DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN RIGA

Welcome to the capital of Latvia! A private transfer from Riga airport to the hotel is organized for you and from there start to explore the city. Riga is the capital of Latvia and the largest city of the three Baltic countries. It is situated right on the Baltic coast at the mouth of the River Daugava. A great place to immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of Latvia. Founded more than 800 years ago, Riga’s historic district is home to many medieval buildings, Art Nouveau dwelling houses, Gothic churches and historic wooden structures, creating an interesting mix of architectural styles.

Overnight in Riga:

• Wellton Centrum & SPA Hotel**** or similar

DAY 2: RIGA

After breakfast, you will head straight to the Old Town for a morning walking tour of Riga. You will visit such medieval landmarks as the 14th century Riga Castle; the Cathedral, built in 1211; the 15th-century St. Peter’s Church; the Swedish Gate, a fortification built in 1698 as a part of defensive city walls, and other historic buildings. Free afternoon in Riga to enjoy the city on your own pace.

Overnight in Riga:

• Wellton Centrum & SPA Hotel**** or similar

DAY 3: RIGA – SIGULDA & GAUJA NATIONAL PARK

You will enjoy a slow start of the day and continue to the Gauja National Park – the largest and oldest national park in Latvia. You will listen to the medieval Latvian legend of the Rose of Turaida and see ancient sights like the Castle ruins in Turaida and Sigulda. To cap the experience, you will hop in a cable car for a fun and scenic ride 141 feet (43 meters) above the unspoiled Gauja Valley. This trip affords views of the woods, countryside castles and even a bobsled track. Late afternoon return back to Riga.

Overnight in Riga:

• Wellton Centrum & SPA Hotel**** or similar

DAY 4: RUNDALE – STOP IN KEMERI NATIONAL PARK & JURMALA

In the morning you will reach the magnificent Rundale Palace, the former summer residence of the Duke of Courland. On the guided tour of Rundale Palace you will see the impressive Baroque palace and gardens complex situated in the plains of southern Latvia, offering a little bit of Versailles in the Baltics. It was commissioned by the Duke of Courland in 1736 to be used as his summer residence. Today it is a museum.

After Rundale, you will continue towards the seaside, passing by various fishing villages and stop in Jurmala, the most famous resort town in Latvia. Jurmala is famous for its white-sand beach and elegant wooden houses built in the Art Nouveau style. After the leisure time in Jurmala, you will head from Jurmala to Kemeri – former sulfur water and mud resort town, once famous, it has fallen from its former glory, only architectural monuments are left to speak of the former splendour of the Kemeri resort. Kemeri is located within the Kemeri National Park which is known for its great biological diversity, especially, bogs and swamps. You will walk the Great Kemeri Bog boardwalk (5 km), allowing you to see absolutely wild nature without getting your feet wet before returning back to Riga.

Overnight in Riga:

• Wellton Centrum & SPA Hotel**** or similar

DAY 5: DEPARTURE

After breakfast, at the appropriate time, you will have a private transfer from the hotel to the Riga airport for your flight home. This concludes your grand Baltic adventure. Until next time!

2 persons: 1100.00 EUR per person

4 persons: 750.00 EUR per person

6 persons: 650.00 EUR per person

• 4 overnights in centrally located hotels with breakfast;
• English-speaking tour leader throughout the program;
• Transportation in a private car or minivan per program;
• Walking tour in Riga, and Jurmala;
• The Gauja National Park and Kemeri National Park sightseeing tour;
• Entrances in Sigulda Cable Car, Turaida Castle Museum, Sigulda Castle Complex, and Rundale Palace.

Double room for a single-use supplement is 320.00 EUR per room.

Upgrade your room to Superior Class (EUR 200.00 per room)