Well-being in Finland
(5 days prices from 1 230€ per person)
Discover Finland, Helsinki, Porvoo and its surroundings in complete relaxation and stay at the Hotel Haikko Manor and Spa.
Day 1
Reception on arrival at Helsinki Vantaa airport, from that moment your vacation begins, your guide / host will be there and will stay with during your entire stay and will try to answer all your questions and expectations. Transportation to the place where you will stay. Installation, opportunities to do some shopping if necessary.
Day 2
Morning:
Historical tour of the old town of Porvoo / Borgå, its history, architecture … Visits to several museums located in the heart of the old city. Many shops and opportunities for buying local products and souvenirs. Visit of the Cathedral Promenade and discovering local products on the market Typical lunch (Lounas) in a charming local restaurant
Afternoon:
A promenade will lead us to the best place in Porvoo and will give the chance to take your most beautiful photography’s of your stay (do not forget your camera) Visit of Runeberg museum in his last home Coffee break in a typical place in the afternoon (coffee/tea and Finnish cakes) Late afternoon and evening free to shop and enjoy a dinner in a beautiful place recommended by your host and ultimately chosen by you. If local performances or activities are happening during your stay you will be informed by your host, a plus when visited a new place only few days.
Day 3
Morning:
Departure for a visit to the Finnish capital Helsinki Visit the traditional market and the old market hall, Visit of the two mains churches: the Orthodox and Protestant Cathedrals. Visit of a magnificent church underground. If weather conditions are not favorable, a focus will be museums visits (National Museum, Museum of Modern Art …) Opportunities for shopping downtown. During the visit your host will talk about the Finnish history and culture. Typical lunch on the market square, local specialties (salmon, fried foods, Finnish specialties …)
Afternoon:
Departure by boat to the island in front of Helsinki: Suomenlinna. Walk on the island and knowing more about its history, museums … Coffee break on the island before taking the boat back to Helsinki downtown. The rest of the day is free for shopping and more promenade.
Day 4
Forest walking tours (soft Nordic Walking), visit of Albert Edelfelt’s painting studio/museum. Bike promenade to Hammars and Porvoo and back to Haikko.
Day 5
Morning
Promenade/visit and discovering Povoo’s “art factory”
Afternoon
Preparing your departure. Your host will help you do your check in and take you to the exact place where you will start your journey home. Have a good and safe flight back. We hope that these few days spent in Finland, will be forever in your memory. Why not coming back and discover more capitals of the Baltic Sea next time? We have also incredible holiday packages which will gives you the chance to enjoy the most beautiful cruising ships in the world and discover Stockholm but also Tallinn, Riga…