Helsinki & Tallinn

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Begin your Northern Europe vacation in the capital of Finland, Helsinki! Walk across Senate Square, explore the 18th-century Suomenlinna fortress, and gaze up at the incredible Uspenski Cathedral.  From Helsinki, take a ferry across the Baltic Sea to Tallinn in Estonia. Stroll through the capital's untouched medieval Old Town, then see the Russian influence ...
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Overview

Trip type
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Helsinki Panorama Bus Tour
    • Tallinn Walking Food Tour

What's this trip about?

    Begin your Northern Europe vacation in the capital of Finland, Helsinki! Walk across Senate Square, explore the 18th-century Suomenlinna fortress, and gaze up at the incredible Uspenski Cathedral.  From Helsinki, take a ferry across the Baltic Sea to Tallinn in Estonia. Stroll through the capital's untouched medieval Old Town, then see the Russian influence at the awe-inspiring Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. 

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIndependent
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityHelsinki, Finland
End CityEstonia

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Local Immersion & Homestays

Destinations

Attractions

  • Helsinki

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing
  • History
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion
  • Ruins & Archaeology

Trip includes

    • Round-trip economy class airfare into Helsinki (HEL), out of Tallinn (TLL)
    • Round-trip airport transfers
    • 3 nights in Helsinki at the Scandic Grand Marina Hotel, or similar
    • Helsinki Panorama Bus Tour
    • Transfer from Helsinki hotel to Tallink Silja Line terminal
    • Morning cruise from Helsinki (10:30am departure) to Tallinn (12:30pm arrival)
    • Transfer from Tallink Silja Line terminal to Tallinn hotel
    • 3 nights in Tallinn at the Hestia Hotel Barons, or similar
    • Tallinn Walking Food Tour
    • Breakfast daily

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Itinerary

Day 1 Welcome to Helsinki, Finland!

Say "hei" to Finland when you arrive at Helsinki airport, then enjoy a transfer to your accommodation. Once you've settled in, get out and explore Finland's capital! 

Pop into boutiques, workshops and galleries in the city's famous Design District, then enjoy a meal of kalakukko, a traditional fish pie baked in a loaf of rye bread! 

Day 2 Helsinki

Utilize 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. 

After a full day of exploring, treat yourself to sweeping views of the city from atop the city SkyWheel! 

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-1...

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. 

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. 

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. 

Later, visit one of Tallin...

Day 7 Depart Estonia

Your Northern Europe adventure comes to an end today. Enjoy a transfer to Tallinn airport at the appropriate time for your flight home.

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Price From $1,953
Price per day$279
Last Updated: 10/31/2023

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Scandic Grand Marina 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.

Original Sokos Hotel Viru

Located near Old Town, Original Sokos Hotel Viru has the unique distinction of being set in Estonia's first high-rise building. This contemporary hotel has direct access to the Viru Keskus shopping mall and is a two-minute walk from both a tram stop and the Old Town. Relax in total comfort from your room, which comes equipped with parquet floors, city views and free Wi-Fi, as well as unique design features that add character. Guests can enjoy a delicious buffet breakfast each morning, along with two restaurants, two bars, a pub and a nightclub. Relax after a full day of sightseeing at the saunas and plunge pools.

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