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Riga Christmas Market

4 Days / 1 location in Latvia

Shop for Christmas presents in the capital of Latvia, Riga!

Itinerary

 
Day 1     Riga
Accommodation: Radisson Hotel Ridzene
Meals: Dinner

Arrival in Riga and transfer to Hotel Radisson Blu Ridzene. Check-in. In the evening a welcome meeting and a welcome dinner at hotel.

 
Day 2     Riga
Accommodation: Radisson Hotel Ridzene
Meals: Breakfast

Riga, founded in 1201 by the German bishop Albert, is the largest of the three Baltic capitals and boasts a real kaleidoscope of architectural styles. The walking tour of the Old Town includes Riga Castle, the Dome Cathedral, St. Peter’s Church, the Swedish Gate, the Three Brothers, the Large and Small Guilds and the Freedom Monument. The tour end at the Old Town Hall Square where we join the bustle of the traditional Christmas Market and shop for unique gifts. In the afternoon half day tour to Riga Art Nouveaux district is offered with a visit to Art Nouveaux Museum and tour along Riga Boulevard circle. The tour ends with warm-up Riga black balsam drink at a central cafe. In the evening we attend a ballet or opera performance at the Latvian National Opera or European Christmas festival.

 
Day 3     Riga
Accommodation: Radisson Hotel Ridzene
Meals: Breakfast / Dinner

The guided shopping tour in the morning will take us to interior decoration and design stores, art galleries and fashion boutiques in the Old Town with the main focus on local brands and artists. En route we enjoy a warm cup of coffee with Latvian Christmas pastry in a cozy café. In the afternoon a Candle workshop, you will acquire candle making art and know more about candles and history of candles under the guidance of professionals! In Candle workshop you can find out the history of candles and candle making, make and color candles, make different shapes of candles, create aromatic candles. In the evening a farewell dinner at the elegant Restaurant Forest .

 
Day 4     Riga
Meals: Breakfast

Tour ends after breakfast with a transfer to the airport.

 
Price Includes
Meals As Mentioned
Entrances As Mentioned
Portage at Hotels
Tours As Per Itinerary
Airport Transfers Kirkenes
Daily Breakfast
Hotel Accommodations
Welcome Meeting With Champagne Cocktail or Juice
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