Itinerary
Date | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
Day 1: Monday, Oct. 28 | Flight | Depart Miami for Helsinki, Finland |
Day 2: Tuesday, Oct. 29 | Helsinki | Arrival in Helsinki, transfer to hotel, free night |
Day 3: Wednesday, Oct. 30 | Helsinki | City of Helsinki tour with official guide, group dinner |
Day 4: Thursday, Oct. 31 | Helsinki | Free day on your own or extra time for add-on tours |
Day 5: Friday, Nov. 1 | Tampere | Transfer bus to downtown Tampere, Panthers Game 1 |
Day 6: Saturday, Nov. 2 | Tampere | Panthers pregame skate, afternoon in Tampere, Panthers Game 2 |
Day 7: Sunday, Nov. 3 | Tampere | Free day in Tampere or optional add-on tours |
Day 8: Monday, Nov. 4 | Flight | Depart Helsinki Airport for flight to JFK, overnight in terminal hotel |
Day 9: Tuesday, Nov. 5 | Flight | Final leg home with early morning flight from JFK to Miami |
Add-on Tours (Optional)
Suomenlinna Sea Fortress and Sauna Half Day Tour (Helsinki):
Situated on a group of islands off of Helsinki, Suomenlinna was built during the Swedish era as a maritime fortress and a base for the Archipelago Fleet. Work on the fortress began in 1748. Here is rough sample itinerary:
09.30 Bus transfer from the hotel by bus
10.00 Ferry departure from Kauppatori
10.20 Arrival to Suomenlinna, 1 hour guided tour + 40 minutes free time
12.00 Ferry departure back to Kauppatori
12.20 Bus transfer from Kauppatori to Sauna Centre
12.45 Sauna experience for max. 2 hours
15.00 Bus transfer back to hotel
Includes bus, private charter boat, English guide and sauna ticket. (If you do not want to enjoy the sauna experience, we will substitute with food and/or beverage)
Finnish Food Tour: Your tour will start in front of the Old Market Hall (Vanha kauppahalli), where you will receive a great overview about the local cuisine. You can sense the aromas of cured salmon, local cheese and smoked reindeer among others. After that your guide will share with you some local tips at the Market Square (Kauppatori). On this approximately two-hour tour, we will stroll the most beautiful streets of Helsinki center like Esplanadi and Bulevardi, pass through the Design District Helsinki as well as the idyllic art nouveau neighborhood of Punavuori to finish the tour at the Hietalahti Market Hall. While there you can enjoy an after-tour lunch or go shopping for organic and local food delicacies. On the way you will get a taste of local specialties from selected specialty stores where you will have the chance to sample local fish, reindeer, salmiakki (Finnish salt liquorice), chocolate, cheese, fresh bread and healthy treats with good vitamins. At all the stops you will have time for food souvenir shopping. Food Tour stops may change from above.
Itinerary
Date | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
Day 3: Saturday, Oct. 26 | Stockholm | 2.5 city tour, City Hall, Ice Bar, dinner at Old Town |
Day 4: Sunday, Oct. 27 | Stockholm | Explore Stockholm at your own pace |
Day 5: Monday, Oct. 28 | Night at Sea | Final sightseeing, depart for Silja Line dock |
Day 6: Tuesday, Oct. 29 | Helsinki | Breakfast on cruise, city tour of Helsinki, free night |
Day 7: Wednesday, Oct. 30 | Helsinki | Free morning, optional excursions, group dinner |
Day 8: Thursday, Oct. 31 | Helsinki | Open day for your own sightseeing and exploration |
Day 9: Friday, Nov. 1 | Tampere | Bus for Tampere, check out downtown, Panthers Game 1 |
Day 10: Saturday, Nov. 2 | Tampere | Panthers pregame skate, Panthers event, Panthers Game 2 |
Day 11: Sunday, Nov. 3 | Flight | Depart Helsinki Airport for flight to JFK, overnight in airport hotel |
Day 12: Monday, Nov. 4 | Flight | Depart JFK Airport for flight to Miami |
Add-on Tours (Optional)
Vasa Museum (Stockholm): The Vasa ship capsized and sank in Stockholm in 1628. After 333 years on the seabed the mighty warship was salvaged so the voyage could continue. Today Vasa is the world's best preserved 17th century ship and the most visited museum in Scandinavia. It is one of the main tourist attractions in Stockholm. The entry ticket also includes a guided tour in English and we include bus transportation to and from the hotel.
ABBA Museum (Stockholm): This ticket includes entry to the museum plus the additional cinema pass. The Cinema is located inside the exhibition. The cinema ticket also includes a visit to the newly opened Mamma Mia! exhibit, behind The Movie Magic, right before the movie starts. This is a Sing Along version and one of the staff will sing along with you. We also include bus transportation to and from the hotel.
Ice Bar (Stockholm): The entry fee includes a cocktail served in a glass made of ice. Non-alcoholic alternatives are always available. Great photo opportunities. Limited spots available. We also include bus transportation to and from the hotel.
Stockholm Food Tour (Stockholm): This guided walk will give you a fantastic opportunity to explore some of Sweden's best food. You will taste delicious food samples at specially selected locations while learning about the food, history and culture. This tour will take place at Södermalm. The old working class neighborhood that has turned bohemian chic, packed with vibrant new restaurants. There will be 5-7 different taste stops on the tour. Together the samples add up to a perfect early dinner or late lunch. Limited space available. Food Stops could vary from above. We also include bus transportation to and from the hotel.
Suomenlinna Sea Fortress and Sauna Half Day Tour (Helsinki):
Situated on a group of islands off of Helsinki, Suomenlinna was built during the Swedish era as a maritime fortress and a base for the Archipelago Fleet. Work on the fortress began in 1748. Here is Rough Sample Itinerary:
09.30 Bus transfer from the hotel by bus
10.00 Ferry departure from Kauppatori
10.20 Arrival to Suomenlinna, 1 hour guided tour + 40 minutes free time\
12.00 Ferry departure back to Kauppatori\
12.20 Bus transfer from Kauppatori to Sauna Centre
12.45 Sauna experience for max. 2 hours
15.00 Bus transfer back to hotel
Includes Bus, Private Charter Boat, English Guide and sauna ticket. (If you do not want to enjoy the Sauna Experience, we will substitute with Food and/or Beverage)
Finnish Food Tour (Helsinki): Your tour will start in front of the Old Market Hall (Vanha kauppahalli), where you will receive a great overview about the local cuisine. You can sense the aromas of cured salmon, local cheese and smoked reindeer among others. After that your guide will share with you some local tips at the Market Square (Kauppatori). On this approximately two-hour tour, we will stroll the most beautiful streets of Helsinki center like Esplanadi and Bulevardi, pass through the Design District Helsinki as well as the idyllic art nouveau neighborhood of Punavuori to finish the tour at the Hietalahti Market Hall. While there you can enjoy an after-tour lunch or go shopping for organic and local food delicacies. On the way you will get a taste of local specialties from selected specialty stores where you will have the chance to sample local fish, reindeer, salmiakki (Finnish salt liquorice), chocolate, cheese, fresh bread and healthy treats with good vitamins. At all the stops you will have time for food souvenir shopping. Limited space available. Food Stops could vary from above.