Welcome to Latvia, you will start the Riga Vacations that you have anticipated the most by meeting the guide at the airport. There will be a short and sweet orientation of the city during the drive to get you pumped up for the days ahead. For today, you may take the rest of the time to explore on your own especially if it is the season for the Christmas markets as it is only a short walk from the hotel. You may also take much-needed rest at the hotel and spend the first night in Riga.

Latvian Christmas Market

Latvian Christmas Market

Latvian Christmas Market

Spend your first morning in Riga with a sumptuous breakfast served ready for you at the hotel in Riga. The city will be ready for you to explore especially all of the city highlights and iconic Art Noveau architecture that will surely mesmerise you. Later in the day, you will explore Riga Central Market which is where you ought to be if you wish to have a taste of the local treats including various kinds of bread, marinated vegetables, fish and meats intricately flavoured and true to Latvian foraging history. After filling your hearts (and stomachs), you will proceed back to the hotel in Riga to spend the second night.

Riga Central Market

Riga Central Market

Local Food Tasting

On your third day in Latvia, breakfast will be served warm and ready for you at the hotel. You may take this day as a Leisure day or opt to join us for an optional tour of Kuldiga which is considered to be the hidden gem. See, Kuldiga is where you will find the widest fountain in Europe-- The Ventas Rumba. Not to mention the fact that the town itself is charming and full of heritage so timeless and greenery as far as your eyes can see! Kuldiga will perfectly showcase the culture and nature of Latvia. After much exploration, you will spend your third night in Riga.

Kuldiga Town

Old Brick Bridge

Ventas Rumba

The fourth day in Riga shall greet you with warm breakfast served at the hotel to get you ready for today. You have the option to have this day at your own Leisure or join us for an optional tour which starts at the Black Magic Bar for Black Balsam Tasting Experience. This Local drink is most-valued in Latvia as it is considered to be the best gift of friendship (not to mention that it is composed of at least 40 difference medicinal herbs). Later, you will be partying like a Local when you join the Winter Solstice at the Latvian Open-Air Museum right beside Lake Jugla. This is the oldest Al Fresco museum in Europe and very rich in traces of Old Latvian Culture. After an eventful day, you will proceed back to the hotel in Riga to spend the last night.

Black Magic

Black Balsam Tasting

Latvian Open Air Museum

It is your last morning in Riga and while your trip may be nearing its conclusion, this Latvia Tour Itinerary has yet to offer some time left to explore the city. This is the perfect chance to catch up on shopping for souvenirs and treats that you wish to bring back home before meeting the coach in the evening to escort everyone back to the airport to catch the flight back to UAE.