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The Land of a Thousand Lakes

8 days/7 nights

Fly Drive Holiday
Guide Price €879 per person (based on 2 adults sharing)

With over 188,000 lakes and pristine forests that cover most of the country, Finland offers idyllic scenery and some of the cleanest air, plus almost two full months of glorious Midnight Sun! Head out into nature and explore the wilderness, right on the capital’s doorstep.    

Highlights:
  • Explore the capital of Finland, Helsinki
  • Iconic drive in Paijanne National Park
  • Embrace the sauna culture in Tampere
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Itinerary

Day 1  Helsinki    
Arrive into Helsinki and take the train to your hotel in the city centre. This afternoon why not visit Helsinki Cathedral, one of the city’s most recognisable landmarks.    

Day 2  Helsinki    
Enjoy a full day exploring the Helsinki Archipelago. Hop on a ferry to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Suomenlinna Sea Fortress, just a 20 minute boat ride away. Here you can discover the 18th Century battlements and rugged coastline at your leisure. This afternoon take a walk on the green island of Vallisaari, known for its birdlife.    

Day 3  Helsinki to Lahti    
Head back to the airport to pick up your car and drive north towards the Lakelands. On arrival in Lahti enjoy lunch aboard one of the restaurant boats moored beside the cobbled square of the town harbour.    

Day 4  Lahti to Jyvaskyla    
Today you’ll take one of the most spectacular drives in Europe, crossing numerous bridges connecting the islands of the second largest lake in Finland, Lake Paijanne. The drive will pass through Paijanne National Park, perhaps stop off en route for a gentle forest walk.

Day 5  Jyvaskyla    
In the heart of the lakes there are plenty of ways to enjoy nature. Hire bikes from the town centre and cycle the eight mile trail around Jyvaskyla Lake, take a boat cruise from the harbour or try your hand at stand up paddle boarding and canoeing on the calm waters.    

Day 6  Jyvaskyla to Tampere    
Drive through the stunning Lakeland to Tampere, perhaps stopping off to visit the Serlachius Museum of Art.

Day 7  Tampere    
Once an industrial hub, Tampere is now a bohemian city with a wide choice of museums and galleries. Walk around the repurposed red brick factory buildings and soak up the holiday atmosphere, maybe visit one of the many saunas in the city. When you’re getting hungry head for the Tampere market hall to enjoy a wide choice of delicious local specialities.      

Day 8  Tampere to Helsinki    
Take a final walk through the town and maybe visit one of the city’s many public saunas before driving back to Helsinki airport to drop off your car in time for your onward flight.    

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The Land of a Thousand Lakes

Price & Inclusions

Guide Price €879 per person (based on 2 adults sharing)

Inclusions
  • 6 days car hire
  • 7 nights 3star to 4star hotel accommodation
  • 7 breakfasts
Not Included
  • International flights
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The tour itinerary, inclusions and departures are based on travel from 01/09/2024 to 31/12/2025. Guide prices are based on twn/dbl share, are subject to availability and may vary by departure date. For travel outside of these dates, the itinerary and inclusions may vary to that shown above - please ask for details.
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