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  1. njw2006 avatar

    3 week Baltic itinerary

    by njw2006 03 August 2011

    Hi everyone, my partner and I are planning a trip to Europe in October/ November. We will be flying from Australia, into Frankfurt (trave…

  2. mredman avatar

    RE: Tour Latvia-Estonia

    by mredman 31 July 2011

    There are a ton of buses from Sigulda to Cesis, you just have to remember that there are 2 bus stations in Sigulda - the bus terminal,…

  3. mredman avatar

    RE: Baltic states; What to see?

    by mredman 26 July 2011

    On public transport, I would do it this way. Day 1: Vilnius Day 2: Day trip to Trakai from Vilnius. See anything in Vilnius you didn't…

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    RE: Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania

    by mredman 17 June 2011

    Given your interests (less touristy places, WWII stuff and nature) I'd recommend the following in Latvia: 1. Kuldiga (one of the nicest…

  5. kazysmmm avatar

    RE: Help!

    by kazysmmm 04 May 2011

    What are you going to do in Klaipėda and why is it better than Ventspils or even Kuldiga and Pilsrundale? If it is in LT it doesn't mean…

  6. fogetmylogin avatar

    Re: Help!

    by fogetmylogin 27 April 2011

    Before the grumpy people wake up and tell you to do your own research I will offer you my suggestion for itinerary. Most people would…

  7. mredman avatar

    RE: 9 days in Latvia and Estonia

    by mredman 24 April 2011

    I would book the first couple of days, and maybe the last few. Then again, if you are on such a short trip, there probably isn't any harm…

  8. kazysmmm avatar

    RE: Baltic Countryside

    by kazysmmm 13 April 2011

    If camping is OK, and you'll have a car, go to Gauja National Park. 1 day, 1 night and next (last) day in Gauja valley is not a long time…

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    RE: estonia, lithuania and lativa 2 weeks by car / travel tips?

    by mredman 14 March 2011

    I posted a route on another thread here: http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/thread.jspa?threadID=2018208&messageID=18163462#18163462…

  10. lafcadio1 avatar

    Re: Estonia, Latvia, LIthuania - 2 Week Trip Itinerary

    by lafcadio1 06 March 2011

    Seriously, mredman, anyone who is genuinely interested in old churches is not going to be bored after three hours in Tallinn! And - Riga…

  11. mredman avatar

    RE: Driving in Estonia, Lithuana, and Lithvia

    by mredman 20 February 2011

    IMO, the best route: Tallinn Hijumaa Saaremaa Parnu Tartu Cesis Vecpiebalga Ergli Odziena Ruined Palace Koknese Sigulda / Turai

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    Re: Bus Route

    by mredman 02 October 2010

    To answer OP, yes you can. Take an early morning bus Riga -> Sigulda. There are a lot of buses. There are about 20 buses per day from…

  13. Firehazard Jack avatar

    RE: Bus Route

    by Firehazard Jack 29 September 2010

    +But, I can't find any bus from Sigulda to Cesis+ There are regular trains between these two towns...

  14. padlych avatar

    RE: Bus Route

    by padlych 29 September 2010

    Look. Here is shedule http://www.1188.lv/traffic/intercity_buses (english) http://www.autoosta.lv ( latvian and russian) But, I can't…

  15. Firehazard Jack avatar

    RE: Bus Route

    by Firehazard Jack 29 September 2010

    I don't have the answer to your question but you might be interested in this recent post regarding the reverse of your query... +To…

  16. AndrewSmith avatar

    Re: Riga and Tallinn

    by AndrewSmith 28 September 2010

    No trains between Riga and Talinn as there's no railway tracks for them to run on. If I had 4 days in the Baltics I would not choose…

  17. mredman avatar

    Re: Sigulda - questions

    by mredman 19 August 2010

    To answer the original question (because this might help somebody in the future), you can indeed go to Sigulda without going through Riga.…

  18. Firehazard Jack avatar

    RE: Sigulda - questions

    by Firehazard Jack 16 August 2010

    I think you'll probably have to go to Riga and then back to Sigulda...but there are regular buses and trains for the approx hour-long…

  19. nordlicht avatar

    Sigulda - questions

    by nordlicht 16 August 2010

    I am currently in Tartu, Estonia, and I am wondering how to get to Sigulda. It seems that buses from Tartu go all the way to Riga, so…

  20. mredman avatar

    RE: Latvia, Estonia, Finland - Trip Suggestions and questions

    by mredman 14 May 2010

    Baltics are very much like Germany climate wise, and well, in many different respects as well. Whether or not you get the sun is entirely…

  21. kazysmmm avatar

    RE: First time to Latvia

    by kazysmmm 30 March 2010

    My first impression is that you are wasting too much time, unless there are some other reasons. I didn't go to Latvia from Estonia, but…

  22. kazysmmm avatar

    Re: First time to Latvia

    by kazysmmm 29 March 2010

    +'...I was wondering if i've missed out any must-see sites in Latvia, any advice is greatly appreciated...“+ I see you spend less time…

  23. cannothear avatar

    Re: First time to Latvia

    by cannothear 28 March 2010

    if that's the case, i should stay overnight at Cesis instead of Sigulda? are there any other attractions to see in Latvia?

  24. AndrewSmith avatar

    Re: First time to Latvia

    by AndrewSmith 28 March 2010

    In the summer, the beaches around Majori / Dzintari are very pleasant. I think you have too much time for Sigulda. You can easily get…

  25. jen1178 avatar

    RE: The Baltic states in 3 weeks

    by jen1178 17 February 2010

    I highly recommend the Hill of Crosses near Siauliai, Lithuania. There's not a lot around there, though. I was highly impressed with…

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