10 days in Finland Itinerary

Sitting at the mouth of the Aura River, Turku is one of Finland's quaintest and most historically rich towns.

Kick off your visit on the 21st (Fri): take in the spiritual surroundings of Turku Cathedral, take an in-depth tour of Ett Hem Museum, then kick back and relax at Ispoinen Beach and Sauna, then explore the historical opulence of Turku Castle, and finally browse the collection at Turku City Library.

To find maps, where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Turku day trip website.

Pune, India to Turku is an approximately 20- hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Pune to Turku is minus 3.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 1°C in December, and nighttime lows around -4°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sat) so you can travel to Levi.

Finland's largest and most popular ski resort, the fell of Levi provides excellent slopes and lively nightlife in an enchanting setting.

On the 22nd (Sat), make a trip to Lapland Hotels SnowVillage and then join the crowd at Icekarting Levi.

To see other places to visit, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Levi vacation app.

Traveling by combination of flight and bus from Turku to Levi takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train, flight, and bus; or drive. In December, Levi is slightly colder than Turku - with highs of -6°C and lows of -15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Rovaniemi.

An urban center set amongst the great Arctic wilderness, Rovaniemi serves as the capital of Lapland province.

On the 24th (Mon), revel in the low prices at Marttiini Store Old Factory, take an exotic tour of a safari tour, then see Santa Claus Office, and finally don't miss a visit to Santa Claus Village.

To see photos, other places to visit, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Rovaniemi visit planning website.

Getting from Levi to Rovaniemi by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. In December, daytime highs in Rovaniemi are -6°C, while nighttime lows are -13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Tue) early enough to travel to Helsinki.

Finland's largest and most populated metropolis, the maritime town of Helsinki boasts varied architecture, a lively cafe culture, and plethora of picturesque natural delights.

Pack the 27th (Thu) with family-friendly diversions at Linnanmaki Amusement Park. Next up on the itinerary: step into the grandiose world of Sea Fortress Suomenlinna, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Helsinki Cathedral, don't miss a visit to Senate Square, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Uspenskin Cathedral (Uspenskin Katedraali).

To find where to stay, maps, photos, and tourist information, go to the Helsinki visit planner.

Traveling by combination of bus and flight from Rovaniemi to Helsinki takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and flight; or drive. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Rovaniemi in December, with highs in Helsinki at 3°C and lows at -3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Fri) so you can travel back home.