Combine a visit to Stockholm, Sweden's capital, known for its stunning beauty and unique islands, with a stay in Helsinki, a lively city brimming with energy on this 7-day Nordic vacation. Experience the scenic journey between Stockholm and Helsinki aboard the luxurious Sila Serenade cruise ship.
Begin with a guided city tour of Stockholm, visiting the city's must-see attractions while immersing yourself in Stockholm's culture and history. Explore the halls of Stockholm City Hall before marvelling at the Royal Palace's grand baroque architecture. Continue to the elegant Ostermalm district, known for its restaurants and bars, before wandering along Galma Stan's cobbled streets adorned with 17th- and 18th-century buildings, highlighted by faded mustard and rust-coloured townhouses. Enjoy a scenic walk through the serene Royal Djurgarden before taking in the best views of Stockholm from Fjallgatan, Stockholm's balcony.
Board the luxurious Silja Serenade for your overnight cruise from Stockholm to Helsinki. The ship's high-class restaurants, tax-free superstore, children's playroom, onboard buffet, spacious cabins, 466 ft (142 m) long promenade, and onboard spa promise a relaxing and comfortable trip across the Baltic Sea, perfect for families, groups, and solo globetrotters.
Uncover the magic of Helsinki on a comprehensive city tour. Follow a coastal road from the city centre past Embassy Park, an open-air market, and the expansive Senate Square, dominated by an elegant Lutheran Cathedral. Continue down the chic Esplanadi, a boulevard lined with designer shops, and to Helsinkin's main thoroughfare, Marnnerheim Street, where you'll find the imposing Parliament building, the National Museum, and Finlandia Hil's concert hall, designed by renowned Finnish architect Alvar Aalto. Proceed to the 1952 Winter Olympic stadium, the new Opera House on Toolonlahti Bay, and the unique Temppeliauikio Church, an underground house of worship blasted out of granite and capped with a copper dome.
