11 days in Helsinki, Porvoo & Turku Itinerary
11 days in Helsinki, Porvoo & Turku Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Finland vacation planner
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Helsinki
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Porvoo
— 3 nights
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Turku
— 3 nights
Drive
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Helsinki
— 4 nights

Daughter of the Baltic
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.Your day by day itinerary now includes Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum, Sibelius Monument, Old Market Hall, and other attractions you added. Step out of Helsinki to go to Espoo and see Arctic Expedition, which is approximately 36 minutes away. Pack the 4th (Tue) with family-friendly diversions at Linnanmaki Amusement Park. The adventure continues: admire the striking features of Temppeliaukio Church, make a trip to The Esplanadi Park, admire the masterpieces at Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma, and stop by Katajanokka.
For ratings, photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Helsinki day trip planning website.
If you are flying in from Singapore, the closest major aiports are Helsinki Vantaa Airport, Turku Airport and Tampere-Pirkkala Airport. In June, daily temperatures in Helsinki can reach 21°C, while at night they dip to 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Wed) so you can drive to Porvoo.
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Porvoo
— 3 nights

Porvoo, one of Finland's oldest and prettiest towns, boasts cobbled streets, famous red-brick warehouses, and a charming river.You've now added Porvoo Old Town to your itinerary. Start off your visit on the 6th (Thu): steep yourself in history at The Runeberg Home, visit a coastal fixture at Söderskärin majakka, examine the collection at Porvoo Doll and Toy Museum, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Castle Hill, then admire the striking features of Cathedral of Porvoo, and finally examine the collection at Porvoo Museum/Holm House. Keep things going the next day: see the interesting displays at Maritime Centre Vellamo, let little ones run wild at Katariina Seaside Park, take in nature's colorful creations at Sapokka Water Garden, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Kotka Church, and finally walk around Runeberg Park.
To see ratings, other places to visit, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Porvoo trip planner.
You can drive from Helsinki to Porvoo in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In June in Porvoo, expect temperatures between 21°C during the day and 11°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 8th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Turku.
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Turku
— 3 nights

Sitting at the mouth of the Aura River, Turku is one of Finland's quaintest and most historically rich towns.Turku Castle has been added to your itinerary. Kick off your visit on the 8th (Sat): learn about all things military at Forum Marinum Maritime Centre. On the 9th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take in the spiritual surroundings of Turku Cathedral, examine the collection at Luostarinmaen Kasityolaismuseo, then tour in harmony with nature at Bike Rental - by Carfield, then step into the grandiose world of Turku Castle, and finally get engrossed in the history at Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova.
To find maps, ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Turku trip builder website.
Traveling by car from Porvoo to Turku takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train; or fly. June in Turku sees daily highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C at night. You'll have a few hours on the 11th (Tue) to wrap things up before traveling home.
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