Duration: approx. 4 hours

Situated 20 miles outside Helsinki in the Sibo countryside, the Savijärvi Manor House is a 100-year old traditional farm and green oasis. Here you can enjoy a taste of Finnish country life as you enjoy a cup of coffee or tea on the porch. The excursion will continue in Helsinki with a panoramic city tour of the key sights including Mannerheim Street, the Parliament House, the Olympic Stadium and the Market Square. Enjoy a stop at the Senate Square before returning to the pier.

Leaving the vessel you will drive to a leisure boat for a 1-hour cruise around the Helsinki archipelago. Sail around these urban islands; view the waterfront saunas and opulent waterside villas while your guide provides an informative overview of Helsinki history, with refreshments of coffee. We will stop for shopping at an open-air market after the cruise before returning to the vessel.

Soumenlinna is a historic sea fortress, a popular attraction and an island home to a small community of residents. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1991, this is a unique monument of European military architecture. You can discover this fortress, which was built during the periods of Swedish and Russian rules, from all angles. A private motorcoach will take you from the pier to a boat for a 15-minute sail ride around the fortress during which you can learn about the chequered history of the monument and hear about life on the island today. Back on land you can visit the key sights of the fortress such as the castle courtyard, Piper’s Park and the Dry Dock. You will have free time on the island before returning to the Market Square and have some shopping there. Return to the pier.

Leave the port and head to Porvoo, one of Finland’s six medieval towns and first mentioned in documents that date back to the XIV century. Porvoo is famous for its historic district characterized by historic streets and wooden houses. We will visit the stone and brick Cathedral whose roof was completely destroyed by a fire although the interior has remained largely intact. Enjoy free time for exploring and shopping. The excursion also encompasses a sightseeing tour of Helsinki passing the Parliament buildings, National Museum, Finlandia Hall, Opera House and Olympic Stadium. We will finish the day with a short photo stop in Senate Square.