices and Chancellery of Chancellor of Justice.
Half way down towards the lower town, once a center of medieval trade, you can revel in the legends of the Danish King Garden. This is the place where the rule of Danes started 800 years ago.
The charming lower town greets you with a unique atmosphere on the Town Hall Square. Crowning over the location of a medieval market place is the impressive Town Hall building itself. These days, no longer the seat of municipality, the charming venue boasts inviting outdoor cafés and hosts seasonal festivals and fairs instead.
After your guided tour you will be well oriented in old town and your guide will share many good tips about local food, shops and things to see. When your guide terminated your tour, you will have free time to enjoy old town on your own and you will return to harbor to take your ferry back to Helsinki.
Overnight in Helsinki
Day 5) Helsinki Leisure Day
Helsinki has many popular museums, art galleries and shopping districts to spend time. You may just enjoy city center or take advantage to go exploring some local neighborhoods.
Day 6) Check out Hotel and Airport Transfer
Helsinki Airport Transfer
Your personal driver will meet you by hotel lobby and take to you Helsinki airport.
- Mentioned tours, (private tour options are available, please contact for it)
- local taxes, entrance fees to mentioned sites,
- 5 night accommodation with breakfast, (4 starts, 5 stars or design hotels options)
- airport/harbour/rail station transfers, mentioned transportation on tour day
- Food and drinks,
- personal expenses
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