DAY 1    Arrive at Helsinki

    Upon arrival at the Helsinki Airport, take the transfer to hotel and check in. Helsinki, the capital of Finland, is a vibrant seaside city of beautiful islands and great green parks. The city’s rhythm is laid back yet at the same time refreshingly active in terms of both the number and quality of restaurants and nightclubs. Walk around Töölönlahti Bay in the heart of the city is surrounded by beautiful parks and have a relaxed evening!
DAY 2     Helsinki 

    The sightseeing tour starts at the Sibelius monument and stops at all the most beautiful and well-known places in Helsinki, as the Rock Church, Helsingin Tuomiokirkko, Uspenski Cathedral. Visit famous Temppeliaukio Rock Church! Excavated directly into solid rock, the Temppeliaukio church is situated in the heart of Helsinki, at the end of Fredrikinkatu. 

DAY 3     Helsinki 

    On this day explore Suomenlinna Fortress and The National Museum of Finland! The Suomenlinna fortress was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List as a unique monument of military architecture. The National Museum of Finland contains the oldest and most comprehensive cultural history collections in Finland with approximately half a million objects!

DAY 4    Helsinki to Vantaa

    Have a short train trip to Vantaa, a relaxed international airport city in the middle of the metropolis. The city has a vivid cultural provision, versatile exercise places, and a comprehensive service network. In addition, wherever in Vantaa you may be, you will always be close to nature. In the afternoon explore famous Fazer Visitor Centre! The exhibition presents Fazer’s operations, long history, stories, wide product assortment, corporate responsibility and innovations. 

DAY 5    Helsinki to Turku 

    On this day have a trip to Turku and visit Turku castle. Turku is not only the one city in Finland to meet riverfront, the market square, the castle and the cathedral, but also a vibrant modern city of many events and a European Capital of Culture in 2011! Turku Castle is a more than 700-year-old historical monument. It has stood guard over the river Aura estuary since the 1280’s. Its granite stone walls hold within them the history of Finland, Sweden and the other Nordic countries. 

DAY 6    Turku to Mariehamn (Aland islands)

    This day is excellent for cruise trip to amazing Aland islands, to Mariehamn! The Aland archipelago consists of around 6500 islands, but only more than 60 are inhabited. Whether sightseeing, relaxing, or getting active is your thing, Aland is worth a visit! Capital Mariehamn is the largest – and only – city in Aland. Its wooden houses and green parks provide a great setting for a small-town holiday or a starting point for a tour of the Aland islands. 

DAY 7    Mariehamn 

    Aland’s residents are excellent seafarers. Maritime occupations, such as sailing and fishing, have always been some of the main means of income here. Therefore, on this day go with skipper Westberg and have a fantastic boat excursion to the old pilot station Kobba Klintar! Kobba Klintar – is an old pilot station from 1862 and was built to assist the ships to the harbor in Mariehamn. This is an excellent way to experience the natural beauty of Aland, you might even catch a glimpse of a sea eagle! 

DAY 8    Mariehamn to Helsinki

    On this day take part in an unforgettable Käringsund Game Safari in the game pasture where you can see red deer, fallow deer, wild boar and ostriches! During round trip you will have stops and get a possibility to see animals at close distance! Later visit a living and lively crafts house Salt. In the shop you will find things made of textiles, silver, ceramics, wood and iron. In the late evening have an overnight cruise to Helsinki in comfortable cabin of Silja Line. 

DAY 9    Departure from Helsinki

    End of your pleasant trip! We will be happy to see you again in NordiTravel!