Cēsis, Līgatne & Sigulda Tour: Must-see Highlights

Cēsis, Līgatne & Sigulda Tour: Must-see Highlights

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Discover many interesting highlights of Latvia's famous Gauja National Park. Admire the natural wonder and medieval architecture of the towns of Cesis, Līgatne, Sigulda, and Turaida.

Highlights

Enjoy the most interesting historic & natural highlights of Gauja National Park
Explore Cēsis Old Town and its famous medieval castle
Discover the famous man-made caves in the sandstone cliffs
Visit Turaida Museum Castle
Have a walk in Gauja National Park and discover sandstone cliffs

Description

Step outside cosmopolitan Riga and explore the lush rural areas and towns of Latvia. Experience the charm and character of architecture which has been well-preserved since the Middle Ages.Meet your guide at your hotel in Riga in the morning. Lean back and enjoy a scenic drive to Gauja National Park. Stroll historic Old Cēsis Town and feel the atmosphere of both the historic and modern heart of Latvian culture. Have a look at St. John’s Church, built in the 13th century. Visit a medieval castle erected in 1218. Explore its beautiful park, dark medieval rooms and corridors and find out about its chequered past. Walk along the riverbanks of the longest river in Latvia, the Gauja. See some of the most impressive sandstone cliffs in Latvia and Europe. Inhale the fresh air of northern pine forests and maybe pick up some blueberries on your way.Explore Līgatne, tucked away in the forest.. See a few of the (more than 300) unique man-made caves carved out of the sandstone cliffs. Get to know more about the town’s unique history. Sample some of the wines in the local winery.Then head to famous Sigulda Town and cultural heritage site Turaida Museum Reserve. Snap photos Turaida castle’s picture-postcard viewpoint. Find out more about ancient Latvian poetry, medieval history, Livonian cultural heritage, and historic Latvian lifestyle here.

Includes

Transfer from/to your hotel in Riga Professional guide/tour leader Local lunch (up to 10 euro value) Entry fee to Cesis Castle Entry fee to Turaida Museum Castle

Excludes

Insurance Any other items not mentioned above

Important Information

Note: Hiking trails to be visited and actions to be taken may vary from tour to tour depending on the season, weather conditions, the availability of the attractions.