Highlights of Helsinki, Turku & Tampere

Welcome to Finland, the Land of a Thousand Lakes!

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Private transfer to the hotel in the city center upon arrival.

Rest of the day at leisure.

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Overnight in The Scandic Grand Marina or similar

Enjoy Morning Breakfast at your hotel.

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Join the Hop on Hop off busthrough which you will see Senaatintori, the Senate square’s, and its magnificent architectural ensemble. Right around the corner near the harbour, you will find the Kauppatori, the picturesque market square, characterised by an abundance of flowers, fruits and busy traders. The Tuomio kirkko (cathedral) is your next stop. It was built in the 19th century and has an impressive copper dome. Concerts are regularly taking place inside. Another church, the Temppeliaukio kirkko is carved into the rock which cause the excellent acoustics. One of the last sights is the Uspenski Cathedral - the Orthodox Cathedral in neo-Byzantine style rears its mighty mass of red brick in the Katajanokka Island.

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Overnight in the Scandic Grand Marina or similar

Enjoy Morning Breakfast at your hotel.

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Today enjoy the 1h30 canal route boat sightseeing. You will get to see the beautiful archipelago and shorelines of Helsinki. You will pass by many famous sights such as historic Suomenlinna Sea Fortress, Helsinki Zoo on Korkeasaari Island, the picturesque Degerö Canal and much more. In the afternoon, take the train to Turku (around 3 h).

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Overnight in Sokos Hotel Kupittaa or similar

Enjoy Morning Breakfast at your hotel.

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Today you can choose if to visit the city on your own or to join the 

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optional activity below: 

- 7 hrs Turku Archipelago Kayaking day

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Overnight in Sokos Hotel Kupittaa or similar

Enjoy Morning Breakfast at your hotel.

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Today visit the Turku Castle, which has guarded the mouth of the Aura River since the late 13th century. In the afternoon, take the train to Tampere (around 2 hrs).

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Overnight in the Sokos Villa Hotel or similar

Enjoy Morning Breakfast at your hotel.

Today you can choose if to visit the city on your own or if to join the 

optional activity “Tampere Sauna Tour” (2 hrs).

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In the afternoon, visit the Näsinneula observation tower, the second highest observation tower in the Nordic countries which reaches 168 meters.

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Overnight at the Sokos Villa Hotel or similar

Enjoy Morning Breakfast at your hotel.

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Today take the train back to Helsinki (around 2 hrs).

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Overnight in the Scandic Grand Marina or similar

Enjoy Morning Breakfast at your hotel.

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Enjoy some last-minute shopping for souvenirs.

Private transfer to the airport in Helsinki for your return flight back home, or further destination.