Best of the Baltics: Helsinki, Tallinn & Stockholm
Discover three jewels of the Baltic!
This 9-night vacation package brings you to three stunning destinations! Discover Helsinki, Tallinn, and Stockholm with a perfect combination of included tours and free time to explore. With so much rich history in each city, you'll wish you had more time to spend!Â
What's Included
- Roundtrip economy class airfare into Helsinki (HEL), out of Stockholm (ARN)
- Airport transfers and cruise port transfers in Helsinki & Tallinn
- 3 nights in Helsinki at Scandic Grand Marina Hotel, or similar
- Helsinki Card (24-hours)
- Morning cruise from Helsinki (10:30am departure) to Tallinn (12:30pm arrival)
- 3 nights in Tallinn at Sokos Viru Hotel, or similar
- Tallinn Card (24-hours)
- One-way economy class flight from Tallinn (TLL) to Stockholm (ARN)
- 3 nights in Stockholm at the Clarion Hotel Amaranten, or similar
- Royal Canal Tour (50 min)
- Breakfast daily
Great Ways to Explore
Visit Senaatintori, the Senate square in Helsinki!
- Browse through Kauppatori, Helsinki's market square with fresh flowers and produce!
Enjoy a scenic ferry ride from Helsinki to Tallinn!
Use your 24-hour Tallinn Card to explore the city, including free admission to over 40 museums!
Take a tour of Stockholm's royal canals!
Travel to the beautiful Baltics with this 9-night vacation! Your adventure begins in Helsinki, the capital of Finland. There are many amazing sights to behold, including the Senate square, market, and cathedral! Use your included 24-hour Helsinki Card to access many of the top attractions and museums for free!
You'll take a ferry ride from Helsinki to your next stop: Tallinn, Estonia! Uncover the medieval Old Town, and visit the incredible Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. Your included Tallinn Card is valid for 24 hours and grants you access to many of the best attractions the city has to offer!
Then, hop a quick flight to Stockholm, Sweden for the final leg of your trip! The city's old town, Gamla Stan, is filled with amazing cobblestone streets and rich culture. Take a Royal Canal tour and learn more about incredible Stockholm. Be sure to try the coffee and some Swedish meatballs before you head home!
- Roundtrip economy class airfare into Helsinki (HEL), out of Stockholm (ARN)
- Airport transfers and cruise port transfers in Helsinki & Tallinn
- 3 nights in Helsinki at Scandic Grand Marina Hotel, or similar
- Helsinki Card (24-hours)
- Morning cruise from Helsinki (10:30am departure) to Tallinn (12:30pm arrival)
- 3 nights in Tallinn at Sokos Viru Hotel, or similar
- Tallinn Card (24-hours)
- One-way economy class flight from Tallinn (TLL) to Stockholm (ARN)
- 3 nights in Stockholm at the Clarion Hotel Amaranten, or similar
- Royal Canal Tour (50 min)
- Breakfast daily
Visit Senaatintori, the Senate square in Helsinki!
- Browse through Kauppatori, Helsinki's market square with fresh flowers and produce!
Enjoy a scenic ferry ride from Helsinki to Tallinn!
Use your 24-hour Tallinn Card to explore the city, including free admission to over 40 museums!
Take a tour of Stockholm's royal canals!
Travel to the beautiful Baltics with this 9-night vacation! Your adventure begins in Helsinki, the capital of Finland. There are many amazing sights to behold, including the Senate square, market, and cathedral! Use your included 24-hour Helsinki Card to access many of the top attractions and museums for free!
You'll take a ferry ride from Helsinki to your next stop: Tallinn, Estonia! Uncover the medieval Old Town, and visit the incredible Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. Your included Tallinn Card is valid for 24 hours and grants you access to many of the best attractions the city has to offer!
Then, hop a quick flight to Stockholm, Sweden for the final leg of your trip! The city's old town, Gamla Stan, is filled with amazing cobblestone streets and rich culture. Take a Royal Canal tour and learn more about incredible Stockholm. Be sure to try the coffee and some Swedish meatballs before you head home!
Learn More about Helsinki, Tallinn and Stockholm
Day 1. Welcome to Helsinki!
Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure as you begin to explore Helsinki!
Transfer to Helsinki hotel
Scandic Grand Marina Hotel
Scandic Grand Marina is a spacious hotel located right next to the Market Square and Helsinki city center. Nestled in the idyllic Katajanokka district in a beautiful warehouse building from the early 1900s, this stylish hotel is a great starting point from which to see the city's sights. Enjoy close proximity to the SkyWheel Helsinki, Allas Sea Pool, Uspenski Cathedral, and the city's best shopping, restaurants, and nightlife.
If you want to expend some extra energy, feel free to make use of the hotel's gym or pop by reception to borrow a bicycle or sticks to Nordic walking. In the summer, guests can take advantage of the large terrace but the hotel's large arched windows and high ceilings create a light, airy atmosphere in the lobby, restaurant, and bar year-round.
Scandic Park Helsinki Hotel
Scandic Park Helsinki Hotel is located right next to Helskini city center! Guests will enjoy comfortable rooms equipped with free WiFi, complimentary toiletries, television, and more. The onsite restaurant serves Nordic and European cuisine, while Famu Bar offers pub food and specialty brewed beers. There are many activities within walking distance from the hotel, including the Finnish National Opera, Töölö Bay, the Helsinki Music Centre, and more! Many of the city's trams and buses also stop right outside the hotel, easily connecting you with other surrounding areas.
Day 2. Helsinki
Today is a great day to activate and use your Helsinki Card! This gives you the opportunity to visit over 25 attractions and museums for free!Â
Visit Senaatintori, the Senate square, and discover the beautiful architecture. Kauppatori is the market square filled with flowers and fresh produce! There are also many churches and cathedrals, including the Uspenski Cathedral.
Tonight, find a delicious-looking restaurant to try some Finnish delicacies!
Helsinki Card (24-hours)
Sightsee in Helsinki with help from your City Card, which grants access to sightseeing tours by bus or boat, unlimited use of the city's public transportation, entry to 28 of the city's most interesting and iconic monuments, and more.
Enjoy convenient city access from the Hop-On/Hop-Off bus, see the sights from a scenic canal cruise, visit the walled fortresses of Suomenlinna island, or spend the day gallery hopping - the choice is yours!
City Pass Includes:- Sightseeing tours by bus or boat
- Unlimited public transport in Helsinki
- Ferry to/from Suomenlinna Sea Fortress
- Entry to over 28 museums and sights
- Several discounts in restaurants, shops, and concerts
- Guidebook, including maps and complete tourist information
Day 3. Helsinki
Today, consider hopping on the ferry to Suomenlinna Sea Fortress (ferry and admission are included with your city card). Spend a few hours exploring this fascinating fortress set on a cluster of islands connected by bridges and built by the Swedish in the mid-18th-century.Â
After a day of sightseeing, unwind at Kotiharjun Sauna, Helsinki's only remaining traditional public wood-fired sauna.Â
Day 4. Helsinki - Tallinn, Estonia
Today you will cross the Baltic Sea on a 2-hour ferry to your next destination, Tallinn! As the capital of Estonia, Tallinn buzzes with activity year-round. Formerly under Soviet rule, Tallinn has blossomed into one of Europe's prettiest medieval cities.Â
Take time today to walk around the UNESCO-certified Old Town. Its Gothic spires, winding cobblestone streets and enchanting architecture will amaze you!
Transfer to Helsinki ferry terminal
Ferry to Tallinn
Transfer to Tallinn hotel
Check-in - Original Sokos Hotel Viru
Located near Old Town, Original Sokos Hotel Viru has the unique distinction of being set in Estonia's first high-rise building. This contemporary hotel has direct access to the Viru Keskus shopping mall and is a two-minute walk from both a tram stop and the Old Town. Relax in total comfort from your room, which comes equipped with parquet floors, city views and free Wi-Fi, as well as unique design features that add character. Guests can enjoy a delicious buffet breakfast each morning, along with two restaurants, two bars, a pub and a nightclub. Relax after a full day of sightseeing at the saunas and plunge pools.Â
Day 5. Tallinn
Today, consider using your Tallinn Card to explore! There are so many sights and attractions to visit. Consider a trip to the Toompea Castle, and some souvenir shopping along the way!
Tonight, dive into some delicious cuisine at a local restaurant!
Tallinn Card (24-hours)
Tallinn Card is the city's all-in-one discount card for visitors, with dozens of fantastic free offers, discounts and gifts.Â
City Card Includes:- Free admission to over 40 museums and sights, including Tallinn's top 10 attractions like TV Tower. Tallinn Card is valid for one admission to each attraction.
- Unlimited public transport in Tallinn
- Tallinn Card Map (lists complete information for every attraction including how to get there, opening hours, address and phone number)
- Over 30 exclusive discounts and gifts.
Day 6. Tallinn
Consider a visit to Kadriorg Palace, built by Peter the Great in 1718 and now housing the Estonian Art Museum's foreign collection. Weather permitting, relax in the handsome French-style formal garden at the rear of the palace.Â
Later, visit one of Tallinn's most striking structures, the Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Cathedral. This magnificent, onion-domed Russian Orthodox cathedral was completed in 1900 as Russia expanded its influence on its Baltic provinces.Â
Day 7. Tallinn - Stockholm, Sweden
This morning, make your way to the Tallinn Airport for your flight to Stockholm!
Upon arrival in Sweden's capital, make your way to your hotel to check in and then begin exploring.
A great start would be in the city's old town, Gamla Stan, an islet that's one of the largest and best preserved medieval city centers in Europe. The narrow winding cobblestone streets and gold-hued buildings give Gamla Stan its unique character.Â
Transfer to Tallinn Airport
Flight from Tallinn - Stockholm
Check-in - Clarion Hotel Amaranten
Walk to City Hall and the Swedish History Museum from this modern and sleek hotel in the Kungsholmen district of Stockholm. Step into the lobby and admire the 60s-inspired decor that characterizes the laidback and fun-loving atmosphere of this hotel. Enjoy a meal at Kitchen Table & Bar, sip a cocktail at Taproom, and meet other guests in the Living Room. Each of the 461 rooms provide desks, relaxing armchairs, minibars, and TVs.
Just outside the hotel's door is the metro which takes you to T-centralen station, as well as Kungsträdgården and the city, in just four minutes. Here you can hop on the tram to Skansen, Gröna Lund, ABBA the Museum, the Nordic Museum and Vasa Museum. If you prefer to walk, you can be at Hötorget in just 10 minutes.
Day 8. Stockholm
Embark on a tour of Stockholm's Royal Canals! Explore the waterways that leave the city and bob by beautiful buildings until you reach the Djurgarden Canal, famous for its view over the whole city.Â
The rest of the day is yours. You might walk the halls of Stockholm Palace or stroll through Skansen, an open-air museum and zoo, lined with fresh farm stands as well.
Stockholm Royal Canal Tour
Embark on a tour through Stockholm by canal! Start in Stromkajen, at Stockholm's center, then follow the Djurgarden Canal out of the inner city. Pass by stunning architecture, famous buildings, and lush greenery. Have your camera ready for the breathtaking view of Stockholm's skyline from the unique vantage point of the canal.
Day 9. Stockholm
Today is the final full day of your beautiful Baltic trip!
You may wish to spend the day surrounded by vast expanses of forests and verdant meadows on the central, two-mile-long island of Djurgarden. Once you've breathed in the fresh clean air, head back into the city and pick up a few souvenirs.
After touring Stockholm to your heart's content, tuck into a plate of comforting Swedish meatballs!
Day 10. Depart Sweden
Your Baltic vacation comes to an end today. Make your way to the airport to catch your flight home!