Introduction to Stockholm & Helsinki

Our “Scandinavian delights” takes in two of the most visited cities in Scandinavia, Stockholm and Helsinki. With direct flights from and to Dublin and an overnight sailing between the cities, this tour offers an ideal opportunity to savour the delights of Scandinavia.

Itinerary

Day 1: Fly Dublin – Stockholm and check in to the 4 Star Rica Hotel or 4 Star First Amaranten Hotel for the next 3 nights.

Day 2-3: Days at leisure to explore Stockholm.

Day 4: Time at leisure in Stockholm before your sailing to Helsinki with Silja Line.

Day 5: Arrive in Helsinki in the morning. Check in to the 4 Star Hotel Sokos Presidentti for 2 nights.

Day 6: Day at leisure in Helsinki.

Day 7: Morning at leisure before your return flight to Dublin.

Price inclusions

• Flight Dublin to Stockholm with SAS Scandinavian Airlines
• 3 Nights accommodation in the 4 Star Rica Hotel or First Amaranten Hotel Stockholm based on 2 sharing
• Buffet Breakfast each morning. 2 days to explore this wonderful city with its old town, famous Vasa museum and City Hall with its Gold room setting for the Nobel Prize ceremony
• 1 night accommodation onboard Silja Line cruising from Stockholm to Helsinki in a promenade view cabin based on 2 sharing. Sailing at 17.00 arriving the next morning at 09.55
• 2 Nights accommodation in the 4 Star Sokos Presidentti Hotel based on 2 sharing on a bed and breakfast basis. Three full days to explore the city with its fine Orthodox churchs, excellant shopping and art museums.
• Flight Helsinki to Dublin with Aer Lingus
• Taxes and charges of €90

Booking remarks

• Inclusive of taxes and service charges as indicated
• Non refundable or transferable booking deposit €100 per person
• Full payment due on confirmation
• 2% surcharge if balance is paid by credit or charge card
• Optional Insurance €25 (conditions apply)
• Single room Supp €350 (€260 October) for the duration
• Prices are correct at time of going to press, flight supplements may apply depending on availability of negotiated airfares

Accommodation details

Silja Line

Shopping

Silja Symphony’s Promenade is a paradise for shoppers. The shops tempt both women and men with the latest fragrances, skin care products, CDs, designer clothes – and plenty of other things. Remember that our prices are lower than prices ashore – the more you buy, the more you save! There are more shops available on deck 6 below the Promenade: the Tax-Free Market offers a large selection of beverages and sweets. You can find both novel products and more traditional souvenirs in this shop. Our newest shop is called Trend Shop. The shop with its shoes, scarves and bags is a paradise for women in particular.

Wellness

The new wellness area “Bellamare” on deck 5 offers the possibility to relax in comfortable oriental surroundings in between good food and shopping.

Enjoy a refreshing drink while relaxing on the comfortable divans in the lounge area. There are three saunas, one turkish sauna and traditional saunas for men and women. Don’t worry if you forgot to bring your own beauty products; a selection of products are for sale. Or enjoy a massage or beauty treatment done by our professional staff.

Entrance fee is €8 and includes towel and free use of the saunas and lounge area. For €2 each you can get use of bath robe and bath slippers. When having a treatment the bath robe is included in the price.

Cabins

All cabins are fitted with closet, air conditioning, shower, toilet, hair dryer, radio, telephone with the possibility to install automatic wake-up.

Bars

Silja Symphony’s pub and bars of different styles serve from the departure until early morning serving wines, drinks, music, tapas, good company and beautiful sea views

Restaurants

Silja Symphonys’s restaurants serve delicious dishes to suit all tastes. Try the skilful creations that delight all senses served at Bon Vivant. The famous seafood platter of the Happy Lobster fish restaurant or the ´Captain’s Sword’ skewer in El Capitán also melt in the mouth. The extensive menu of Bistro Maxime includes both traditional and trendier dishes. And how about sampling the selection in the Silja Buffet in a different way: fill your plate with beautiful arrangements of roe, shrimps, traditional island dishes or tapas. Wine, including in the price is served to you at the table. Worth trying! For a snack try the new Mundo quick and easy restaurant on the promenade. Following the self service consept there are three different menus; for breakfast, lunch and night snacks. A wide selection of tasty dishes, in smaller and bigger sizes, are served to the table during the evening.

Sokos Hotel Presidentti, Helsinki

Refurbished to the highest standards in 2007, The 4 star Sokos Hotel Presidentti, located in the heart of Helsinki boasts 494 rooms, the majority of which are equipped with a twin or double bed, TV, telephone, desk, couch, and en suite bathroom. The Hotel itself has a number of bars and reataurants, meeting rooms, an audiotorium, and a sauna and swimming pool for the guests. It is also located next to the Kamppi Mall, which has some of the best shopping in Helsinki.

Rica Hotel Stockholm

Rica Hotel Stockholm is a contemporary luxury hotel with an amazing winter garden, and al fresco breakfast dining in the summer months. Get a fortifying lunch at the Oasen restaurant before hitting the streets-all the sights are just a short walk away. Then, why not round your day off with a relaxing sauna before crawling into bed.

First Hotel Amaranten Stockholm

First Hotel Amaranten is a modern hotel located in downtown Stockholm. The hotel restaurant serves prime international cuisine and offers a wide selection of wines. Amenities include a fitness studio and wellness spa complete with sauna and indoor pool.

Dates and Prices

Date	Price
11 Aug 2010	€779
06 Oct 2010	€799