Quick Guide to 7 Days in the Baltic Sea
One of the most fascinating things about visiting the Baltic Sea is that you can visit several countries in just a short span of time. You won’t get to see the cities in depth but you have access to a variety of city capitals including: Helsinki (Finland), Tallinn (Estonia), and Riga (Latvia) to name a few. During my 7 Day adventure, I travelled to Helsinki, St. Petersburg, Tallinn, Riga, and Copenhagen (I know, not a part of the Baltic Sea).
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Getting Around:
I travelled to each country using various transportation methods ranging from ferry, bus, and airplane. Traveling to each country took anywhere from 1.5 Hours to 12 Hours.
Helsinki → St. Petersburg : 12 Hour Ferry Ride
St. Petersburg → Helsinki : 12 Hours Ferry Ride
Helsinki → Tallinn : 2 Hour Ferry Ride
Tallinn → Riga : 4.5 Hour Bus Ride
Riga → Copenhagen : 1.5 Hour Flight
Currency:
Helsinki, Tallinn, and Riga all take the Euro (€). As of Dec 2017, €1 is equivalent to $1.20USD
St. Petersburg takes the Rubles. $1USD is equal to $57.87 Rubles
Copenhagen takes the Danish Krone. $1USD is about $6.19 Danish Krone (DKK)
Hotels:
Unlike most of my trips, I’ve decided to stay in hostels instead of AirBnB. Not my first choice but due to circumstances, I was only able to select hostels. My room ranged from $15 to $35 a night in a 4 persons dorm.
Itinerary:
Day 1: Dec. 27, 2017 – Helsinki [Purple]
Destinations:
- Arrived in Helsinki at 9am
- Depart from Helsinki at 7pm to St. Petersburg
Where to Eat:
Cruise Food
- Bake & Coffee – €4.30
- Sport Legend – €6.60
- Italian Food – €25.00
- Hamburger – €25.00
Where to Stay:
Cruise Ship – €62 (Entire Trip)
Day 2: Dec 28, 2017 – St. Petersburg [Green]
Destinations:
- Arrive in St. Petersburg
- Hermitage – $12
- Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood – $5
- St. Issac’s Cathedral
Where to Eat:
Where to Stay:
- Cruise Ship
Day 3: Dec 29, 2017 – Helsinki [Purple]
Destinations:
- Arrive in Helsinki
- Self Guided Tour
- Senate Square
- Helsinki Cathedral
- Uspenski Cathedral
- Cruise to Suomenlinna Island – €5
- Self Guided Tour
Where to Eat:
- Asian Noodle Bar – €13
- Eerikin Pippuri Kabob – €8.50
Where to Stay:
Hostel Diana Park – €32
Day 4 & 5: Dec. 30, 2017 – Jan. 1, 2018 – Tallinn [Blue]
Destinations:
- Travel from Helsinki to Tallinn by boat
- Self-Guided Tour
- Old Town
- Sunrise over Toompea Square Platform
- Chapel of the Consistory of the Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church
- Townwall Tower – €3
- Börsi Käik
- City Wall Walk
- St, Catherines Passage
- Masters Courtyard
- Viru Gate
- Freedom Square
- Old Town
Where to Eat:
- Rataskaevu 16 Restoran – €35 (4-Course Meal), Must Have, Reservations Required
- Kohvik Dannebrog Cafe – Tower Cafe – €7 Get your Vana Chocolate or Vana Coffee
- Pôrgu – Great place to go after dinner
- Spice – €15 Indian/Thai Family – Owned Restaurant
Where to Stay:
Euphoria Hostel – €30.80/night
Day 6: Jan 1, 2018 – Riga [Orange]
Destinations:
- Bus from Tallinn to Riga – €17
- Self Guided Tour/ or do a Free Tour
Where to Eat:
Where to Stay:
The Naughty Squirrel Backpackers Hostel – €25
Day 7: Jan.2, 2018 – Copenhagen [Red]
Destinations:
- Fly from Riga to Copenhagen
- Self Guided Tour/ Free Tours
Where to Eat:
- Zirup – DKK 290
Where to Stay:
Copenhagen Downtown Hostel – DKK125
Cost breakdown for 1 person for 7 days:
- Helsinki
- Day Transportation: €14
- Hostel: €32
- Food: €20
- St. Petersburg
- Private Driver:$120
- Private Tour Guide: $140
- Cruise: €82
- Cruise Food: €61
- Food: €10
- Souvenirs: €35
- Museums: $20
- Tallinn
- Ferry to Tallinn: €34
- Hostel: €62
- Food: €70
- Souvenirs: €16
- Bus: €2
- Riga
- Bus to Riga: €17
- Hostel: €25
- Food: €35
- Souvenir: €10
- Bus to Airport: €2
- Copenhagen
- Bus from Airport to Downtown DKK36
- Bus to Airport DKK36
- Food:DKK 290
- Souvenir: €10
Estimated spent: $1000
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