FINLAND - Where winter dreams come to life

Meeting at Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” for our flight to Rovaniemi. Upon arrival in the capital of Finnish Lapland, we will transfer to a restaurant for lunch. Check-in at our hotel, dinner and overnight accommodation.

Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to Santa Claus Village, located directly on the imaginary line of the Arctic Circle, where we will have the opportunity to meet Santa Claus, take photographs with him and perhaps even share a Christmas wish!

Our first stop at Santa Claus Village is, of course, Santa Claus's Office, where a group of cheerful elves welcomes visitors and invites them inside for a little chat and a photograph with Father Christmas.

Equally popular is Santa Claus's Main Post Office, where his little helpers read Christmas wishes sent by millions of children from around the world. Even if your childhood is many decades behind you, you will find it impossible to resist sending your friends a Christmas card bearing the authentic Santa Claus postmark! The post office also offers a wide variety of Christmas souvenirs.

Those who wish may visit Santa Park, a Christmas-themed amusement park offering an exciting experience for our younger travellers.

Next, we visit Snowman World to admire its extraordinary ice and snow sculptures and take part in activities such as ice skating, snowboarding lessons, snow sculpting and ice slides.

Afterwards, we will enjoy a warm lunch at the unique Ice Restaurant, located directly on the Arctic Circle, next to Santa Claus.

In the late afternoon, transfer to the hotel. Dinner and overnight accommodation at our hotel in Rovaniemi.

Breakfast at the hotel, check-out and transfer to the Arktikum Museum.

This centre dedicated to Arctic history features exhibitions through which we will discover the history, culture and way of life of the people of Lapland, as well as the wider Arctic region.

Later, we will travel to Levi, stopping for lunch along the way.

Arrival in Levi and check-in at our accommodation.

Levi is actually the name of the fell, while the town itself is called Sirkka. However, the name Levi has become widely used for the entire area.

In recent years, this ski resort has developed considerably, becoming one of Finland's leading and most popular winter destinations.

It hosts major ski events, competitions and demonstrations, particularly during the festive season, and offers numerous nightlife venues, excellent restaurants and attractive hotels, all conveniently located within a relatively compact area.

The activity for which Levi is best known, skiing, takes place on the fell's famous, state-of-the-art slopes, served by various types of ski lifts.

Dinner at the hotel restaurant and overnight accommodation.

Breakfast at the hotel. Today, we will put on special equipment and, following the instructions of our local guides, take part in an exciting snowmobile safari.

In Lapland, the long snowy season and the natural suitability of its trails make this activity irresistible!

Our route will take us through areas of outstanding natural beauty, forests, frozen lakes, challenging snow-covered terrain and frozen rivers.

Arrival at the husky farm.

The wonderful and lovable Siberian and Canadian huskies will be eagerly awaiting us at the farm, where we will have the opportunity to hear stories from their caretakers.

We will then enjoy a husky sled ride, after receiving technical and safety instructions from our experienced guides in English.

Travelling by dog sled, a traditional means of transportation originating from Siberia, promises to be an unforgettable experience for everyone.

Around the fire, we will enjoy a light meal accompanied by coffee, tea or warm juice.

Return to the hotel.

In the afternoon, we will relax at the hotel's LeviSpa, enjoying the sauna, swimming, exercise facilities or hammam.

In the evening, we will transfer to a traditional Lappish restaurant situated on the banks of the Ounasjoki River, eight kilometres from the centre of Levi, deep within Lapland's snowy landscape.

Upon arrival, we will celebrate with a welcome drink!

Santa Claus will arrive on his sleigh, accompanied by his faithful reindeer, to distribute gifts to the children.

Young and old alike will have the opportunity to take photographs with him, followed by dinner featuring a generous Christmas buffet.

This New Year's Eve celebration will remain in everyone's memories for a long time.

Important Information About the Snowmobile Safari

• Anyone driving a snowmobile must be over 18 years old and carry a valid driving licence.

• Every participant in the snowmobile safari will be provided with the necessary clothing and equipment, including a full-body thermal suit, boots, woollen socks, gloves, a scarf, a balaclava (full-face covering) and a helmet.

• For safety reasons, children aged 12 and under will travel in a sled pulled by a snowmobile driven by a local guide.

• For younger children, it is recommended that one parent accompanies the child in the sled for comfort and safety.

• Children over 12 years old and taller than 140 cm may ride as passengers behind a parent on a snowmobile, provided they pay the adult price.

• Children under three years old cannot participate in the excursion.

Festive breakfast at the hotel.

We will then depart for the reindeer farm, where we will have the opportunity to pet and feed Santa Claus's beautiful four-legged companions and enjoy the experience of driving a reindeer sleigh through the forest.

We will enjoy an outdoor-style lunch around the fire, accompanied by coffee, tea or warm juice.

Immediately afterwards, we will depart for Snow Village.

Every year, towards the end of November, approximately one thousand truckloads of snow and ice are transported to the site to construct the village, which features a different design and layout each time.

Covering an area of approximately 7,500 square metres, the village features restaurants, bars, a hotel, a lobby, various buildings and sculptures, all made entirely from snow and ice.

Return to the hotel, buffet dinner at the hotel restaurant and overnight accommodation.

Today, on the final day of our journey, we bid farewell to Finland.

Breakfast at our hotel and departure for Rovaniemi Airport, where we will board our return flight to Athens.