Itinerary
- Day 1
Helsinki
You'll arrive in Helsinki and head to your hotel to settle in. After that, the day is yours to explore Finland's capital at your own pace. Check out Senaatintori square and wander through Kauppatori, the lively market in the center of the city. There are some interesting churches worth seeing too, like Temppeliaukiokirkko, which is carved right into the rock, and Uspenski Cathedral with its distinctive red brick exterior. You can cover quite a bit on foot and get a real feel for the city.
- Start point
- Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland (Helsinki)
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holiday Inn Helsinki West Ruoholahti ), Hotel (Sokos Presidentti Hotel )
Optional Activities
- Visit Senaatintori (Senate Square) - an empire-style architectural ensemble
- Explore Kauppatori (Market Square) - picturesque market bordering the port with flowers, fruits and merchants
- Visit Tuomiokirko (Cathedral) - 19th century cathedral with impressive copper dome; concerts regularly held
- Visit Temppeliaukiokirkko - church carved into the rock with exceptional acoustics
- Visit Sibeliuksenpuisto/Uspenski Cathedral - Neo-Byzantine Orthodox Cathedral on Katajanokka island
Landmarks Senaatintori Kauppatori Tuomiokirko Temppeliaukiokirkko Uspenski Cathedral 
- Day 2
Helsinki to Stockholm
After breakfast at your hotel, you'll head to the pier for your New Year Cruise. You need to be on board by 3:30 pm, and the ship departs at 5:00 pm. As you sail through the Baltic Sea archipelagos toward Stockholm, there's plenty to do on the ship. You can enjoy a gala New Year's dinner with Nordic specialties, then check out the bars, do some tax-free shopping, try the casino, or catch some entertainment in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Gala New Year's buffet with Nordic specialties, incl. white and red wine, beer, soft drinks, tea and coffee)
- Accommodation
- Berth / Cabin (Mini Cruise (B-class, inside cabins or A-class, outside cabins))
Included Activities
- Cruise from Helsinki to Stockholm through the Baltic Sea archipelago
- Gala New Year's buffet dinner with Nordic specialties, white and red wine, beer, soft drinks, tea and coffee
Optional Activities
- Welcome bars
- Tax Free Stores
- Casino
- International shows and entertainment
- Day 3
Stockholm
You'll arrive in Stockholm and make your way to your hotel. From there, spend the day walking around this elegant city, which spreads across multiple islands with green parks and tree-lined squares throughout. Head to Gamla Stan, the medieval old town, where you can wander the quiet plots and winding streets filled with craft stalls, art galleries, antique shops, and bookstores. Stop by the Royal Palace, constructed between 1690 and 1754, and take a look at Stadshuset, the City Hall that's actually built on stilts over the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Clarion Amaranten Hotel), Hotel (Haymarket by Scandic)
Optional Activities
- Explore Gamla Stan - medieval old town with quiet plots and winding streets
- Visit Gamla Stan craft stalls, art galleries, antique shops and second-hand bookstores
- Visit Kungliga Slottet (Royal Palace) - built 1690-1754, rich in historical memories
- Visit Stadshuset (City Hall) - built on stilts with sumptuously furnished rooms
Landmarks Gamla Stan Kungliga Slottet Stadshuset 
- Day 4
Stockholm
Have breakfast at your hotel and then the morning is free for you to do what you'd like. You could take another walk around Stockholm if you want, or use the time to pick up any last-minute souvenirs before heading to the airport on your own. It's a relaxed morning before your departure.
- End point
- Stockholm, Sweden (Stockholm)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Morning stroll around Stockholm
- Last-minute souvenir shopping
