Tour A
Date: 05.06.2010

Half Day City tour of Riga by coach & guide.

Duration: ~3 h
A combined tour by bus (~1 h) + walking tour in the Old Town (~2 h)
Starting place: at 9:00 from Reval Hotel Latvija, Returning at RH Latvija at ~ 12:00.

Views from the bus:

the unique Boulevard Semi-Circle, the Russian Orthodox Church, the Academy of Arts, the charming district of Art Nouveau (Jugendstil) buildings, the Monument of Liberty, the University of Latvia.

The walking tour in the medieval Old Town of Riga will lead you down the cobbled stone streets highlighting the most beautiful places of this ancient city: Riga Castle, the Dome Square and Dome Cathedral, St. Peter's Church, the Town Hall Square and the House of Blackheads , the Great and Small Guild Halls, Liivs’ Square and the Great and the Small Guild Halls, Three Brothers – the architectural complex of the 15th and 17th centuries, Swedish Gates.

Package Price:
10 (paying persons) – EUR 35.00 per person.

Price includes: Coach Service (4 hours), English speaking guide service (4 hours)

 

Tour B
Date: 05.06.2010

Full day tour to Riga & Jurmala

Duration: ~ 8 hours A tour by bus
Starting place: at 9:00 from Reval Hotel Latvija, Returning at RH Latvija at ~ 17:00.

Views from the bus:

the unique Boulevard Semi-Circle, the Russian Orthodox Church, the Academy of Arts, the charming district of Art Nouveau (Jugendstil) buildings, the Monument of Liberty, the University of Latvia.

The walking tour in the medieval Old Town of Riga will lead you down the cobbled stone streets highlighting the most beautiful places of this ancient city: Riga Castle, the Dome Square and Dome Cathedral, St. Peter's Church, the Town Hall Square and the House of Blackheads , the Great and Small Guild Halls, Liivs’ Square and the Great and the Small Guild Halls, Three Brothers – the architectural complex of the 15th and 17th centuries, Swedish Gates.

Lunch in the old town of Riga

After the lunch, tour will continue to Jurmala that is located just 25 km from Riga. It is a summer resort-town that has formed of numerous fishing villages and is famous for its charming wooden cottages dating back to the 1890-s, pine forests, the calm River Lielupe, vigorous air and kilometres long golden sand beaches.

The tour leads through the villages of Jurmala along the wooden summer cottages and beautifully renovated rich houses. You will stop in Majori, the heart of the town for a walk along the Jomas street, the liveliest street of Jurmala passing by along small coffee-bars, restaurants of all kind of cuisines and small souvenir shops. The street ends at the Dzintari Concert Hall and the beach of the Gulf of Riga. Enjoy a relaxing walk along the beach, the rustle of the sea waves and wind.

Package Price:
10 (paying persons) – EUR 55.00 per person.


Price includes: Coach Service (8 hours), English speaking guide service (8 hours), 3 x course lunch, Including coffee or tea, ice water. 1 l of mineral water per person during the tour will be included.

 

Tour D
Date: 05.06.2010

Two full days tour to Latgale, the Southern part of Latvia.

Duration: 2 full days
A tour by bus
Starting place: at 9:00 from Reval Hotel Latvija & returning on the next day at RH Latvija at ~ 19:00.

Day 1

Visit to the most remote and the most beautiful province of Latvia - the lake district Latgale. The route will take you along the Daugava river via several former ancient port-towns with the history dating back to crusaders' and vikings' times (Ikskile, Lielvarde, Aizkraukle) to the town of Rezekne.

Lunch and tour at bakery museum near Rezekne.

After the lunch, tour will continue to Aglona with visit to Aglona Basilica (15-18th cent.). In 1993 the Basilica was renovated for the visit of the Pope of Rome.

Arrival in Rezekne and continue with city tour of Rezekne where you will visit Rezekne castle hill; Jesus heart Cathedral; the oldest street in the city – Latgales Street, where the buildings of 19th century are preserved; the central street of Rezekne – Atbrīvošanas aleja; Latgale liberation monument “United for Latvia”; old-believers preaching house with biggest bell in Latvia.

Dinner & Overnight in Rezekne.

Day 2

After breakfast, tour to Latgale ceramic master workshop where in front of your eyes in the hands of the potter the clay will come alive and will alter. The province of Latgale is popular for the very specific Latgale ceramics.

Lunch and Brief tour in Daugavpils, the second largest city in Latvia. During city tour of Daugavpils you will visit the most prominent Daugavpils fortress of the late 18th-19th centuries.

After the city tour of Daugavpils you will have an opportunity to visit museum of military techniques and old soviet tanks!

Back to Riga.

Package Price:
10 (min. paying persons) – EUR 155.00 per person in double room. EUR 175.00 per person in single room.

Price includes:
English speaking guide & First class coach service for two full days, 2 x lunches & 1 x dinner ((3 x course meal, incl., coffee or tea, ice water). 1 x overnight at hotel Kolonna Rezekne 3* in standard rooms.
2 l of mineral water per person during the tour will be included.

 

37th ICAR Session and Interbull
31st May - 4th June, 2010, Riga
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