Latvia
is an enticing mix of old and new
is an escape to nature
is story-telling skylines
Welcome to Latvia
A tapestry of sea, lakes and woods, Latvia is best described as a vast unspoilt parkland with just one real city – its cosmopolitan capital, Rīga. The country might be small, but the amount of personal space it provides is enormous. You can always secure a chunk of pristine nature all for yourself, be it for trekking, cycling or dreaming away on a white-sand beach amid pine-covered dunes. Having been invaded by... Read More
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Latvian cuisine for beginners
It may sound like something from a Dr Seuss book, but grey peas and speck (pelēkie zirņi ar speķi) is the dish generally touted as the most Latvian of them all. It’s a kind of stew made from a local variety of dried pea (a bit like a chickpea), mixed with fried onion and diced speck, a type of fatty smoked bacon made from pork belly. The dish came to be during the long snowy nights of yesteryear when locals dipped into their supplies of dried and preserved food to whip up this delicious belly-filler.
Day trips from Rīga
The most obvious day-trip destination, Jūrmala is simultaneously the closest to Rīga, the easiest to reach by public transport and the most famous of the five on our list. Latvia’s premier beach resort has been fascinating the fashionable set since the heyday of the Russian Empire. It’s actually not just one town, but a long string of little seaside villages that long ago bled into a continuous sprawl of holiday homes. It was awarded city status in 1959.
Reinvented Riga: a traveller’s guide to Latvia’s capital city
Sitting at the crossroads of the great empires that wrote the pages of Europe’s elaborate history, Rīga was – for centuries – a strategic linchpin in the annexation of important lands, until it was smothered into obscurity when the Iron Curtain fell. Today, the city is unrecognisable - chic, lively and overflowing with architectural gems.
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Baltic Adventure
Decades after the fall of communism, the Baltic countries of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia remain a mystery to most travellers. We’re not complaining, though; more mystery means fewer crowds and an easier time getting to know these fantastic countries. Beginning in charming cobblestoned Vilnius and ending in beautiful Helsinki, this 2-week trip gets to the very heart of the region. Get an up-close glimpse of Riga’s castles and art district, experience rural life in Estonia, and venture into the fortresses and medieval architecture of Tallinn before crossing to Finland by ferry. Make the Baltics your special travel secret.
5-Day Small Group Tour of Riga Highlights
Discover the combination of rich historical, cultural and architectural heritage that makes Riga the jewel of the Baltic States, not only because of its fantastic Old Town with very elegant atmosphere but also because of its extensive collection of Art Nouveau buildings, authentic Latvian Ethnographic Open Air Museum and neighboring Jurmala resort.
4-Day Small Group Tour of Riga Highlights
Spend a wonderful time in Riga and see the major attractions of the Latvian capital. Explore the best sights of the city, including fairytale Old Town, Art Nouveau quarter and surrounding Jurmala with its white sandy beaches and spacious pine forests.
3-Day Small Group Tour of Riga Highlights
Discover what makes Latvian capital one of the Europe’s top destinations with these short breaks. This 3-day small group tour is perfect as for the first time visitors as for the travelers who want to see all the main sights of Riga Old Town.
Christmas Market in Riga
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Three Capitals of Baltics Tallinn - Riga - Vilnius Tour from Riga
The tour embraces all three Baltic countries, Estonia - Tallinn, Latvia - Riga and Lithuania - Vilnius, each of which has its own distinctive cultural tradition and historical heritage. The three capitals are renowned for their charming old town areas, full of architectural gems. The captivating countryside is worth discovering for its quaint towns and unique landscapes. Hotels are situated near the old town. Transfer by arrival and by departure is included in price.