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Joanne Wheeler
Joanne Wheeler
For a great day trip out of Riga, catch local bus number 1 to the Ethnographic Open Air Museum (the stop is called Brivdabas Muzejs). Here you can view authentic wooden houses, windmills and farmsteads from all over Latvia set in a beautiful pine forest on Lake Jugla.
Rundale Palace, Bauska
 
Autumn in a park in Cesis
 
Old narrow street in Riga
 
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Latvia holidays give you the opportunity to discover historic towns, ancient fortifications, endless forests, sparkling lakes and the deserted Baltic coast. Nothing beats jumping into a car and touring this gem of a country at your own pace.

Latvia definitively shook off decades of isolation as part of the Soviet Union by declaring independence in 1991 and becoming a member of the European Union in 2004. You will encounter a country and its people which embraces its new-found freedoms and exhibits a fun-loving side and  a passion for the outdoors.

Be enchanted by Riga with its collection of Baroque and Art Nouveau buildings and café culture. Away from the city uncover a time of romantic legends and heroic figures with medieval castles and opulent grand residences and take a brisk stroll along the dramatic windswept coastline with its vast sandy and secluded beaches.

Take in medieval Cesis with its wooden buildings, cobbled streets and impressive castle and admire Baroque Rundale Palace, conceived by the architect who designed the Hermitage. Stay in distinguished manor houses and pamper yourself at a spa retreat in the resort of Jurmala.

For a truly unique summer break, take a beach holiday in Latvia, where you will find pleasant, warm waters and miles of sparkling sandy beaches backed by scented pine forests. Our Latvia beach holidays take you to the stunning resort of Jurmala, also known as the ‘Riviera of the Baltics’.

With plenty of fabulous shops, bustling cafés and excellent restaurants serving delicious, freshly caught seafood, you won’t struggle for things to see and do after a day in the sun. In addition, the enchanting and culturally rich city of Riga is within easy distance for a magical day trip.

Speak to one of our travel specialists today to find out more and to book Latvia holidays and tours as well as Riga city breaks.

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Featured Tour
Classic Baltic Group Tour
LithuaniaLithuania
LatviaLatvia
EstoniaEstonia
This essential introduction to the three Baltic capitals is the ideal group tour for the first time visitor. Staying in 4 and 5-star hotels, you'll discover the Baroque highlights of...
From £935 per adult
8 Day Tour
Featured Tour
Baltic Fly-Drive Holiday
EstoniaEstonia
LatviaLatvia
LithuaniaLithuania
This popular itinerary not only includes the three Baltic capitals but also visits Tartu, Bauska, Hill of Crosses and Kaunas. Pass through laid-back provincial towns containing the...
From £955 per adult
10 Day Tour
Jurmala Baltic Riviera Beach Holiday
LatviaLatvia
Sandy beaches, safe bathing, warm waters, elegant houses nestling amongst scented pine woods makes Jurmala the 'Riviera of the Baltics'. Stay at a fabulous 4-star hotel and enjoy...
From £520 per adult
8 Day Tour
Baltic Capital Cities Tour
LithuaniaLithuania
LatviaLatvia
EstoniaEstonia
This is our most popular and longest running individual tour in the Baltics now celebrating its 15th year. The tour offers three different hotel categories to suit every budget and it is...
From £699 per adult
10 Day Tour
Baltic Cycling Group Tour
LithuaniaLithuania
LatviaLatvia
EstoniaEstonia
8Enjoy an activity packed 10 days in the Baltics on this new cycling tour which visits some of the best hidden treasures of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia. Take to two wheels on this...
From £840 per adult
10 Day Tour
Baltic Walking Group Tour
EstoniaEstonia
LithuaniaLithuania
LatviaLatvia
Visit the Baltics' best-known sights on this wonderful walking tour. Travel through Estonia, Lithuania and Latvia, enjoying well preserved medieval cities, beautiful National Parks and...
From £840 per adult
10 Day Tour
Baltic Revelation Group Tour
LithuaniaLithuania
LatviaLatvia
EstoniaEstonia
FinlandFinland
This tour takes in the the enchanting Baltic capitals of Vilnius, Riga, Tallinn and Helsinki before finishing in Russia's cultural capital, St Petersburg. On this group tour...
From £1210 per adult
13 Day Tour
Baltics & Russia Explorer Group Tour
LithuaniaLithuania
LatviaLatvia
EstoniaEstonia
FinlandFinland
This tour takes in the the enchanting Baltic capitals of Vilnius, Riga, Tallinn and Helsinki before finishing in the iconic Russian cities of St Petersburg and Moscow. Explore the...
From £1585 per adult
16 Day Tour
Hanza Hotel
LatviaRiga, Latvia
Within easy access of the old city, the Hanza Hotel is a popular choice for those looking to combine good value with good location. The rooms are all modern and furnished simply but to a...
From £295 per adult
3 Nights, Bed and Breakfast
Hotel Justus
LatviaRiga, Latvia
This boutique hotel, in the heart of the old city, close to the Dome Cathedral, is quite a find. Recently converted to a hotel, the interior of the building reflects its age in a graceful...
From £315 per adult
3 Nights, Bed and Breakfast
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