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Summer Festival in Jurmala

4 Days / 2 locations in Latvia

For over a century Jurmala has been Riga’s playground, from the elegant days of the 1930s to the years of occupation. Jurmala was the ultimate destination for the USSR’s holidaymakers and countless tourists from across the union descended on this small peninsula from Lielupe to Vaivari each summer. Even today, some of that Soviet flavour still lingers, but many of the hotels have been upgraded to Western standards and the dining scene has improved by leaps and bounds. You too can explore beautiful beaches, soothing spas and seafood restaurants on the Latvian Riviera.

Itinerary

 
Day 1     Riga
Accommodation: Jurmala Spa
Meals: Dinner

Arrival in Riga, private car transfer to Hotel Jurmala SPA, check-in. Tonight a welcome meeting and dinner at the hotel.

 
Day 2     Jurmala - Riga
Accommodation: Jurmala Spa
Meals: Breakfast

This morning a tour is all about the capital city of Latvia, it takes 20 minutes to get there. Riga, founded in 1201 by the German bishop Albert, is the largest of the three Baltic capitals and boasts a real mix of architectural styles. The tour of the Old Town includes a panoramic tour by bus and a walking tour in the Old Town including Riga Castle, the Dome Cathedral, St. Peter’s Church, the Swedish Gate, the Three Brothers, and the Large and Small Guilds.

Then return back to Jurmala and during the Jurmala walking tour stroll along Dzintari one of residential area of Jurmala to explore its wooden architecture with woodcut accents, cottage-style buildings surrounded by pine trees. You will notice that some of houses are well preserved from 20th century and some of them are quite luxurious wooden buildings with extensive gardens, swimming pools, fountains and garden sculptures, get aquainted with the rhythm of the city and later enjoy some leisure time on the beach.

In the evening attend a concert during Summertime Festival at Dzintari Concert Hall.

 
Day 3     Riga - Jurmala
Accommodation: Jurmala Spa
Meals: Breakfast / Dinner

In the morning optional visit to fisherman village Ragaciems to taste recently smoked fish from fresh catch with local dark bread, later back in Jurmala visit The House of Aspazija, where famous poetess, who spent last 10 years of her life at this house.

In the afternoon, visit to Riga Art Nouveaux district including the Art Nouveaux museum, return back to Jurmala. In the evening a farewell dinner at the elegant Restaurant Pegasa Pils, located in one of the latest Art Noveau style buildings, close to the beach.

 
Day 4     Riga
Meals: Breakfast

Private car transfer to Riga airport.

 
Price Includes
Hotel Accommodations
Meals As Per Itinerary
Transfer Airport - Hotel- Airport
Sightseeing and Entrances Per Itinerary
Portage at Hotels
Price Does Not Include
 Optional Excursions
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