Festive City Lights
- Tour ID: HAM9
Tour Info:
- Duration: 6 Days / 5 Nights
- Seasons: Winter
- Travel Style: Multi Country
- Countries: Estonia, Finland
- Available:
Experience the enchantment of the festive season with a journey through Porvoo, Helsinki, and Tallinn. This unique package combines three distinct experiences into one unforgettable adventure. Begin in the historic old town of Porvoo, celebrated for its well-preserved 18th and 19th century buildings and the iconic 15th century cathedral. Located just 50 minutes from the capital, Helsinki awaits with its vibrant city ambiance, inviting you to explore at your own pace. Every corner of Helsinki offers something special to discover.
Don’t miss a day trip to Tallinn, a historic Hanseatic town a mere 85km from Helsinki, brimming with countless opportunities for memorable moments.
Highlights:
- Stay in 100+ year old hotel
- Stay in Finland capital, Helsinki
- Visit the the romantic old town of Tallinn
Price Includes:
- Transfer from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Porvoo
- 2x nights at the RUNO hotel located in the old town, breakfast included
- 3x nights in a 4 star city centre hotel in Helsinki, breakfast included
- Ferry tickets (return) from Helsinki to Tallinn -Helsinki
Itinerary:
A transfer of approximately 35 minutes from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to RUNO hotel is included. The Runo hotel is housed in a building well over 100 years old, and today is highlighted as a design hotel offering new in a truly old setting.
Enjoy a truly scrumptious breakfast at the RUNO hotel, an experience on its own. Some dishes are homemade and sourced from local ingredients. Spend the day exploring Porvoo’ old town, and cobbled streets, museums, and the cathedral. We highly recommend a two-hour guided walk with an authorized guide. If you decide to venture into the new town, you will find a contrast of vintage shops and modern malls.
Breakfast is served at the hotel. Today you will head off to the Capital, Helsinki. The journey is less than an hour. From Runo hotel walk approximately five minutes to the bus stop – board one the of the several busses that take you directly to Helsinki city center. *Please note the bus fare is not included and you will be required to pay on the spot. Check in to your city centre hotel, home for the next three nights.
Breakfast is served at the hotel. Today you head off to Tallinn. Depart in the morning by ferry from Helsinki to Tallinn. You will have the day to explore the romantic old town, with it’s small boutiques and many cosy coffee shops. You will see medieval architecture in the old town, and should you decide to venture beyond the castle you see the contrast of a modern city. Ferry back to Helsinki in the late afternoon. Overnight in Helsinki.
Breakfast is served at the hotel. Spend the day getting lost in Helsinki. A city that is quirky, urban, and close to nature. The design shops all around Helsinki are worth visiting, as is the many well-known sights such as the market square, and Kaivopuisto Park.
Breakfast is served at the hotel. Departure to the airport according to your travel arrangements.
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Important Info:
An itinerary and quotation will be prepared for your consideration. Once accepted, a deposit is required to secure the booking.
For each traveller, we require:
- Full name exactly as shown on passport
- Date of birth
- Contact phone number
- Dietary, medical or other special requirements
No services are held at quotation stage and remain subject to availability until booked and confirmed. If a quoted service becomes unavailable, we will offer a suitable alternative where possible.
Deposit amounts vary by tour and supplier and will be advised before booking. Some accommodation, cruises, Christmas/New Year arrangements and special services may require higher deposits, full payment or non-refundable payment at booking.
Final payment is generally due 90 days before travel, unless an earlier date is required by a supplier. Your booking invoice will confirm the applicable payment schedule.
Where final supplier rates have not yet been released, provisional pricing may be provided. Any applicable conditions will be explained before booking.
Your confirmed itinerary will specify all inclusions. Unless stated otherwise, prices generally exclude:
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Meals not listed
- Optional activities
- Personal expenses
- Services not specifically listed
Comprehensive travel insurance is strongly recommended as soon as the deposit is paid, particularly where components are non-refundable.
Clients receive a 20% discount with GO Insurance. Please request a quotation.
Traveller names must exactly match the passport used for travel, including all given names and surnames. Incorrect details may result in fees or difficulties with travel arrangements.
Travellers are responsible for ensuring passports meet the validity and entry requirements of all countries visited. For the Schengen Area, Australian passports generally must:
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- Be valid for at least 3 months after departure from the Schengen Area
- Have been issued within the previous 10 years
We recommend having at least 6 months’ passport validity remaining wherever possible. Travellers are responsible for obtaining required visas, travel authorisations and other entry documents. Requirements should be checked with relevant government authorities before travel.
Nordic itineraries may involve walking on snow/ice, uneven surfaces, stairs, boats, snowmobiles, carrying luggage and extended periods outdoors in cold weather. Activities may have age, height, health, mobility or licensing requirements.
Medical conditions, mobility limitations and accessibility needs should be advised at booking so suitable arrangements can be considered.
Dietary requirements and allergies should be advised at booking. We will make reasonable efforts to accommodate them, but cannot guarantee this, particularly in remote or wilderness locations. Travellers with serious allergies should also confirm requirements directly with meal providers.
Travellers on self-drive itineraries are responsible for holding the appropriate licence for the destination and rental provider. A valid physical licence may also be required for activities such as snowmobiling.
Accommodation will be booked in the room category shown on your confirmed itinerary. Scandinavian rooms may be smaller than Australian equivalents and configurations can differ.
Twin rooms commonly have two single beds, sometimes positioned together. Additional beds may be sofa or rollaway beds. Double rooms may also use two single beds together, with separate doonas.
If accommodation must change due to circumstances outside our control, we will seek a similar or higher standard wherever possible.
Porterage is generally not included. Travellers should be comfortable managing their own luggage.
Some trains, flights, coaches, ferries, transfers and vehicles have luggage limits. Any applicable restrictions will be advised in your travel documents. One manageable suitcase per person is recommended. Excess luggage charges are the traveller’s responsibility.
Scandinavian and Lapland travel can involve very cold temperatures, snow, ice and rapidly changing weather. Appropriate thermal layers, waterproof outerwear, gloves, hats and suitable footwear are essential. Summer weather can also change quickly, so rain protection is recommended.
Weather, road conditions or operational issues may require activities or transport to be delayed, modified, rescheduled or replaced. Safety takes priority, and suitable alternatives will be arranged where reasonably possible.
The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon and cannot be guaranteed. Sightings depend on solar activity, weather, cloud cover and darkness. Tours are designed to maximise viewing opportunities but cannot guarantee a sighting.
Weather, transport schedules, supplier operations and other circumstances may require changes to accommodation, transport, activities or itinerary order. Where possible, comparable alternatives will be arranged and significant changes communicated.
Changes and cancellations are subject to supplier conditions and may incur fees. Some services are non-refundable from booking, with Christmas/New Year arrangements often having stricter conditions.
Please refer to the full Terms & Conditions and quotation for applicable cancellation conditions.
Unused services are generally non-refundable, including those missed due to late arrival, early departure or choosing not to participate. Where services are missed due to circumstances outside the traveller’s control, we will assist where reasonably possible, subject to supplier conditions.
A live digital itinerary will be provided before departure with confirmed arrangements, important information, contacts and relevant documents/vouchers. It may be updated in real time if arrangements change.
We recommend it is kept accessible and checked regularly. If an issue occurs during travel, contact the relevant supplier and our team as soon as possible so we have the best opportunity to resolve it. Delayed reporting may limit what can be done.
Travellers should provide a mobile number that will remain active while overseas. Suppliers such as hotels, transfer companies and activity providers may use this number to contact you.
WhatsApp may not be available with all suppliers, so travellers may sometimes need to make a direct local or international call. Before departure, check roaming, international calling, SIM and eSIM options with your mobile provider.
All phone, roaming, SIM and international calling costs are the traveller’s responsibility.
Price Includes:
Based on 3* twin share. Request pricing for other categories.
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