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15 days in Finland Itinerary
Start: Valletta, Island of Malta
Fly + Drive:
11h
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Rauma
— 2 nights
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Drive:
1h 30min
2
Turku
— 2 nights
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Drive:
5h 30min
3
Savonlinna
— 2 nights
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Drive:
2h
4
Imatra
— 2 nights
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Drive:
2h
5
Kotka
— 4 nights
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Drive:
1h 30min
6
Helsinki
— 2 nights
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Fly:
7h 30min
End: Valletta, Island of Malta
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Rauma
2
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Rauma is a town and municipality of ca. Start off your visit on the 5th (Thu): pause for some serene contemplation at Church of the Holy Cross, Rauma, then get to know the fascinating history of Old Rauma, then kick back and relax at Herrainpaivat Beach, and finally enjoy the sand and surf at Yyteri Beach. On the 6th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: head outdoors with Kuuskajaskari, then enjoy the sea views from Isokari Lighthouse, and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Uusikaupunki Old Church.
To find more things to do, where to stay, photos, and tourist information, read Rauma online itinerary planner .
Valletta, Malta to Rauma is an approximately 11-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Valletta to Rauma. Traveling from Valletta in July, things will get a bit cooler in Rauma: highs are around 24°C and lows about 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Turku.
To find more things to do, where to stay, photos, and tourist information, read Rauma online itinerary planner .
Valletta, Malta to Rauma is an approximately 11-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Valletta to Rauma. Traveling from Valletta in July, things will get a bit cooler in Rauma: highs are around 24°C and lows about 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Turku.
Things to do in Rauma
Side Trips
Pori, Uusikaupunki
Find places to stay Jul 4 — 6:
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Old Rauma
10:30am, Thu Jul 5

Yyteri Beach
3:00pm, Thu Jul 5

Isokari Lighthouse
1:30pm, Fri Jul 6
2
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Turku
2
nights

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 7th (Sat): steep yourself in history at Turku Cathedral, then kick back and relax at Ispoinen Beach and Sauna, then browse the exhibits of Turku Castle, and finally look for all kinds of wild species at Vepsa Island.
For more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Turku trip itinerary planner.
You can drive from Rauma to Turku in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. July in Turku sees daily highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Savonlinna.
Things to do in Turku
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Turku Cathedral
10:00am, Sat Jul 7

Turku Castle
1:00pm, Sat Jul 7

Vepsa Island
3:00pm, Sat Jul 7
2
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Savonlinna
2
nights

The picturesque town of Savonlinna sits on two islands surrounded by shimmering lakes and lush greenery.On the 8th (Sun), take in the architecture and atmosphere at Pikkukirkko, make a trip to Riihisaari, and then step into the grandiose world of Olavinlinna Castle. On the 9th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: explore the striking landscape of Linnansaari National Park.
To find ratings, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Savonlinna trip builder site .
Getting from Turku to Savonlinna by car takes about 5.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or do a combination of flight and train. Expect a daytime high around 24°C in July, and nighttime lows around 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Tue) early enough to drive to Imatra.
Things to do in Savonlinna
Side Trips
Linnansaari National Park, Siikalahti Wetland, Lusto - The Finnish Forest Museum, Kerimaki Church
Find places to stay Jul 8 — 10:
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Olavinlinna Castle
5:00pm, Sun Jul 8

Linnansaari National Park
10:30am, Mon Jul 9

Savonlinna Cathedral
10:00am, Tue Jul 10
2
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Imatra
2
nights

Although predominately an industrial town, Imatra boasts a long and impressive history of tourism, largely owing to its fierce rapids, considered to have been Finland's first ever tourist attraction.Start off your visit on the 11th (Wed): pause for some serene contemplation at Lauritsalan kirkko, contemplate the waterfront views at Saimaa Canal, pause for some serene contemplation at Joutsenon kirkko, then head off the coast to Lammassaari Island, and finally take in the dramatic scenery at Imatra Waterfall. On the 12th (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: pause for some serene contemplation at Taipalsaaren kirkko, then kick back and relax at Lempukka Beach, and then head outdoors with Atreenalin Seikkailupuistot.
To find photos, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Imatra road trip planning app .
You can drive from Savonlinna to Imatra in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In July in Imatra, expect temperatures between 24°C during the day and 14°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Kotka.
Things to do in Imatra
Side Trips
Lappeenranta, Taipalsaaren kirkko
Find places to stay Jul 10 — 12:
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Imatra Waterfall
4:30pm, Wed Jul 11

Lammassaari Island
3:00pm, Wed Jul 11

Saimaa Canal
11:30am, Wed Jul 11
4
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Kotka
4
nights

Kotka is a city and municipality of Finland.Kotka is located on the coast of the Gulf of Finland at the mouth of Kymi River and it is part of the Kymenlaakso region in southern Finland. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Arboretum Mustila and Hiidenvuori. Visiting Riverside Park and Santalahti Nature Trail will get you outdoors. Change things up with a short trip to Valkmusa National Park in Siltakyla (about 30 minutes away). The adventure continues: step off the mainland to explore Haapasaari Island and kick back and relax at Beach Mansikkalahti.
For ratings, traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Kotka trip itinerary app .
You can drive from Imatra to Kotka in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In July, daytime highs in Kotka are 24°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Helsinki.
For ratings, traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Kotka trip itinerary app .
You can drive from Imatra to Kotka in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In July, daytime highs in Kotka are 24°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Helsinki.
Things to do in Kotka
Side Trips
Arboretum Mustila, Valkmusa National Park, Hiidenvuori
Find places to stay Jul 12 — 16:
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Arboretum Mustila
1:00pm, Fri Jul 13

Hiidenvuori
11:00am, Fri Jul 13

Valkmusa National Park
10:00am, Sat Jul 14
2
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Helsinki
2
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.Get outdoors at Stand-Up Paddleboarding and Kivinokka. Discover out-of-the-way places like Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum and Ullanlinna. And it doesn't end there: pause for some serene contemplation at Temppeliaukion Church, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Uspenski Cathedral, don't miss a visit to Senate Square, and brush up on your military savvy at Fortress of Suomenlinna.
To see more things to do, traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, read Helsinki trip planner .
Traveling by car from Kotka to Helsinki takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In July in Helsinki, expect temperatures between 24°C during the day and 15°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel back home.
Things to do in Helsinki
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Highlights from your plan

Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum
12:30pm, Mon Jul 16

Sea Fortress Suomenlinna
2:00pm, Mon Jul 16
Stand-Up Paddleboarding
12:30pm, Tue Jul 17
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