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Helsinki Christmas Market


from £695 pp - 3 days / 2 nights

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Overview:

Experience the special atmosphere of Helsinki in the run-up to Christmas. Enjoy a themed Christmas Walk with a personal guide who tells about Christmas traditions in Finland, and introduces guests to the best shopping options. Visit the city's main Christmas markets - St. Thoams Market and Helsingin Joulumaailma (Christmas World)

Holiday price is from £ 695 per person based on availability and 2 persons sharing a standard double/twin room. Single supplement upon request.

2022 Departure Dates:

Departure dates Departure Arrive
Daily, 01 Dec - 22 Dec
 London, Manchester Helsinki

Tour Itinerary:

Day 1: Arrival in Helsinki

Transfer from airport to hotel by private car, and the rest of the day is at your own leisure to explore Helsinki. Overnight stay in a first class city centre hotel. In Finland good food is an essential aspect of Christmas, and many restaurants have special Yuletide fares on their menus. Finnish Christmas delicacies include star-shaped pastries filled with thick plum jam, gingerbread, rosolli (a salad of beetroot and other vegetables with herring), and Christmas ham. To drink there is the traditional Scandinavian glögi, a spicy hot mulled wine, specially brewed dark winter beers, hot chocolate, and coffees fortified with a little rum or cognac. Home-made food delicacies, gifts and decorations are sold by vendors who come from all over Finland to the special Christmas Markets.There are various Special Events in Helsinki during the Christmas Market period, including various Christmas music concerts, operas, ballets, and plenty of opportunities to put on your ice skates.

Day 2: Helsinki

After breakfast, it's time to explore the city and enjoy all the entertainment, food and novelties the Christmas Markets have to offer. Overnight stay in a first class city centre hotel.

St. Thomas Market 2015
4.12.2015 - 22.12.2015
Venue: Senate Square
This annual Christmas event takes place in the beautiful Senate Square, with over 120 booths selling everything from handicrafts to canned foods for the Christmas table. Stroll among the booths and enjoy the old-fashioned Christmas atmosphere. Watch artisans at work and say hi to Santa Claus.

Helsingin Joulumaailma (Christmas World)
28.11.2015 - 23.12.2015 and 27.12.2015 - 06.01.2016
Venue details: Kolmen Sepän aukio – Ylioppilasaukio, Helsinki City Centre
Here you will find the real Christmas spirit and all the Finnish gifts and crafts you could wish for. There are plenty of hot drinks and food on offer to keep you warm and give you a true taste and scent of Christmas. You can meet Santa Claus and try the entertaining horse carousel, see the nativity, hear music, and decorate Christmas cookies.

Day 3: Departure from Helsinki

Free time to explore more of Helsinki before your return flight. Return transfer to the airport by private car. 

We can also arrange a day trip to Tallinn to visit the charming Tallinn Christmas Market.

Package Includes:

  • Direct flights from London Heathrow, Gatwick or Manchester to Helsinki (we can arrange flights from other airports upon request)
  • 1 piece of check-in luggage per traveler (up to 23 kg)
  • Private airport transfers in Helsinki 
  • 2 nights' accommodation in a centrally located 3* hotel
  • Breakfast daily
  • 24 hour emergency service
  • ATOL protection
  • All taxes

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Helsinki, Finland - 4 stars
Sokos Hotel Torni is a traditional and a 4 star hotel of historic interest in Helsinki's city centre. in 1931 this hotel was the first skyscraper built in Helsinki. It is famous for it's Ateljee Bar on the 14th floor, with great views over Helsinki city.

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Car Rental

You can rent a car, as long as you have a valid EU or international driver's license. Most cars will have manual transmission.

Transportation

Railway mostly serves domestic routes and is used as an easy and quick way to get from the capital to major cities of the country. There are some international routes, like to Moscow and St. Petersburg, but time spent on the way will be quite long.

Buses are one of the most convenient ways to travel between the Baltic States. Eurolines will get you between Riga, Vilnius and Tallinn. One way tickets will cost £ 15 - £ 20 and approximate travel time is 5 hours between the cities. Ticket reservations in advance are recommended.

Taxis are the quickest and most convenient way of travelling round the city. You'll find them located close to the main hotels. Usually it's quite easy to catch a taxi on the street, however, it's much better and safer to order one by phone. Taxi costs in all of the Baltic countries and Poland are approximately the same and a ride in the centre of the city will cost you approx £ 5 - £ 7.  Taxis in Finland and Russia are considerably more expensive.  It is always a good idea to get your hotel to book a taxi for you and ask approximately how much the trip will cost before you get in.

We would not recommend you to take public transportation within the city, as it's usually crowded and it may cause you unnecessary anxiety about where to stop.

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This tour is in Finland and is a Winter Holiday, Christmas Holiday, City Break, Family Holiday, Individual Tour, Weekend Break, Solo Traveller, Anniversary, Boys Trip and Girls Trip


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