DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN RIGA

Arrival in Riga, pick-up your car in Riga airport, check-in the hotel Konventa Sēta ***or similar.

Overnight: Riga

DAY 2: DISCOVER RIGA

Founded in 1201 by the German bishop Albert, Riga is the largest of the three Baltic capitals and boasts a real kaleidoscope of architectural styles. During a guided walking tour we will see the Art Nouveau most famous buildings on the streets of Alberta and Elizabeth.The old town with Riga’s Castle and the Three Brothers houses, which were built between the late 1400s and mid-1600s and are the oldest dwellings in the city.

At lunchtime make a visit to the Riga Central Market. To try, such as smoked meats, pickled vegetables, Latvian bread, seasonal treats, and more. The market opened in 1930 and it consists of five former Zeppelin airship hangars and is one of the largest covered markets in Europe.

Overnight: Riga

DAY 3: ANCIENT TRADITIONS

In the morning we will make a visit to the Latvian Ethnographic Open-air Museum. During the tour we will learn about the Latvian farmer’s life. We will have a degustation (light lunch) of local food like cottage cheese, house made bread and honey.

In the afternoon visit to a household named “Carpenter’s workshop” to learn about the local wood sculpting traditions. Here we get to know typical Latvian trees, work along with experienced craftsmen, try out traditional toys and games. As well as enjoy a very special tea recipe brewed in a bonfire house.

In the evening relax in a cosy guesthouse with sauna access.  We stay overnight in a cosy guest house and enjoy the tranquillity that brings Latvian forest.

Overnight: Sigulda

DAY 4: GAUJA NATIONAL PARK

We enjoy a slow start of the day and continue to the Gauja National park and town of Sigulda. Gauja National park is the largest and oldest National park in Latvia. Take a cable car to enjoy picturesque views over the river Gauja Valley.

The afternoon continues to the Gauja National park’s most hidden jewel Ligatne. A 19^th century paper mill-town that has till nowadays preserved its charms. On a guided walking tour you discover the history of Ligatne paper factory village which was one of the most modern of its time.

Overnight: Ligatne

DAY 5: LATVIA’S COAST – JURMALA

In the morning we drive to see the seaside. Visit the vibrant coastal town Jurmala, a chance to go for a swim in the Baltic Sea. Walk along Jomas street – the heart of Jurmala.

In the afternoon, explore Jurmala. In the mid-19th-century holiday makers began escaping the city to relax in Jurmala and it developed as a resort, often called the ‘’Northern Riviera”. You will see pine-covered dune, expressive wooden architecture, modern villas, and endless sandy beaches.  Stop for a swim at one of the 11 established swimming places.

Overnight: Jurmala

DAY 6: DEPARTURE FROM RIGA

Departure day, drop off the car at the airport.

• EUR 680 (double occupancy)
• EUR 300 (single supplement)

• 2 nights in Riga at hotel Konventa Sēta ***, 1 night in Sigulda at Sigulda hotel***, 1 night in Ligatne at the boutique hotel Zeit, 1 night in Jurmala at hotel Dzintars*** or similar;
• Car rental for 6 days*;
• Riga old town, Art Nouveau and Central market guided walking tour;
• Guided walking tour in the Latvian open-air museum, tour and food degustation;
• Carpenter’s workshop;
• Ligatne guided walking tour.

Starting from/to Riga airport, day 1. – 6. a VW Polo or a similar car

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