Arrival: 20.07.18.
Transfer from airport to the hotel
Night at the Hotel in Riga
Exploring Riga – The capital of Latvia
9:00 Start of the tour
The Old Town of Riga
During the guided tour you’ll walk along the narrow streets of the Medieval Hanseatic Old Town and enjoy the splendours of the Dome cathedral, Old Guild house and Riga castle. See the Town Hall Square that was the central square of the city from 13th up to 19th century. The most famous building of the square isthe magnificent gothic House of the Blackheads. During the tour you will also see such famous spots of Riga as St. Peters Church, Swedish Gates and Powder Tower.
Art Nouveau district & Art Nouveau Museum
Forty percent of buildings in the centre of Riga belong to art Nouveau, which is more than in other European cities. Moreover, art and architecture connoisseurs believe that it is in Riga that art nouveau found especially powerful and sweeping expression. In order to preserve Old Riga, Riga’s wooden buildings and the art nouveau architecture, the historical centre of Riga has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage List.
Art nouveau museum. Riga Art Nouveau Museum was opened on April 23rd, 2009. It is located in the apartment where the outstanding Latvian architect Konstantīns Pēkšēns (1859 – 1928) lived until 1907.The building was constructed in 1903 as K. Pēkšēns private house. The building is notable for its extremely powerful dimensions and expressive silhouette. The ornamental reliefs, craftily incorporated in the architectonic shape, feature stylized motifs from the local flora and fauna – fir needles and cones and squirrels. The building has a spiral staircase with ornamental ceiling paintings, quite possibly sketched by the prominent Latvian artist Janis Rozentāls. This Art Nouveau staircase is among the most impressive not only in Riga but also the whole of Europe. The authentic interior of 1903 has been renovated in the museum. The current display of the museum shows the characteristic furnishings of an apartment of a Riga inhabitant in the beginning of the 20th century.
Lunch – Riga city centre or old town
Riga trough It’s Canal
Sneak beneath 16 bridges and see the Riga’s parks, catch the nicest view to the Riga’s pamorama from The Latvias biggest river Daugava in the cosy boat. Get to see the city from different and interesting angle.
Dinner in the hotel or old town
Night at the Hotel in Riga
Latvia – Estonia trip
Two pearls of Zemgale region – Rundāle Palace and Bauska Castle
9:00 Departure from the hotel
Visit of Rundāle Palace ensemble – the Baroque pearl in an intact rural Latvian landscape. The most outstanding monument of Baroque and Rococo architecture and art in Latvia. The Versailles of Latvia was built by famous architect Francesco Bartolomeo Rastrelli (known as the architect behind the Winter Palace in Saint Petersburg) in 18th century. An exciting tour will put You through its breath-taking history. Visit of the Palace an the park.
Lunch in Bauska City
Bauska Castle. The oldest part of Bauska Castle – the impressive 15th century Fortress of the Livonian Order on the peninsula between the junction of the Musa and Memele Rivers was once a safe guard of the order’s border. The Newest part of Bauska Castle – residence for the Dukes of Courland was built at the end of the 16th century. Bauska Castle is the only castle in Latvia illustrating the expressions of renaissance and mannerism architecture and decorative arts in the Duchy of Courland.
Dinner in the hotel
Night at the Hotel in Riga
Historical Turaida museum reserve and Medieval Cēsis
9:00 – Departure from the hotel
Turaida Museum Reserve – a vast territory with art and historical gems. Turaida means “God’s Garden” in ancient Livonian language. An exciting Tour will take You through the 1000 years of Latvian history. You will be able to enjoy the breath-taking view over the Gauja river valley from the Main tower.
Lunch near Turaida
Cēsis – truly not only one of the oldest but also one of the most Latvian towns. Rich in picturesque landscapes and testimonies of the past, it embodies both an intriguing sense of antiquity and modern self-esteem. In all seasons people who appreciate the historical and cultural heritage, natural beauty of the landscape and the peaceful small-town life rhythm, visits Cēsis. With over 800 years of history, Cēsis is one of the best-preserved medieval towns in the Baltics. You will explore this small but surprising city together with our guide. Cēsis Medieval Castle and its surrounding park is a superb place to enjoy nature and history. The castle offers a fascinating historical exhibition and many interesting medieval activities.
Dinner in Valga City
Night at the Hotel in Tartu
Tallinn and Tartu – Two largest towns of Estonia
Tartu – City of Youth, scientific and creative culture
The second largest city of Estonia is proud with one of the Northern Europe’s oldest University, large Classicist town square. Tartu is very compact city with most sights, restaurants and nightlife settled across a couple of parallel streets. You will take part in the Tartu Old town walking tour with our guide and get more familiar with its history, culture and architecture.
Lunch
Arriving to Tallinn, check-in at the hotel
Tallinn is the capital city of Estonia and a perfect holiday destination if you want to combine the comforts of modern world, versatile nightlife and luxurious adventures with rich cultural scene in the local historical setting. First established in the early medieval era, today’s Tallinn is an exciting mix of old and new. Here’s the good news: with Tallinn being such a compact, green capital.
The Old Town. The beauty of Tallinn is best preserved medieval city in Northern Europe proud with Gothic spires, cobblestone streets and enchanting architecture. Many visitors have described Tallinn Old town as mystical, mesmerising and addictive. A stunning walking tour through the Old town will make You feel its past, nowadays and future.
Dinner in the hotel or in the Old town
Night at the Hotel in Tallinn
Exploring Tallinn outside the Old Town borders
Visit of Kadriorg Palace and Park
Kadriorg can be considered to be the grandest example of palace and park design in Estonian architectural history. The palace, originally an imperial summer residence, has been extremely well preserved since the early 18th century. Designed to resemble the Italian palaces of the time, the palace has a facade which is three levels at the front and sides and two levels at the rear in a mix of architectural styles.
Lunch in Tallinn
Estonian Maritime Museum – Seaplane Harbour.
The highly interactive Seaplane Harbour, literally, has ‘tonnes’ of reasons why it’s the most popular museum in Estonia. This modern museum is housed in architecturally unique seaplane hangar, which include structures that were part of the Peter the Great Naval Fortress between 1916-1917. The authentic submarine Lembit from the 1930-s, the century-old steam-powered icebreaker Suur Tõll, a Short 184 seaplane and many other life-sized exhibits are on display here. You’ll get a chance to take part in maritime history, as well as participate in the many hands-on exhibits.
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Kumu Art Museum
Kumu, which was opened in 2006, is the grand headquarters of the Art Museum of Estonia and has a number of purposes. Here, most of the collections of the Art Museum of Estonia are preserved, it accommodates the conservation-restoration department, a library opened to all visitors, Kumu Art Museum’s permanent and variable exhibitions, the gallery for modern art, an auditorium, and an educational centre. Kumu Art Museum’s permanent exhibition introduces the Estonian art from the beginning of the 18th century until the year 1991. Variable exhibitions additionally include international and modern art.
Night at the Hotel in Tallinn
Transfer from hotel to the airport