6 day Baltic cruise to Stockholm, Helsinki, Turku, and Tallinn, the ancient Baltic capitals. Now Including Riga as a New Option

Sweden is the starting point for your Baltic cruise. Stockholm, a major European port, is commonly interpreted as “a log island.” On the Baltic Sea, this is an illustration of Scandinavian coziness, taste, and beauty.

At 15:00, the car will transport you to the harbor for a check-in aboard the ship sailing for Turku, Finland’s ancient capital.

All of the ships involved in the trip package are large, comfortable ferries that can accommodate over 3,000 passengers and 400 automobiles. There are pubs, restaurants, casinos, entertainment programs, and duty-free stores aboard the ships.

You’ll be woken up early in the morning to have a breakfast on board. The buffet will include a wide range of hot and cold meals along with beverages.

Our driver will meet you in Turku at 8 a.m. and transport you to your hotel in the city center. The Scandinavian minimalism and comfort of the rooms will allow you to relax and recharge.

The 16th century was the most tumultuous time for the castle. It was the home of Duke Johan, who subsequently became King of Sweden.   At the time, the court had over 600 inmates. This fortification is now home to the Turku Historical Museum.

This is one of Northern Europe’s most important historical monuments of urban culture. The museum has restored 18 artisan houses and over 30 craft workshops. Workshops are established up in the Luostarinmäki houses, where artisans work on their crafts. These homes survived the 1827 fire and were restored in their original locations. The museum reproduced scenes of urban life in Finland’s old capital. You may see the traditional customs and daily lives of the residents here. Some houses feature stores where you may buy handcrafted things.

Turku is well-known as a scientific and cultural center: two schools have been in operation here since the 13th century, and in 1640 the first university and the first printing business in Finland were established. Turku was the site of the first publication of a newspaper in Finland, which began in 1772. In 2011, the city, together with the Estonian capital, was designated as the European Capital of Culture.

In the evening, you may take a tour through the neighborhood stores and dine in one of the charming Finnish restaurants.

After breakfast, at 08:00, you will be picked up by a private vehicle and taken to the train station. The train from Turku to Helsinki will arrive at the central station in Helsinki, the Finnish capital, around 10:30 a.m.

Following your check-in at the hotel, you will go on a sightseeing tour of the city center.
Finland’s most popular viewing tour, the Helsinki Panorama Sightseeing, will take you on a journey through the city’s past and present, highlighting the most amazing views of Helsinki. In this guided tour of Helsinki, you will learn about the city’s most important landmarks such as its historic core, Senate Square and Market Square, as well as its City Hall, Parliament buildings, Finlandia Hall and Opera House. At the Temppeliaukio Church (the church in the rock) or the Sibelius Monument, you will have the opportunity to take photos (if the church is opened).

Scandi Travel Helsinki tour packages are included in most Northern Europe travel itineraries, and they are particularly popular in the summer.