Immerse Riga Christmas Market

( 5 Star )

Visit: Riga

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Thursday Departure

Arrival in Riga, transfer to Hotel Radisson Blu Latvija****, check-in; welcome meeting, optional welcome dinner at hotel.

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.

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.

Transfer to the airport.

Inclusion

• 3 overnights at centrally located Hotel Radisson Blu Latvija****
• 3 x buffet breakfast. • Transfer airport to Hotel Radisson Blu Latvia and vice versa.
• Welcome meeting with champagne-cocktail or juice
• Personalized 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

Exclusion

International airfares
Optional activities
Other meals, drinks, tips and other personal expenses or services not specified on the program
Travel insurance
Gratuities
Voluntary tips for guides or drivers
Travel and medical insurance
Any items not mentioned as included