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7-Day Latvian History Tour

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Overview

Latvia is a country with a rich and diverse history. On this seven-day Latvia tour, you will discover different stages of Latvian history – from Archbishop of Riga and Livonian Order to Courland Duchy and modern Latvia.

Throughout the week, you will explore castles and palaces, rural farmsteads, nature and modern life in the regions of Latvia that so few foreign tourists actually see. Travelling with a knowledgeable local enables you to see places and learn about aspects of the country you wouldn't have done otherwise.
Sightseeing
Culture & Arts
Outdoors & Nature

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival in Riga

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Arrival in Riga

Upon your arrival in Riga, you will be welcomed at the airport and transferred to your hotel. After a quick freshen up, you will venture out on a two-part city tour. The first part will include a driven tour taking in city sights such as Bastion Hill, the Powder Tower, the Latvian National Theatre, the Fine Arts Museum and the Freedom Monument. The second half will be a walking tour of the UNESCO-protected Riga Old Town visiting Riga Castle, Dome Square and Dome Cathedral among many others.

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    Accommodation

    Avalon Hotel4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Riga Old Town Sightseeing Tour

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Riga International Airport to Avalon hotel

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    Destinations

    Riga

Day 2

Ethnographic Open Air Museum & Free Time

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Ethnographic Open Air Museum & Free Time

After a leisurely breakfast at the hotel, you will depart for the Ethnographic Open-Air Museum of Latvia, a short drive from Riga. It provides an excellent opportunity to discover the varied styles of Latvian traditional countryside architecture as well as local crafts. You have the afternoon free, but it is recommended that you visit the Art Nouveau district of Riga and the Art Nouveau Museum.

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    Accommodation

    Avalon Hotel4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Latvian Ethnographic Museum

    Riga Art Nouveau MuseumOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Riga to Latvijas Etnogrāfiskais brīvdabas muzejs

    Private Driver from Latvijas Etnogrāfiskais brīvdabas muzejs to Riga

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Riga

Day 3

Exploring the Region of Bauska

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Exploring the Region of Bauska

Today you will visit three different Latvian historic monuments. The first is Bauska's Castle - a recently restored 16th-century Livonian Order castle with a small museum with a collection of period clothing, shoes and weaponry. You will then continue on to Rundale Palace with its garden, a masterpiece of the famous architect, B. Rastrelli. Finally, you will visit Mezotne Palace which is a stunning example of Latvian classic architecture and you will stay overnight in the 4-star hotel.

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    Accommodation

    Mezotne Palace4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Bauska Castle

    Rundale Palace

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Avalon hotel to Bauska Castle

    Private Driver from Bauska Castle to Rundāle Palace

    Private Driver from Rundāle Palace to Mežotne Palace

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Riga

    Bauska

    Rundāle Municipality

    Mežotne

Day 4

Discover Kurzeme on the way to Ventspils

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Discover Kurzeme on the way to Ventspils

After breakfast, you'll begin your journey to Ventspils stopping twice along the way. The first will be at Jelgava Palace, where the Dukes of Courland once resided; you will see crypts where several generations of Dukes were laid to rest. The second stop will be the unique town of Kuldiga. When you walk through the streets, you will feel lost in time as you are surrounded by 18th and 19th-century buildings and curved streets. In the afternoon, you'll reach in Ventspils.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Dzintarjura3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Jelgava Palace

    Kuldiga

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Mežotne Palace to Jelgava

    Private Driver from Jelgava to Kuldīga

    Private Driver from Kuldīga to Hotel "Dzintarjūra"

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Mežotne

    Jelgava

    Kuldīga

    Ventspils

Day 5

Travel between Ventspils & Jurmala

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Travel between Ventspils & Jurmala

Today on your Latvia tour, you'll start with a morning sightseeing trip around Ventspils. You will discover this Latvian port and the historic city together with its collection of odd cow sculptures along the seafront. You will then move on, with a stop in Tukums, a small town referred to as the 'Gates to Courland'. You will explore the traditional Old Town, Durbe and the Jaunmoku Manor before finishing the day with a short journey to the Latvian Summer capital, Jurmala.

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    Accommodation

    Eiropa Hotel4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Ventspils

    Tukums

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Ventspils to Tukums

    Private Driver from Tukums to Jūrmala

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Ventspils

    Tukums

    Jūrmala

Day 6

Jurmala, Turaida Castle & Cesis

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Jurmala, Turaida Castle & Cesis

After breakfast, you'll check out of the hotel and enjoy a morning tour of Jurmala before moving on to explore Turaida Castle and Cesis town. Turaida is one of the most impressive castles in Latvia famous for its particularly great views from the tower. Cesis town has a long history that began as a 13th-century Livonian Order castle but became the strongest fortification in Livonia. After Cesis, you'll return back to the capital, Riga, where you'll stay overnight.

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    Accommodation

    Avalon Hotel4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Jurmala

    Turaida Castle

    Cesis

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Jūrmala to Turaida Castle

    Private Driver from Turaida Castle to Cēsis

    Private Driver from Cēsis to Avalon hotel

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Jūrmala

    Sigulda

    Cēsis

    Riga

Day 7

Departure Day

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Departure Day

Today concludes your incredible Latvia tour. If you have time before your flights, you can walk around Riga's Old Town once more and enjoy the small streets and squares of Latvian capital and buy last-minute souvenirs before heading home. When you're ready, your driver will take you to the airport.

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    Activities

    Old Town of RigaOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Avalon hotel to Riga International Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Riga

Included in Price

  • 6 nights accommodation
  • 11 activities
  • 6 breakfasts
  • Airport transfer
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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