Finland Citybreak and Nature

 Please note that changes to the program are possible.

Premilinary Program 

Sunday, August 6th

Arrivals to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport

Transfer to Marski by Scandic
Check-in to Marski by Scandic
A vibrant, award-winning city hotel buzzing with life with a Finnish twist in the heart of Helsinki. Intriguing interior, a cosy restaurant and bar, and many events guarantee a great stay. The relaxed and warm atmosphere of Marski is ideal for an inspiring hotel stay in the urban buzz of the city. The room selection is wide, and your options include everything from luxurious suites and spacious rooms with a sauna to peaceful, windowless rooms where the city sounds won’t disturb your sleep.
Free time

Welcome to Helsinki! 
Awarded with ‘City of Design’ status by UNESCO, Helsinki is a modern city that offers functional design, unique gastronomy, and maritime appeal. The capital of Finland is filled with lively events all year round, but the peaceful archipelago and green forests are only a stone’s throw away and can be easily reached by the efficient public transportation system.

Free time
6:45pm Lobby call
Meet your Helsinki Partners host Aino Mellais, Senior Advisor for Travel Trade, +358 40 708 2851 at the hotel lobby
Short walk to restaurant Alexanderplats
7:00pm Dinner at Alexanderplats
Brasserie & Pub Alexanderplats is an easy-going restaurant located in Eteläesplanadi where you can enjoy staying at the terrace as well as restaurant side. The concept of a brasserie means that you will get dishes from the best ingredients inspired by the greatest European classic kitchen, no need to add any extra decoration. The atmosphere is pure and elegant.
Short walk back to hotel Marski by Scandic 

Monday, August 7th

Breakfast at the hotel
9:45am Lobby call
Meet your Helsinki Partners host Aino Mellais +358 40 708 2851 at the lobby
9:45am Introduction to Helsinki
Here you will get a chance to see why Aino is a cheerleader for Helsinki, as she gives an introduction to Helsinki with USPs, accommodation, cuisine, services & more.
Scandic Hotels presentation by Jenni Saarinen
Location: meeting room Kolmonen
10:30am Helsinki Sightseeing Tour by bus
Driver's contact details: Sami Holst, tel. 050 521 6837
Meet your host Hanna-Leena Halsas tel. +358 50 369 9771
The tour focuses on the fresh and surprising character of Helsinki. During the tour you will be introduced to the main attractions of Helsinki as well as to some of the hot spots of the local design scene and explore different types of urban phenomena and venues. You will also discover a few delicious secrets of Helsinki’s food culture. Explore and be inspired! The tour will end at the Hotel Maria 
12:00pm Site visit to Hotel Maria
Meet your host Sofia Boom, Sales Executive for Hotel Maria, +358 98 860 0180. The Hotel Maria aims to offer the best hotel experience in the Nordics. A major new player will join Helsinki's hotel selection when The Hotel Maria opens on December 15, 2023. The Hotel Maria will take Nordic hospitality and the modern luxury hotel experience to a whole new level. 
12:45pm Transfer by bus to Old Market Hall
Driver's contact details: Sami Holst, tel. 050 521 6837
13:00pm Lunch at Story Old Market Hall
Restaurant Story is an unbeatable combination of beautiful and lively premises, top chefs and confectioners, professionals in wine and service & love for the craft and fresh ingredients. Story is a good friend always here for you from breakfast till late dinner.
14:15pm Cruise around Helsinki Archipelago
Helsinki Cruising Charters offers boat cruises, sightseeing tours, watersports, and transports to nearby islands. Their services are suitable for faimilies, groups of friends, colleagues, couples, and anyone who loves the beautiful Helsinki Archipelago. They are happy to tailor their service to your wishes and can top your expereince with delicious packed lunch. 
3:50pm Short walk to Hotel Marski by Scandic
4:00pm Free time
Change clothes, check out the surrounding area, or just relax at the hotel. Your time is yours before we move on to the evening and dinner
5:50pm Lobby call
Meet your Helsinki Partners host Aino Mellais tel. +358 407082851 at the hotel lobby
Short walk to Hotel Torni
6:00pm Aperitifs at Hotel Torni Bar
Short walk to restaurant Yes Yes Yes 
7:30pm Dinner at Restaurant Yes Yes Yes
“Yes Yes Yes!” they said, when this classic corner of an ex-McDonald’s was up for grabs. They couldn’t stop themselves from realising a longtime dream – Opening a bustling bar & restaurant where food just happens to be vegetarian. They are super excited to invite you in and to create tasty moments as well as many magical memories.
Short walk back to Marski by Scandic after dinner

Tuesday, August 8th

Breakfast at the hotel
09:00am Lobby call
Meet your Helsinki Partners host Aino Mellais +358 40 708 2851 at the lobby
9:15am Transfer by bus to Porvoo
Transfer time approx. 1h
Driver's contact details: 
10:00am Site inspection at Runo Hotel in central Porvoo
Meet your local host Tanja Peisala tel. +358 40 489 9802 at the lobby
RUNO – the Finnish for poem – was founded on a dream to create a luxury hotel experience elevated above everyday life, yet approachable and inviting. Each detail in the RUNO Hotel has been well-planned and designed, respecting the old while searching for the new.
11:00am Short walk to the river shore
11:20am Porvoo River Cruise
We will take the cruise and get to know the city and its history from a different point of view. Duration approx. 50minutes.
12:30pm Lunch at restaurant Fryysarinranta
The restaurant is located in one of the red-ochre shore houses and offers traditional Finnish cuisine with inspiration from Archipelago. We welcome you to our summer restaurant Fryysarinranta to enjoy the riverside atmosphere and our delicious food from the barbecue. Even with a large group you can admire the magnificent view from the terrace and the idyllic Old Town milieu. We have seating for 150 in the restaurant, half on the riverside terrace and half inside the two-storey 19th century waterfront storehouse.
1:30pm Freetime
After the lunch the guest will have freetime to stroll around the winding streets of Old Porvoo and enjoy the relaxed athmospere of this picturesque city
3:00pm Visit to Porvoo Coffee Roastery
Meet your Visit Porvoo host for afternoon coffee and delicicious local pastries at Bar & Cafe Porvoon Paahtimo
4:00pm Transfer back to Helsinki
Transfer time approx. 1h
5:45pm Lobby call and short walk to Hotel Haven
6:00pm Site visit at Hotel Haven
Meet your host Patricia Herlin, Sales Manager for Strawberry, tel. +358 44 767 5511, at the lobby. Hotel Haven is an elegant and stylish boutique hotel by the South Harbour and the Market Square in Helsinki. Hotel Haven's 137 comfortable and spacious hotel rooms, its versatile meeting facilities, the bar, the three high-class restaurants and a gym provide luxurious experiences for any and all tastes.
Short walk to Hotel F6
6:45pm Site inspection at Hotel F6 
Meet your host Kiira Pikkarainen, Sales & Marketing Manager, tel. +358 50 375 0906 at the hotel lobby. This unique boutique hotel is all about service. Their staff is here fot he guest. Hotel F6 is a family owned hotel and also all of them, the staff, are like a family. They believe that this shows in everything they do; it makes the hotel a home-like place, more than just a hotel. 
7:15pm Transfer to dinner by bus
Driver's contact details: Sami Holst, tel. 050 521 6837
7:30pm Dinner at restaurant Meripaviljonki
Meripaviljonki is a truly unique restaurant located in Hakaniemi, Helsinki. Floating on the waves of Säästöpankinranta, the restaurant offers panoramic sea views and the best seasonal delicacies. Meripavilijonki is both stylish lunch restaurant and dinner destination. You can also organize your parties or private events in Helsinki's undoubtedly most unique venue.
9:30pm Transfer back to Marski by bus
Driver's contact details: Sami Holst, tel. 050 521 6837 

Wednesday, August 9th

Breakfast at the hotel
Free time
Enjoy your afternoon strolling around Helsinki, why not buy some souvenirs from Stockmann or Fazer Chocolate Shop? Or how about a refreshing walk around Kaivopuisto Park and coffees at Café Ursula? Did you know The Finns consume an amazing 12 kilograms of coffee per capita annually, putting us at the top of the world, maybe that’s the secret of the happiness.
MyHelsinki.fi – your local guide for the secrets of Helsinki  

11:00am Lobby call & check-out
11:15am Bus transfer to Helsinki-Vantaa airport

1:30pm Departure to Oulu with AY439
2:50pm Arrival to Oulu Airport
Meet your local host Satu Peura +358 40 6727751 at the airport lobby
3:30pm Transfer to Oulu City with your host Satu Peura & guided bus tour of Oulu
4.30pm Check in to Scandic Oulu City
Scandic has the largest and widest network of hotels in the Nordic market, which creates a unique offering for our guests and customers. We have a strong focus on sustainability and more than 200 of our hotels are certified by the Nordic Swan Ecolable.
6:00pm Departure to dinner at restaurant Viking restaurant Harald 

Thursday, August 10th

Breakfast at the hotel
9:15am Departure from the hotel
Meet your local host Satu Peura +358 40 6727751 at the lobby
10:15am Arrival to Raahe & Cruise at the archipelago & lunch in an island
1:00pm Guided tour at Raahe museum
Finland's oldest local museum. Established in 1862 by District Physician Carl Robert Ehrström, known for his diverse interests in the field of culture. The museum has grown over the decades and now consists of seven operational units. Perhaps the most famous artefact in the Raahe Museum, the world's oldest surviving diving suit – the Old Gentleman – is now displayed in the diving section of the Crown Granary.
2:00pm Guided tour of the old town
3:00pm Coffee & inspection of Boutique hotel Trade house of Lang
A house full of stories! The Trade House of Lang is situated in the centre of Raahe by the Pekka Square, and it has café and restaurant and also offers accommodation, and party and meeting services in its historical milieu. Travel through time – Unforgettable experiences!
4:15pm Visit at the handicraft workshop and demonstration of bronze casting
5:15pm Departure to Oulu
Free time
7:15pm Dinner at the hotel

Friday, August 11th

Breakfast at the hotel
9:00am Departure from the hotel
Meet your local host Satu Peura +358 40 6727751 at the lobby
9:30am Chocolate workshop
11:00am Departure to the city
11:30am Inspection of Lapland Hotels Oulu
Lapland Hotels Oulu offers you a chance to experience Lapland in the heart of a city. The hotel is situated in the centre of Oulu, next to the Cathedral and the historical Ainola park, and its 160 rooms have been decorated with skill and style to suit the taste of even the most quality conscious guests. The design of our rooms was influenced by nature and the stories of Lapland. The party and conference facilities of Ynninkulma bring the atmosphere and the story close to you. Lappish peace or mystique – it's up to you.
12:15pm Inspection of Nordic Art Hotel Lasaretti & lunch
Hotel Lasaretti offers you a unique setting for relaxation on your business trip or when you just need some time away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The idyllic scenery of Oulujoki River, the yard area with its historical buildings and the high quality of our renovated hotel rooms give our guests a chance to indulge themselves.
2:15pm Departure with Potnapekka city train to Nallikari
2:45pm Inspection of Vauhtipuisto amusement park & Oulu Safaris
The thrill of speed in a fairground atmosphere. Vauhtipuisto is a fun place for children and the young-at-heart in Nallikari, near downtown Oulu. We offer a variety of rides for everyone, from the smallest members of the family right up to the slightly more grown up ones. Vauhtipuisto has everything from carousels to bouncy castles, a play-village for kids and miniature cars.
Oulu Safaris has a long history providing unforgettable adventures for groups in Oulu area year around. 
3:15pm Inspection of Nallikari by the Sea
Welcome to Nallikari! The long, sandy beach, the natural environment bursting with life, and the gorgeous location guarantee that you'll be making unforgettable memories by the sea. Thanks to our versatile accommodation options, you'll be able to find accommodations that suit your needs perfectly. Whether your plan is to spend nights in a beautiful archipelago-style villa, a cosy cottage, camping out in a tent, or at a caravan pitch. You can also enjoy a wide variety of different activities and restaurants all year round.
4:00pm Free time
5:15pm Departure to Maikkula Mansion
5:30pm Smoke sauna Finnish sauna at Maikkula Mansion
7:30pm Dinner at Maikkula Mansion 

Saturday, August 12th

Breakfast at the hotel & Check-out
10:00am Departure from the hotel
Meet your local host Satu Peura +358 40 6727751 at the lobby
10:15am Visit at Visit Oulu office. Presentations of:
-Visit Oulu
-Pohjola Route
-European capital of Culture – Oulu 2026
11:30pm Departure to the airport
12:00pm Arrival to Oulu Airport
13:30pm Flight AY438 operated by Finnair from Oulu 
14:30pm Arrival to Helsinki Airport
15:00pm Transfer to hotel 
Meet your driver with a sign "TPEE FAM US" at the arrivals hall.
15:30pm Check-in to Hotel Scandic Grand Central

If no feasible connections on Saturday evening to USA, an overnight at Hotel Scandic Grand Central required.

Sunday, August 13th

Breakfast at the hotel & check-out

Thank you for visiting Finland!