Itinerary
Helsinki - Stockholm
Day 1, Arrival Helsinki
Arrive in Helsinki, the capital of Finland, a modern city situated in the Baltic Sea area. It is unique among Northern European cities with a mixture of cultural influences from both East and West.
Taxi transfer to your hotel.
Overnight at 4 star hotel in Helsinki
Day 2, Helsinki
Breakfast will be served at the hotel.
Start the day with a sightseeing tour of Helsinki for 1 hour and 45 minutes with English speaking guide.The tour will take you to see the Senate Square, Uspenski Cathedral, the Parliament Building and the Olympic Stadium. Stops are also made at the Sibelius Monument and, when possible, at the Temppeliaukio Church.
After lunch, we recommend you to take a boat to Suomenlinna, one of Finland’s most popular tourist attractions. The 250-year-old fortress, which has been preserved intact because of its military use, is included in UNESCO’s World Heritage List. You can experience the fortress; built during the periods of Swedish and Russian rule, enjoy the parks, the sea and the nature of the archipelago. Take a boat back to city.
Overnight at 4 star hotel in Helsinki
Day 3, Helsinki
Breakfast will be served at the hotel.
Free day to explore the city and its environments.
You can take a stroll in the City Winte
Day 4, Stockholm
Breakfast will be served on board.
Arrive in Stockholm in the morning. With its 24 000 islands, the Stockholm archipelago is quite unique and you will enjoy beautiful views on your way towards the Stockholm harbor. Stockholm is often called the “Beauty on Water” being built on 14 islands.
Go for the Panorama sightseeing tour for 90 min. Take a look at the City Hall, constructed in the National Romantic style where each year on December 10th the Nobel price banquette takes place. See the Old Town, which is in direct contrast with today’s modern city centre. You have time to visit to the Vasa Ship museum to see the warship Vasa – the only remaining, intact 17th century ship in the world.
You can enjoy some free time in Old town, Coronation Church - this late gothic church is the site of coronations, royal weddings and christenings. The plain facade belies the ornate interior with its ebony and silver altar and a sculpture depicting St. George and the dragon. Change of guards in front of the Royal Palace: Mon-Sat 12.00, Sun and holidays 13.00
You have time to visit Skansen and the island of Djurgården in the afternoon, take an archipelago boat trip or take the opportunity to visit Absolut Ice bar where the temperature is -5 degree all year around, and everything is made of ice. Or you can try your luck at Casino Cosmopol!
Overnight at 4 star hotel in Stockholm
Day 5, Stockholm
Breakfast served at the hotel.
Free day.
Why not take an excursion tour to Drottningholm Palace; A former royal residence - the monarchs’ live at their country estate of Drottningholm - the palace is used for state occasions. Your guided tour visits the state apartments and takes in the exquisite collections of tapestries, porcelain, and baroque and rococo furnishings.
Overnight at 4-star hotel in Stockholm
Day 6, Stockholm - Departure
Have breakfast at the Hotel and check-out.
It’s time to say good bye to Scandinavia for this time.
Taxi transfer to the airport.
Enjoy tax-free shopping at the airport before the departure.
r Garden or in the University of Helsinki Botanical Gardens if time and weather allows. Or Visit Aquarium, “Sea Life” if you would like to see different shark species, colorful fish or coral reefs, rays, jelly fish, sea horses and many others.Make sure you spend some time at the Market Place where you can find fish products, local national crafts, unusual hats, souvenirs, knitted and wooden products.
Around 15:30, self transfer to the pier to take an overnight cruise to Stockholm. There are many restaurant alternatives on the cruise. Find your favorite or pre- book the sumptuous Scandinavian buffet. Dance the night away in the nightclub, linger in the various shops, or enjoy the scenery.
Overnight on board.