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2008 SUMMER FINLAND TOURS

Tour 1. Finland King's Road Tour Package
for individuals. From $1370 p.p. twin land only.
8 days/ 7 nights
(Saturday, Monday or Wednesday Tour Start. June 07-September 10)
Other dates on request

Day 1. Arrival in Helsinki
Arrive in Helsinki on own or call us for air inclusive quote on SAS (Saturday, Monday or Wednesday to fit with the regular tours that are included)

Stay at Scandic Hotel Continental Helsinki or similar, a first class hotel situated on the main street Mannerheimintie, the hotel overlooks Finlandia Hall and the beautiful Hesperia Park and Töölönlahti Bay.

The convenient airport bus service stops right by the Scandic Continental Hotel.
Accommodation for three nights in standard twin-bedded room, including
service charges and breakfast.

Day 2. In Helsinki
Helsinki, founded by King Gustavus Wasa in 1550, is Finland's cosmopolitan capital on the Baltic, where east blends with west. It is one of Europe's most welcoming and vibrant cities and was elected one of the European Cultural Cities in 2000.

Start with a regular sightseeing tour of Helsinki - duration 1.5 hours - hourly from 10am to 2pm (pick-up from hotels for certain departures at no extra cost, no return transfer to the hotels). See basic information below since it may change without notice:

The basic city tour (ca 1.5 hours) takes in the most important and interesting parts of Helsinki, such as the historical center and the Senate Square, the diplomatic quarters, the Presidential Palace, City Hall, the Parliament building, Finlandia Hall and the Opera House. The bus stops at Sibelius Monument and, when possible, at the Temppeliaukio Church:

A. Daily all year at 10.30am from Olympic Terminal (Silja Line harbour) - guidance (multilingual guide) only in English and Swedish. Pick-up: 9.50am Scandic Hotel Continental.

B. Daily May to September: at 11.00am & 1.00pm from the corner of Esplanadi Park and Fabianinkatu Street. Coaches have guidance (headphones) in English and other languages.

C. Daily June to August: at 10.00am, 12.00pm, 2.00pm from the corner of Esplanadi Park and Fabianinkatu Street. Coaches have guidance (headphones) in English and other languages.

Day 3. In Helsinki
Regular excursion to the idyllic town of Porvoo, Finland second oldest city dating from 1346. Departure at 1.00pm from Esplanade Park and Fabianinkatu Street. Duration: 4 hours.

Day 4. Helsinki to Turku
Depart by train from Helsinki to medieval Turku, Finland's oldest town and former capital.

Arrive in Turku and transfer included to the nearby town of Naantali dating from 1443 where you will stay at the Naantali Spa, the most modern and up-to-date health spa in Scandinavia located by the sea on a small cape.

Accommodation for two nights in standard twin-bedded room, including
Service charge, breakfast and transfer from Turku Railway Station to Naantali Spa.

Day 5. Sightseeing in Turku
Free day on own to take advantage of optional spa services at your hotel or explore nearby Turku. As the oldest city and the former capital of Finland, Turku is home to the most remarkable medieval landmarks of the country, including the Castle and the Cathedral. The wooden workshop houses of the Luostarinmäki Handicrafts Museum tell tales about the trades and city life of days gone by. Overnight at Naantali Spa.

Day 6. Turku to Stockholm
In the evening depart for Stockholm by Silja Line Baltic Cruise (accommodation in twin cabin, Seaside class). Enjoy excellent dining and entertainment on board (not included in basic cost). Cabin includes service charge and breakfast.

Day 7. Arrival in Stockholm
Arrive in Stockholm, Sweden's capital, built on fourteen islands, with the City Hall,
the Old Town and the unique Vasa Museum, and the new Museum of Modern Art.

Stay at the Scandic Sergel Plaza or similar, a centrally located hotel. The Restaurant Anna Bella joining with two separate dining rooms offers classic and new gourmet cuisine. Separate Relax and Spa department. Twin-bedded room with breakfast, tax and service charge is included.

Day 8. Departure from Stockholm.
Depart Stockholm after breakfast or optional extension.

Costs: Price per person in twin: USD $1370 p.p. (land only)
Rate for single supplement: USD $ 600

The price includes:
- 3 nights accommodation in Helsinki at Scandic Continental with buffet breakfast
- Regular sightseeing tour of Helsinki with duration of 1.5 hrs
- Regular excursion to Porvoo
- 2nd class train ticket from Helsinki to Turku
- Transfer from Turku Railway Station to Naantali by private car and English speaking driver
- 2 nights accommodation at Naantali Spa at mini suite with buffet breakfast
- Silja Line cruise from Turku to Stockholm in seaside cabin with buffet breakfast
- Accommodation at Scandic Hotel Sergel Plaza for 1 night with buffet breakfast

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