Land Journey
4 day Post Cruise Extension
Finnish Lakes Extension
Conclude your 13-day Baltic cruise with a short break in Finland. Discover the Finnish Lakes, enjoying a full-day cruise of Lake Pyhäjärvi and Lake Vanajavesi, whose serene shores are fringed by woodland forests. Explore Häme Castle, tour the Iittala Glass Centre, and enjoy panoramic views across the city of Tampere from its towering Näsinneula restaurant.
This journey departs:
23 July 2027
Highlights
The following highlights provide an overview of some of the captivating encounters awaiting you on tour.
Waterways of Finland
Embark upon a full-day cruise of Finland’s lake district, enjoying the serene settings of Lake Pyhäjärvi and Lake Vanajavesi.
Symbols of Nordic Design
Tour the Iittala Glass Centre, home of the distinctive Aalto vase, designed by Finish architect Alvar Aalto.
An Elevated Dining Experience
Dine at the soaring Näsinneula restaurant, whose panoramic windows look out across the city of Tampere.
Inclusions
See below for an overview of your tour’s inclusions and featured sightseeing.
Four-day tour of Finland’s lakes, available only to guests booked on our Oslo to Helsinki Baltic cruise (BTBAL13)
Includes three nights’ accommodation in centrally located four- to five-star hotels, with a departure airport transfer, tipping and porterage, plus nine meals and select beverages
Relax aboard a comfortable coach with an experienced and informative local guide
All sightseeing and entrance fees as per the itinerary
Explore one of Finland’s oldest royal castles, dating back to the 13th century, and enjoy lunch in the historic town of Hämeenlinna
Drift past the serene landscapes of Lake Pyhäjärvi and Lake Vanajavesi during a full-day scenic cruise, surrounded by lush Nordic wilderness
Discover Emil Wikström’s Artistic Legacy at Visavuori. Visit the sculptor’s charming home and studio, showcasing nearly 100 works and offering insight into early 20th-century Nordic artistry
Admire Finnish Design at the Iittala Glass Centre
Itinerary
Your day-by-day itinerary details the gardens and other sights that make up your journey.
Trip Notes
This tour will be run by Noble Caledonia, whose guests we will be joining. As such, there will be no Botanical Guide on this post-cruise extension.
Itinerary and inclusions are subject to change
Fitness rating: Medium
Group size: up to 25 guests
Our experience of gardens, their flora, and other aspects of nature, is subject to weather conditions and seasonality, which may vary
Tour only available to guests travelling on our Baltic cruise – BTBAL13