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  5 days / 4 nights
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  Finland
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  Helsinki – Lappeenranta – Helsinki

program

DAY 1 (SUNDAY): ARRIVAL HELSINKI
Arrival in Helsinki, optional transfer to Hotel Glo Art**** or similar, check-in, welcome meeting.

DAY 2 (MONDAY): HELSINKI
Helsinki is truly located at the crossroads of Western and Eastern culture and this is reflected everywhere in the green and lively Finnish capital. The sightseeing tour takes us around the harbours and the Senate Square with the Lutheran Cathedral, up central Mannerheim Street and by the Parliament Building, the Finlandia Hall, and the Sibelius Monument and for a visit at the famous Church-in-the-Rock. The afternoon offers an optional excursion to Suomenlinna Fortress, a cultural treasure whose construction was started in the 18th century as a sea fortress. Located on an island, the fortress is a unique attraction for visitors.

DAY 3 (TUESDAY): HELSINKI – LAPPEENRANTA
In the morning we go to the railway station and depart by train bound for Lappeenranta, where we arrive shortly after midday. Transfer to Hotel Scandic Patria**** or similar. Lappeenranta is beautifully set at the shores of Lake Saimaa and was an important Swedish fortress town in the 18th century. Nowadays it is an attractive and popular resort town. The afternoon walking tour of Lappeenranta takes us to the historical Old Town, the port area and Lappeenranta Fortress with its wooden and redbrick buildings, artisans’ shops, museums, wooden Orthodox Mary the Virgin Church and cafes. Return to the hotel and check-in. Late afternoon we walk to the pier to embark on a spectacular evening cruise on Lake Saimaa and to the Saimaa Canal. The ship has a restaurant, where we can enjoy drinks and snacks or a full dinner while we are stunned by the views of the lake. After three hours we return to port and walk back to the hotel.

DAY 4 (WEDNESDAY): LAPPEENRANTA – HELSINKI
The day offers the possibility to explore Lappeenranta resort town on your own. The hotel is located between the Old Town and the port area and both are easily accessible on foot. Go shopping in the small boutique in the Old Town, try the Karelian cuisine or enjoy the atmosphere and the views at the port. In the late afternoon transfer to the train station and departure by train back to Helsinki. Arrival to Helsinki early in the evening and transfer to Hotel Glo Art**** or similar, check in.

DAY 5 (THURSDAY): HELSINKI
Optional transfer to the airport.

TOUR DATES

GHE11: 29.06-03.07.25
GHE13: 13.07-17.07.25
GHE15: 27.07-31.07.25
GHE17: 10.08-14.08.25

Package Price Per Person

EUR 595.00 (double occupancy)
EUR 295.00 (single supplement)

Services included

• 4 overnights at centrally located 4 star hotels
• 4 x buffet breakfast
• Welcome meeting with champagne-cocktail or juice
• Personalized welcome package
• Entrances to Church in The Rock in Helsinki, Lake Saimaa
• Express train tickets Helsinki-Lappeenranta-Helsinki (economy class)
• Service of English and German speaking tour escort in Helsinki and local English-speaking guide in Lappeenranta
• Service of Italian and Spanish speaking tour escort in Helsinki and local English-speaking guide in Lappeenranta
• Service of 1st class motor coaches or 1st class minivans throughout the itinerary

Optional Activities

• 3-hour excursion with water bus to the Suomenlinna Fortress: EUR 65.00 pp

Optional Transfers

• Transfer airport to Hotel Glo Art: EUR 90.00 for private car (1-3 persons), EUR 120.00 for private minivan (4-7 persons)
• Transfer Hotel Glo Art to airport: EUR 90.00 for private car (1-3 persons), EUR 120.00 for private minivan (4-7 persons)