Latvia

Itinerary

Arrival in Riga and transfer to hotel by private car.

Afternoon walking tour of Old Riga visiting Dome Cathedral, which boasts one of the world's largest pipe organs and St. Peter's Cathedral with magnificent views of the city from its steeple. We'll also visit Freedom Monument, erected in 1935 to celebrate Latvia's independence as well as a number of historical buildings dating back to the 15th - 17th centuries.

After breakfast we'll leave for Gauja National Park, located 55 km from Riga. Sigulda is surrounded by the Gauja National Park and Nature Preserve, a mountain region that has long been cherished as Latvia's most beautiful. Ancient oak forests, the cave-lined banks of the Gauja river, medieval castles, and wild flowers seldom found anywhere else in Europe, combine to make Sigulda a favorite resort of foreign guests and Latvians alike. Among the man-made wonders of this region, we'll visit Turaida and Sigulda Castles. Return to Riga late afternoon. (guide & car service - 7 hours)

Today we'll visit Rundale Palace, one of the masterpieces of 18th century baroque architecture. The palace's Italian architect, F.B. Rastrelli, also designed the Winter Palace in St. Petersburg. We'll return to Riga in the evening. (guide& car service - 5 hours)

Stretching over some 15 miles of coastline, Jurmala is an internationally celebrated spa and popular destination for day outings. People from all over the world come to enjoy Jurmala's clean air, curative mineral springs and mud baths, all in the setting of a virgin pine forest. Overnight in Jurmala.(guide & car service - 4 hours)

Full day at leisure in Jurmala to investigate on your own.

Transfer to the Riga airport for the flight home.

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