Activities that can be done:

1- Temppeliaukio Church – 13-14 min from Hotel

(Finnish: Temppeliaukion kirkko, Swedish: Tempelplatsens kyrka) is a Lutheran church in

the Töölö neighborhood of Helsinki. The church was designed by architects and brothers Timo and Tuomo
Suomalainen and opened in 1969. Built directly into solid rock, it is also known as the Church of the
Rock and Rock Church. The interior of the church is excavated from the rock and allows natural light to
enter the rough, exposed rock walls of this naturally resonant acoustical space. One of the most popular
architectural attractions in Helsinki, look out for the classical music concerts which are sometimes held
here in the summer.

2- Sibelius Park & Monument – 13-14 min from Hotel (can be accompanied by lunch)
The Sibelius Monument (Finnish: Sibelius-monumentti; Swedish: Sibeliusmonumentet) by Eila
Hiltunen is dedicated to the Finnish composer Jean Sibelius (1865–1957). The monument is located at the
Sibelius Park (Finnish: Sibeliuspuisto; Swedish: Sibeliusparken) in the district of Töölö in Helsinki, the
capital city of Finland.
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 3- Uspenskin Cathedral (Uspenskin Katedraali) – 10-12 min

Uspenski Cathedral (Finnish: Uspenskin katedraali, Swedish: Uspenskij-katedralen, Russian: Успенский

собор, Uspenskij sobor) is an Eastern Orthodox cathedral in Helsinki, Finland, dedicated to the
Dormition of the Theotokos (the Virgin Mary). Its name comes from the Old Church Slavonic word
uspenie, which denotes the Dormition. Designed by the Russian architect Aleksey Gornostayev (1808–
1862). The cathedral was built after his death in 1862–1868.
4- Fortress of Suomenlinna – Ferry ride

Suomenlinna (Sveaborg) is a sea fortress, which was built gradually from 1748 onwards on a group of
islands belonging to the district of Helsinki. The landscape and the architecture of the fortress have been
shaped by several historic events. It has served to defend three different sovereign states over the years:
the Kingdom of Sweden, the Russian Empire and most recently the Republic of Finland.Covering an area
of 210 ha and consisting of 200 buildings and 6 km of defensive walls, the fortress stretches over six
separate islands.
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 5- Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum – Ferry Ride

Seurasaari (Swedish: Fölisön) is an island and a district in Helsinki, Finland, known mostly as the location
of the Seurasaari Open-Air Museum, which consists of old, mainly wooden buildings transplanted from
elsewhere in Finland and placed in the dense forest landscape of the island.
Every summer, many Helsinkians come to Seurasaari to enjoy the rural, peaceful outdoor atmosphere.
Despite the visitors, the island has a variety of wildlife, especially birds, but also red squirrels and hares.
The height of the island's popularity is at Midsummer, when a huge bonfire (Finnish: juhannuskokko,
Swedish: midsommareld) is built on a small isle just off the island's coast, and ignited by a newlywed
couple. Thousands of people, both tourists and Helsinkians, watch the burning of the bonfire from both
Seurasaari itself and from boats anchored near it.
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Tours:
1- Shore Excursion: Panoramic Helsinki and Seurasaari Open-Air Museum
Available only 07-16 & 07-21 Total cost: $642.78
When your cruise ship docks, combine a comprehensive sightseeing tour of Helsinki with a visit to
the Seurasaari Outdoor Museum. During this 5-hour shore excursion, get a thorough overview of both
modern and historic Finnish architecture, life, and culture. Entrance fees and a coffee/tea at a local cafe
included.
Following pickup at your cruise ship within 30 minutes of your arrival, board a comfortable sightseeing
bus and head for central Helsinki. First, make a photo stop at the bustling Central Railway Station, which
acts as the city's beating heart.
Cruise down Mannerheim Street, the city's main artery, to see Finlandia Hall, the Parliament House, and
the Kiasma Museum. Make a stop at the Olympic Stadium, host to the games in 1952.

Continue to the Seurasaari Open-Air Museum, located on an island outside the city. Learn about the
traditional Finnish way of life through a tour of the museum's manors and farmsteads, sourced from all
over Finland and transported to the museum. The tour will teach you about life in Finland from the 18th
to the 20th centuries.
Back in town, stop at a few other famous landmarks: the Rock Church, Sibelius Park, and Senate Square.
 Enjoy some free time for eating and browsing the markets in Senate Square before returning to the port
for drop-off.

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2- Helsinki and Suomenlinna Sightseeing Tour

Available all week Total cost: $1,021.86
Combine a city tour of Helsinki with a ferry journey to Suomenlinna Island on this half-day excursion.
Listen to guided commentary while exploring the highlights of Helsinki such as Esplanade Park and the
Sibelius Monument. Hop a ferry to Suomenlinna for a walking tour including the Jetty barracks, the
Suomenlinna Church, and Kings Gate.
Begin your 5-hour tour around 10am after pickup from your choice of designated hotel meeting points in
Helsinki. First, visit the city's cultural landmarks and historic monuments, including:
 Olympic Stadium
 Sibelius Monument
 Esplanade Park
 Old market Hall
 Market square
 Uspenski Orthodox Cathedral
 Senate Square

Your professional guide will share the city's stories along the way. Stop for photos at Sibelius monument
and Senate square. Continue in a ferry from the Helsinki Market Square to Suomenlinna, listed as an
UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is one of the world's largest sea fortresses that sprawls across a series of
six small islands. During your walking tour, learn about the site's eventful history and see some of
Suomenlinna's main attractions, like:
King’s gate
 Suomenlinna Church
 Jetty Barracks
 Great Courtyard
Afterwards, your tour will conclude at Helsinki Market Square.
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3- Tallinn Day Cruise from Helsinki

Available all week Total cost: $1,453.56

Discover picturesque Tallinn, Estonia’s capital, on a small-group day trip from Helsinki by ferry. After
hotel pickup, cruise across the Gulf of Finland to Estonia by comfortable ferry. Then, set off on an
afternoon tour of this lovely city by foot and air-conditioned transport. View top Tallinn sights including
the cobbled Old Town, Toompea Hill and Alexander Nevsky Cathedral as you hear about the city’s
history and culture. Afterward, (depending on timings), enjoy time at leisure before your return ferry trip.
Numbers limited to nine for a more personalized atmosphere.
You will be picked up in the morning from your hotel around 9:30am to start this full-day trip to the
medieval city of Tallinn.
 On the ferry that departs at 10:30am, you can enjoy a range of restaurants and bars, do shopping and have
fun while comfortably crossing the Gulf of Finland on your way to the beautiful capital of Estonia. When
you arrive in Tallinn at around 12:30pm, you will meet your guide to get prepared to have a great day out
in this historical city. During the city tour you will see the main city square and the city hall, towers and
houses of guilds from Middle Ages, Aleksander Nevsky Cathedral and Kadriog Park, Toompea Castle
and much more.

Tallinn, Estonia’s capital on the Baltic Sea, retains its walled, cobble stoned Old Town, home to cafes and
shops, as well as Kiek in de Kök, a 15th-century defensive tower. The Old Town, dating from around the
15th century, is Estonia’s only UNESCO World Heritage site, and is more than worthy of the title.
On the ferry returning to Helsinki, you can relax and enjoy refreshments on board (at own expense) while
reliving the memories made on your trip to Tallinn.
The return ferry departs Tallinn at 7:30pm. You will return back to Helsinki at 9:30pm where you will
transfer back to your hotel.

Tour's program:
 09:30 transfer to the Helsinki terminal
 10:30 ferry departs from Helsinki
 12:30 arrival to Tallinn, meeting with guide
 12:30-15:30 Tallinn city tour (by car and on foot), 3 hours
 15:30-18:30 free time in Tallinn
 18:30 transfer to the ferry terminal
 19:30 ferry departs from Tallinn
 21:30 arrival to Helsinki and transfer to the hotel
Price includes:
 Ferry tickets Helsinki-Tallinn-Helsinki
 Tallinn city tour (both – by car and on foot), 3 hours
 Transfer to and from the terminal in Tallinn
 Transfer to and from the hotel in Helsinki

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4- Half-Day Porvoo Tour from Helsinki

Available only 07-18, 07-20 & 07-21 Total cost: $423.66

Explore the medieval town Porvoo, one of Finland’s oldest settlements on this half-day tour from
Helsinki. Follow your guide on a walking tour of the historic Old Town; admire Porvoo Cathedral and the
picturesque riverfront; and enjoy free time to shop for handicrafts and souvenirs.
This guided half-day tour begins and ends in Helsinki city centre. Porvoo is located 50 km (31 miles)
away from Helsinki. The tour includes a guided walk in Porvoo during which you will get familiar with
the Old Town of Porvoo and the beautiful medieval cathedral. There will be some free time for a cup of
coffee and a walk in the old town with delightful shops and craftsmen's workshops.

The Old Town of Porvoo is unique. The mosaic-like town plan with its maze of streets and irregularly
shaped plots dates back to the Middle Ages. Since then the town suffered many fires, but always the
stubborn citizens rebuilt their houses on the same foundations.
On top of the hill, in the heart of Old Porvoo, you can see the Porvoo Cathedral. Its eventful history dates
back to the turn of the 14th century. Over the centuries, this beautiful church has burnt down five times.

Old Porvoo is full of charming boutiques offering home decoration articles, clothing and gifts. For food
lovers, Porvoo is a dream-come-true, and the word on the restaurants and cafés the city has to offer has
spread far.
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