8 Days in Southern Finland: Helsinki, Naantali and Porvoo
Experience the design culture, historic villages, and scenic surroundings of southern Finland on this eight-day trip to Helsinki, Svartå, Naantali, and Porvoo.
Finland
8 days / 7 nights
$3,290 /person
$3,290 /person
Your trip at a glance
Top Activities
Traveling back in time at the ironworks villages of Billnas, Antskog, and Fiskars
Visiting Helsinki's Design District during a guided tour of Finland’s capital
Inhabiting the world of Tove Jansson's Moomins at Moominworld Theme Park
Plunging hundreds of feet belowground in the Tytyri Mine Experience
Cruising through the Turku Archipelago on an island boat tour
Helsinki at Leisure: Suomenlinna Fortress, Sipoonkorpi National Park and Estonia
Overview
Now that you’ve seen Helsinki’s highlights, you’ll enjoy the city today à la carte. Meaning, after breakfast, you’ll have your pick of activities, perfectly tailored to suit your mood and interests. Among the options? You can start your day on the water with a scenic boat trip to the World Heritage Site of Suomenlinna Fortress in the Helsinki Archipelago. Or, you may take a local train to a small lake where Finnish residents enjoy saunas with cold plunging: an almost religious ritual. If you’d rather something more active, consider visiting Sipoonkorpi National Park for a short hike. Alternatively, skip Finland altogether and take a day trip to the medieval time capsule of Tallinn, Estonia — just two hours away, across the Gulf of Finland. You can also take a train trip to Tampere, Finland, the sauna capital of the world, or simply enjoy Helsinki’s most emblematic coffee shops, art galleries, spas, and saunas at leisure. As evening descends, you’ll have one last optional activity, if you’re so inclined. Why not crown your time in Finland’s capital with a five-course dinner at a Michelin-starred restaurant, or, better yet, a hot spot featured in the Nordic-centric White Guide? (Breakfast)
Highlights
Boat Trip to Suomenlinna Fortress (optional)
Interested in experiencing Helsinki by water? Lean in to the city’s coastal positioning with a fun and fast speedboat trip to the breathtaking Suomenlinna Fortress. This 18th-century landmark epitomizes the military architecture of the times and merges its well-designed fortress with the natural surroundings of picturesque Finland.
Sipoonkorpi National Park (optional)
Just a stone’s throw away from Helsinki, Sipoonkorpi National Park may as well be its own world. This wild and free swath of nature invites you to roam the countryside, foraging, fishing, and enjoying the area’s recreation. If you’re interested in seeing the city’s most lush and limitless surroundings, set off on a hike that suits your preferred level of rigor and activity.
Day Trip to Tallinn or Tampere (optional)
With your free time today, you can use Helsinki as your home base to explore nearby cities. For another perspective on Finland, head via train to Tampere for a wellness experience unlike any other. Or, cross the border into Estonia, where Tallinn's fairytale-like Old Town reflects centuries of wars and occupations. Explore this Middle Ages gem of 15th-century merchant houses, towers, churches, and defensive walls, and you'll be immediately transported into the past.
Sauna (optional)
A core facet of Scandinavian culture, saunas aren't a luxury, but a lifestyle. With your free day in Helsinki, you'll have the chance to tap into the city's sauna legacy and visit a local barrel sauna with access to a neighboring lake. This way, you can heat up in the steamy room — and cool down with a refreshing, invigorating, an oh-so Nordic cold plunge.
Accommodations
Design Hotel F6 (or similar)
Welcome to your home away from home. Nestled in a beautiful and eclectically designed building, this boutique hotel invites guests to experience the highlights of Helsinki, conveniently situated near the Esplanadi and Aleksanterinkatu shopping streets. While most major attractions live within walking distance, the property offers complimentary bike rentals, so you can explore the city with the ease of your own two wheels.
Location:
Fabianinkatu 6, 00130 Helsinki, Finland
Phone:
+358968999666
How it works
Fill out request form
Provide your ideal trip dates and details to be matched with one of our local planning experts.
Meet your expert
Schedule a call with your expert to confirm dates, pricing and any recommended edits to the itinerary.
Book your trip
Once your itinerary is set, it’s time to pay the deposit to secure your trip.
Take-off
Let the journey begin! Your expert will offer real-time support and concierge service while traveling.
Ready to Go?
Let our local experts plan your dream trip.
What's included
Included in the final price
- Roadbook with local tips and expert recommendations
- 24/7 on-the-ground support
- On-trip concierge service
- Personalized trip crafting
- Entry and exit information and assistance
- Accommodations for seven nights, with daily breakfast included
- All meals and culinary experiences mentioned in the itinerary
- All guided tours mentioned in the itinerary: Helsinki city walk, Tytyri Mine experience, Mustio Manor tour
- All entrance fees, activities, and excursions cited as included in the itinerary
- Compact car rental with full insurance and roadside assistance
- 24-hour Helsinki top attractions, museums, and public transit pass
- Private Helsinki Airport chauffeur service
Not included in the final price
- International arrival and departure flights
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses and gratuities
- Anything not mentioned or listed as optional in the itinerary