Helsinki in 5 days
5 days - 4 nights travel package
Explore Finland’s vibrant capital and its stunning coastal landscapes on this 5-day journey. Wander through Helsinki’s Art Nouveau streets, cruise its picturesque archipelago, and visit the historic Suomenlinna Sea Fortress. Experience an authentic Finnish sauna and take a day trip to the charming wooden town of Porvoo. With guided tours, scenic experiences, and cultural highlights, this tour offers a perfect blend of history, nature, and Nordic lifestyle.
Day 1: Arrival in Helsinki
Arrival: Meet your driver at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport for a private transfer to your hotel.
Free time: Settle in and explore Helsinki at your own pace. We provide recommendations for restaurants, sights, or museums upon request.
Day 2: Taste Helsinki
Morning activity: Helsinki walking tour, 3h
Get to know the Northern capital with its 600 Art Nouveau buildings and modern architecture including Alvar Aalto’s masterpieces. Explore the city which has over 100 km of coastline and learn why Finns are the happiest nation in the world.
Price includes: Services of an authorized Helsinki guide
For additional fee: Admission to Rock Church (8€ / adult, free for children), transfers from and to the hotel
Afternoon activity: Helsinki cruise (valid: May-September 2025), 1.5h
Explore Helsinki’s stunning archipelago on a 1.5-hour boat cruise, passing iconic sights such as the Suomenlinna Sea Fortress, Helsinki Zoo, icebreakers, and the picturesque Degerö Canal. Multilingual audio and text commentary and café available on board.
Price includes: Cruise tickets, multilingual commentary
For additional fee: Transfers from and to the hotel, snacks and drinks on board
Day 3: Coastal day at sea fortress and visit to local sauna
Morning activity: Suomenlinna Sea Fortress tour, 3h
Did you know that Helsinki has more than 300 islands? Visit one of its most famous – the Suomenlinna Sea Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Our tour begins and ends with a scenic waterbus ride.
Price includes: Services of an authorized guide, waterbus tickets
For additional fee: Transfers from and to the hotel, meals
Afternoon activity: Authentic sauna experience, 2h
Experience the essence of Finnish lifestyle – the sauna! Discover the traditional Finnish way to relax and enjoy the steam in an authentic local sauna surrounded by rugged Nordic nature.
Price includes: Sauna entrance fee, towels
For additional fee: Transfers from and to the hotel, meals
Day 4: Daytrip to wooden town of Porvoo
Full day trip: Guided tour to wooden town of Porvoo, 8h
Porvoo is one of the oldest towns in Finland, just an hour’s drive from Helsinki. This full-day visit includes a guided tour in the charming Old Town, with a visit to the medieval Porvoo Cathedral. After the tour, we will enjoy the delicious lunch and then head to one of the oldest cafés in town for coffee and desserts. After the meal, you will have some free time to enjoy the city’s atmosphere at your own pace and visit some quality local handicraft shops.
Price includes: Roundtrip transportation, guided walking tour in Porvoo, lunch, coffee or tea and dessert
For additional fee: 3.5-hour boat trip from Helsinki to Porvoo (summertime only)
Day 5: Farewell
Departure: Meet your driver at the hotel reception for a transfer to Helsinki Airport. Thank you for visiting Finland! We hope to welcome you back soon.
Contacts and bookings:

DMC Helsinki
REG FI31222247
Email: sales@dmchelsinki.fi
Tel: +358 50 557 8990
Rates 2025:
1pax: from 980€ / person in DBL or TWIN room
Duration and availability:
5 days
4 nights
Availability: 1.1.2025-1.1.2026
INCLUDED:
- 4 nights in centrally located 4-star hotels in Helsinki
- Private airport transfers upon arrival and departure
- Transportation to all scheduled activities
- Helsinki walking tour (3 hours) with an authorized Helsinki guide
- Helsinki archipelago cruise (1.5 hours) with multilingual commentary (valid May-September 2025)
- Guided tour of Suomenlinna Sea Fortress (3 hours)
- Authentic Finnish sauna experience (2 hours)
- Full-day guided tour to the wooden town of Porvoo, including visits to the Old Town and Porvoo Cathedral
- Daily breakfast at the hotel
- Lunch and dessert during the Porvoo day trip
- Admission to all included attractions and activities
Optional Add-Ons (Additional Fees Apply):
- Admission to the Rock Church (8€ per adult; free for children)
- Hotel transfers for the walking tour and cruise
- Hotel transfers for the Suomenlinna tour and sauna experience
- Meals during activities
- 3.5-hour boat trip from Helsinki to Porvoo (available during summertime only)
NOT INCLUDED:
– Flights to/from Finland, Sweden, domestic flights
– Personal insurance
– Any services are not listed above
Note:
Flights, Visas fees are not included.
Breakfast is included on all days.
Lunch and dinners are not included unless specifically mentioned the detailed itinerary.
Safaris and excursions are guided in English.
Rates are NET.