- It’s time to forget endless running before Christmas and relax. Let yourself to enjoy Christmas period and a break in one of the cosiest cities in Europe! We invite you to a 4 days break to Riga – from amazing city tour through all must-sees to relaxing candles making workshop with professionals! Add a wonderful Christmas market visit and you have one nice weekend break!
- The Freedom Monument .
- Tour to Riga Art Nouveau district.
Day 1 Welcome to Riga!
Arrival in Riga, optional transfer to Hotel Radisson Blu Latvija****, check-in; welcome meeting, optional welcome dinner at hotel.
Day 2 Time to get to know the city
Riga, founded in 1201 by the German bishop Albert, is the largest of the three Baltic capitals and boasts a real kaleidoscope of architectural styles. The walking tour of the Old Town includes Riga Castle, the Dome Cathedral, St. Peter’s Church, the Swedish Gate, the Three Brothers, the Large and Small Guilds, the Freedom Monument and Riga History and Navigation Museum. The tour ends at the Old Town Hall Square where we join the bustle of the traditional Christmas Market and shop for unique gifts.
The afternoon offers an optional tour to Riga Art Nouveau district and a visit to the Art Nouveau Museum. In the evening we attend a ballet or opera performance at the Latvian National Opera or the European Christmas Festival.
Day 3 for yourself
The morning offers on optional tour to Riga Motor Museum. Riga Motor Museum roots lay in the Antique Automobile Club of Latvia traditions, member enthusiasm and passion towards antique vehicles as an aesthetic value and part of cultural heritage. The optional guided shopping tour in the afternoon will take us to interior decoration and design stores, art galleries and fashion boutiques in the Old Town with the main focus on local brands and artists. En route we enjoy a warm cup of coffee with Latvian Christmas pastry at a cosy café. In the evening an optional farewell dinner at the elegant Restaurant Kalku Varti is on offer.
Day 4 Ready to go
Optional transfer to airport.
