Spend a day immersed in Finnish culture and history while on a shore excursion that introduces you to notable sites, a typical Finnish home, a smoke sauna, and more. Departing the ship, you'll embark on a scenic sightseeing drive past some of Helsinki's top landmarks, including the colorful open-air market, Presidential Palace, and Uspenski Orthodox Cathedral. Stop at Senate Square, where you'll learn about the history of Helsinki and view Neoclassical-style buildings dating back to the mid-1800s. Continue to the farming community of Sipoo, where you'll visit a Finnish countryside home nestled by a beautiful lake. Here, you'll enjoy a look at a typical Finnish smoke sauna, stroll the grounds, and listen to stories from your hosts about Finnish life. After, you’ll take a scenic drive to a local center for art, design & handicrafts. Visit the shop, browse the gallery or just enjoy the atmosphere. Continue back to Helsinki along Mannerheim Street, Helsinki’s main street, soaking in views of the Parliament House, Finlandia Hall, the National Museum & Kiasma before returning to the pier.