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800-367-5348
Discover the highlights and hidden gems of Scandinavia with Winemaker & Proprietors Kevin & Paula Jussila of kukkula.
This 14-day multi-country journey offers time in Helsinki, Tallinn, Turku and Stockholm. Marvel at the ancient architecture, centuries-old history, fascinating cities and best of all, innovative gastronomic experiences. Your winery hosts, Kevin and Paula, have personally selected most of the restaurants to ensure you experience the best each city has to offer.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:
Proprietors & Winemaker, kukkula
NOTE: The below itinerary is abbreviated. Please click here for a more complete day-to-day itinerary and to access the registration link for the tour, located on page 16.
Arrive on your own and transfer to the Lapland Hotels Bulevardi (or similar) before 5:00 PM to kick off your tour with a 4-course wine-paired welcome dinner at a Michelin-starred restaurant.
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After breakfast in the hotel, enjoy a brief guided city tour of Helsinki to get acquainted with the general city layout.
After lunch on your own, arrive at Suomenlinna via ferry for a guided tour of the sea fortress, stretching over six separate islands.
Tonight prepare for a private 4-course wine-paired dinner featuring French-Italian bistro-osteria cuisine. Wines from numerous small artisanal wineries have been hand-selected for kukkula guests.
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Following breakfast at the hotel, take a ferry from Helsinki to Tallinn, often described as a fairy tale, cobblestone alleyed Old Town. The city boasts top-tier museums, a rich cultural scene, and multicultural cuisine blending Nordic, German and Russian influences.
Enjoy a driving introductory tour around Tallinn’s ancient city walls followed by a walking tour of Old Town. Lunch will take place at one of the oldest and most intriguing restaurants in Tallinn dating back to the 14th century. After lunch a guided brewery tour with tastings is included.
Tonight, dinner will take place at a restaurant in Tallinn’s Old Town featuring Estonian cuisine and co-owned by an award-winning sommelier.
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A chartered boat will take you to the archipelago of Uusimaa to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Porvoo, the 2nd oldest city in Finland. Your guide will take you on a brief walking tour and visit to the iconic Cathedral and see the historic red warehouses, said to be the most photographed attraction in the country.
After lunch on your own, a coach will take you back to Helsinki for some free time before meeting up with the group for dinner consisting of a 4-course wine-paired meal at a bistro that has repeatedly earned “Wine Spectator’s Best of” Award of Excellence.
June 20 is Juhannus (mid summer) and you will be celebrating in style! After breakfast and some free morning time, board your RIB boat to Herrö, a private event space on a resort island in Espoo. Along the way travel past magnificent landscapes made up of lush and rocky islands, both inhabited and uninhabited.
Spend a picture-perfect day on this island by indulging in a specially prepared grilled buffet lunch, followed by local craft beer tasting. Relax with a Finnish Sauna Experience, a tradition involving cleansing of the body and mind and embracing a sense of inner peace.
Close out the day with a taste of the archipelago with a 4-course wine-paired dinner before taking a private ferry back to Helsinki.
This morning board your waiting motorcoach for Vartiosaari, an island in Eastern Helsinki. Explore the island’s history, many villas and vacation homes by kayak. Lunch will take place at a nearby restaurant with relaxing and picturesque views. After lunch, join your guide in exploring the area’s natural beauty and hiking trails.
Enjoy an evening on your own, perhaps dine at one of Helsinki’s Michelin restaurants or visit one of the many eateries within walking distance of your hotel.
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Say hello to Turku! Take a coach ride today to Turku, the oldest city in Finland that has been named the European Capital of Culture. The medieval city is bursting with museums, galleries, and festivals as well as a restaurant scene that is fast becoming a favorite among foodies. A private guide will take you on a sightseeing adventure through the 700-year-old Turku Castle. After the tour, lunch and the rest of the afternoon is at your leisure.
Tonight, enjoy a 4-course dinner with wine at your hotel Scandic Hamburger Bors Hotel (or similar) located in the center of Turku by the Market Square.
Embark on a full day of discovery of the archipelago surrounding Turku by minivan. Instead of “planes, trains and automobiles”, it will be “cars, ferries and feet”! Today will be a free-flowing schedule that you can discuss as a group and decide how to plan the day and where to lunch (on your own). Return to the hotel for an extraordinary dinner tonight created by a good friend of Kevin’s. Wilhelm Rosenlew will bring a private chef to his estate to prepare tonight’s wine-paired culinary delight, in a historic building located on the grounds of his farm.
After breakfast, check out of your Helsinki hotel and board the brand-new Viking Line ship for a 10.5 hour cruise to Stockholm. Sit back and relax in one of the many lounges or decks, shop duty-free, do a little gambling in the casino or simply relax in your included inside cabin. A lunch buffet is included. Upon arrival in Stockholm your coach will be waiting to take you to your hotel for the next 5 nights, Reisen Hotel (or similar), for an evening of leisure.
Today’s guided tour includes a visit to the magnificent Stockholm Royal Palace; Gamla Stan, the medieval center of Stockholm; and Fotografiska Museum with exhibits from world-renowned photographers. After lunch on your own, return to the hotel and prepare for tonight’s 4-course wine paired dinner composing of dishes with intriguing flavor combinations and textures.
Today you will visit the incredible Vasa Museum, with the only preserved 17th century ship in the world. From here you will be provided with a Stockholm City Transportation Card to take a ferry to any of the other islands, like Djurgarden, to explore or visit some of the other museums. A 4-course wine paired dinner is included tonight.
Today you have the choice of a visit to the UNESCO Drottningholm Palace, the most well-preserved royal castle built in the 1600’s OR an enchanting kayaking trip through the archipelago, described as the most beautiful in the world. A 3-course lunch will take place just down from the Royal Palace.
Finally, get ready to see the city from another vantage point with a private guided bike tour showcasing Stockholm’s historic past and colorful present.
After breakfast, board the private yacht, M/Y Charm, for a last sailing through the archipelago. After the cruise, you will be dropped off in the city center to explore and have a leisurely lunch on your own.
A farewell wine-paired dinner will be held at a beloved Stockholm restaurant with spectacular views.
It is always hard to say goodbye, but this day concludes your enchanting Scandinavian tour. After breakfast, check out of your hotel in preparation for your journey home.
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Helsinki: Lapland Hotels Bulevardi 6 nights: June 16 – 22, 2025 Room Type: Mystique Deluxe with Sauna Room The 5-star Lapland Hotels Bulevardi lies in the Kamppi district of Helsinki. Enjoy your very own sauna in the deluxe room.
Turku: Scandic Hamburger Bors Hotel 2 nights: June 22 – 24, 2025 Room Type: Superior Room
The iconic Hamburger Bors has been hosting guests since 1894. Located in the center of Turku, the newly updated modern hotel provides peaceful accommodations with beautifully designed rooms.
Stockholm: Reisen Hotel 5 nights: June 24 – 29, 2025 Room Type: King Bead Sea View Room
This 5-star hotel is set directly on Stockholm’s scenic waterfront with a picturesque backdrop of the historic Old Town.
Note: All hotels and accommodations are subject to change.
THE FOLLOWING IS A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS. FOR COMPLETE DETAILS AND CANCELLATION POLICY PLEASE REFER TO THE PROGRAM REGISTRATION PAGE LINK.
Tour price is based on current exchange rates and minimum participation. Tour price may increase with significant change in exchange rate or if minimum participation is not met. F&WT reserves the right to change hotels and accommodations without notice based on unforeseen circumstances. Program includes meals as described, all tours and entrance fees where applicable; transportation on deluxe AC motorcoach with bottled water, inside cabin on Viking Line ship; and all local taxes. NOT INCLUDED: Arrival and departure transfers, airfare, gratuities for the guides and drivers, hotel upgrades, additional hotel nights and all items of personal nature. Local city accommodations tax, such tax shall be payable by Program Participant to hotel upon departure. F&WT highly encourages purchasing travel insurance, protecting your travel investment in case of an emergency requiring you to cancel your trip.