Hauptstädte und berühmte Städte der Ostsee

Travel with peace of mind as PONANT organises your day time between the airport and your port of embarkation.

Day 1 – Helsinki - Porvoo

After disembarkation procedures are completed, you will be greeted at the port by our local representative.

You will be drive through the Finnish countryside to the medieval town of Porvoo for a one hour drive.

Begin with a panoramic drive through Helsinki, past the bustling open-air market and several grand works of architecture. Watch for the Uspenski Orthodox Cathedral, the Presidential Palace, and expansive Senate Square in the heart of the city. A 45-minute drive cross-country brings you to the township of Porvoo.

At a local porcelain factory, watch a demonstration of whichever phase of production is currently underway. Find out about the techniques and history unique to this factory and company. There will be free time to browse at the factory shop during your visit.

Return to the coach for the short drive to Old Porvoo.

Take a leisurely walk with your guide through the precinct, absorbing the profound history of this special place. Settled in the Middle Ages, Porvoo is the second oldest town in Finland. It was chartered in 1346 by Swedish King Magnus Eriksson. See the medieval cathedral where Tsar Alexander I convened the legislative Diet of Porvoo in 1809, proclaiming Finland a Russian Grand Duchy. Enjoy some free time to admire on your own the impressive gardens and browse among the handicraft and antique stores before rejoining your coach for a short drive to Haikko Manor (or similar) where 3 course lunch is served.

Enjoy lunch in the historical atmosphere and have some time to stoll around the grounds of the manor before being transferred to the airport in time for check-in for the PONANT selected flight.

Your programme includes:

·        Transfers, visits, and entrance fees as mentioned in the programme.

·        Meals as mentioned in the programme.

·        Beverage package during meals (bottled water + 1 local glass of bier or 1 soft drink and 1 coffee or tea).

·        The services of a local English-speaking guide.

Your programme does not include:

·        Personal expenses.

·        Visa if necessary.

·        Tips for the driver and local guide.

·        Other services not mentioned in the programme.

Please note:

·        This programme is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.

·        A minimum of 10 guests is required to operate the tour.

Duration and order of the visits may vary. To know your PONANT flight schedule, please contact your travel agent; it is also indicated on your electronic ticket included in your travel documents.

In the event of schedule changes of PONANT’s selected flight, your programme will be adapted to ensure the most seamless and enriching experience. The content of your revised programme will be updated on the PONANT website, in My Ponant space and on the PONANT app. The final programme will also be sent to you along with your cruise documents.

Kindly note that a minimum number of participants is required for this trip to proceed. As a result, both the price and itinerary may be adjusted based on the final number of participants. Should the minimum number not be met, we will offer you an alternative arrangement.

Travel with peace of mind as PONANT organises your day time between the airport and your port of embarkation.

Copenhagen

Meet at the airport in the Arrival hall. Look for PONANT sign. You will be greeted by our local representative off the flight selected by PONANT.

Your day will start at the Market Halls of Copenhagen. Located in the heart of the city, these iconic halls are a vibrant reflection of Copenhagen's culinary soul. You will stroll among the stalls where Danish culinary tradition meets contemporary innovation. Each stall is brimming with gourmet treasures infused with captivating aromas. Local artisans and producers will take pleasure in sharing their passion and craftsmanship with you.

A voucher will be provided to you for lunch, allowing you to savor a typical Danish dish prepared by a local restaurant at your own pace.

After lunch, you will depart for a panoramic tour of Copenhagen during which you will have the opportunity to grasp the soul of this charming, colorful city crisscrossed by canals. You will immortalize the famous Little Mermaid. This work of art, created by sculptor Edvard Eriksen in 1913, is a true artistic masterpiece blending delicacy and emotion. Her graceful silhouette is perched on a rock in the city's harbor, gazing out towards the horizon.

You will then be transferred to the pier of Copenhagen to embark on your ship.

Your programme includes:

·        The transfer as mentioned in the programme.

·        Services of a local English-speaking guide.

Your programme does not include:

·        Tips for the driver and local guide.

·        Personal expenses.

·        Other services not mentioned in the programme.

To know your PONANT flight schedule, please contact your travel agent; it is also indicated on your electronic ticket included in your travel documents.

In the event of schedule changes of PONANT’s selected flight, your programme will be adapted to ensure the most seamless and enriching experience. The content of your revised programme will be updated on the PONANT website, in My Ponant space and on the PONANT app. The final programme will also be sent to you along with your cruise documents.

Kindly note that a minimum number of participants is required for this trip to proceed. As a result, both the price and itinerary may be adjusted based on the final number of participants. Should the minimum number not be met, we will offer you an alternative arrangement.