| Duration: | 4 Day(s) - 3 Night(s) |
| Tour Category: | City Tours |
We invite you to explore the history of Riga and its surroundings, feel its romantic atmosphere, taste its culinary heritage, and discover the delicacy of its archaic culture.
Day 1: ARRIVAL RIGA
Arrival in Riga. Transfer to the hotel without an escort guide. Check-in. The first acquaintance with the city on their own.
OVERNIGHT: Riga.
Day 2: RIGA
Breakfast at the hotel.
Riga Historical:
A combined car and walking tour encompasses the most significant sights of Riga: driving along the central boulevards of Riga, enjoying the view of the City Canal Parks, the Bastion Hill, the Powder Tower, the Latvian National Theatre, the Fine Arts Museum, the Art Nouveau Buildings of the beginning of the 20th century, the Freedom Monument, University of Latvia, Latvian National Opera House and the Daugava River.
During the walking part of the tour, you will enjoy the beauty of the ancient Hanseatic City: the picturesque streets of the Old Town, the Dome Cathedral ( Entrance), the Church of St.Peter, the old Guild Houses, the Swedish Gate, St.Jacob’s Church, the Parliament House, and Old Riga Castle.
Riga and its Surrounding Archaic (Optional):
A trip to the Ethnographic Open Air Museum is one of the showpieces of Latvia’s cultural heritage, founded in 1924. Situated 10 km from the center of Riga in a pine forest on the banks of Jugla Lake, the museum consists of some 90 traditional rural buildings: farmhouses, windmills, fishermen’s huts, and churches that have been assembled here from the four provinces of Latvia: Kurzeme, Vidzeme, Latgale, and Zemgale.
Riga Culturally (Optional):
Visiting the cultural event in Riga (concerts, opera, ballet) (for an additional cost).
Riga Culinary (Optional):
Dinner at a restaurant in the Old Town of Riga (for an additional cost).
OVERNIGHT: Riga.
Day 3: TRIP TO SIGULDA (National Park Gauja)
Breakfast at the hotel.
Riga and its Surrounding Natural and Romantic (Optional):
Excursion to SIGULDA, often called the Latvian Switzerland, is located about 50 km from Riga on the Gauja River valley, in the Gauja National Park, and is known as the most popular tourist and leisure destination as well as a famous winter sports resort in Latvia.
Experience a genuine whiff of the Middle Ages, a time of romantic legends, castles, and heroic figures, visiting the ruins of the 13th-century Crusader Castle (entrance), and the 19th century. Kropotkin’s Palace on the outskirts of Sigulda. A short drive down into the river valley, enjoying the landscape and the walk to the 13th-century Turaida Castle (entrance).
A chance to view ‘the Garden of Gods’ from the 30-meter high fortification tower and visit the local history museum. A relaxing walk in the adjoining sculpture park, dedicated to Latvian folklore. Return to Riga. Free time in Riga.
Riga Cultural (Optional):
Visiting the cultural event in Riga (concerts, opera, ballet). (For an additional cost)
Riga Culinary (Optional):
Dinner at a restaurant in the Old Town of Riga (For an additional cost)
OVERNIGHT: Riga.
Day 4: DEPARTURE RIGA
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Riga airport without an escort guide.
Contact us individually for additional information and prices.
