Riga New Year City Break - 4 days
Riga New Year City Break - 4 days
Riga New Year City Break - 4 days
4 Days Starting and ending in Riga
Visiting: Riga
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Specialist Group:
Family/Kids
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 36
Age range:
Children welcome on these tours. 5 years and up. Although if you have a big family and one of the children is 3 or 4, we can accept the booking.Children between 5-11 will pay 50% of the adult price.No upper age limit but please just use your best judgemen
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Tour Overview
Celebrate this New Year in the vibrant city of Riga on this 4-day winter break. Explore the beautiful Old Town with its exquisite architecture and cobbled streets, admire the Dome Cathedral and enjoy a fabulous New Year Gala. The largest of the three Baltic Capitals invites you kick start the New Year in style!
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Riga
Location: Riga
Welcome to Riga, the Capital of Latvia. Upon arrival at Riga airport you'll be met and transferred to our centrally located hotel. This evening join the welcome meeting in the hotel lobby, at around 7pm, with champagne-cocktail or juice.
Day 2: Riga
Location: Riga
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Riga is the largest of the three Baltic capitals and founded by the German bishop Albert in 1201. This morning we'll enjoy the walking tour of the Old Town including Riga Castle, the Dome Cathedral, St. Peter's Church, followed by the Swedish Gate, the Three Brother and the Large and Small Guilds.
This afternoon you'll have time to explore Riga independently or take the opportunity to join the optional walking tour to Riga Art Nouveau district (book and pay locally). Your day comes to an end with an entertaining and fabulous New Year Gala with music, dance and a buffet dinner.
Day 3: Riga
Location: Riga
Meals Included: Breakfast
This morning there's free time to explore more of this vibrant city that boasts a real kaleidoscope of architectural styles and gothic spires. This afternoon there's the opportunity to join an optional excursion to the Lido Recreational Centre (book and pay locally). This large restaurant and entertainment centre is located in the largest wooden log house in Europe, surrounded by a lot of winter attractions. End this optional excursion with a traditional Latvian dinner before heading back to the hotel.
Day 4: Riga
Location: Riga
Meals Included: Breakfast
Our New Year in Riga experience ends after breakfast this morning and hotel check out. A transfer will be provided to take you to the airport.
What's Included
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Accommodation
4 star -
3 Nights at the 4 Star Hotel Radisson Blu Latvija (or similar)
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3 breakfasts
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New Year Gala with live music, buffet dinner and entertainment
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Welcome meeting with a Champagne-cocktail or juice
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3-hour walking tour of Riga Old Town
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One airport arrival transfer on Day 1 and one airport departure transfer on Day 4 included per booking
What's Not Included
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International flights and visas
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Items of a personal nature and additional meals
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Tipping - an entirely personal gesture
Accommodation
Hotel Radisson Blu Latvija
Ideally situated in the centre of Riga just 400 meters from the historical old town, the Radisson Blu Hotel Latvija offers impressive views over the city. The contemporary styled guestrooms are spacious and well equipped to cater for those visiting for leisure, business and even families with children. Guests can soak up the fabulous city views in the stylish Skyline bar located on the 26th floor. Or why not relax and visit the brand new and conceptually unique Spa Riga.
Check out our Q&As
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Ensuring our footprint is light and that the benefits of travelling reach the local communities you visit is paramount to us. We’re proud to say that when travelling with us, the large majority of your holiday funds remain within the countries you visit, supporting local economies at a grass roots level.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1998
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
With English-speaking tours, it's not a huge surprise that most on our travellers are from English-speaking countries or have English as their second language. Our group tours cater for everyone from 18 years old to 70+
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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