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Day 1, Arrival in Helsinki
Arrive in Helsinki (Saturday, Monday or Wednesday)
Your hotel is situated on the main street Mannerheimintie, the hotel overlooks Finlandia Hall and the beautiful Hesperia Park and Toolonlahti Bay. (O)

Day 2, In Helsinki
Sightseeing tour of Helsinki - the most important and interesting parts of Helsinki, such as the historical center and the Senate Square, the diplomatic quarters, the Presidential Palace, City Hall, the Parliament building, Finlandia Hall and the Opera House. The bus stops at Sibelius Monument and, when possible, at the Temppeliaukio Church. (B,O)

Tour times: 10am to 2pm (pick-up from hotels for certain departures at no extra cost, no return transfer to the hotels). 

A. Daily all year at 10.00 hrs from Olympic Terminal (Silja Line harbor) - guidance (multilingual guide) only in English and Swedish. Pick-up: 9.15 Scandic Hotel Continental
B. Daily May to September: at 11.00 & 13.00 hours from the corner of Esplanadi Park and Fabianinkatu-street. Coaches have guidance (headphones) in English and other languages.
C. Daily June to August: at 10.00, 12.00, 14.00 hours from the corner of Esplanadi Park and Fabianinkatu-street. Coaches have guidance (headphones) in English and other languages.

Day 3, In Helsinki
Regular excursion to the idyllic town of Porvoo, Finland second oldest city dating from 1346. Departure is at 1:00pm from Esplanade Park/Fabianinkatu. (B,O)

Day 4, Helsinki to Turku 
Depart by train from Helsinki to medieval Turku, Finland’s oldest town and former capital. Arrive in Turku and transfer to the nearby town of Naantali dating from 1443 where you will be transferred to your stay at the Naantali Spa, the most modern and up-to-date health spa in Scandinavia located by the sea on a small cape. (B,O)

Day 5, Sightseeing in Turku 
Enjoy the Turku Card for one day. Holders of the Turku Card will get the optional city sightseeing tour for a discounted price (approx. 50% off), a visit to the Cathedral and Castle are included in the tour. The card also offers discounts at shops and restaurants, free entrance to museums, transportation, etc. (B,O)

Day 6, Turku to Stockholm
In the evening depart for Stockholm by Silja Line Baltic Cruise (accommodation in twin cabin, Seaside class). (B,O)

Day 7, Arrival in Stockholm 
Arrive in Stockholm, Sweden’s capital, built on fourteen islands, with the City Hall, Old Town, and the unique Vasa Museum & the new Museum of Modern Art. (B,O)

Day 8, Departure from Stockholm
Depart Stockholm after a pleasant tour along the King’s Road. 

Please note:
There will be no sightseeing tours starting from the harbor in Stockholm for the Silja Line boats arriving from Turku next year. The cost for a regular Stockholm city tour or a Stockholm Card can easily be added. 


B=Breakfast; D=Dinner; O=Overnight    fitstb01