Land of the Midnight Sun by car Helsinki – Turku – Rauma –Hämeenlinna – Tampere – Jyväskylä – Mikkeli – Lappeenranta - Helsinki 11 days/10 nights From $1,369 per person, double From $1,160 single supplement Day 1: Helsinki Arrive and overnight in Helsinki. Day 2: Helsinki – Turku Pick up your rental car and drive towards Turku. To get the most out of the rural heritage landscapes in the stretch between the modern metropolis of Helsinki and the historic town of Turku, leave the main roads and head for the quiet byways. Day 3: Turku – Rauma Enjoy a lovely drive through Naantali with its charming wooden houses before continuing to the coastal town of Rauma. Day 4: Rauma – Hämeenlinna (Aulanko) Make your way to Finland’s oldest inland town, Hämeenlinna, boasting a 700-year-old brick castle, which is one of Finland’s medieval fortifications. Day 5: Hämeenlinna (Aulanko) Take a leisurely walk to enjoy the magnificent Aulanko Park and climb up the old observation tower for stunning views of the Finnish forest and lake landscape at its most genuine. Day 6: Hämeenlinna – Tampere The route from Hämeenlinna-Tampere is filled with interesting places to visit. With an industrial heritage, Tampere has an array of museums that show the culture of the working class such. Day 7: Tampere – Jyväskylä Spend the day driving from Tampere to the Jyväskylä Region - renowned for buildings designed by the internationally acclaimed Alvar Aalto. Day 8: Jyväskylä – Mikkeli Drive to Mikkeli with the Kenkävero handicrafts center, worth visiting for its beautiful architecture and gardens. Day 9: Mikkeli – Lappeenranta The route from Mikkeli via Puumala and Imatra to Lappeenranta passes through some of the most spectacular lake scenery in Finland. Day 10: Lappeenranta – Helsinki Points of interest along the Lappeenranta – Helsinki route include the old ironworks village in Ruotsinpyhtää dotted with red 18th-century workers’ houses, and the idyllic old quarter of Porvoo with its narrow cobblestone lanes and handicraft boutiques. Day 11: Helsinki Itinerary ends after dropping off the car. Price includes: - 10 nights accommodation
- Breakfast daily
- 9-day car rental
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