Best of Helsinki
(5 Days)
Helsinki & environs
Helsinki & the Northern Lights
(7 Days)
Helsinki, Finnish Lapland
Helsinki & the Finnish Archipelago
(6 Days)
Turku & the Turku Archipelago, Helsinki & Helsinki Archipelago
Copenhagen, Stockholm & Helsinki
(9 Days)
Best of Helsinki & Estonia
(8 Days)
Helsinki, Tallinn, Muhu Island
Highlights of the Baltic States & Finland
(11 Days)
Vilnius, Riga, Muhu Island, Tallinn, Helsinki
Journey Through Scandinavia & Russia
(16 Days)
Copenhagen, Stockholm, Helsinki, Moscow, St. Petersburg
Winter Highlights of Lapland
(10 Days)
Helsinki, Finnish Lapland, Swedish Lapland, Stockholm
(6 Days - Departs Daily on a Private Basis)
Turku & Turku Archipelago, Helsinki & Helsinki Archipelago
This private tour combines cultural touring in Helsinki with the islands, villages and nature reserves of Finland's most beautiful archipelagos.
Begin in Turku, the oldest city in Finland. During private touring, visit important historical sites such as Turku Castle, Turku Cathedral and Luostarinmaki, an open-air museum of traditional houses and crafts workshops. Also explore the produce stalls in the Market Square, walk among the restaurants and cafes lining the Aura River, or visit local shops.
One day, enjoy a private excursion through the spectacular Turku Archipelago. With your private guide and driver, take ferries among the islands, and opt for activities such as scenic bike rides on nature paths, visiting villages, and spotting local birds and other wildlife.
Next, enjoy a scenic drive along the coast to Helsinki. During flexible touring with your own private guide, experience the lively culture, interesting architecture and excellent museums in Finland's dynamic waterfront capital. Visit Temppeliaukio, the famed "Rock Church" hewn from solid stone. Tour outdoor markets, indoor food halls, historic squares and the Kamppi Chapel of Silence, and see landmark buildings such as Finlandia Hall, the Railway Station and the Olympic Stadium. Drive along the coast to see beautiful historic villas and the impressive Sibelius Monument, which is dedicated to Finland's most beloved composer. Artisans of Leisure will arrange for you to have a private tour of the Alvar Aalto House, the home of the most important Finnish architect of the 20th century. If desired, also visit the nearby Studio Aalto. There will also be time to visit renowned cafes and Finnish design shops along Esplanadi Park in central Helsinki. Other touring options include the Arabia porcelain factory, the Design District, art museums such as Kiasma and Ateneum, Kaivopuisto Park and Seurasaari Open-Air Museum.
One day, enjoy a scenic ferry ride through the Helsinki Archipelago to Suomenlinna, a beautiful island and UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Artisans of Leisure can also arrange access to a traditional Finnish sauna, reservations at top Helsinki restaurants, in-depth shopping for the best Finnish design, cooking classes, touring related to Jean Sibelius, tickets to performances at Finlandia Hall or the Savonlinna Opera Festival, and more.
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Best of Helsinki
(5 Days)
Helsinki & environs
Helsinki & the Northern Lights
(7 Days)
Helsinki, Finnish Lapland
Helsinki & the Finnish Archipelago
(6 Days)
Turku & the Turku Archipelago, Helsinki & Helsinki Archipelago
Copenhagen, Stockholm & Helsinki
(9 Days)
Best of Helsinki & Estonia
(8 Days)
Helsinki, Tallinn, Muhu Island
Highlights of the Baltic States & Finland
(11 Days)
Vilnius, Riga, Muhu Island, Tallinn, Helsinki
Journey Through Scandinavia & Russia
(16 Days)
Copenhagen, Stockholm, Helsinki, Moscow, St. Petersburg
Winter Highlights of Lapland
(10 Days)
Helsinki, Finnish Lapland, Swedish Lapland, Stockholm
Wow, our Artisans of Leisure travel consultant for Finland was brilliant, punctilious, and made the trip more fun than it would have been had it been planned identically by someone else. Thank you from us both.
~ R.S. and A.S., New York, NY
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