Finland’s Aalto architecture with an expert, 9 days from $9,090pp
Discover the genius of Finnish design on this nine-day journey through the architecture of Alvar Aalto, led by Professor Harry Charrington, who once worked in Aalto's own office. In Helsinki, explore Art Nouveau streets, Saarinen's railway station, Finlandia Hall and Aalto's house and studio, and dine at his Savoy restaurant. Travel through lakeside Finland to the Säynätsalo Town Hall, his experimental summer house at Muuratsalo and the UNESCO-listed wooden church of Petäjävesi. Visit the elegant Villa Mairea and the pioneering Paimio Sanatorium, before finishing at Hvitträsk, Saarinen's romantic home and studio.
With Martin Randall Travel, you'll enjoy cultural touring at its most enriching, led by expert lecturers who are academics, curators and historians with a gift for bringing the past to life. Small groups of like-minded travellers enjoy privileged access, from out-of-hours visits to places rarely open to the public and private concerts. Since 1988, the company has crafted thoughtful itineraries with hotels, meals with wine and tips all included, so you can simply immerse yourself in art, history and music.
