Weekend in Riga: 4 days/ 3 nights

Riga

Arrival to Riga. Transfer to your hotel TIA*** or Domina Inn Riga****.

Afternoon walking City Tour of Riga. Riga has numerous ways of enticing visitors through its rich history, architecture, spacious gardens and parks, museums, art galleries, world-class opera...and daily treats like a walk in the enormous and colorful central market or a visit to a cozy café, club or pub...
The tour includes the most significant landmarks of Riga and begins along its central boulevards. On the walk you will enjoy the view of the City Canal parks, the Art Nouveau buildings of the beginning of the 20th century, and the Opera House. In the Old Riga you will see the Dome Cathedral, the Church of St. Peter, the old Guild Houses, the Swedish Gate, the architectural ensemble Three Brothers, St. Jacob's Church, the Parliament House, the Old Riga Castle, and view the many beautifully restored buildings now housing cozy restaurants, cafes, bars and souvenir shops.

Riga - Gauja National Park - Sigulada

Morning tour to Gauja National Park (50 km from Riga), often referred to as Latvian Switzerland. Gauja National park includes the valley of the Gauja River, which together with its tributaries forms a particularly picturesque landscape. The area comprises more than 500 monuments of archeology, architecture, and history dating as far back as the 11th century.

Enjoy beautiful vistas of the Gauja River Valley, visit the 13th century Turaida Castle, now housing a small History Museum, and take a relaxing walk in the adjoining Sculpture Park, which features works of Latvian sculptors.

Dinner at a traditional Latvian restaurant in the heart of Riga's Old Town.

Optional: This evening you may also wish to visit a concert, an opera or a ballet performance.

Riga - Rundale Palace - Rundale

Optional: guided tour to Rundale Palace (80 km from Riga). Rundale Palace (18th cent.) is the most outstanding monument of Baroque and Rococo art in Latvia. The palace is an example of the early work of Italian-Russian architect Rastrelli who also designed the famous Winter Palace in St. Petersburg. You will be impressed by the authentic beauty the Golden Hall, the White Hall, and private quarters of the Duke of Courland Johan Ernst Biron. Interiors are decorated with authentic 18th century furniture, paintings and china. To immerse yourself even more in the enchanting atmosphere, take an enjoyable walk in a beautiful park laid out in a French-style.

Transfer back. Overnight in Riga.

Riga

Transfer to the airport.

Itinerary includes:
- 3 overnights at 3 or 4-stars centrally located hotels in Riga;
- 3 Breakfast in the hotel;
- 1 Dinner;
- Transfers Airport-Hotel and Hotel-Aiport;
- Entrance to the Rigas Dome and Turaida castle;
- Guide tours in Riga and in Turaida Castle (Gauja National Park).

Please send us a request to receive the tour price for your group or FIT clients.