4 Days/3 Nights
Departs Daily
Highlights of Helsinki
Discover Finland's capital; a vibrant seaside city offering an eclectic mix of architecture and culture, along with an abundance of green parks. Take the ferry to Suomenlinna, an 18th-century sea fortress and UNESCO World Heritage Site, bike around the city like a local and sample some Finnish spirits at a private distillery tasting. And what better way to enhance your Finnish culture immersion than an optional sauna visit.
ACCOMMODATIONS
• 3 Nights in Helsinki
INCLUSIONS
• 72-Hour Helsinki Card
•Private Helsinki Bike Tour
•Private Helsinki Bike Tour
• Private Distillery Experience with Tasting
• Daily Breakfast
Helsinki:
After arriving in Helsinki and checking into your hotel, the remainder of the day is free for relaxing or independent sightseeing. Take advantage of your Helsinki Card which allows you to experience the city's attractions with unlimited travel on public transport, and the ferry boat to/from Suomenlinna. You'll have access to many of the major museums as well as a guidebook with maps.
(Accommodations, Helsinki)
Helsinki:
After a hearty breakfast, meet your guide at the appointed location for your Private Bike Tour for an easy-going orientation to the major attractions of Helsinki. You'll visit the market place to meet the local people and hear the history of their nation through the beautiful and unique architectural mix that only Helsinki can offer. You'll cycle through the like a local and find quiet green spaces in hip neighborhoods, as that is what Helsinki is all about! You'll see some of the major sites including Finlandia Hall, Market Square, National Opera, Hakaniemi Market Hall, Siebelius Park, and Esplanadi Boulevard. The remainder of the day is at your leisure, but you may want to stop at the Loyly Sauna for a true Finnish experience. It's guaranteed to give your body a renewed sense of energy after such an invigorating day. You can book a 2 hour segment through Avanti before departing the US. Dinner will be on your own this evening.
(Accommodations, Helsinki)
Helsinki:
The morning is at your leisure. In the afternoon, make your way to the Helsinki Distilling Company for a Private Tour and Tasting. The Helsinki Distillery Company produces unique spirits using Finnish ingredients, including single-malt and rye whiskies, gin, akvavit, apple jack, sea buckthorn brandy and lingonberry liqueur. On your tour you will be taken through the production facilities and get a detailed explanation of how whiskey, gin and our other spirits are carefully hand-crafted. At the end of the tour, you'll have the opportunity to sample them and learn more about some of their products. Returning to your hotel, dinner is on your own this evening.
(Breakfast & Accommodations, Helsinki)
Helsinki:
After a leisurely breakfast, time to say good-bye to Helsinki and begin your next Avanti destination.
(Breakfast, Helsinki)
** Itinerary and inclusions are subject to change
