This one-week holiday offers a smart itinerary that will show you the stunning Finnish and Swedish capitals and countryside with a special focus on the beauty of the Turku archipelago in Finland. Get on a bike to immerse yourself in a tranquil atmosphere of picturesque seaside villages, waves and fresh breeze. During this holiday you will:
* Enjoy cycling tours of the two Scandinavian capitals – the green Helsinki and sophisticated Stockholm
* Cycle in a seaside landscape park of the Hanko peninsula with thousands of migrating birds
* Explore the Turku archipelago by bike and immerse yourself in the serene atmosphere of the ever-changing views of sea and land
* Visit the charming seaside resorts of Hanko and the picturesque Nagu village
* Walk the streets of Turku and feel the rich history of the first Finnish capital
* Cruise in the Baltic Sea and admire the views of Stockholm’s archipelago
Package price per person: EUR 1674 (double occupancy), EUR 2022 (single occupancy)
Tour code Dates
FSB-9-1: 07.06-14.06.2022
FSB-9-2: 21.06-28.06.2022
FSB-9-3: 05.07-12.07.2022
FSB-9-4: 19.07-26.07.2022
FSB-9-5: 09.08-16.08.2022
FSB-9-6: 30.08-06.09.2022
The tour prices in Euro include:
* 5 overnights in 3* central located hotels;
* 1 overnight in a B-class cabin (inside) on the ferry Turku – Stockholm;
* 6 buffet breakfasts;
* English speaking tour leader services escorting the group;
* Tourist class coach service (no airport transfers);
* Bicycle trailer from day 2 to day 5;
* Rental bicycles from day 2 to day 5 (one extra for emergency);
* Pannier bag (10 l);
* Guided city tours in Helsinki and Stockholm;
* Entrances: Temppeliaukio Church.
Arrival in Helsinki, the capital of Finland. Optional transfer to the hotel.
Helsinki is a modern European city whose urban cosmopolitan lifestyle exists in perfect harmony with nature. Surrounded by the sea and its own archipelago, Helsinki offers visitors an endless number of leisure time possibilities.
Overnight: 3* centrally located hotel in Helsinki
Highlights: Helsinki city tour
Helsinki is located at the crossroads of Western and Eastern culture and it is reflected everywhere in the green and lively Finnish capital. Go on bike for a sightseeing tour to enjoy the fresh air and explore Helsinki in an easygoing yet active way. The guide will introduce you to the history and modern life of the city and show its major monuments, such as the Church in the Rock, the contemporary art museum and other modern architectural wonders.
During the free afternoon we suggest you visit one of the most spectacular sights – the Suomenlinna Fortress (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), built by the Swedish on a group of islands located at the entrance of Helsinki’s harbor.
Cycling: ~15 km
Meals: B
Overnight: 3* centrally located hotel in Helsinki
Highlights: cycling along the Baltic Sea, SPA Park of Hanko, Turku
Today you will leave the lively Finish capital to go to the south of Finland (90 km, 1,2 h). Be ready for an active day of cycling along a seaside landscape and follow the route that goes along a sparkling sea, softly rounded cliffs and forest towards the summer town of Hanko. The town is situated at the tip of a peninsula where mainland Finland ends and the Finnish Archipelago begins.
Explore the charming Hanko, a seaside and spa town and see the beautiful wooden villa quarters that were built in the 19th century.
Continue on to Turku, Finland’s oldest city and the former capital of the country. Spend a free evening to explore the city on your own and admire the Cathedral of Turku and the Medieval Castle – the largest in Finland.
Cycling: ~ 45 km
Meals: B
Overnight: 3* centrally located hotel in Turku
Highlights: Cycling in Turku Archipelago, Nagu village
Prepare yourself for the true archipelago experience in the southern part of the Archipelago islands. There are about 20,000 islands in the Turku Archipelago and you will bike in two of them. Immerse yourself in a serene atmosphere of ever-changing views of sea and land, abundant bird life and idyllic fishing villages. Short ferry trips will bring you from one island to another and the story continues…
On the way you will stop in the lively Nagu village – an excellent chance to enjoy a glass of beer or a typical snack in one of the harbor front restaurants while observing the busy life of the Nagu pleasure boat marina. Do you feel like swimming? Don’t miss a chance to have a refreshing swim in Nagu beach or choose another pretty bathing place you might spot on your way.
Your day will end in Turku just in time to board a cruise ship to Stockholm.
Cycling: 37 km
Meals: B
Overnight: cruise ship Turku – Stockholm
Highlights: cycling tour of Stockholm, Vasa museum and Skansen museum (optional)
This morning we invite you to wake up early to see how the ferry will cruise through the Baltic archipelago while approaching Stockholm. Enjoy your morning coffee while comparing the views of the numerous rocky islands with typical summer houses from the Swedish side.
Upon arrival we invite you to get to know Stockholm like a local! A bike tour will showcase the city’s best parks and landmarks, including hidden gems that many tourists miss. You will pass the medieval Old Town, see the Stockholm City Hall, the world-famous venue for the Nobel Prize ceremony, and pedal your way to different islands in the surrounding archipelago.
In the afternoon we invite you join our optional tour to Vasa Museum, Scandinavia’s most visited attraction, to see the warship Vasa – the only remaining, intact 17th century ship in the world. Continue to Skansen, the world’s largest open-air museum representing the life of a Swedish town in the 19th century.
Cycling: ~15 km
Meals: B
Overnight: Stockholm
Highlights: cycling in the Drottningholm Palace gardens, Sodermolm island, modern art museum in Skeppsholmen island (optional)
Enjoy a free day on your own or join our optional tour that will give you insights to the Stockholm cultural epochs – from the baroque art in the Royal Palace to the contemporary art of modern Stockholm.
We will start with the Royal Drottningholm Palace, a World Heritage Site. Take your time to explore the beautiful palace, the Chinese Pavilion, and the palace gardens. Reminiscent of Versailles, these perfectly manicured gardens expand miles behind the palace. Cycling in these lavish green areas, you can observe a change of epochs and fashion in the landscape design from the Baroque stylistic ideals to the classic English park style.
Later on, the tour continues to Sodermolm Island – a very different hipster area full of artsy stores, eclectic cafes and a contemporary photo gallery. Cycle further to the old town of Stockholm with its cobblestone alleys and lopsided houses, and end the tour in an impressive garden and a museum of modern art sculpture.
Free evening in Stockholm. Spend your last evening enjoying the city on your own.
Cycling: ~30 km
Meals: B
Overnight: Stockholm
Breakfast at the hotel. Optional transfer to the airport. Departure.
The tour prices in Euro include:
* 5 overnights in 3* central located hotels;
* 1 overnight in a B-class cabin (inside) on the ferry Turku – Stockholm;
* 6 buffet breakfasts;
* English speaking tour leader services escorting the group;
* Tourist class coach service (no airport transfers);
* Bicycle trailer from day 2 to day 5;
* Rental bicycles from day 2 to day 5 (one extra for emergency);
* Pannier bag (10 l);
* Guided city tours in Helsinki and Stockholm;
* Entrances: Temppeliaukio Church.
Supplement for A-class cabin (with sea view) on ferry Turku – Stockholm: EUR 60 p.p./sgl, EUR 30 eur p.p./dbl
Optional:
* Transfer from airport to hotel in Helsinki EUR 85.00 in private sedan (1-2 persons), EUR 110.00 in private minivan (3-7 persons);
* Transfer hotel to Arlanda airport in Stockholm EUR 95.00 in private sedan (1-2 persons), EUR 120.00 in private minivan (3-7 persons);
* Turku city tour by bike EUR 60.00 p/pax;
* Guided excursion in Vasa museum and visit to Skansen by bike EUR 75.00 p/pax;
* Cycling on day 6 and guided excursion in Drottningholm Palace EUR 75.00 p/pax.
Pre-accommodation, Post-accommodation: on request