Helsinki Discovery
4 Days
from
$528
to
$664
per person*
Highlights:
Finland
(Helsinki)
Trip Start/End:
Helsinki
/
Helsinki
Discover the best Helsinki has to offer on this trip to the Finnish capital. Eastern and Western influences from the past 450 years can be seen everywhere in the city's architecture, culinary culture, events, offerings and friendly people. Explore the city with a guide and enjoy some time at leisure in the afternoon. Finland's legendary forests and clear lakes are just a short drive from the city center. Spend some time at leisure to explore the city at your own pace.
Private airport transfers are included in the tour.
Trip Itinerary
Helsinki
Holiday Inn Helsinki
Day 1: Helsinki
Airport transfer with a private vehicle and driver.
Enjoy time at leisure to explore at your own pace, or relax at your hotel.
Accommodation: Holiday Inn City Center (4*) The Holiday Inn City Center (4*) is an excellent choice of accommodations for value standard travelers. Each of the 174 rooms promises the amenities of home, with some offering bathrobes, slippers and wireless internet as well as a business corner for the working guest. Rooms take on a Scandinavian decor, with parquet flooring and clean, sleek features. Dine at the main hotel restaurant, and choose from a variety of dishes savored around the world, or venture into Scandinavian cuisine. Otherwise, visit restaurants in the area and get familiar with the many tastes of the region. Later, lounge at the lobby bar and sip on a cocktail. For relaxation, visit the sauna.
Uspenski Cathedral
Day 2: Helsinki
A sightseeing tour gives you an excellent view of Helsinki's past and present. Live commentary by an authorized guide in English and Swedish. Guided sightseeing tour is a great way to discover the most important sights of Helsinki like: the Senate Square, Uspenski Cathedral, the Parliament Building and the Olympic Stadium. Stops are made at the Sibelius Monument and, when possible, at the Temppeliaukio Church.
Enjoy some time to explore on your own and get to know the city's fantastic shops and markets
Accommodation: Holiday Inn City Center (4*) 
Shop in Finland
Day 3: Helsinki
Enjoy some time to explore on your own and get to know the city's fantastic shops and markets
Enjoy some time to explore on your own and get to know the city's fantastic shops and markets
Accommodation: Holiday Inn City Center (4*) Day 4: Helsinki
Airport transfer with a private vehicle and driver.
Accommodation: Depart (Int`l Airport)
Accommodations
- Holiday Inn Helsinki
Holiday Inn City Center (4*) - Helsinki
The Holiday Inn City Center (4*) is an excellent choice of accommodations for value standard travelers. Each of the 174 rooms promises the amenities of home, with some offering bathrobes, slippers and wireless internet as well as a business corner for the working guest. Rooms take on a Scandinavian decor, with parquet flooring and clean, sleek features. Dine at the main hotel restaurant, and choose from a variety of dishes savored around the world, or venture into Scandinavian cuisine. Otherwise, visit restaurants in the area and get familiar with the many tastes of the region. Later, lounge at the lobby bar and sip on a cocktail. For relaxation, visit the sauna.
Travel Info
Travel tips of Finland
VISA/PASSPORT
Finland is a party to the Schengen Agreement. As such, U.S. and Canadian citizens may enter for up to 90 days for tourist or business purposes without a visa. The passport should be valid for at least three months beyond the period of stay.
Citizens of other countries may require a visa. Please ask your Sales Advisor. These requirements change often and therefore it is best that you check with the Embassy of Finland for the most up to date visa information.
HEALTH
Health insurance is recommended. Medical facilities are good quality. We recommend that you see a health-care provider who specializes in Travel Medicine. The doctor or health-care provider will determine what vaccinations and medication you will need, depending on factors such as your health and immunization history, areas of the country you will be visiting, and planned activities. For more information on travel requirements, visit the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) website: http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/finland.aspx
COUNTRY INFO
Capital: Helsinki.
Government: Republic.
Language: There are two official languages: Finnish, mother tongue for 91.6% of the population, and Swedish, first language of 5.5% of the population. There is a small minority in Lapland who speak one of the country’s three Sámi languages, while Karelian dialects still survive in the east of the country. English is taught as the first foreign language.
Religion: 83% Lutheran, and a minority of Protestants, Roman Catholics, Jews and Muslims.
Time: GMT + 2 (GMT + 3 from last Sunday in March to last Sunday in October).
Electricity: 220 (230) volts AC, 50Hz. European two-pin plugs are standard.
Telephone: Country code +358.
Mobile Telephone: Roaming agreements exist with most international mobile phone companies. Coverage is good.
Internet: Free public access is widely available in tourist offices and libraries. Internet cafes are available in large cities only. Most business hotels and even some city centers offer wireless Internet access
What's Included:
- Guaranteed departure - Accommodation, Activities, Transfers, Meals, Fees where indicated as per the itinerary - Local and international traveler assistance during your tour - Specialised and personalised services
What's not Included:
- Tips - Laundry - Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages unless explicitly noted - Optional activities/extras – Visas (unless noted) - Vacation insurance
Trip Terms & Conditions
- Your deposit is due immediately on booking (30% of program price, minimum $350). The balance is due 90 days prior to departure.
- Cancellations of confirmed bookings 90 days or more prior to departure will receive full refund minus a $350 (per person) administrative fee and any non-refundable paid fees (e.g. non-refundable airfare, cruise or hotel deposits). 60-89 days will be subject to loss of 30% of program price. 30-59 days will be subject to loss of 50% of program price. 29 days or less will be subject to loss of 100% of program price.
- Tour quotes do not include airfare to/from the trip start point unless noted on the itinerary
- Cost increases in currency exchange, government fees, taxes, surcharges or hotel/lodge tariff increases between quote date and start date are payable by the client.
- Availability cannot be guaranteed until booked. We will exercise best efforts to book hotels per the itinerary, however, in busy seasons and with client bookings made within 90 days of tour date we may be forced to offer substitutes.
- Payment of the program price constitutes your acceptance of the terms and conditions set out at www.kensingtontours.com/terms-and-conditions
- Living Standards and practices at destination may differ from those in North America with respect to provisions of utilities, services and accommodation.
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