Weekend in the Heart of Livonia
Riga - Old Town
Krimulda Church
Very Old Path in Krimulda
Weekend in the heart of Livonia
Riga – Sigulda – Krimulda – Riga
Day 1: The spirit of medieval Livonia
Arrival to Riga, the capital of Latvia. Stop by a private Latvian handicraft manufacture on your way to Sigulda. Enjoy a magnificent view of the Gauja River Valley from a cable car. Visit the remains of the former Bishop's castle of Turaida and the oldest working church of Livonia, built in 1205. Indulge in a medieval festivity at "Godesverdera". In the evening, enjoy a steam-bath according to Latvian traditions. Hotel in Riga.
Arrival to Riga, the capital of Latvia. Stop by a private Latvian handicraft manufacture on your way to Sigulda. Enjoy a magnificent view of the Gauja River Valley from a cable car. Visit the remains of the former Bishop's castle of Turaida and the oldest working church of Livonia, built in 1205. Indulge in a medieval festivity at "Godesverdera". In the evening, enjoy a steam-bath according to Latvian traditions. Hotel in Riga.
Day 2: Riga through the centuries
Spend the morning in the Ethnographic Open Air Museum, followed by a guided tour of the historic medieval centre of Riga. In the Museum of the Occupation, learn more about the troublesome times of the Soviet Russian and Nazi German occupation. After lunch, have a tour of the city's boulevards and the 19th century residential quarters, showing all the charm of Art Nouveau architecture. Departure in the evening.
Spend the morning in the Ethnographic Open Air Museum, followed by a guided tour of the historic medieval centre of Riga. In the Museum of the Occupation, learn more about the troublesome times of the Soviet Russian and Nazi German occupation. After lunch, have a tour of the city's boulevards and the 19th century residential quarters, showing all the charm of Art Nouveau architecture. Departure in the evening.
any two days in a week
Included:
- Hotel accommodation with breakfast (3* and 4*)
- English/German speaking tour guide
- Museum guides and entrance fees according to the itinerary
- Transfers and coach travel
- Comfortable van for small groups
- Travel documentation
Not included in the price:
- Travel insurance
- Arrival/departure fares
- Unscheduled admission fees
- Personal expenses
- Tips
Required documents:
- A valid EU ID card
- Or a valid travel passport
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