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| Duration | 7 days |
| Price From | $ 1,953 |
| Price Per Day | $ 279 |
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| Trip Style | Self-guided tour |
| Lodging Level | Standard |
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| Flights & Transport | Airfare included |
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| Meals Included | N/A |
| Description |
Begin your Northern Europe vacation in the capital of Finland, Helsinki! Walk across Senate Square, explore the 18th-century Suomenlinna fortress, and gaze up at the incredible Uspenski Cathedral. From Helsinki, take a ferry across the Baltic Sea to Tallinn in Estonia. Stroll through the capital's untouched medieval Old Town, then see the Russian influence at the awe-inspiring Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. |
Day 1 Welcome to Helsinki, Finland!
Say "hei" to Finland when you arrive at Helsinki airport, then enjoy a transfer to your accommodation. Once you've settled in, get out and explore Finland's capital! Pop into boutiques, workshops and galleries in the city's famous Design District, then enjoy a meal of kalakukko, a traditional fish pie baked in a loaf of rye bread!
Day 2 Helsinki
Utilize your Helsinki Panorama Bus Tour today! Enjoy a full loop for panoramic views of the city while taking in some of the city's best attractions. After a full day of exploring, treat yourself to sweeping views of the city from atop the city SkyWheel!
Day 3 Helsinki
Today, consider hopping on the ferry to Suomenlinna Sea Fortress (ferry and admission are included with your city card). Spend a few hours exploring this fascinating fortress set on a cluster of islands connected by bridges and built by the Swedish in the mid-18th-century. After a day of sightseeing, unwind at Kotiharjun Sauna, Helsinki's only remaining traditional public wood-fired sauna.
Day 4 Helsinki - Tallinn, Estonia
Today you will cross the Baltic Sea on a 2-hour ferry to your next destination, Tallinn! As the capital of Estonia, Tallinn buzzes with activity year-round. Formerly under Soviet rule, Tallinn has blossomed into one of Europe's prettiest medieval cities. Take time today to walk around the UNESCO-certified Old Town. Its Gothic spires, winding cobblestone streets and enchanting architecture will amaze you!
Day 5 Tallinn
Embark on your three-hour Tallinn Walking Food Tour today! Experience the unique Estonian cuisine while exploring the old town and city center.
Day 6 Tallinn
Consider a visit to Kadriorg Palace, built by Peter the Great in 1718 and now housing the Estonian Art Museum's foreign collection. Weather permitting, relax in the handsome French-style formal garden at the rear of the palace. Later, visit one of Tallinn's most striking structures, the Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Cathedral. This magnificent, onion-domed Russian Orthodox cathedral was completed in 1900 as Russia expanded its influence on its Baltic provinces.
Day 7 Depart Estonia
Your Northern Europe adventure comes to an end today. Enjoy a transfer to Tallinn airport at the appropriate time for your flight home.
