Fascinating Finland

Helsinki –Hameenlinna- Tampere -Turku - Helsinki

Day 1 Helsinki

Transfer on your own to your hotel, situated by the sea slightly out of the centre and only a few steps from the nearest tram stop. You receive your travel documents at the hotel reception. Included is a 48-hour Helsinki card along with a booklet that contains details of the bonuses it offers. The card is an all-in-one public transportation and admission ticket, an easy way to discover Helsinki on your own. Overnight in Helsinki.

Day 2 Helsinki

With the Helsinki Card, city tours are available free or at discounted price. Overnight in Helsinki.

Day 3 Hameenlinna

Travel by train to Hämeenlinna. Transfer on your own to your lakeside hotel, just minutes by car from the centre. Take advantage of the hotels wide choice of leisure activities or just stroll in the surrounding forest park. Overnight in Hämeenlinna.

Day 4 Hameenlinna - Tampere

Depart by boat from hotel pier for a scenic lake cruise to Tampere. On the way, visit a famous sculptor’s former home and studio, now a museum exhibiting a wide selection of the artist’s works and those of his grandson, who was known as Finland’s most celebrated political cartoonist.Disembark in the evening at the pier of your hotel for overnight in Tampere.

Day 5 Tampere

Take a break in the hotel’s surroundings, a peaceful pine forest park, and enjoy spectacular views from an old red-brick observation tower situated on top of the impressive Pyynikki Ridge. The city’s sights, museums, shopping and nightlife are within a ten-minute bus ride. Overnight in Tampere.

Day 6 Turku

Travel by train to Turku. Your hotel is located in the very heart of the city near the Market Square and with all the sights within easy reach.Overnight in Turku.

Day 7 Helsinki

Return by train to Helsinki. Overnight in Helsinki.

Day 8 Helsinki

After breakfast end of program.