Stay in the charming and atmospheric Hotel Gamla Stan in Stockholm's Old Town, cruise through the scenic and outstandingly beautiful archipelago between Sweden and Finland and a few days of pampering in the very comfortable Naantali Spa Hotel is a holiday made for those who are after relaxation.
You will return home relaxed, refreshed and feeling so much better equipped to deal with your every day life again. We have planned this trip so that mind, body and soul gets a real treat!
PRICES & DATES
Price is based on 2 people sharing a room and includes return economy class flights from London to Stockholm and from Turku to London via Copenhagen/Stockholm, all airport taxes, 2 nights at Hotel Gamla Stan in Stockholm, overnight cruise from Stockholm to Turku in seaside cabin inc. buffet breakfast, 3 nights at Naantali Spa, relaxing Indian head massage (35 mins) and return transfer to Turku airport. The holiday can be extended in Stockholm or Naantali. It is possible to book additional spa treatments at Naantali Spa. From price is based on departure in low season 15 June-15 August 2010.
Departures every day 2010.
ITINERARY
Day 1
Fly with SAS scheduled flight to Stockholm and check in at Hotel Gamla Stan for 2 nights.
Time to explore this beautiful city on a sightseeing tour by bus or boat or even by foot. The 'Gamla Stan' (old town) is a must as is a visit to the 'Ice bar' in the evening, the whole bar was built of ice shipped from Lapland.
Day 2
Spend the day exploring Stockholm, the city centre is quite small so no problems with just strolling about seeing the sights, do some shopping or enjoy a cup of coffee in one of the small cafe's in the 'Old Town'.
Day 3
Another day to spend in Stockholm, perhaps visit the 'Vasa Museum' and the island of 'Djurgarden' Here the open air museum 'Skansen' is located as well as the 'well worth a visit,' famous with the locals' - the Rosendal Gardens -where the coffee and cakes are worth the extra 10 minute walk!!
Late afternoon self transfer to Vartahamnen and board M/S Silja Festival. Check in to your 'Seaside' cabin. You will travel through the stunning Stockholm archipelago before arriving to Turku harbour on Finland's west coast the following morning. On board you can enjoy the facilities, relax and enjoy the stunning scenery as you travel along. There are several restaurants and bars on board so no need to go hungry or thirsty!
Day 4-6
Arrive to Turku early in the following morning and self transfer to Naantali Spa Hotel for 3 nights.
The hotel offers a wide range of treatments, has a pool and spa area as well as a stunning location by the beach. The days can be spent taking walks on the beach, exploring the small town of Naantali and of course a treatment or four! Included in the price is a Relaxing Indian massage. This is a relaxing massage designed to help relaxation, health and well being.
Day 7
After breakfast transfer by taxi to Turku airport for your flight back home. Fly with SAS via Copenhagen back to the UK.
*Your stay can be extended either in Stockholm or Naantali. You can also choose to sail back to Stockholm before flying home.
Hotel, Activity and Local Information
In Stockholm you'll stay in this is charming hotel with lots of atmosphere and a historical setting in Stockholm's Old Town, Hotel Gamla Stan is close to the Royal Palace, Storkyrkan (Cathedral), Riddarhuset (Knight's House) and parliament building. The hotel is entirely furnished in a classical 18th century style, providing a very cosy ambience. All the rooms have personal touches, containing at least one antique object.
The luxurious hotel Naantali Spa is located on the west coast of Finland, in the small town of Naantali. Spend a few days being spoilt with treatments, relax in the sauna department and go for long walks along the beach or explore the charming little town of Naantali. For those who are child at heart there is also The Moominworld to visit!
The overnight journey between Stockholm and Turku will go smoothly on one of Tallink Silja's luxurious cruise ships. Make sure you have a table by the window when you depart from Stockholm!