Riga & Vilnius Short Break

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Price

€649 per person

Duration

4 days

Travellers

35+

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Departure Location

Malta

Return Location

Riga

Riga & Vilnius Short Break

All Excursions Included

From € 649

When 28th February – 3rd March 2025

Visiting:

Riga Old Town, Sigulda, Rundale Palace, Hill of Crosses, Vilnius & Trakai

Friday 28th February | Arrival & Riga

We meet at the airport at 6.45 am for our Ryanair flight taking us to Riga departing at 9.10 am. On arrival at 1.45 pm we will be transferred to our 4-star Wellton Riga Spa Hotel. After check-in, we will proceed to explore Riga, the stunning capital city of Latvia. We will have a guided tour through the key points of the city and must-see sights. This picturesque area boasts cobblestone streets, charming medieval architecture, and a vibrant cultural scene. Wander through narrow alleys and bustling squares, and marvel at iconic landmarks such as the stunning Riga Cathedral (entrance extra), the panoramic views from St. Peter’s Church Tower (entrance extra), Freedom Monument, and the central market.

Saturday 1st March | Sigulda

After breakfast, we will board our coach for our half day excursion taking us to Sigulda. Nestled in the heart of the Gauja National Park, Sigulda offers stunning natural landscapes together with a rich history. We will have a guided tour in Guaja Park and enjoy a photo stop at Sigulda Ruins (entrance extra) and the nearby Turaida Castle (entrance extra), both offering breathtaking views of the Gauja River Valley. One may even opt to go on a cable car over Gauja National Park from Sigulda to Krimulda. We will then be transferred back to the hotel and the afternoon will be free to enjoy Riga.

Sunday 2nd March | Rundale Palace, Hill of Crosses & Vilnius

We will start our day with breakfast and check-out from the hotel. We will then board our coach to visit Rundale Palace (entrance extra). Rundale Palace, often referred to as the “Versailles of Latvia,” is an exquisite Baroque and Rococo masterpiece located in the heart of the Zemgale region. This palace is one of the most outstanding monuments of Latvia’s architectural and historical heritage. After we will proceed to visit the Hill of Crosses in Siauliai. This is a site of pilgrimage, which is estimated that the first crosses were placed after 1831. We will then make our way to Vilnius where we will have a guided city tour. Of all the Baltic Capitals, Vilnius is best known for Baroque style old town, but you will also find some great examples of Gothic, Renaissance and Classical styles. We will check-in at our 4* Best Western Vilnius hotel.

Monday 3rd March | Trakai

Our last excursion will take us to Trakai where we will visit the Trakai castle, which is one of the 14th century redbrick Gothic castles situated on an island in the middle of Lake Galve. This castle is the most famous and most photographed castle in Lithuania. After our transfer back to Vilnius, free time to enjoy the city and then we will check-out from the hotel and make our way to the airport in Vilnius for our flight departing at 10.40pm and arriving in Malta at 1.10am.

Price Per Person

Adult in Triple € 649

Adult in Twin € 659

Adult in Single € 739

A child with 2 adults € 499

Price Includes

Ryanair direct flight to Riga Airport & return direct flight from Vilnius

2 nights in the central 4-star Wellton Riga Spa Hotel or similar

1 night in 4-star Best Western Vilnius hotel

Daily breakfast

Room with private facilities, TV & free Wi-Fi

Return airport transfers