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Experience the chic, clean, cool, that is contemporary Nordic design. A unique culture combination: Reykjavik, the world's most northerly capital, with Helsinki, the world's most livable city and World Design Capital 2012. Private guides take visitors right to the design heart, including the new modern concert halls in both cities, whilst great food, Design hotel accommodation, and timeless nature complete a fascinating package.
DAY 1 REYKJAVIK
• Arrival to Reykjavik airport
• Visit natural spa Blue Lagoon en-route to hotel
3 nights in Design hotel, Reykjavik
DAY 2 REYKJAVIK
• Icelandic Culture tour with personal guide
meeting local designers
• Guided tour of
"Harpa", Reykjavik's brand-new concert hall
Overnight in Reykjavik
DAY 3 REYKJAVIK
• Golden Circle excursion featuring the
Gullfoss waterfall and geysers
Overnight in Reykjavik
DAY 4 TO HELSINKI
• Transfer for Icelandair flight from
Reykjavik to Helsinki
• "Design on a Plate" - fantastic gourmet dinner. 5 courses each
served with a matching cocktail.
3 nights in Design hotel, Helsinki
DAY 5 HELSINKI
• Private tour of Design Helsinki with
knowledgeable local guide, by foot and
by tram, including visit to Arabia Factory
outlet where a range of stylish Finnish
design products can be purchased
• "Helsinki Card" provides free public
transport, free entrances to most museums,
and a range of other benefits
• Explore
Helsinki's Design District
Overnight in Helsinki
DAY 6 HELSINKI
• 2012 was Helsinki's year as World Design Capital. Visitors can still see examples throughout the city
• Visit Musiikkitalo, Helsinki's new modern concert hall, and next door Kiasma modern art museum
DAY 7 DEPARTURE
Departure flights home.
The map centres on "Musiikkitalo", Helsinki's new modern concert hall, and next door "Kiasma" modern art museum
World-famous Finnish design includes everything from Marimekko clothing, the orange-handled scissors of Fiskars, to the new phenomenon of Angry Birds. Helsinki itself has its own Design District, a 25-street collection of 200 design, antique, and fashion stores, design and architecture museums, galleries, and restaurants. A visit here is included in the package as part of your private guided tour.
7 days from 943 EUR per person in twin/double
Price is gross, and includes 10% commission
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN REYKJAVIK:
• 3 nights bed & breakfast in Design hotel
• Transfer from airport to hotel via Blue
Lagoon
• Blue Lagoon entrance
• 3 hour
private guide
• Harpa guided tour
•
Golden Circle excursion
• Airport transfer
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN HELSINKI:
• 3 nights bed & breakfast in boutique hotel
• 5 course Food Design dinner & cocktail
package
• 3 hour private guide
• Helsinki
Card: tourist card for 48 hours
We will have an on-line booking facility in the coming months. For the moment, you can request bookings and further pricing information by email.
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