We have selected the most significant cultural sights in every town along the route. You will find information about the accommodation possibilities from the given internet pages of the cities. TOUR MAPS • GT 01 • GT 04 • GT 07 • GT 10
Day 1: HELSINKI
	Helsinki is a modern European culture city with a cosmopolitan big-city pulse living in perfect harmony with nature. Helsinki, which is surrounded by the sea and its exotic archipelago, offers visitors an endless assortment of diversions. During its entire 450-year history, Helsinki has been on the threshold between east and west. It is still possible to discern history’s colourful stages all over the city: a sightseeing tour on foot in the city centre or at the magnificent Suomenlinna fortress provides you with a good insight into the history of the city. Helsinki’s modern architecture, pioneering design and high-tech have won the city international fame. Unique lifestyles and urban subcultures are all present in this international metropolis. www.visithelsinki.fi.
The package contains 24-hour Helsinki Card. With the Helsinki Card, you get free admission to the most significant sights and up to 50 museums, unlimited travel on public transport within the city, free Audio City Tour in 12 languages, free travel and all entries to Suomenlinna Sea Fortress and to Helsinki Zoo. You also get the Helsinki Card Guide Book with a map and complete information, a surprise gift from Stockmann department store, 30 percent discount on Finnair’s airport buses, discounts on guided city tours and half-day tours, leisure activities: sauna, swimming, car rental etc., concerts (up to 50 percent discount), restaurants (up to 20 percent discount).
Recommendation: Suomenlinna Sea Fortress Suomenlinna is an important monument that represents military architecture. The construction of this fortress on the islands outside Helsinki during the mid-18th century was one of the most significant building projects during the Swedish era. The 250-year-old fortress was included on the UNESCO world heritage list in 1991. Open year round. www.suomenlinna.fi.