Your historical journey starts as we pass by the Helsinki shipyard, Market Square, Embassy Park, Uspenshi Orthodox Cathedral and the Presidential Palace.

Continue on via the Olympic Stadium, Finlandia Hall, the National Museum and the Parliament building.

After leaving the city on the coastal road you will arrive at the second-oldest city in Finland in approximately 45 minutes. Experience a delightful sightseeing tour of this ancient city, seeing many of its lovely majestic buildings, including the medieval Cathedral and the bridge of Porvoo.

Experience a walk on the cobblestone streets of the old quarter, with its multi-colored ancient wooden houses. There is ample free time in Porvoo for shopping in the handicraft shops.

On the return, if time allows, we will also include a stop in Sipoo for a visit to the 14th century church.

Inclusions:

• Narrated sightseeing tour
• A walk in the old quarter on cobblestone streets

Tips:

Free time in Porvoo for shopping in the handicraft shops. Porvoo is an old town with cobble stone streets and this tour will include a lot of walking as no cars are allowed in the old town.


Excursions listed for a port may not be available for every cruise.

Redemption and Voucher Details

1. After you complete your booking, your credit card will be charged and our expert Shore Excursion Concierge agents will 'hand'-review your shore excursion selections against your cruise itinerary to confirm compatibility. Your credit card statement will list the merchant for the charges as Port Promo Cruise Tours.
2. You will receive an email within 72 hours of booking from cruises@portpromotions.com which confirms your booking and contains the vouchers required for your shore excursions. Please print these vouchers and bring them with you on your cruise. You will be required to turn the voucher(s) in to the corresponding shore excursion supplier(s). The vouchers feature information regarding how to meet up with the tour leader upon arrival to a port and other important details.
3. Your tour is completely refundable if your ship is unable to get into port or due to weather cancellations. See our terms and conditions for complete details.

As you leave the harbor we pass by the Helsinki shipyard, Market Square, Embassy Park, Uspenshi Orthodox Cathedral and the Presidential Palace. You'll drive along the coast on your way to Porvoo, the second-oldest city in Finland. Quite a delight. Available on the following dates: July 24, 2010; July 25, 2010, August 4, 2010 or August 13, 2010