Helsinki Christmas Markets

Helsinki Christmas Markets– Finland –3 days / 2 nights, Helsinki - St. Thomas Christmas Market - Christmas Market Old Student HouseExperience Helsinki's special Christmas atmosphere, with churches and streets illuminated for the festive season. Santa himself opens the festive Joulukatu - "Christmas Street". Various Christmas Markets filled with unique gifts, Finnish treats, gifts and handicrafts are held throughout the city. Enjoy a themed Christmas Walk, Helsinki's best Christmas buffet lunch, and a traditional hot drink at the St Thomas Christmas market along Esplanade Park.


Operation	December 2, 9, 16, 2011
Departure	December 2, 9, 16, 2011 Other dates on request
Price	$595 per person in double room $950 single room $185 per child 4-14 years, sharing room with parents
Included	Return private transfers, airport to and from hotel 2 nights accommodations first class city centre hotel Scandinavian breakfast buffet daily Christmas gift on check-in (for each person) Christmas in Helsinki leaflet (1-2 per party) Christmas Lunch Buffet (for each person) Private guided walking tour (1 guide per party) Traditional Glögi drink at the Christmas Market (for each person)
Not Included	International airfare & Airport taxes Meals other than breakfast Personal insurance / personal items $25 Service fee
Please Note	Please note: minimum of 2 participants required. This is a non-escorted tour. THE MAIN CHRISTMAS MARKETS IN HELSINKI St. Thomas Market, Esplanaadi Park December 7 - 22, 2011, is the major Christmas market with a wide range of hand-made items, gifts, decorations, and traditional food and drink. Christmas Market, Old Student House December 11 - 22, 2011- the largest indoor market.
Tour Options	International flights Additional nights Helsinki Visit to Santa Village at Arctic Circle Silja Line Cruise, Helsinki - Stockholm Tallinn cruise, Helsinki - Tallinn St. Peter Line cruise, Helsinki - St. Petersburg, visa free
More Information	Santa Claus Village Santa Claus Live

Day 1 ARRIVAL IN HELSINKI Friday, December 2, 9, 16
Our Little Christmas Package is presented on check-in, including :
"Helsinki in December - a Christmas Shopping Experience" - exclusive to The Travel Experience customers - listing and information on major Christmas markets in Helsinki, as well as more off-the-beaten-track markets in and around the city + how to get there; suggestions for additional Christmas shopping possibilities; Christmas concert listings; where to find good Finnish Christmas-style food and drinks; city map
A Christmas gift - something stylish and traditional, unique to Finland
Voucher : Sumptuous Christmas Lunch Buffet - Voucher : Traditional Finnish Glögi – at the Christmas Market enjoy hot mulled wine Finnish-styleOvernight in first class city centre hotel

Sokos Hotel Torni

Day 2 CHRISTMAS MARKETS (B) Saturday, 3, 10, 17
After breakfast, your private guide will meet you in the hotel reception. Enjoy a private guided tour on foot, showing some of Helsinki's best Christmas shopping possibilities. The tour will end at the lunch restaurant where guests will enjoy a superb Christmas buffet table.
After lunch, visit the St. Thomas Market, in Esplanade Park, Helsinki's major Christmas market offering a wide range of hand-made items, gifts, decorations, and seasonal food and drink. Sip a hot traditional glögi at one of the stalls, included as part of your package.
Overnight in first class city centre hotel

Radisson SAS Plaza Hotel****, or
Sokos Hotel Helsinki ***

Day 3 DEPARTURE (B) Sunday 4, 11, 18
Breakfast at your hotel. Check-out and end of program. Free time before your flight home, to explore Helsinki more. Return transfer to the airport by private car with driver.

Extend your stay or enjoy a journey to Finnish Lapland to visit Santa's Home in Rovaniemi and Santa Claus Village at the Arctic Circle.