8 days in Helsinki & Vinci Itinerary

Go for a jaunt from Helsinki to Espoo to see Kaitalampi about 34 minutes away. There's lots more to do: learn about all things military at Sea Fortress Suomenlinna, admire the striking features of Temppeliaukio Church, take in the spiritual surroundings of Uspenskin Cathedral (Uspenskin Katedraali), and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Helsinki Cathedral.

To see traveler tips, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Helsinki online holiday builder.

If you are flying in from Finland, the closest major aiports are Helsinki Vantaa Airport, Turku Airport and Tampere-Pirkkala Airport. Expect a daytime high around 24°C in August, and nighttime lows around 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Thu) to allow time to drive to Vinci.

Explore Vinci's surroundings by going to Poggio al Bosco (in Chiostrini), A Solatio Organic Farm (in Certaldo) and Montespertoli (Azienda Agricola Ammirabile & Maneggio Guelfi Neri - Passeggiate a cavallo nel chianti).

To find photos, where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, read Vinci tour planner.

Traveling by car from Helsinki to Vinci takes 32 hours. Traveling from Helsinki to Vinci, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Helsinki in August: high temperatures in Vinci hover around 35°C and lows are around 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 7th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive back home.