Luxury 5-Day Finland Road Trip Vacation from Helsinki traveling east to Kotka
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Escape for the holiday of a lifetime with this 5-day luxury road trip in Finland!
Finland offers the ultimate luxury holiday experience for anyone up for an unforgettable adventure, including couples, families, solo travelers, and friends.
Your exclusive luxury holiday package will bring you to the country's most popular attractions and restaurants in the best destinations in Finland. With this perfectly planned vacation itinerary, you will stay 3 nights in Helsinki and 1 night in Kotka, experiencing the ultimate luxury vacation in Finland.
We will help you have the best 5-day luxury holiday in Finland imaginable, so you can leave feeling fulfilled and inspired.
Upon arriving in Finland, you will collect the luxury rental vehicle of your choice. We will provide you with the best car rental for the entirety of your 5-day luxury self-drive holiday, including CDW insurance. From there, you will drive off to discover some of the best travel destinations in Finland, including the stunning Esplanadi park and Temppeliaukio Church.
Your 5 days in this one-of-a-kind destination in Europe will be filled with bucket-list experiences and bespoke activities. Expect sweeping views over the best attractions, heavenly meals at top-rated restaurants, and world-class service at 5-star luxury hotels.
Finding the perfect luxury lodging is going to make your vacation in Finland feel truly special. The home for your 5-day luxury holiday will be only the most exclusive 5-star hotels in Finland. You will choose from the best selection of luxury hotels and places to stay, all conveniently located along your carefully planned self-drive route.
Throughout your exclusive vacation in Finland, you will get to experience some of the best attractions and activities offered in the country. Highlights of your itinerary include visiting the famous Kauppatori, experiencing the fantastic Helsinki Cathedral up close, and discovering the unique features of the highly-recommended Senate Square. These are only a few of the many spectacular attractions and sights you will find on your luxury travel itinerary in Finland.
Between attractions and activities, you will have plenty of time to stroll along the best shopping streets and markets in Finland. Here you can find unique souvenirs to preserve the memory of your luxury holiday in Finland.
As your luxury vacation in Finland comes to an end, you will return home with new experiences and unforgettable memories. Not to forget, a full camera album on your phone with amazing photos and videos from the most beautiful places in Finland to share with your friends and family.
This exclusive travel plan is designed to include everything you need to have the best vacation in Finland. By booking this luxury holiday package, you can avoid spending hours researching and planning your 5-day road trip in Finland. Let the experts figure out the details, so you can focus on enjoying.
To deliver the best experience possible, we make it easy for you to customize each day of your luxury holiday in Finland before and after booking. Our flexible trip planning means you will be able to explore Helsinki and Kotka at your own pace.
Book with us to get access to 24/7 personal travel support throughout your entire journey. Enjoy a step-by-step guide in our easy-to-use mobile app, including all travel documents for your exclusive getaway to Finland.
All taxes are included in the price of your luxury vacation package.
The best flights, activities, tours, and hotels in Finland fill up quickly, so book your luxury vacation package in advance. Select a date and start planning your luxury holiday in Finland today!
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Day 1 – Helsinki - arrival day
Day 1 – Helsinki - arrival day
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- Esplanadi park
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Your luxury holiday in Finland begins as soon as you reach the city of Helsinki. There, you’ll pick up the luxury rental vehicle of your choice and hit the roads!
The first destination of your luxury vacation in Finland is Helsinki - a city with many fantastic attractions to explore. Catch an early flight to enjoy as much time as possible discovering Helsinki.
Start your sightseeing in the city with a visit to the fantastic Esplanadi park. This park is a popular stop on travelers’ itineraries in Helsinki, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 12,022 visitors.
Tonight you will be treated to a stay at one of best luxury hotels in Helsinki. We have picked out three of the most exclusive luxury lodging and hotel options for you to choose from.
Exploring new places can make you hungry. When you’re ready for dinner, we recommend trying one of the finest restaurants in Helsinki.
For a culinary experience you will remember, have a look at the menu at Löyly Helsinki. With an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,237 customers, it’s truly one of the best restaurants in the whole of Helsinki.
If you feel like having something slightly different, check out Kappeli. This is one of the most recommended restaurants in the city. Considering its average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,294 customers, it’s one that most guests enjoy.
Restaurant Kuu is another restaurant you could book a table at tonight. This fantastic restaurant is often recommended by both travelers and locals in Helsinki, and has an impressive average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 977 customers.
As your day in Helsinki is coming to an end retreat to a bar where you can celebrate the start of your exciting luxury holiday in Finland.
Make your way to Kaisla. This bar promises a great atmosphere for your celebrations and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,238 customers.
Raise a toast to the start of your 5-day luxury vacation in Finland and look forward to more fantastic days to come!
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Day 2 – Helsinki
Day 2 – Helsinki
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Drive 16 km, 52 min
- Sibelius Monument
- Temppeliaukio Church
- Ateneum
- Korkeasaari Zoo
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On day 2 of your exciting luxury holiday across Finland you will continue exploring the city of Helsinki. You still have 2 nights left in the city. Enjoy your break from the road and spend this day sightseeing and eating at some of the best restaurants in Helsinki. Your accommodation will be conveniently located close to several of the best attractions in the city.
Start your sightseeing of the day with a visit to the fantastic Sibelius Monument. This attraction is a sculpture and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 6,019 visitors.
Next up on your agenda, you’ll find the extraordinary Temppeliaukio Church. This attraction is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 11,662 visitors.
This is a highly recommended attraction in the city.
Exploring new places makes you hungry. Luckily Helsinki has multiple restaurants that offer fantastic dining experiences you’ll appreciate after a long day of sightseeing.
If you’re curious about the best restaurant in Helsinki, make sure to check out Restaurant Farang. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,081 customers.
Alternatively, another top-rated restaurant in the city is Restaurant HOKU. This one-of-a-kind restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 966 customers.
A common recommendation among luxury travelers who have vacationed Helsinki before is Restaurant Savotta. This restaurant has a popular menu, deserving of an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,076 customers.
If you’re not yet ready to head back to your hotel, check out some of the bars in the area and experience the local nightlife.
Liberty or Death is one of the best bars in Helsinki and the perfect place for an after-dinner drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 685 customers.
You may also want to check out The Riff. Equally popular, this bar offers a great drink list and a nice atmosphere for your celebrations. The Riff is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,017 customers.
Reminisce about your day, look through photos, and prepare for another great day to come! Your luxury holiday in Finland has plenty more in store for you.
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Day 3 – Helsinki and Kotka
Day 3 – Helsinki and Kotka
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Drive 140 km, 2 hours
- Market Square
- Uspenski Cathedral
- Helsinki Cathedral
- Senate Square
- Kaisaniemi Park
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On day 3 of your luxury road trip holiday in Finland you will have the opportunity to experience two destinations in one day, the city of Helsinki and the city of Kotka. You’ll stay in Kotka for 1 night.
Your day starts in Helsinki. Give yourself time to see some of the city’s very best attractions before it's time to hit the road.
Make the amazing Kauppatori your first stop of the day. The average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 25,097 visitors gives you an idea of what to expect from this market square and attraction before you head there.
Next up, make a stop at the incredible Uspenski Cathedral. With an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 6,146 visitors, it's easy to understand why so many people visit this eastern orthodox cathedral and attraction.
Another unforgettable travel destination you can visit on this day of your luxury holiday is the outstanding Helsinki Cathedral. This lutheran cathedral has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 10,211 visitors.
When you’re finished at the top-tier point of interest, the perfect next stop is the popular Senate Square. This spectacular top-tier point of interest and attraction is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 18,455 reviews.
Make the most of your day in Helsinki by joining exclusive tours and activities that take your luxury holiday in Finland to the next level. This is only one of many experiences you can include in your luxury travel package in Finland. So make sure to check out the other options too, to find the best way to spend your time in Helsinki today.
By the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Kotka, where you will choose among some of the best luxury hotels.
After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Erkan Bistro & Restaurant, one of the best restaurants in Kotka. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 998 customers.
If you feel like having something else, locals also recommend Keisarinsatama as one of their top choices in the city. Keisarinsatama is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 781 customers.
Another restaurant you could try in Kotka is Maritime Centre Vellamo. This lovely restaurant has a fantastic menu and has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,802 customers.
If you’re not yet ready to head back to your hotel, we recommend you check out the nightlife of the city.
Players Sports Bar is one of the best bars you can visit in Kotka tonight. This bar is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 572 customers.
You can also enjoy a glass or two at a popular place like Rantabaari, Mussalo. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 131 customers.
Raise a glass in celebration of your fantastic luxury holiday in Finland! Head back to your hotel for some much-needed rest in preparation for tomorrow’s adventures.
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Day 4 – Kotka and Helsinki
Day 4 – Kotka and Helsinki
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Drive 143 km, 1 hour 58 min
- Maritime Centre Vellamo
- Sibeliuksenpuisto
- Sapokka
- Katariina Seaside Park
- Langinkoski Imperial Fishing Lodge
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On day 4 of your luxury road trip holiday in Finland you will have the opportunity to experience two destinations in one day, the city of Kotka and the city of Helsinki. You’ll stay in Helsinki for 1 night.
Your day starts in Kotka. Give yourself time to see some of the city’s very best attractions before it's time to hit the road.
Make the amazing Maritime Centre Vellamo your first stop of the day. The average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,802 visitors gives you an idea of what to expect from this maritime museum and attraction before you head there.
Next up, make a stop at the incredible Sibeliuksenpuisto. With an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 590 visitors, it's easy to understand why so many people visit this park and attraction.
Another unforgettable travel destination you can visit on this day of your luxury holiday is the outstanding Sapokka. This park has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,810 visitors.
When you’re finished at the park, the perfect next stop is the popular Katariina Seaside Park. This spectacular park and attraction is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 2,357 reviews.
If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Langinkoski Imperial Fishing Lodge. This museum is a remarkable attraction with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,703 visitors.
Make the most of your day in Kotka by joining exclusive tours and activities that take your luxury holiday in Finland to the next level. This is only one of many experiences you can include in your luxury travel package in Finland. So make sure to check out the other options too, to find the best way to spend your time in Kotka today.
By the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Helsinki, where you will choose among some of the best luxury hotels.
After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Ravintola Nerone, one of the best restaurants in Helsinki. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 951 customers.
If you feel like having something else, locals also recommend Restaurant Merimakasiini as one of their top choices in the city. Restaurant Merimakasiini is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 992 customers.
Another restaurant you could try in Helsinki is Ravintola Nokka. This lovely restaurant has a fantastic menu and has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 744 customers.
If you’re not yet ready to head back to your hotel, we recommend you check out the nightlife of the city.
Beaver Bar is one of the best bars you can visit in Helsinki tonight. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 574 customers.
You can also enjoy a glass or two at a popular place like Base Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 449 customers.
Raise a glass in celebration of your fantastic luxury holiday in Finland! Head back to your hotel for some much-needed rest in preparation for tomorrow’s adventures.
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Day 5 – Helsinki - departure day
Day 5 – Helsinki - departure day
- Helsinki - Departure day
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- Kaivopuisto
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Today is the last day of your 5-day luxury holiday in Finland and it’s soon time to start your journey home. This is your chance to get one last glimpse of Helsinki before saying goodbye.
Catch a later flight to enjoy some extra time for exploring. If you have a late departure, we recommend doing some last-minute shopping or sightseeing.
Make the most of what’s left of your luxury vacation in Finland by heading out to the stunning Kaivopuisto. This extraordinary neighbourhood of helsinki and attraction is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 6,621 reviews, and is an excellent choice for your last sightseeing in Helsinki.
Don’t end your vacation hungry. For one last meal in the city of Helsinki, check out the menu at Restaurant Elite. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 875 customers.
Alternatively, another recommendation is Ravintola Aino. This restaurant is a popular choice among travelers as well as locals and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 792 customers.
If you prefer something slightly different, try Restaurant Pompier. This restaurant will not let you walk out hungry. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 560 customers, it is truly one of the best in the city.
You will then say farewell to Helsinki and begin your journey home. We wish you safe travels and a warm welcome home, with unforgettable memories and incredible photos from your luxury holiday in Finland in your luggage!
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