Baltic Harmony – Bellevue Park Hotel Riga⭐⭐⭐⭐

Riga, Latvia (8 Days / 7 Nights)

Accommodation: Bellevue Park Hotel Riga 4★ – Riga
Meals: Daily breakfast included
Ideal for: Couples, families, and cultural explorers

🗓️ DAY 1 – Arrival in Riga

• Arrival at Riga International Airport (RIX).
• Private transfer to Bellevue Park Hotel Riga (15 min drive).
• Check-in and welcome drink.
• Afternoon: relax at the hotel spa or take a walk through Victory Park.
• Evening: dinner at the hotel restaurant or nearby House of Light riverside café.

🏙️ DAY 2 – Riga Old Town Walking Tour

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Guided walking tour of Vecrīga (Old Town):
• Riga Cathedral, St. Peter’s Church Tower, and House of the Blackheads.
• Three Brothers, Riga’s oldest medieval houses.
• Swedish Gate and Powder Tower.
• Lunch at a local restaurant in Dome Square.
• Afternoon: free time for shopping or coffee at Galerija Centrs.
• Evening: enjoy live music in a cozy bar or café in Old Town.

🏞️ DAY 3 – Art Nouveau & Central Market

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Morning: visit Riga’s Art Nouveau District (Alberta iela) — one of Europe’s finest examples of this architecture style.
• Stop at the Art Nouveau Museum.
• Afternoon: explore Riga Central Market, Europe’s largest market housed in old zeppelin hangars — taste local foods like smoked fish, rye bread, and cheese.
• Evening: dinner on Kronvalda Park terrace or in Andaluzijas Suns restaurant.

🌳 DAY 4 – Jurmala Beach & Spa Day

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Half-day trip to Jurmala Resort (30 min drive):
• Walk along Jomas Street and relax on Dzintari Beach.
• Optional: spa treatment or thermal bath experience.
• Lunch in a beachfront café.
• Return to Riga for the evening.
• Optional: sunset walk along the Daugava River promenade.

🏰 DAY 5 – Sigulda & Gauja National Park

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Full-day excursion to Sigulda (1 hr 15 min drive):
• Visit Turaida Castle and Gauja National Park, known as “Latvia’s Switzerland.”
• Optional: cable car ride over the Gauja River or try bobsled track adventure.
• Lunch in a countryside restaurant.
• Return to Riga in the evening for relaxation.

🚴 DAY 6 – Green Riga & Outdoor Activities

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Rent bikes from the hotel and explore Victory Park, Agenskalns, and Daugava riverside trails.
• Visit the Botanical Garden of the University of Latvia.
• Afternoon: free time for shopping at Spice Mall or enjoy hotel spa & sauna.
• Evening: dinner cruise on the Daugava River (seasonal).

🎭 DAY 7 – Latvian Culture & Folk Heritage

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Visit the Latvian Ethnographic Open-Air Museum (20 min drive):
• Explore traditional wooden farmhouses and learn about local crafts.
• Try Latvian dishes like grey peas with bacon and honey cake.
• Afternoon: free time in the city.
• Evening: farewell dinner with live folk music in Lido Recreation Center, a famous Latvian food complex.

✈️ DAY 8 – Departure

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Check-out and private transfer to Riga International Airport (RIX).
• Assistance with departure.