• Riga - Begin the day with a pleasant journey from Riga in a comfortable, air-conditioned minibus. Travel eastward, observing as the flat plains transition into rolling hills and pine forests. The operator shares fascinating tales about the Gauja Valley, the Livonian Order, and why this area feels like a distinct country.
• Cesis - Artisan Bread Maker
  Experience a hands-on visit to a traditional Latvian bread maker. Tour the bakery, discover the cultural significance of dark rye bread in Latvia, and savor it fresh from the oven.
• Cesis Medieval Castle - Stroll through historic Cesis and enter the medieval Livonian Order castle. Explore the towers by candlelight, holding a lantern, just as it was in the 13th century, without modern museum lighting.
• Cesis - Lunch in Cesis
  Enjoy a leisurely lunch at a local Latvian cafeteria. Delight in hearty, traditional dishes at local prices. Pay directly while the operator assists with the menu.
• Castle Of The Livonian Order In Sigulda - Visit a local brewery to learn about Latvian brewing traditions and partake in a tasting before returning to Riga.
• Sigulda New Castle - Explore the atmospheric ruins of medieval Sigulda Castle and the adjacent New Castle museum, which offers excellent exhibits on the region’s history.
• Gauja National Park - Make a brief stop at the renowned photography vantage point. Stunning in any season, but particularly breathtaking in autumn.
• Turaida Castle - Visit the 13th-century red-brick Turaida Castle, overlooking the Gauja from its hillside. Climb the tower for the view, wander through the sculpture garden, and explore the old wooden church and restored folk buildings on the estate. This is where the pace slows, as the late-afternoon light on the valley becomes the serene highlight of the day.
• Riga - Return to Riga by early evening, enriched with memories of castles, the taste of dark bread, and the sense of having discovered a Latvia that most visitors miss.

• Artisan rye-bread bakery visit with tasting
• Entrance to Turaida Castle & Museum Reserve
• Air-conditioned minibus transport (~200 km round trip, Riga–Cēsis–Sigulda–Riga)
• Latvian snacks & bottled water on the bus, help yourself
• Entrance to the Castle ruins Of The Livonian Order In Sigulda
• Entrance to Cēsis Medieval Castle, including the candlelit tower tour with lantern
• English- and Latvian-speaking guide for the full day (Russian, German, or French on request)

• Lunch & drinks (you pay directly at the cafeteria — typically €10–15 for a full meal)
• Sigulda cable car across the Gauja valley (~€10 per adult, paid on the day, optional)
• Gratuities (appreciated but never expected)

Cēsis Medieval Castle, a 13th-century Livonian Order fortress explored by lantern light.

Emperor’s View (Ķeizarskats), a cliff edge where the Gauja Valley opens out below. Tsar Alexander II stood here in 1862 and gave the spot its name.

Award-winning artisan rye-bread bakery visit, a hands-on tour with tastings of fresh-baked breads (spelt, rye, heritage grains).

Turaida Castle & Museum Reserve, the red-brick fortress on the ridge — tower views over the Gauja, the Folk Song Hill sculpture garden, and the “Nature’s Pearls” outdoor conservation trail (insect hotel, heritage trees, hermit beetle).

Cēsis Old Town walking tour, the surviving Hanseatic core — Vienības laukums, the wooden lanes, St John’s Church, and the German guild marks for those who know where to look.

Sigulda Medieval Castle, the 13th-century stone ruins of the Livonian Brothers of the Sword (1207), with a view across the Gauja valley toward Turaida.

• Not recommended for travelers with limited mobility
• Not recommended for travelers with walking difficulties
• Not recommended for travelers prone to motion sickness
• Not wheelchair accessible

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.