Welcome to Helsinki. Upon arrival at Helsinki, our representative will greet and guide you to the hotel.
Helsinki, the capital of Finland, was founded in 1550 by the Swedish king. In 1917, Finland gained its independence and Helsinki became the capital of the new republic. Helsinki is a vibrant and modern city, surrounded by water bodies. Overnight stay in Helsinki.In the morning we will go sightseeing to discover Helsinki. We recommend the Senate Square, Uspenski Cathedral and the Temppeliaukio Church.
Later we head in direction of Hämeenlinna, the birthplace of the composer Jean Sibelius, to visit its beautiful Medieval castle. We will Continue north passing by the Aulanko’s park until we reach Tampere, the third largest city in Finland. There are 200 lakes and ponds in Tampere and a total of 450 in the entire region. We will also visit the Tammerkoski rapids that run through the city. Overnight stay in Tampere.Today we will start our journey by visiting the village of Stundars in Korsholm, a large open-air museum and a living center of culture and art. In the afternoon, arrival in Vaasa, located at the narrowest point of the Gulf of Bothnia, only 80 km from Umeå in Sweden. Vaasa is known to be Finland's sunniest town. The sea with its countless islands makes it a perfect place for boating, fishing and exploring the archipelago.
Overnight stay in Vaasa.Time to discover the region including Jakobstad with its famous ‘School Gardens’, located in the center of town. The park is an architectural masterpiece and an outdoor stage for summer events. Pass by Kalajoki, a well-known tourist attraction due to long sandy beaches, before arriving in Oulu.
There we will be visiting the Rotuaari Pedestrian Street and Market Square will immerse you in the city’s atmosphere. Don’t miss the City Park’s Hupisaaret islands and the Tietomaa Science Centre. Overnight stay in Oulu.After breakfast at the hotel and enjoy your trip through the Finnish Lapland until you arrive in its capital, Rovaniemi, situated close to the Arctic Circle. Rovaniemi is the hometown of Santa Claus who can be met on any day of the year at the Santa Claus Office in the Arctic Circle.
Overnight stay in Rovaniemi.Today you will continue your journey crossing a beautiful landscape of hills, rivers, and lakes. Ranua is located 80km south of Rovaniemi; here you can visit the Rauna Wildlife Park where you will have the chance of seeing Nordic and Arctic animals. Arrival in Kuusamo located in the east of Finland in Oulu Province on the border with Russia.
Overnight stay in Kuusamo.Leave Kuusamo in southern direction passing by the Kajaani region in the center of Finland. Summer days in Kajaani are very long, thanks to the Midnight Sun. Here you can enjoy a wildlife watching safari. Visit the Kajaani Castle ruins; the castle played an important role in the early history of the town. Kajaani offers excellent opportunities to those interested in culture, for example, theatre and concerts arranged in Kaukametsä's concert hall.
Overnight stay in Kajaani.Today you will be back in the Lake’s region. We will pass by Koli located along the banks of the Pielinen Lake where you can enjoy an extraordinary view. On your arrival in Kuopio, we will visit the Orthodox Church Museum of Finland with its beautiful icon collection. Boating, hiking and other forms of outdoor recreation are all found here.
Overnight stay at Kuopio.On your way south you can visit the Orthodox Monastery of New Valamo in Heinävesi, established in 1940 that has developed into a significant center of Orthodox culture in Finland in recent decades. The monks live the communal spiritual life of a monastery which includes the principle that the monastery should earn its own living. Its principal source of livelihood nowadays is tourism.
Continue your trip to admire the breathtaking scenery in Savonlinna which is famous for its annual opera festival. After visiting Savonlinna we will be heading towards Lappeenranta. Overnight stay in Lappeenranta.After breakfast, enjoy your drive on the King’s Road, an old postal route dating back to the 14th century by which Swedish kings plundered eastward into Russia, and by which Russian tsars plundered back.
Continue to Helsinki along the beautiful Gulf of Finland passing by Kotka and Porvoo, cities marked by Russian influence. Enjoy your evening in Helsinki. Overnight stay in Helsinki.After morning breakfast, you will be guided to the airport and our representative will bid a warm farewell. Hope you have a safe and pleasant trip to your next destination.
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