12 days in Helsinki 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'll find plenty of places to visit near Helsinki: Bike Rental - by Carfield (in Turku), Spas (in Tampere) and Hameenlinna (Ahvenisto & Palander House). Pack the 8th (Sat) with family-friendly diversions at Linnanmaki Amusement Park. Next up on the itinerary: step into the grandiose world of Sea Fortress Suomenlinna, admire the masterpieces at Kansallisgalleria, get your game on at Labyrinth Games Room Escape, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Uspenskin Cathedral (Uspenskin Katedraali).

To find maps, other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Helsinki day trip planning tool .

Cairo, Egypt to Helsinki is an approximately 10.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and ferry; or drive. In January, Helsinki is much colder than Cairo - with highs of -3°C and lows of -9°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.