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This carefully designed weekend program combines Riga’s cultural heritage, Art Nouveau architecture, gastronomy, and a nature escape to Latvia’s most scenic regions

Day 1 – Arrival & First Encounters with Riga

Arrival in Riga. Optional transfer to the hotel and check-in at Radisson Blu Elizabete Hotel** or similar.

Meet your local guide and enjoy an introductory walking tour of Riga city center, focusing on the famous Art Nouveau district. Riga is one of Europe’s leading Art Nouveau capitals, with more than 800 architectural masterpieces concentrated in the city center.

During the walk, see the Freedom Monument, the Latvian National Opera and Ballet Theatre, city parks, and the picturesque Riga Canal.

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Day 2 – The Soul of Riga: History, Music & Taste

Breakfast at the hotel.

Guided tour of Riga Old Town, following the footsteps of medieval legends. Visit St. Peter’s Church, Riga Cathedral (Dome), the House of the Blackheads, the President’s Palace, and the Great and Small Guilds.

Continue to Riga Central Market, one of the largest markets in Europe and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, located in former Zeppelin hangars. Enjoy tastings of traditional Latvian products, including rye bread, farm cheeses, smoked chicken, fermented vegetables, lamprey, and local beverages.

Optional experiences:

• Short organ concert in Riga Cathedral, guided interior visit, and monastery courtyard

• Retro boat cruise along the city canal and the Daugava River (1 hour)

• Dinner at a traditional Latvian restaurant, with national cuisine and dri

 

Day 3 – Nature Escape: Jūrmala, Ķemeri & Kuldīga

Breakfast at the hotel.

Excursion to Jūrmala, Latvia’s elegant seaside resort. Enjoy a city tour featuring wooden Art Nouveau villas, historic residences, and cultural landmarks. Take a leisurely walk along the golden sandy beach and visit the Open-Air Museum.

Continue to Ķemeri National Park for a walk along wooden trails through the peaceful bog landscape, offering unique and surreal scenery.

Travel onward to Kuldīga, known as the “Nordic Venice.” This exceptionally well-preserved historic town was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2024. Enjoy a walking tour of the Old Town, the Ventas Rumba viewpoint (Europe’s widest waterfall), and the oldest brick bridge in Europe.

Return to Riga with stops at Jaunmokas Hunting Palace and Sabile Wine Hill, recognized by UNESCO as the world’s northernmost vineyard for wine production.

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Day 4 – Riga at Leisure & Departure

Breakfast at the hotel.

Enjoy Riga at your own pace: shopping, cafés, or independent sightseeing.

Optional visits:

• Museum of Occupation

• KGB Corner House Museum

Optional transfer to the airport and departure.