11 days in Helsinki, Porvoo & Hamina Itinerary

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.

You've added Exhibition Centre WeeGee, Helsinki Cathedral, Heureka, and other attractions to your itinerary. Attractions like Katajanokka and Kamppi Chapel of Silence make great kid-friendly stops. Step out of Helsinki with an excursion to Nuuksio National Park in Espoo--about 48 minutes away. There's still lots to do: don't miss a visit to The Esplanadi Park.

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If you are flying in from Lithuania, the closest major aiports are Helsinki Vantaa Airport, Turku Airport and Tampere-Pirkkala Airport. Expect a daytime high around 25°C in July, and nighttime lows around 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Mon) so you can go by car to Porvoo.

Porvoo, one of Finland's oldest and prettiest towns, boasts cobbled streets, famous red-brick warehouses, and a charming river.

Kick off your visit on the 15th (Mon): visit a coastal fixture at Söderskärin majakka, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Cathedral of Porvoo, then make a trip to Porvoo Old Town, and finally get some fabulous bargains at Brunberg Candy Factory Shop.

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Traveling by car from Helsinki to Porvoo takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In July, plan for daily highs up to 24°C, and evening lows to 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Hamina.

Hamina is a town and a municipality of Finland. Attractions like Sandcastle Lappeenranta and Maretarium make great kid-friendly stops. There's more to do: take a stroll through Hamina Old Town and stroll around Sapokka Water Garden.

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You can drive from Porvoo to Hamina in 1.5 hours. July in Hamina sees daily highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C at night. On the 21st (Sun), you'll travel back home.