Name: Pre-Trip to Tallin, Estonia
Start: 2025-01-29T00:00:00.000Z
End: 2025-01-31T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Tallinn, Estonia

Alt-Esc Travel

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Jan 29 - 31, 2025

Group size: 1 - 20

Pre-Trip to Tallin, Estonia

Tallinn, Estonia

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Alt-Esc Travel

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172 reviews

Jan 29 - 31, 2025

Group size: 1 - 20

Cruise across the Gulf of Finland to Estonia by comfortable ferry. Our local guide meets us at the ferry port and after a short walk to Old Town, the tour starts in front of the oldest town hall in Scandinavia/the Baltics. The walk follows the old street grid now enshrined on UNESCO’s heritage list, resembling a visit to an outdoor museum containing rarities.

The sights you will see include storied landmarks such as the Raeapteek apothecary shop, the Great Guild, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Toompea Castle, Neitsitorn tower and many others, along with unforgettable panoramas of the lower town and sea from two observation platforms.

The pre-trip includes hotel for Jan 30 in Helsinki and a full-day excursion on the 31st. The excursion includes a two-hour ferry trip each way, as well as a city tour and free time in Tallin, Estonia.

There is a minimum number of 4 people required for the tour to operate and if the tour is canceled due to low registration, you will be offered a full refund.

Lunch Option: Olde Hansa

Yes, please include me in the reservation for lunch at Olde Hansa. I understand that this is a self-pay meal.

Upgrade Ferry to Comfort Lounge

$65

Travel comfortably and enjoy the sea view in Comfort Lounge. The private and quiet lounge is equipped with plenty of sockets, making it an ideal working environment. The price also includes snacks, hot drinks and beverages, daily newspapers and free WiFi.

Upgrade Ferry to Business Lounge

$154

A classy and beautifully designed area for business travellers. The Business Lounge is quiet and offers privacy to work or rest. The lounge has premium WiFi and daily newspapers. It also offers full catering - hot and cold dishes and a wide selection of beverages.

Additional night in Helsinki - Jan 29

$216

Jan 29 Depart USA
Jan 29 Depart USA
Arrive in Helsinki for Optional Tallin, Estonia Day Trip
Most travelers like to handle their own flights - to come earlier, stay later, use miles, etc. If you need help making your travel/flight plans or would like to find others to fly with, please let me know and I can help!

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Jan 30 Arrive Helsinki
Jan 30 Arrive Helsinki
Arrive Jan 30
Most flights will arrive in the morning.
The day is at leisure for arrivals. Since most will arrange their own flights, arrivals may happen prior to today or at just about any time during the day.
Go Exploring: Helsinki has the advantages of a big city in a smaller and compact package. In the city center, you can easily get from A to B by foot or by a rented city bike, but the city is also well served by public transportation. We will do a tour Feb 1st with the group, so today you can just wander and soak in this cool lil' city.
We can meet in the lobby in the late afternoon/early evening to see about grabbing a bite to eat for anyone interested.
Dinner on own.
Overnight: Scandic Helsinki near train station (Included in Pre-trip itinerary)
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Jan 31 Tallin, Estonia
Jan 31 Tallin, Estonia
Roundtrip Ferry to Tallin, Estonia
Cruise across the Gulf of Finland to Tallin, Estonia by comfortable ferry. Our local guide meets us at the ferry port and after a short walk to Old Town, the tour starts in front of the oldest town hall in Scandinavia and the Baltics. The walk follows the old street grid now enshrined on UNESCO’s heritage list, resembling a visit to an outdoor museum containing rarities.
The sights you will see include storied landmarks such as the Raeapteek apothecary shop, the Great Guild, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Toompea Castle, Neitsitorn tower and many others, along with unforgettable panoramas of the lower town and sea from two observation platforms.
Approximate timing: Depart Helsinki 9:00 AM ferry , depart Tallin at 4:30 PM - back in Helsinki by 6:30 PM. (exact times will be finalized once tickets are available for sale for that time period).
There is a minimum number of 4 people required for the tour to operate and if the tour is canceled because this number is not met you will be offered a full refund.
Overnight: Scandic Helsinki near the train station (Included in main tour itinerary)
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Jan 29 Depart USA

Arrive in Helsinki for Optional Tallin, Estonia Day Trip

Most travelers like to handle their own flights - to come earlier, stay later, use miles, etc. If you need help making your travel/flight plans or would like to find others to fly with, please let me know and I can help!

Alt-Esc Travel

172 reviews

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