Itinerary

Day 1 Sunday:
Arrive Turku.

Personal arrival to Turku, Finland’s oldest city. You can enjoy the enchanting city spirit by taking a walk along the Aura River, from the two city landmarks of the Cathedral to the Castle. Alongside the riverbank are numerous cafes and top-quality riverboat restaurants. Overnight in Turku centre, bed and breakfast

Day 2 Monday:
Turku to Taivassalo, 34 miles (55 km)

In the morning your bicycles will be delivered to your hotel. In Turku enjoy a ride around the historic city with its medieval castle, cathedral, and riverside cycle paths. However you will need to be at the ferry by 3.00pm (about 45km, 4 hours riding). Continue by bike via nearby Naantali. Soon after Naantali the island-hopping begins, first with a stunning ride across the bridge to Merimasku and then take a break from peddling with a relaxing 45 minute ferry journey. Continue on by bike to your overnight hotel in Taivassalo, dinner bed and breakfast.

Day 3 Tuesday:
Taivassalo to Iniö to Houtskä to Korpoo, 36 miles (57 km)

Today is the main island-hopping day with five ferry journeys reaching the very heart of the archipelago region. The tiny peaceful island of Iniö is the remotest spot of the trip. Houtskär island has some of the region’s most challenging cycling, but you can rest on the half hour ferry ride to next island! On Korpoo island stay overnight in a wonderful B&B, a former barn converted to a guest house. Overnight on Korpoo, dinner bed and breakfast

Day 4 Wednesday:
Korpoo to Nauvo island, 19 miles (31 km with possibility to do a longer route if desired)

Cross over to Nauvo, the main archipelago island. Nauvo village has a bustling harbour. Overnight on Nauvo island, dinner bed and breakfast

Day 5 Thursday:
Nauvo to Rymättylä to Naantali, 34 miles (54 km)

Take the ferry north from Nauvo back to the mainland and continue by bike via Rymättylä to Naantali, an idyllic seaside village with cobbled streets and old wooden houses around a bustling harbour. Overnight in a spa hotel in Naantali, with plenty of local restaurants to choose from for dinner

Day 6 Friday:
Naantali to Turku, 9 miles (14 km)

Short ride back to Turku giving you more time to explore this historic city. Return your bicycle.

Day 7 Saturday:
Depart from Turku

After breakfast you check out from your hotel for your homeward journey.