Riga is experiencing a new Renaissance as the capital of Latvia with large-scale restoration of many of its old buildings making it one of the most attractive cities in Europe. It also has one of the largest collections of Jugendstil (German Art Nouveau) architecture in the world. When not performing, there is plenty see in Riga’s picturesque old town district, including the famous Dome Cathedral.
Riga is experiencing a new Renaissance as the capital of Latvia with large-scale restoration of many of its old buildings making it one of the most attractive cities in Europe. It also has one of the largest collections of Jugendstil (German Art Nouveau) architecture in the world. When not performing, there is plenty see in Riga’s picturesque old town district, including the famous Dome Cathedral.
Minimum Duration: 4 Days 3 Nights
Extra Night: Call for Details
Private bus services: For arrival transfer, days 2-3 & departure transfer
Meals: Full Board
Tour Manager: Full Time
Tomo Conference hotel: a friendly modern hotel with comfortable Baltic-style rooms, internet café, and bar.
There are direct flights from the UK to Riga from London, Stansted, Leeds Bradford & Luton.
Perform in two of the city’s historic churches in the old town: St. Peter’s Church which has a capacity of 400; and the Riga Dome, with a capacity of many hundreds.
Day one
Arrive in Riga, welcome by the local guide at the airport. Dinner at the hotel.
Day two
After breakfast, a three-hour excursion through Riga visiting the old town, surrounded by a water channel, with the famous Dome cathedral, St. John and St. Peter churches, the Freedom Monument, National Opera, Parliament, Castle, the cosy spacious squares and remarkable Art Nouveau district. Free time for shopping. In the afternoon, preparation time for the evening concert in Riga.
Day three
After breakfast, depart for Sigulda Adventure Park, “Tarzan”, the largest outdoor adventure park in the Baltics. Lunch in Sigulda. Visit to the 13th century Turaida Castle, built under the order of Teutonic knight and Riga‘s bishop. In the afternoon, preparation time for the evening concert in Sigulda. Return to Riga for dinner.
Day four
After breakfast, free time. Departure for transfer to Riga airport.
* If you are a different ensemble type, please ask us for a sample itinerary.
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