Welcome to our cycling journey. We'll be exploring the idyllic manors, intriguing Viking and modern history, as well as the local cuisine of Pirkanmaa, not forgetting Finnish sauna culture, for which Tampere is renowned. Our route winds through the Häme region's traditional landscape, alongside beautiful and clean lakes, allowing us to enjoy the summer scenery. We'll stay in charming accommodations and manors, each with its own history and story spanning centuries. The total length of the route is approximately 200 km, consisting of daily rides ranging from 20 to 40 km. The group size ranges from a minimum of 10 to a maximum of 12 people.
Included in the price are:
- Accommodations (7 nights) in double rooms as per the itinerary (2 nights at Lillan Hotel & Kitchen, 1 night at Knuutila Manor, 1 night at Tuomisto Manor, 1 night at Kinnari cottages, 1 night at Vaihmalan Hovi, 1 night at Ahlman Manor)
- Breakfasts + cycling snacks
- Dinners
- Saunas at accommodations as per the itinerary
- Bicycle + equipment (helmet, rain cape, lunchbox, bicycle bag)
- Ferry from Mustalahti Harbor to Maisansalo
- Luggage transportation from accommodation to accommodation
- Guide services (a cycling guide accompanies the group throughout the journey)
Itinerary:
Day 1:
- Arrival at Tampere railway station, transfer to Lillan Boutique Hotel
- Check-in to double rooms, welcome dinner, introduction to fellow group members, and briefing
- Bicycle pickup
Day 2:
- Breakfast
- Cycling to Mustalahti Harbor (4 km), then ferry to Maisansalo. Lunch at Maisansalo after which cycling continues along the shore of Lake Näsijärvi towards Tampere. Sightseeing in Tampere learning about the Finnish forest industry's history and the significance of factories in Tampere's development. Cycling distance approximately 37 km.
- Dinner and sauna
Day 3:
- Breakfast and packing cycling snacks
- Cycling from Lillan Hotel to Knuutila Manor in Siuro, Nokia. Visit to Hatanpää Manor area and arboretum in Tampere, then continuing the journey towards Nokia along Lake Pyhäjärvi. Visit to Pitkäniemi historical hospital area, followed by a visit to the historical Nokia Factory Island. Arriving at Knuutila Manor for accommodation in double rooms. Cycling distance approximately 28 km.
- Dinner and sauna
Day 4:
- Breakfast and packing cycling snacks
- Cycling to Siuronkoski Rapids and through Siuro village, then following a scenic route along Kulovesi Lake towards Karkku village. Lunch break at Otamus natural site.
- Arrival and accommodation at Tuomisto Manor in Karkku village. Cycling distance approximately 21 km.
- Dinner and sauna
Day 5:
- Breakfast and packing cycling snacks
- Cycling from Tuomisto Manor to Vesilahti with a distance of approximately 40 km.
- Passing through the famous Laukko manor
- Arrival and accommodation at Kinnarin lomamökit cottages
- Dinner and sauna
Day 6:
- Early morning cycling to Narva village for breakfast
- Cycling continues after the breakfast from Narva to Vesilahti and Lempäälä. Visit at Cafe Siiri. Cycling distance approximately 30 km.
- Arrival and accommodation at Vaihmalan Hovi
- Dinner and sauna
Day 7:
- Breakfast
- Biking through Lempäälä towards Säijä and Tampere. Along the way, you'll see Kuokkalankoski Museum Route, Anian Bird Park, Reippi Museum Area, Sankila Manor, Pereensaari Sauna and Café Seela in Lempäälä.- Cycling distance approximately 43 km
- Arrival and accommodation at Ahlman Manor
- Dinner and sauna
Day 8:
- Breakfast
- Transfer to Tampere railway station