Overview:
The Turku archipelago is one of Finland’s most stunning natural phenomena. It is a series of 20,000 islands stretching out into the sea from the city of Turku in south-west Finland.
Driving a circular route around the main islands is made easy, and exciting, by a system of local ferry services, constantly going back and forth acting like bridges. As well as the fun of the ferries, there are also picturesque harbour villages to visit, and the true peace of the nature.
The tour starts and ends in Helsinki, the trendy capital of Finland, where you stay your first and last nights and pick up your car.
Holiday price is from £ 995 per person based on availability and sharing a double or twin room.
Departure Dates:
| Departure dates |
Departure |
Arrival |
Arrive |
| June - August |
London / Manchester |
Helsinki |
Daily |
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival in Helsinki
Pick up your car at the airport and drive to your centrally located 3* hotel. Enjoy an afternoon of leisure in Finland's trendy capital city (parking not included in package price).
Day 2: Helsinki - Turku via Fiskars and Tammisaari (~ 180 km)
Depart from your hotel in Helsinki towards the west cost of Finland. On the way you can visit the town of Tammisaari, with its lovely old town and the former iron works of Fiskars, with many handicraft shops. Turku is a bustling summer town on the south-west coast of Finland, with the River Aura cutting right through the heart of the town. There is plenty to see, including a medieval castle and cathedral, and a wide selection of excellent cars, cafes, and restaurants. Overnight stay in Turku centre BB basis – lots of nearby restaurants to choose from for dinner
Day 3: Turku - Heponiemi (in Kustavi municipality, ~ 65 km)
Free time in Turku. Note: today’s one ferry ride departs at 15:00, approximately 45km from Turku (around 3 hours riding time) so you need to leave early enough from Turku in order to catch this ferry. Continue from Turku via nearby Naantali. Soon after Naantali the islandhopping begins, first with a stunning ride across the bridge to Merimasku and then take a break from driving with a relaxing 45 minute ferry journey. Continue to your overnight accommodation by the sea. Overnight in Kustavi region in a guest house.
Day 4: Heponiemi (Kustavi) - Iniö - Houtskär - Korpoo - Nauvo (~ 60 km)
Today is the main island-hopping day with seven ferry journeys reaching the very heart of the archipelago region. The tiny peaceful island of Iniö is the remotest spot of the trip. From Houtskär take a half hour ferry ride to Korpoo, where from it’s a short ferry hop to Nauvo, where you stay overnight in a wonderful B&B, a former barn converted to a guest house located in the beautiful nature. Overnight stay with dinner on Nauvo island.
Day 5: Nauvo - Rymättylä - Naantali (~ 45 km)
Take the ferry north from Nauvo back to the mainland and continue via Rymättylä to Naantali, an idyllic seaside village with cobbled streets and old wooden houses around a bustling harbour. Accomodation in a spa hotel in Naantali, with plenty of local restaurants to choose from for dinner.
Day 6: Naantali - Helsinki (via Tampere)
Free time in Naantali, or in Turku according to your preference. Naantal is located only 13km from Turku. Drive back to Helsinki. There is the possibility to drive via Tampere (2 hours from Turku) and visit places such as the Amusement Park of Särkänniemi in Tampere. Tampere is the third largest city in Finland, located beautifully by a lake area. Driving distance from Tampere to Helsinki is 176 km /around 2 hours). Overnight stay in Helsinki centre.
Day 7: Departure from Helsinki
Drop off the car at the airport for your departure flight.
Package Includes:
- Direct flights from London or Manchester to Helsinki (flights from other UK airports can be arranged upon request)
- 1 piece of check-in luggage per traveler (up to 23 kg)
- 6 nights' accommodation in 3* hotels
- 1 dinner in Nauvo
- 7 days car hire - B class (VW Golf or similar)
- Map of Finland
- Breakfast daily
- 24 hour emergency service
- ATOL protection
- All taxes
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