Helsinki to Stockholm

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The King’s Road is an ancient travel route, which was used by kings and their messengers since the 13th century. The route follows an old postal road, which ran between Scandinavia and Russia. Along the route there are a wealth of historic manor houses, medieval churches, picturesque villages and charming old ironworks. The section featured here runs through Finland’s southern coastal region from Helsinki to Turku and on to Stockholm onboard a cruise ferry.

The Kings' messengers and postmen on foot or on horseback to deliver urgent messages from Stockholm to Turku used this ancient route in the 13th century. In the mid-14th century, the Kings Road became an artery road, along which manors, farmhouses, inns and taverns were built. The manor houses owned mighty noble families that provided overnight accommodation for Swedish Kings and Russian Czars alike. In the 18th century kings, czars, soldiers, bishops, artists and merchants in horse-driven carriages traveled between the east and west.

Itinerary

Arrival to Helsinki and transfer on your own to the Sokos Hotel Presidentti or similar for a three night stay. The convenient airport bus service stops right by the hotel, located off the main street Mannheimintie downtown next to a large shopping center.

Buffet breakfast at hotel.

Helsinki is a trendy, pulsating metropolis, yet a compact city with a welcoming atmosphere and ideal destination to explore on your own. All major downtown attractions, shopping areas and museums can be easily reached on foot. The city offers a combinations of stunning architectural styles ranging from Neo Classical to twentieth-century Finnish modernism. Boat trip to the islands that lie off the shoreline are a popular pastime among locals an provide a superb view of the elegant city skyline from the sea.

Accommodation at Scandic Hotel Simonkenttä or similar

You have a full day of exploring Helsinki on your own.

Depart by train from Helsinki to Turku, Finland`s oldest town and former capital. Upon arrival in Turku, go to the Naantali Spa situated outside of Turku. This is the most modern and up-to-date health spa in Scandinavia. It has a beautiful location by the sea on a small cape.

We recommend scheduling some treatments during your stay.

Time to explore Turku, home to the most remarkable medieval landmarks of the country, including the Castle and the Cathedral. The wooden workshop houses of the Luostarinmaki Handicrafts Museuem tell tales about the trades and city life of days gone by.

Go to the harbor for your overnight cruise to Stockholm.

Buffet breakfast is served onboard while the ship sails through the unique archipelago of Stockholm. Upon arrival in Stockholm, a short taxi ride on your own to the Scandic Hotel Sergel Plaza. The hotel is a top-notch property ideally located in the center of the city.

Arrangements end after breakfast. Or add extra nights in Stockholm.

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