Helsinki, Finland 15-17.12 from 629 €

Total price From €1,259

Created: Tuesday 24 October 2023 - Departure: Friday 15 December 2023

About the destination

Helsinki is located on a small peninsula at the southern tip of Finland. If you approach Helsinki from the sea, you'll see neoclassical buildings with elegant lines and pastel colours, and a marketplace brimming with strawberries and salmon. The city has grown with a focus on harmony. In the summer, many locals swap city life for their country cottages, but in winter the capital comes alive with theatre, political institutes and over 20,000 university students. Architecture enthusiasts will adore Helsinki. The attractive neoclassical buildings around Senate Square were almost entirely designed by German architect Carl Ludwig Engel in the early 19th century, shortly after Helsinki took over from Turku as the capital of Finland. The jewel in the crown is the Lutheran Cathedral, which has recently been refurbished and looks better than ever, with the 12 apostles on the roof once again looking down at the world below. Elsewhere in the city, the bold, simple designs of the city’s great 20th century architects, notably Aalto and Saarinen, blend with the clean neoclassical lines. The stunning Jean Sibelius Monument, dedicated to Finland’s most famous composer, consists of hundreds of steel pipes sculpted by Elia Hiltunen. The monument is located in Sibelius Park. The Kansallimuseo, or National Museum, has fantastic displays of Finnish culture. The exhibits of the City Museum illustrate the history of the city. The islands surrounding Helsinki make for excellent day trips. The sandy beaches and smooth rocks of Pihlajasaari make it a popular summer spot for sunbathing Finns. Every summer, there are many free outdoor concerts in one of the city’s numerous parks. In the afternoons, all kinds of music can be heard on the leafy Esplanadi. Helsinki may be a small city compared to the world's mega-cities, but it still has a cosmopolitan spirit. Helsinki is a beautiful city, especially in the summer. The streets are clean and there's always a peaceful spot to be found, if you need one. Some say that Helsinki is "the biggest village in the world" and it's a fantastic place for tourism, history, museums, galleries, theatre, music, shopping, restaurants, clubs, and so on, all environmentally friendly, free of pollution and traffic congestion.

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15 Dec

Departure transport

Departure

Finnair - AY1740

16:10 - Lisbon, Lisboa Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)

22:50 - Helsinki, Helsinki Vantaa (HEL)

Nonstop

Transport: AY1740

Cabin Class: Economy

Fare Name: Economy Superlight

15 Dec

Transfer

Transfer from Helsinki Vantaa (HEL) to Scandic Grand Marina

Pick-up time: 22:50 Maximum wait time: 60 minutes Private - Standard (Carro) Car with driver

Private

Standard (Carro) Car with driver

Maximum wait time: 60 minutes

15 Dec

Hotel

2 Nights

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Scandic Grand Marina

8.1

Very good

11374

Helsinki - to 0.7 miles from the centreBED AND BREAKFASTKatajanokanlaituri 7, Helsinki 00160

Standard twin

With a stay at Scandic Grand Marina in Helsinki (Helsinki City Centre), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Helsinki Exhibition and Convention Centre and Helsinki Sky Wheel. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Allas Sea Pool and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Scandic Marina Congress Center.

Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including a sauna and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and gift shops/newsstands.

Make yourself at home in one of the 470 air-conditioned guestrooms. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at Makasiini, a restaurant which specializes in Scandinavian cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Planning an event in Helsinki? This hotel has 39123 square feet (3636 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

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17 Dec

Transfer

Transfer from Scandic Grand Marina to Helsinki Vantaa (HEL)

Pick-up time: 12:30 Maximum wait time: 15 minutes Private - Standard (Carro) Car with driver

Private

Standard (Carro) Car with driver

Maximum wait time: 15 minutes

17 Dec

Return transport

Return

Finnair - AY1739

12:30 - Helsinki, Helsinki Vantaa (HEL)

15:25 - Lisbon, Lisboa Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)

Nonstop

Transport: AY1739

Cabin Class: Economy

Fare Name: Economy Superlight

1 Insurances

Classic Seguro( Seguro de Inclusão Classic) - Região(Continente de um só país) - Dias (3)