The Gem of Finland’s Cultural Summer 2026

Savonlinna Opera Festival and Kuhmo Chamber Music Festival

This diverse cultural tous takes you to Finland’s most inspiring summer events – the Savonlinna Opera Festival and Kuhmo Chamber Music. The route passes through the beautiful Saimaa Archipelago, the scenic hills of Karelia, and continues to Kainuu, where the Kuhmo Chamber Music Festival celebrates its theme “All is Festive”

Dates: July 12–18, 2026

Duration: 7 days/6 nights

Group min. 15 persons

Itinerary

Day 1 – Arrival in Helsinki

Arrival in Helsinki and check-in at Hotel Presidentti in the city center.

Evening free to enjoy the capital’s vibrant summer atmosphere.

Day 2 – Opera Cruise from Järvisydän and Savonlinna Opera Festival

Accommodation in Järvisydän’s charming lakeside hotel.

In the afternoon, embark on a unique Opera Cruise to Savonlinna.

The ship glides through the beautiful Lake Saimaa and Linnansaari National Park.

A three-course opera dinner and refreshments from the ship’s bar. The cruise arrives directly at Olavinlinna Castle, where guests proceed straight to the opera. Evening performance: W. A. Mozart – The Marriage of Figaro. Return transfer to Järvisydän after the performance (approx. 11 p.m.).

Day 3 – Valamo Monastery and Joensuu

Valamo Monastery in Heinävesi.

Guided tour, exhibitions, lunch at the monastery.

Joensuu, accommodation at Hotel Lietsu

Dinner in town.

Day 4 – Koli National Landscapes and Nurmes

Guided walk to Finland’s most famous viewpoints

Lunch at Koli, then drive to Nurmes

Accommodation at Bomba Spa Hotel.

Dinner

Day 5 – Chamber Music in Kuhmo

Concerts at the Kuhmo Chamber Music Festival.

Enjoy Kuhmo’s summer atmosphere, the unique wooden church concerts, and the festival cafés’ delicacies.

Return to Nurmes in the evening.

Day 6 – Mikkeli and the Sights of South Savo

Guided Best of Mikkeli -tour

Accommodation at Sokos Hotel Vaakuna and dinner at the hotel.

Day 7 – Return to Helsinki and Home