PORVOO BY BUS

Price £ 35   pp

With its signature ochre clapboard wooden buildings lining the river bank Porvoo is exquisitely unique. The town layout dates from the Middle Ages and the narrow streets, little yards and low profile houses are interspersed with craft workshops and boutiques selling things you might want to buy, rather than tourist trash. Highlights also include the medieval cathedral and Runeberg’s home.

PORVOO CRUISE

Price £ 35  pp

The M/S Runeberg is a traditional high funnelled steamer built in 1912, which cruises in the summer months from the President’s Quay in Helsinki to Porvoo. The charm of Porvoo is outlined on the left and the Runeberg itself along with its charted course through the Helsinki archipelago and along the coast makes a visit there that much more memorable, that much more romantic.  Price includes lunch.

SKIP OVER TO ESTONIA

Price £ 55  pp

Recently christened Tallinski because of its popularity with the Finns, Estonia’s medieval capital is just a couple of hours away by highspeed catamaran leaving from the main harbour. Upgrade to Business Class tickets for the use of an exclusive sea view lounge with comfort seating and buffet breakfast outbound and supper on the return, along with complementary soft drinks and coffee. One of Europe’s best preserved historical cities you’ll find a profusion of shops, bars and restaurants lining the cobbled streets of the old Town with prices to die for. Please take a look at our website for more on Tallinn.

STOCKHOLM CRUISE & STAY

Price from £ 50   pp

Round off your trip to Helsinki with a luxury overnight cruise and a one night in Stockholm before flying back to the UK. Cruise down the Gulf of Finland out in..to the Baltic on a Silja Liner in an outside sea view cabin before gliding through Stockholm’s 24,000 island archipelago in the refracted dawn light. On board enjoy the sumptuous grandeur of this floating hotel with its signature promenade gallery deck lined with design shops; choice of restaurants. Saunas and Jacuzzis.