Day1
Arrival in Helsinki. Meeting tourists at the airport. Transfer to the hotel.
Walking tour "City of contrasts". Walking along the green Esplanades, between the luxurious buildings and the neo-renaissance cafes, you will be able to view pleasant trivia. You will visit the Senate Square with its most frequently photographed building in Finland, the Cathedral, the National Library, the State Council. Next, you will see the Assumption Cathedral of red brick with golden domes, the famous church of Temppeliaukio, carved into the rock. Walk in the park Sibelius, where the monument to the composer. The exterior of the monument impresses with its idea and unusual design, 600 pipes are fused together create the impression of "movement" and metal pipes "merge with the wind" producing incredibly pleasant sounds, similar to the melody of Jan Sibelius.
Free time.
Day 2
Departure by ferry to Suomenlinna for an excursion "Secrets of the Sveaborg Sea Fortress". Walking tour of the island-fortress of Suomenlinna, one of the most popular places of visits in Finland, belonging to the UNESCO world heritage list. During the tour of the fort, you will know about the history of the largest on the Baltic Sea structure. You will visit historical places on 2 islands of the fortress and the peninsula of Kustaanmiekka. You will hear many interesting things about the mysterious history of the fortress and the fact that the old tunnels and casemates of the fort, its long fortifications and many
cannons are located on the island. You will visit the inner courtyard of the Castle and the dry dock, which was among the largest in the world.
Arrival in Helsinki. Free time.
Day 3
Excursion to"Medieval Porvoo". The small town of Porvoo, located one hour from Helsinki, it attracts many tourists from all over the world primarily with its unique historical part of the Old Town. A marvelous view from the bridge across the Porvoojoki River, with its river landscape and of the old harbor barns views, became the visiting card of Porvoo. You will explore the city, going to walk tour, during which you will see: the Cathedral, the House of the merchant of the Hill, the Old Town Hall and other sights of the city.
Arrival in Helsinki. Free time. For all comers: Visiting the Finnish sauna (EUR 30).
Day 4
Tour to Espoo city. Excursion to the Finnish nature park Haltia. Haltia is a new natural center that has gathered under one roof the whole nature of Finland, you can get to know it with the help of spectacular exhibitions, as well as the unique building of the center. The center is in the vicinity of the Nuuksio National Park. The design enables man and nature to come together peacefully and harmoniously. The building of the center is surrounded by the picturesque landscapes of the national park "Nuuksio" and the lake Pitkäjärvi, as well as magnificent landscapes for travel. Experience the charm of nature in the center of Haltia!
Return to Helsinki. Free time.
Day 5
Walk in the Design Quarter. During the tour you can visit not only interesting representatives of famous brands, but also little-known designers who are definitely worthy of your attention. In addition to the Artek store, you can also get acquainted with the famous for its refreshing patterns and customs of Kauniste, and also, based on the photographer Katya Hagelstam, the designer shop and the Lokal gallery. During the walk, the Museum of Design and Hotel Torni are also visited. You will know abouy the Finnish design and style, as well as with people standing behind the shelves of designer boutiques.
Group transfers to the airport.
Cost of the tour for 1 person (double occupancy only):
Tour dates
Hotel 3*
Tour dates
Hotel 4*
May, June, August
September 4, 11
540
May, June, September
585
July, September
505
July, August
545
Cost includes:
- Accommodation in selected hotels 3* or 4*
- group transfer (1st day -12:30, 16:30) and (5th day 13:30, 18:30)
- Russian- speaking guide
- Transfers according to the program
Additional we offer:
- Air ticket
- Additional excursions
- Entrance tickets (Church in the rock - EUR 3, Haltia - EUR 5-10,
Suomenlinna Museum - EUR 4-6,5)
Additional services:
Individual transfer from/ to airport – EUR 70
Individual transfer from/ to train station – EUR 50
