HELSINKI “THE DAUGHTER OF THE BALTIC”

At 11:00 am, transfer to the port of Tallinn. Ferry Tallinn-Helsinki (crossing 12:00-14:15). Arrival. Meet your driver and transfer to the hotel. Check-in and accommodation. Free time to explore the city of Helsinki, established in 1550 and capital of Finland since 1812. Helsinki is one of the smallest capitals in the world with approximately half a million inhabitants. The large Market Square next to the southern part of the port is where the city opens up to the world; it is here that the elegant Esplanadi boulevard begins. The belt of islands and islets that surrounds the coast offers a wide variety of destinations to visit. A visit to one of the many cafés and terraces where you can try Finnish beer is a must. Accommodation.

Breakfast buffet. Package includes Helsinki Card for 24 hours. The Helsinki Card is the best way to enjoy the city for individual travellers. It saves time, money and energy. It offers free entry to major museums and attractions, as well as a wide range of discounts and passes*.

Take the bus for an audio tour of the city, where you can see the main points of interest. From a distance you can see the Lutheran Cathedral, the symbol of the city and the welcome point for approaching ships. The City Hall and the Presidential Palace tower over the colourful and lively Market Square. Helsinki is an exceptional city, only half of its metropolitan area is built up, the rest is parks, forests, coastline and lakes. You will also see the rock-cut Temppeliaukio Church, the monument to the composer Sibelius, the Dipoli building of the Helsinki University of Technology in Otamieni, considered a masterpiece of the 20th century, the diplomatic quarter, etc. Overnight at the hotel.

Buffet breakfast. Check-out until 12:00. Free time. At the agreed time, transfer to the airport (without assistance).