Riga Christmas market
- 4 days / 3 nights
- Latvia
- Riga
program
DAY 1 (THURSDAY): ARRIVAL RIGA
Arrival in Riga, optional transfer to Hotel Radisson Blu Latvija****, check-in; welcome meeting, optional welcome dinner at hotel.
DAY 2 (FRIDAY): RIGA
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 Music Festival.
DAY 3 (SATURDAY): RIGA
The morning offers an 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 TALLINN 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 (SUNDAY): RIGA DEPARTURE
Optional transfer to airport.
Small groups:
Max. 16 guests in the group
Min. booking of 2 guests
TOUR DATES
GRH01: 04.12-07.12.25
GRH02: 11.12-14.12.25
GRH03: 18.12-21.12.25
Package Price Per Person
EUR 325.00 (double occupancy)
EUR 145.00 (single supplement)
Services included
- 3 overnights at centrally located Hotel Radisson Blu Latvija****
- 3 x buffet breakfast
- Welcome meeting with champagne-cocktail or juice
- Personalised welcome package
- 3-hours guided walking tour of Riga Old Town
- Entrance to the Riga History and Navigation Museum
- 1 ticket to Latvia National Opera or European Christmas Festival
- Service of English and German speaking local guide
- Service of Italian and Spanish speaking local guide
- Service of Portuguese and French speaking local guide
- 3-hours visit to Riga Art Nouveau district and visit to Art Nouveau Museum: EUR 45.00 pp
- 3-hours visit to Riga Motor Museum: EUR 50.00 pp
- Guided shopping tour: EUR 35.00 pp
- Transfer airport to Hotel Radisson Blu Latvija: EUR 55.00 for private car (1-3 persons), EUR 75.00 for private minivan (4-7 persons)
- Transfer Hotel Radisson Blu Latvija to Riga airport/harbour: EUR 55.00 for private car (1-3 persons), EUR 75.00 for private minivan (4-7 persons)
- Welcome dinner at hotel: EUR 45.00 pp
- Farewell dinner at Restaurant Kalku Varti: EUR 55.00 pp