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Turku & Tallinn 2011: Turku – around the archipelago by bike
Posted on 19.01.2012
Archipelago Trail is a four day circular self guided cycle tour which follows the Archipelago Ring Road, one of the most popular cycling routes in Finland. You will ride through stunning archipelago sceneries. The islands are connected by numerous bridges and ferries. The peace and tranquility, particularly in the rugged outer islands, is a unique [...]
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TurkuTallinn 2011: Tallinn’s culinary adventure
Posted on 18.12.2011
Estonian dishes and drinks – a culinary adventure through history You are invited to a very special tour throughout time. Brighten your sense of taste for the gastronomic highlights that will be served in the restaurants of the old town. All the different dishes tell a piece of history of Estonia in an especially delicious [...]
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Turku & Tallinn 2011: Tallinn – City of contrasts
Posted on 13.10.2011
This guided tour will take you on a mystery tour through the diversified and unique architecture of Tallinn. It is a time travel to different epoch reaching from Middle Ages till Moderne Age. The tour starts with fascinating impressions of the historic district and continues with a stroll through the romantic district of Kadriorg. There [...]
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Helsinki: New Music Centre garners rave reviews
Posted on 13.10.2011
Helsinki’s brand new Music Centre opened its doors on August 31, 2011. Only two months later it is already earning plaudits from musicians and audiences for its state-of-the-art acoustics and superb architecture. The Music Centre provides a home base for Helsinki’s two top-flight classical orchestras, the Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra and the Helsinki Philharmonic. It [...]
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Turku & Tallinn 2011: Design and Architecture in Tallinn
Posted on 26.09.2011
Day 1 “Tallinn Architecture tour” This guided tour of architectural sights will give an impression of both old and modern Tallinn. Visit its oldest suburb, the residential areas from the Soviet era, as well as the Estonian Art Museum KuMu which is also an architectural landmark in its own right. End the tour at the [...]
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Helsinki Region: 3 Days Design & Lifestyle
Posted on 23.08.2011
Finnish Design and Lifestyle can be observed best when meeting with the locals. Local guide takes you around Helsinki design sights and shops using Helsinki´s efficient public transportation system. Coffee at the open air market is included. Tour includes also a visit to a Finnish home to hear more about the life of the locals [...]
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Turku&Tallinn 2011: Finnish kitchen
Posted on 23.08.2011
Day 1 “Finnish Food Experience”. At Turku Castle, follow in the footsteps of Turku’s 16th century Swedish rulers who introduced the use of the fork to the locals. European food influences spread first to the nobility in Turku Castle and from there to the citizens. Discover more about Finnish food heritage by trying your hand [...]
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Turku& Tallinn 2011: Bike tour in the archipelago
Posted on 27.06.2011
In the west coast of Finland can be found a unique archipelago of 20 000 islands. 1. DAY- Arrival in Turku Overnight in central located hotel 2. DAY. Turku- Taivassalo (ca.55km) In the morning the bikes are brought to the hotel. You´ll discover the former Finnish capital, its middle age castle, mighty cathedral and idyllic [...]
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Turku Tallinn 2011: Turku blows Your mind
Posted on 29.04.2011
In the heart of the old industrial atmosphere, in the vicinity of Turku railway station and the downtown area, is located the engineering factory now called Logomo. With the advent of the Cultural year the building gets a new lease of life as an exhibition centre. At nearly 9000 square metres the halls of the [...]
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Turku & Tallinn 2011: Food culture in Tallinn
Posted on 22.03.2011
Tallinn and Turku have a special connection for this year – culture. Both harbour cities are European capital of culture 2011. Four topics have been choosen representing culture in the two ‘Capitals’: Modern Life, Facing the Sea, Design & Architecture and Food Culture. Several programs have been developed for these topics. The Estonian capital Tallinn [...]
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