Itinerary
- Day 1
Helsinki
You'll arrive in Helsinki and head straight to your hotel to settle in. The rest of the day is yours to explore the capital on your own. Walk through the city and you'll find beautiful squares, historic cathedrals, and interesting architecture. The layout is pretty manageable, so wandering around and getting a feel for the place works well. Plan to grab lunch somewhere central and just take in the city at your own pace.
- Start point
- Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland (Helsinki)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Senaatintori - beautiful architectural ensemble of the Senate with empire-style architecture
- Explore Kauppatori - picturesque market square with flowers, fruits and local merchants
- Visit Tuomiokirko - 19th century cathedral with impressive copper dome and regular concerts
- Visit Temppeliaukiokirkko - church carved into rock with exceptional acoustics
- Visit Sibeliuksenpuisto - Neo-Byzantine Orthodox Cathedral on the island of Katajanokka
Landmarks Senaatintori Kauppatori Tuomiokirko Temppeliaukiokirkko Sibeliuksenpuisto (Uspenski Cathedral) 
- Day 2
Helsinki to Stockholm (Cruise)
After breakfast at your hotel, you'll make your way to the cruise terminal. The ship departs at 5:00 pm, but you'll need to board by 3:30 pm. Once on board, you'll sail through the Baltic Sea archipelagos with beautiful scenery around you. During the evening, there's entertainment and activities to explore. Dinner is a gala event with Nordic specialties, so it's a nice way to start the journey (70°F/21°C typical).
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet breakfast at hotel), Dinner (Gala (New Year's) dinner buffet with Nordic specialties, including white and red wine, beer, soft drinks, tea and coffee)
Included Activities
- Gala (New Year's) dinner buffet with Nordic specialties, including white and red wine, beer, soft drinks, tea and coffee
Optional Activities
- Welcome bars
- Tax Free Stores
- Casino
- International shows and entertainment
- Day 3
Stockholm
You'll arrive in Stockholm in the morning and head to your hotel. This city spreads across multiple islands, so there's plenty to see. Gamla Stan, the medieval old town, is worth a walk through if you like narrow streets, craft shops, and antique stalls. If you prefer something different, the Royal Palace and City Hall are also options. The parks and tree-lined squares make for nice breaks between exploring (68°F/20°C).
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Gamla Stan - medieval old town with quiet plots, winding streets, craft stalls, art galleries, antique shops and second-hand bookstores
- Visit Kungliga Slottet - Royal Palace built between 1690 and 1754 with rich historical significance
- Visit Stadshuset - City Hall built on stilts with sumptuously furnished rooms
Landmarks Gamla Stan Kungliga Slottet Stadshuset 
- Day 4
Stockholm
You'll have breakfast at your hotel and then the morning is free. Use it to walk around Stockholm more, do any last-minute shopping, or just relax. In the afternoon, you'll head to the airport on your own to catch your flight home. The tour services end here, so plan your airport time accordingly and check your flight details before the morning (67°F/19°C).
- End point
- Stockholm, Sweden (Stockholm)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Last stroll around Stockholm
- Shopping for last-minute souvenirs
