Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Riga
You'll arrive in Riga and head to your hotel for check-in. After settling in, there's a welcome meeting to get oriented with your group and tour leader. If you want to ease into the trip over a meal, there's an optional welcome dinner available at the hotel.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Radisson Blu Latvija)
Included Activities
- Welcome meeting with champagne-cocktail or juice
Optional Activities
- Welcome dinner at hotel
- Day 2
Riga Old Town
This morning you'll walk through Riga's Old Town on a guided tour, stopping at major sites like Riga Castle, the Dome Cathedral, St. Peter's Church, and the Freedom Monument. You'll see how different architectural periods layer throughout the city. In the afternoon, you can head to the Art Nouveau district if you're interested, then later there's an option to try contemporary Latvian cuisine for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet breakfast)
Included Activities
- 3-hour guided walking tour of Riga Old Town
- Visit to Riga Castle
- Visit to Dome Cathedral
- Visit to St. Peter's Church
- Visit to Swedish Gate
- Visit to the Three Brothers
- Visit to the Large and Small Guilds
- Visit to Freedom Monument
- Entrance to Riga History and Navigation Museum
Optional Activities
- Tour to Riga Art Nouveau district
- Visit to Art Nouveau Museum
- Contemporary Latvian cuisine dinner at Restaurant Kalku Varti
Landmarks/POIs Riga Castle Dome Cathedral St. Peter's Church Swedish Gate The Three Brothers Large Guild Small Guild Freedom Monument Riga History and Navigation Museum Riga Art Nouveau District Art Nouveau Museum - Day 3
Kalnciema Quarter and Local Arts & Crafts
You'll start by checking out Kalnciema Quarter on the left bank of the Daugava River, where renovated wooden buildings house art galleries, local shops, and a farmers market (runs on Saturdays). After that, you'll explore the arts and crafts traditions in the Old Town, learning about amber work and knitted fabrics. Later in the day, you can visit the Museum of Decorative Arts and Design or catch a ballet or opera performance if that appeals to you.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet breakfast)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Radisson Blu Latvija)
Included Activities
- 3-hour excursion to Kalnciema Quarter
- Visit to Agenskalns market
- Exploration of Riga arts and crafts and contemporary fashion and design
- Visit to local craftsman stores in the Old Town
- Learning about amber and knitted fabric traditions
Optional Activities
- Guided visit to Museum of Decorative Arts and Design (MDAD)
- Ballet or opera performance at Latvian National Opera
Landmarks/POIs Kalnciema Quarter Agenskalns Market Wooden Architecture Center Museum of Decorative Arts and Design (MDAD) Latvian National Opera - Day 4
Departure from Riga
You'll check out from your hotel and transfer to the airport for your flight home.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet breakfast)
Optional Activities
- Transfer to airport
