Helsinki with a Twist
Finland 5 home.days 4 packagedetails.nights Apr-2021/Oct-2021
EUR700
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Highlights
- Experience an offbeat Helsinki and enjoy the city exploring hidden gems of the city living like a local.
- Best of Helsinki such as World Heritage site Suomenlinna island fortress, Sea Life, Rock Cathedral, Sibelius monument, Kiasma, Amos Rex, etc.
- Cruise day trip to the medieval Baltic city of Tallinn, the capital of Estonia and one of the best-preserved Hanseatic town centers in the world with a nice Estonian tasting menu lunch.
- Visiting Nuuksio National Park, the gateway to Finnish wilderness, and the Haltia nature center in the park.
- Traditional Finnish Smoke Sauna by the lakeside and an outdoor wilderness-inspired meal in the Lappish-style hut 'Kota' around open fire.
- Open-Air Museum of Seurasaari with historical cottages, farmsteads, and manors relocated from all around Finland, giving a sneak peek into the traditional Finnish countryside life from the 18th to the 20th century.
- Beautiful evening canal tour exploring the Finnish archipelago.
Who is this for?
This offbeat city trail is ideal for experienced travelers looking for authentic local experiences beyond just vanilla hop-on-hop-offs, combining the cultural extravaganza with a dash of Nordic wilderness. The trail includes a moderate amount of walking and a certain amount of physical fitness will be required. The trail could be tailored to fit a smaller or bigger group of travelers.
Time
01.04.2021 - 31.10.2021
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1 x Tasting menu lunch at Tallinn.
1 x multi-course traditional Finnish dinner served in a traditional, log-built Lappish Hut around open fire.
3-day Helsinki card with admission to major Helsinki attractions such as Rock Cathedral, Kiasma, Amos Rex, etc.
Cruise trip to the UNESCO World Heritage site Suomenlinna island fortress.
Evening canal tour through the Helsinki archipelagoes.
Visit Nuuksio national park and Haltia Nature Center.
Lakeside traditional Finnish smoke sauna session (with towels and toiletries) (2 hrs).
Return day cruise from Helsinki to Tallinn, with sightseeing opportunities at the medieval Baltic city.
Guided walking tour in Tallinn (2-3 hrs).
Travel escort accompanying you for the entire duration of the trip.
Private airport pick up and drop at Helsinki.
All domestic transportation associated with the activities.
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International flights.
Schengen visa costs.
Travel insurance.
Accommodation (package could be tailored to include accommodation of choice).
Anything not mentioned explicitly in Inclusions.
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Enjoy a fabulous Helsinki "pub crawl" on the historic Pub Tram with a Finnish special Lonkero "Long Drink" @25€/person.
Enjoy a guided sea kayaking tour (3 h) through Helsinki archipelago, characterized by its clear waters, rocky islands and sandy beaches, followed by a light island picnic @98€/person.
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Accommodation: Accommodation of choice*
'Helsinki' - Daughter of the Baltic
- Pick-up and transfer from Helsinki airport to the accommodation.
- Use the rest of the day to explore the city at leisure.
Accommodation: Accommodation of choice*
Helsinki Like a Local
- Set off an a city sightseeing trip in Helsinki, which had won accolade as the World Design Capital. The laid-back city is all about experiences, with a hip vibrant gastronomy culture, open learning spaces such as Oodi, voted multiple times as the best public library in the world and delightful gardens and green areas which cover one-third of the city. You will have a chance to visit the most important ones such as the magnificent Rhododendron park, the Sibelius Park, named after Finland's greatest composer Jean Sibelius, with the iconic Sibelius Monument and the Kaivopuisto Park overlooking the harbor and sea, the oldest and perhaps the best known in Helsinki surrounded by embassies and villas. If visiting in June, another unique park worth visiting will be the Kirsikkapuisto also known as Cherry or Sakura Park, lined with blossoming cherry trees planted by the Helsinki Japanese community. The annual Japanese Hanami festival is held there every year.
- Visit Kiasma, a museum of contemporary art under the umbrella of the Finnish National Gallery, designed by the American architect Steven Holl who got inspired by the light and season changes in Finland.
- You will take the ferry to the UNESCO World Heritage site, the Suomenlinna Island Sea Fortress. One of the biggest island fortresses in the world situated over seven rocky islands, the history dates back to the 18th century when it had played a historic role in the defence of three realms - Sweden, Russia, and Finland.
- Return to the accommodation.
Accommodation: Accommodation of choice*
Tallinn - Medieval & Modern
- Set off for the ultimate Baltic experience and head to the medieval city of Tallinn, the capital of Estonia on a classic Baltic cruise.
- Tallinn, a lively blend of the medieval and the modern is known for its hip cafes, galleries and hanseatic heritage.
- Enjoy a guided walking tour in the Tallinn Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, along the cobblestone streets dotted with medieval churches, grandiose merchant houses, barns and warehouses, many of which date back to the Middle Ages. The walk will take to the most famous landmark the Toompea Hill.
- Enjoy a delectable Estonian tasting menu lunch composed of the local specialties.
- The tour also presents fantastic shopping opportunities, Tallinn is famous for.
- Return by cruise to Helsinki in the evening, after a wholesome day in the authentic medieval milieu.
Lunch
Accommodation: Accommodation of choice*
A Wild Helsinki
- In the morning, you will be transferred to teh old island of Seurassari island, where the famous Seurasaari Open-Air Museum is located. The Musuem nicknamed as ‘Rural Finland in Miniature’ cshowcases the traditional Finnish way of life in the form of traditional log cottages, farmsteads and manors of the past four centuries that have been relocated from all around Finland. You will have a guided walking tour down the history lane, through rural landscape from the olden days, far away from the hustle and bustle of urban life.
- In the afternoon, you will be transferred to Nuuksio where you will visit the Finnish Nature Centre Haltia, an excellent gateway to Finland's idle wilderness and national parks, treating visitors to the pleasures of nature through all five senses. The Nuuksio National Park, is just next door with its lakes, forests, valleys, mires and rocks that provide the perfect setting for excursions.
- In the evening, you will be treated to an indulging session of one of the oldest traditions in Finland carried on unbroken for about 2000 years - the Finnish smoke sauna by the lake. It is estimated that there are two million saunas for a population of 5.3 million in Finland. There are very few things more refreshing and uninhibiting than a sauna session followed by a dip in the pristine lake waters.
- After the deeply satisfying sauna, you will enjoy a multicourse traditional Finnish meal served around open fire in a Lappish-style hut, 'Kota'.
- Transfer back to the accommodation.
Wilderness dinner
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Departure
- Check-out and transfer to the airport/railway station.
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- The prices quoted are on B2C basis, for direct sale to the customers.
- We will be using Helsinki's excellent public transportations facilities wherever possible to reduce the carbon footprint of the holidays.
- The package excludes accommodation and can be tailored "on request" to include Mid-range, Premium & Elite accommodations options.
- The particular itinerary is operational throughout the year.
- The food options could be arranged to be catered in pure Vegetarian and Halal mode also.
- Customize the trip with more days in Tallinn or combining it with a trip to the Finnish Lapland or Lakeland region.
- The prices are tentative and may vary during high season; we reserve the rights to make alterations to the price and/or to the itinerary.
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*The accommodation option can be tailored on request (mid-range, premium and elite options).
**The mid-range (3-star hotel premium room), premium and elite options start at 260€, 320€ and 400€ per person respectively on a twin-sharing basis. The final price can be calculated only after finalizing the date of booking, accommodation type and group size.
