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February Trip

Feb 07, 20252 min read

10-Day Budget Trip from Helsinki to London

Day 1-2: Helsinki, Finland

  • Activities:
    • Explore Suomenlinna Sea Fortress (accessible via a cheap ferry ride).
    • Visit the Helsinki Cathedral and Senate Square.
    • Stroll through the Design District and Esplanade Park.
    • Enjoy the free views from Oodi Library.
    • Sauna!!
  • Budget Tip: Use public transportation and take advantage of Helsinki’s affordable lunch menus (“lounas”).
  • Stay: Budget hostel or Airbnb near the city center.

Day 3-4: Tallinn, Estonia

  • Transportation: Take a ferry from Helsinki to Tallinn (~€25-30, ~2-3 hours).
  • Activities:
    • Wander through Tallinn’s Old Town (UNESCO World Heritage Site).
    • Climb Toompea Hill for views over the city.
    • Visit the KGB Museum or Kadriorg Park.
  • Budget Tip: Many attractions in the Old Town are free to explore.
  • Stay: Budget hostel in the Old Town.

Day 5-6: Riga, Latvia

  • Transportation: Take a budget bus (e.g., Lux Express, €15-20, ~4 hours).
  • Activities:
    • Explore Art Nouveau architecture in the city center.
    • Walk through the Riga Central Market for cheap eats.
    • Visit the Museum of the Occupation of Latvia.
  • Budget Tip: Opt for public transportation or walk—the city is compact.
  • Stay: Hostel or budget guesthouse.

**Day 7-8: Berlin

  • Transportation: RyanAir flight.

**Day 9-10: Amsterdam

  • Transportation: Take a train from Warsaw to Berlin

  • Activities:

  • Budget Tip: Use public transportation day passes.

  • Stay: Budget hostel.

Additional Budget Tips:

  • Book all transport (buses, trains, and flights) in advance for the best deals.
  • Use apps like Couchsurfing or Hostelworld to save on accommodation.
  • Shop at local grocery stores for meals or cook if your accommodation allows.
  • Bring a reusable water bottle to avoid buying drinks.

Budgeting:

Flight to Helsinki with 1 large bag: 78.99 GBP Ferry from Helsinki to Tallinn: 29.71 GBP Train from Tallinn → Valga: 20.05 Euros Train from Valga → Riga: <7 Euros Flight from Riga → Berlin: 34.84 Euros Train from Berlin → Amsterdam: 29.99 Euros Trains from Amsterdam → Hoek Van Holland: Tap in/out (cheap) <10 euros Stena Ferry → Harwich: £140.10 Harwich → London: Travel Grand Total ~ 412.38 USD

https://www.seat61.com/trains-and-routes/london-to-amsterdam-by-ferry.htm

Accommodation: Helsinki Hostel: 23 Pounds Tillinn Hostel: 25 Pounds Riga Hostel: 44 Pounds Berlin Hostel: 56.39 Pounds Amsterdam Hostel: £25.55 Accommodation Grand Total: 213.18 USD

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