Discover three jewels of the Baltic!
This 9-night vacation package brings you to three stunning destinations! Discover Helsinki, Tallinn, and Stockholm with a perfect combination of included tours and free time to explore. With so much rich history in each city, you'll wish you had more time to spend!
What's Included
- Roundtrip economy class airfare into Helsinki (HEL), out of Stockholm (ARN)
- Airport transfers and cruise port transfers in Helsinki & Tallinn
- 3 nights in Helsinki at Scandic Grand Marina Hotel, or similar
- Helsinki Panorama Bus Tour
- Morning cruise from Helsinki (10:30am departure) to Tallinn (12:30pm arrival)
- 3 nights in Tallinn at the Hestia Hotel Barons, or similar
- Tallinn Walking Food Tour
- One-way economy class flight from Tallinn (TLL) to Stockholm (ARN)
- 3 nights in Stockholm at the Elite Palace Hotel, or similar
- Royal Canal Tour (50 min)
- Breakfast daily
Great Ways to Explore
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Visit Senaatintori, the Senate square in Helsinki!
- Browse through Kauppatori, Helsinki's market square with fresh flowers and produce!
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Enjoy a scenic ferry ride from Helsinki to Tallinn!
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Use your 24-hour Tallinn Card to explore the city, including free admission to over 40 museums!
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Take a tour of Stockholm's royal canals!
Travel to the beautiful Baltics with this 9-night vacation! Your adventure begins in Helsinki, the capital of Finland. There are many amazing sights to behold, including the Senate square, market, and cathedral! Enjoy your included Helsinki Panorama Bus Tour where you'll experience amazing views of the city.
You'll take a ferry ride from Helsinki to your next stop: Tallinn, Estonia! Uncover the medieval Old Town, and visit the incredible Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. Enjoy your included Tallinn Walking Food Tour which will allow you to sample the best foods in the area.
Then, hop a quick flight to Stockholm, Sweden for the final leg of your trip! The city's old town, Gamla Stan, is filled with amazing cobblestone streets and rich culture. Take a Royal Canal tour and learn more about incredible Stockholm. Be sure to try the coffee and some Swedish meatballs before you head home!
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
- Roundtrip economy class airfare into Helsinki (HEL), out of Stockholm (ARN)
- Airport transfers and cruise port transfers in Helsinki & Tallinn
- 3 nights in Helsinki at Scandic Grand Marina Hotel, or similar
- Helsinki Panorama Bus Tour
- Morning cruise from Helsinki (10:30am departure) to Tallinn (12:30pm arrival)
- 3 nights in Tallinn at the Hestia Hotel Barons, or similar
- Tallinn Walking Food Tour
- One-way economy class flight from Tallinn (TLL) to Stockholm (ARN)
- 3 nights in Stockholm at the Elite Palace Hotel, or similar
- Royal Canal Tour (50 min)
- Breakfast daily
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Visit Senaatintori, the Senate square in Helsinki!
- Browse through Kauppatori, Helsinki's market square with fresh flowers and produce!
-
Enjoy a scenic ferry ride from Helsinki to Tallinn!
-
Use your 24-hour Tallinn Card to explore the city, including free admission to over 40 museums!
-
Take a tour of Stockholm's royal canals!
Travel to the beautiful Baltics with this 9-night vacation! Your adventure begins in Helsinki, the capital of Finland. There are many amazing sights to behold, including the Senate square, market, and cathedral! Enjoy your included Helsinki Panorama Bus Tour where you'll experience amazing views of the city.
You'll take a ferry ride from Helsinki to your next stop: Tallinn, Estonia! Uncover the medieval Old Town, and visit the incredible Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. Enjoy your included Tallinn Walking Food Tour which will allow you to sample the best foods in the area.
Then, hop a quick flight to Stockholm, Sweden for the final leg of your trip! The city's old town, Gamla Stan, is filled with amazing cobblestone streets and rich culture. Take a Royal Canal tour and learn more about incredible Stockholm. Be sure to try the coffee and some Swedish meatballs before you head home!
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
Day 1. Welcome to Helsinki!
Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure as you begin to explore Helsinki!
Transfer to Helsinki hotel
Scandic Grand Marina is a spacious hotel located right next to the Market Square and Helsinki city center. Nestled in the idyllic Katajanokka district in a beautiful warehouse building from the early 1900s, this stylish hotel is a great starting point from which to see the city's sights. Enjoy close proximity to the SkyWheel Helsinki, Allas Sea Pool, Uspenski Cathedral, and the city's best shopping, restaurants, and nightlife.
If you want to expend some extra energy, feel free to make use of the hotel's gym or pop by reception to borrow a bicycle or sticks to Nordic walking. In the summer, guests can take advantage of the large terrace but the hotel's large arched windows and high ceilings create a light, airy atmosphere in the lobby, restaurant, and bar year-round.
Scandic Park Helsinki Hotel is located right next to Helskini city center! Guests will enjoy comfortable rooms equipped with free WiFi, complimentary toiletries, television, and more. The onsite restaurant serves Nordic and European cuisine, while Famu Bar offers pub food and specialty brewed beers. There are many activities within walking distance from the hotel, including the Finnish National Opera, Töölö Bay, the Helsinki Music Centre, and more! Many of the city's trams and buses also stop right outside the hotel, easily connecting you with other surrounding areas.
Day 2. Helsinki
Take advantage of your Helsinki Panorama Bus Tour today! Enjoy a full loop for panoramic views of the city while taking in some of the city's best attractions.Â
After a full day of exploring, treat yourself to sweeping views of the city from atop the city SkyWheel!Â
Helsinki Panorama Bus Tour
Enjoy the highlights of Helsinki on the Helsinki Panorama Tour by bus (1hr45min), through which you will see Senaatintori, the Senate Square, and its magnificent architectural ensemble. Right around the corner near the harbor, you will find the Kauppatori, the picturesque market square, characterized by an abundance of flowers, fruits and busy traders. The Tuomiokirkko (cathedral) is your next stop. It was built in the 19th century and has an impressive copper dome. Concerts are regularly taking place inside. Another church, the Temppeliaukiokirkko, is carved into the rock which cause the excellent acoustics. One of the last sights is the Uspenski Cathedral - the Orthodox Cathedral in neo-Byzantine style rears its mighty mass of red brick in the Katajanokka Island.
Day 3. Helsinki
Today, consider hopping on the ferry to Suomenlinna Sea Fortress (ferry and admission are included with your city card). Spend a few hours exploring this fascinating fortress set on a cluster of islands connected by bridges and built by the Swedish in the mid-18th-century.Â
After a day of sightseeing, unwind at Kotiharjun Sauna, Helsinki's only remaining traditional public wood-fired sauna.Â
Day 4. Helsinki - Tallinn, Estonia
Today you will cross the Baltic Sea on a 2-hour ferry to your next destination, Tallinn! As the capital of Estonia, Tallinn buzzes with activity year-round. Formerly under Soviet rule, Tallinn has blossomed into one of Europe's prettiest medieval cities.Â
Take time today to walk around the UNESCO-certified Old Town. Its Gothic spires, winding cobblestone streets and enchanting architecture will amaze you!
Transfer to Helsinki ferry terminal
Ferry to Tallinn
Transfer to Tallinn hotel
Check-in - Hestia Hotel Barons
This 4-star hotel is right in the center of the Old Town of Tallinn. There are two buildings: One historical main building, and a side building located in a 15th century house. While each building has its own exciting history the hotel does not lack the comforts of modernity.
There is a shared lounge with a fireplace where guests can mingle, and the hotel offers a daily breakfast in an Art Noveau-style restaurant with stunning views of the Old Town. The menu is so vast there is something for everything from porridge, pancakes, and omelets, to sandwiches, pastries, and fresh fruit to pair with a cup of hot coffee.Â
Standard guest rooms include a TV, free Wi-Fi, a phone, desk, and minibar. Other amenities include a private bathroom with a shower, hairdryer, bathrobe, and slippers.Â
The hotel is located in a prime location allowing guests to explore without having to travel much. Historic places such as the Estonian Theatre and Music Museum, Niguliste Museum-Concert Hall , and Danish King's Garden are all within a short 5-minute walk. The Great Guild, Tallinn City Museum , and Tallinn Train Station are all just within 10-minutes walking distance as well. Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport is closest to the hotel.Â
Day 5. Tallinn
Embark on your three-hour Tallinn Walking Food Tour today! Experience the unique Estonian cuisine while exploring the old town and city center.Â
Tallinn Walking Food Tour
Explore Tallinn and discover the local Estonian cuisine - Nordic with a twist, with a strong connection to local products and the changing seasons. As you stroll around the old town and city center, you’ll enjoy several food and drink stops in venues such as a medieval thematic tavern, local cafés, chocolate museum and store, typical Estonian-cuisine restaurants, an old pharmacy, and/or the Baltic Station Market. Please note that the locations, menu and drinks included may vary according to the season, and you may be confirmed on this tour on a day other than what is listed in your itinerary, based on its day of operation.
Day 6. Tallinn
Consider a visit to Kadriorg Palace, built by Peter the Great in 1718 and now housing the Estonian Art Museum's foreign collection. Weather permitting, relax in the handsome French-style formal garden at the rear of the palace.Â
Later, visit one of Tallinn's most striking structures, the Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Cathedral. This magnificent, onion-domed Russian Orthodox cathedral was completed in 1900 as Russia expanded its influence on its Baltic provinces.Â
Day 7. Tallinn - Stockholm, Sweden
This morning, make your way to the Tallinn Airport for your flight to Stockholm!
Upon arrival in Sweden's capital, make your way to your hotel to check in and then begin exploring.
A great start would be in the city's old town, Gamla Stan, an islet that's one of the largest and best preserved medieval city centers in Europe. The narrow winding cobblestone streets and gold-hued buildings give Gamla Stan its unique character.Â
Transfer to Tallinn Airport
Flight from Tallinn - Stockholm
Check-in - Elite Palace Hotel
Situated in the picturesque Vasastan district in downtown Stockholm, the Elite Palace Hotel expertly mixes style and comfort. Guests can enjoy proximity to all city attractions while still in a peaceful environment near the water. Just outside your front door, you will find restaurants, cafes and shops that Sweden is so famous for.
Have the ultimate comfort from each of the bright and elegant rooms, complete with WiFi, a TV, shower and safety deposit box. Enjoy a delicious meal at the British pub The Bishop Arms, which also has an extensive beer and whisky menu. Those who wish to relax can enjoy services at the spa. Rent a bike from the front desk and explore Stockholm like a true Swede!
Day 8. Stockholm
Embark on a tour of Stockholm's Royal Canals! Explore the waterways that leave the city and bob by beautiful buildings until you reach the Djurgarden Canal, famous for its view over the whole city.Â
The rest of the day is yours. You might walk the halls of Stockholm Palace or stroll through Skansen, an open-air museum and zoo, lined with fresh farm stands as well.
Stockholm Royal Canal Tour
Embark on a tour through Stockholm by canal! Start in Stromkajen, at Stockholm's center, then follow the Djurgarden Canal out of the inner city. Pass by stunning architecture, famous buildings, and lush greenery. Have your camera ready for the breathtaking view of Stockholm's skyline from the unique vantage point of the canal.
Day 9. Stockholm
Today is the final full day of your beautiful Baltic trip!
You may wish to spend the day surrounded by vast expanses of forests and verdant meadows on the central, two-mile-long island of Djurgarden. Once you've breathed in the fresh clean air, head back into the city and pick up a few souvenirs.
After touring Stockholm to your heart's content, tuck into a plate of comforting Swedish meatballs!
Day 10. Depart Sweden
Your Baltic vacation comes to an end today. Make your way to the airport to catch your flight home!