Travel through the streets of Helsinki on a quest to discover the best of the city. Drive along the harbor to see the fleet of Finnish icebreakers safely docked for the summer. See the Uspenski Cathedral, the largest Orthodox Church in Western Europe and a shining example of Russian impact on Finnish life and culture. Continue down Mannerheim Street, the city’s main thoroughfare, to view the Parliament House, the National Museum, and Finlandia Hall, Helsinki’s opera and concert venue designed by legendary architect Alvar Alto. See the Olympic Stadium that hosted the games back in 1952 and then venture into the serene surroundings of Sibelius Park. Here, stand before a monument to Finnish composer, Jean Sibelius, crafted from 600 steel pipes. Marvel at the Temppeliaukio Rock Church, a house of worship blasted from solid rock. At the end of the tour, remain in town to explore the shops and cafes of downtown Helsinki and return to the ship by shuttle.
Helsinki, Finland