DenRus 2010: Finland Shore Excursions
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Helsinki -  the White City of the Baltic Sea, is the capital city and the gateway to the rest of the country. It is a modern and international metropolis facing the Gulf of Finland. Helsinki, more than 400 years of age, is a place where the past meets the present leaving very clear, as much as touchable, traces of history, such as masterpieces of architecture from different periods, annual traditional cultural events, Finnish design, numerous museums, just to mention a few of them. A visitor develops the cozy feeling, that everything is so surprisingly close here!

Today’s modern and energetic Finland is one of the world’s most advanced countries technologically, a world leader by her school and educational system, health care, in brief she is  among the top ten wealthiest countries in the entire world.  Finland has been chosen for many years in a row to be the # 1 most competitive and dynamic country in the world, where the quality of life and the people are the happiest. And furthermore, surprisingly enough, a few years ago the American “Money” Magazine selected Finland as the best country to live in the entire world. While it’s possible, let’s explore thoroughly this “best kept secret of Europe”, and let’s familiarize ourselves with Helsinki, and its surroundings, and get the maximum experience out of our visit by booking and participating in a private VIP-type excursion program by DenRus.  All the below tours have been designed exclusively for the private use of families, small parties, even larger groups. They are operated for you alone without any strangers or outsiders from your ship.


Tour H-1:

Tour  H-1:  FINLAND’s ART, ARCHITECTURE and DESIGN

Note: This is a totally private tour operated exclusively for you, for your family, or for your own private party, or group upon request.
Prices: See the table attached to the itinerary. The price per person depends on the number of people in your party sharing the ride.  
Duration: 4 hours
Starting time: You may decide yourself the most convenient time for you at the time of booking between 08:00 AM and 02:00 PM. Not operated on Sundays or National Holidays.
Transportation: By a private car, van, or motor coach depending on the number of seats required by your party.
Activity level: Moderate. This is an enjoyable and relaxed tour, and you may control the speed and progress. Some walking required as well as climbing a few stairs up and down.   
Major sites and inside admissions included:  This is a combination tour including a comprehensive introduction tour of Helsinki with a special emphases on the art and design history and reputation of Finland. Among the major sights viewed on this tour will be the Sibelius Monument, the Opera House, Finlandia Hall, the Kiasma (Museum of Modern Art), the Parliament Building, Mannerheim Street, the Senate Square and the Big Cathedral, the Market Square and many others.  The locations visited may wary based on the port the ship has docked.
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Tour H-2: Tour  H-2:  THE MEDIEVAL TOWN OF PORVOO



Note: This is a totally private tour operated exclusively for you, for your family, or for your own private party or group upon request.
Prices: See the table attached to the itinerary. The price per person depends on the number of people in your party sharing the ride.
Duration: 4 hours
Starting time: You may decide yourself the most convenient time for you at the time of booking.
Transportation: By a private car, van, or motor coach depending on the number of seats required.
Activity level: Moderate. This is an enjoyable and relaxed tour, and you may control the speed and progress. Walking on gobble stone, unpaved streets is required.
Major sites and inside admissions included: This is a comprehensive tour covering the medieval town of Porvoo, located about 30 miles to the East from Helsinki. The major sight of the tour is the charming and picturesque Porvoo itself, the Porvoo River, the old river port with magazines, the old Cathedral, the charming miniature houses and homes, and a relaxing coffee break with local pastry in one of the lovely cafes of the old town area.
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Tour H-3:

Tour H-3: HELSINKI PANORAMA & LUNCH WITH A FINNISH FAMILY

Note: This is a totally private tour operated exclusively for you, for your family, or for your own private party or group upon request.
Prices:See the table attached to the itinerary. The price per person depends on the number of people in your party sharing the ride.  
Duration: 4 hours
Starting time: You may decide yourself the most convenient time for you at the time of booking. Operated on Sundays and National Holidays only upon request. 
Transportation: By a private car, van, or motor coach depending on the number of seats required.
Activity level: Easy and relaxed. This is an enjoyable and relaxed tour, and you may control the speed and progress. The amount of walking depends on you. Perfectly suitable for wheelchair passengers.
Major sites and inside admissions includedThis tour offers a unique opportunity to visit and make contact with a typical Finnish family at their home, and as their guest, and also to get a general introduction of Helsinki.  The highlight of the tour is naturally the family luncheon and the private time spent with your host family, and the famous sites of Helsinki you shall also enjoy:  the downtown area, the Mannerheim Street, the Senate Square with the Big Cathedral, the Opera House, the National Museum, the Parliament Building, Kiasma Museum of Modern Art, Finlandia Hall, Railway Station, and many others.
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Tour H-4: Tour H-4: HELSINKI BASIC CITY SIGHTSEEING TOUR

Note: This is a totally private sightseeing tour of the Capital of Finland, Helsinki operated exclusively for you, for your family, or for your own private party or group upon request.
Prices:See the table attached to the itinerary. The price per person depends on the number of people in your party sharing the ride. For touring on Sundays and National Holidays, please, request a separate quotation.
Duration: 3 hours
Starting time: You may decide yourself the most convenient time for you at the time of booking. Operational restrictions on Sundays and National Holidays.
Transportation: By a private car, van, or motor coach depending on the number of seats required.
Activity level: Easy. This is a most relaxed and enjoyable private touring opportunity offered, and you may totally control the speed and progress. Perfectly suitable for wheelchair passengers. . 
Major sites and inside admissions includedThis is a most comprehensive tour covering all the major sites and locations of the charming Capital of Finland, Helsinki.  The sights are too numerous to list here. There will be endless number of photo opportunities, and one inside visit to the Rock Church, provided there is no service at that time. Since this is your own private tour, you may also request changes and modifications within the time limit of 3 hours total. After the tour you can claim that you know Helsinki. Please, read more of the details by clicking below.
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Tour H-5: Tour H-5: VISIT TO SIBELIUS HOME AND AINOLA

Note: This is a totally private tour to the home museum of Jean Sibelius, Finland’s most famous classical composer. The tour is operated exclusively for you, for your own private party or group upon request.
Prices:See the table attached to the itinerary. The price per person depends on the number of people in your party sharing the ride.  
Duration: 3,5  hours
Starting time: You may decide yourself the most convenient starting time for you at the time of booking. Operational restrictions on Sundays and National Holidays.
Transportation: By a private car, van, or motor coach depending on the number of seats required.
Activity level:Relaxed. This is an enjoyable and relaxed tour, and you may control the speed and progress. Suitable for wheelchair passengers. Some uphill climbing required.
Major sites and inside admissions included:  The major highlight on this tour is naturally  the visit to the former home of Jean Sibelius, located in the town of Jarvenpaa, about 20 miles North of Helsinki. This is a dream tour for lovers of classical music and especially music of Sibelius. Pending on the location of your ship and her port, on the way to Jarvenpaa you shall drive through certain parts of Helsinki, and your guide shall point out the most interesting sites on the way.
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Tour H-6: Tour H-6: HELSINKI SHOPPING TOUR

Note: This is a totally private tour operated exclusively for you,  for your family, or for your own private party or group upon request.
Prices:See the table attached to the itinerary. The price per person depends on the number of people in your party sharing the ride.  
Duration: 4 hours
Starting time: You may decide yourself the most convenient time for you at the time of booking. Tour is operated on Sundays and National Holidays only upon a special request.
Transportation: By a private car, van, or motor coach depending on the number of seats required.
Activity level: Moderate.This is an enjoyable and relaxed tour, and you may control the speed and progress.
Major sites and inside admissions included:  This is a totally private tour combining the major sites and sights of Helsinki with a guided unique shopping opportunity based on your own preferences and wishes of general or specialty items you may wish to browse and shop. The emphases on the tour is on shopping and visiting the shops of your choice, and all the remaining time shall be spent on touring the major sites and sights of Helsinki. Since this is your own VIP type private tour, you may totally control the speed, progress, shops and sites to be visited.
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