Day No | Time | Day Title | Itinerary | Meal Plan | Night Halt |
1 | 00:00 Hrs | Arrival in Riga | Welcome to your Southern Travels Highlights Of Latvia Tour. Welcome to Riga! Transfer from airport to hotel with English speaking guide. Check-in at the hotel and the rest of the day is free for leisure or relaxing activities.
Overnight at the hotel in Riga
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2 | 00:00 Hrs | Riga City Tour | Buffet breakfast at the hotel. Proceed for City tour with English speaking guide.
During the walking part of the tour you will enjoy the beauty of the ancient Hanseatic city, while strolling through the cobble-stone, picturesque streets of the Old Town. In Old Riga you will see the Dome Cathedral which boasts one of the world’s largest pipe organs, St. Peter's Church with magnificent views of the city from its steeple, the old Guild Houses, the Swedish Gate, the architectural ensemble Three Brothers, St. Jacob’s Church, the Parliament House, Old Riga Castle, and view the many wonderfully restored buildings, now housing cozy restaurants, cafes, bars and souvenir shops.
Overnight at the hotel in Riga.
| Breakfast | Riga |
3 | 00:00 Hrs | Sigulda tour | Buffet breakfast at the hotel. Proceed for Sigulda tour.One of the most picturesque towns in Latvia - Sigulda, often called the Latvian Switzerland. Sigulda is situated in the Gauja National Park and is known as the most popular tourist and leisure destination as well as a famous winter sports resort in Latvia because of its bob-sleigh track and the down-hill skiing routes.
The Turaida Museum Reserve is the historical centre of Turaida and comprises archaeological, historical and art monuments that tell us about the events that have taken place since the 11th century. Turaida church, one of the oldest wooden churches built by the local rural craftsmen, is situated here. A graveyard was established here for the first baptized Liivs. Under an old linden tree is the legendary tomb of Roze that commemorates a girl who sacrificed herself in the name of love. The "Folk Song Garden", containing 25 sculptures by Indulis Ranka, is situated on the site of a former ancient Liiv village. It is dedicated to Latvian folk songs and to the lifelong work of their collector Krisjanis Barons.
| Breakfast | Riga |
4 | 00:00 Hrs | Riga | Buffet breakfast at the hotel. Rest of the day free at leisure.
Overnight at the hotel in Riga
| Breakfast | Riga |
5 | 00:00 Hrs | Departure | Today you will be transferred to Airport for your flight back home. We trust that you enjoyed your Vacation. Please do give us your valuable suggestions on feedback@southerntravels.in. | Breakfast | Tour Concludes Here... |