Overview:
Celebrate the New Year in Riga with accommodation in a 4 star Hotel Radisson BLU Latvia located short walk from the Old Town and New Year’s Gala at a Riga city restaurant. This festive season of the year offers beautiful lights, Christmas Markets, skating rinks, concerts and the splendid fireworks at the Freedom Monument in Riga on New Year’s Eve!
Holiday price is from £ 1,085 per person based on availability and two people sharing a standard twin or double room. Single supplement is £ 230.
2024 Departure Dates:
| Departure |
Return |
30 Dec
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02 Jan |
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival in Riga
Arrive in Riga, and transfer to Hotel Radisson Blu Latvija*****, where you'll check in, have a welcome meeting, and an optional welcome dinner at hotel.
Day 2: Riga Sightseeing and New Year’s Eve celebration
Riga, founded in 1201 by the German bishop Albert, is the largest of the three Baltic capitals and boasts a real kaleidoscope of architectural styles and by the end of December the whole city is preparing for a vibrant New Year celebration. The walking tour of the Old Town includes Riga Castle, the Dome Cathedral, St. Peter’s Church, the Swedish Gate, the Three Brothers, the Large and Small Guilds and the Freedom Monument. The afternoon offers an optional tour to Riga Art Nouveau district and a visit to the Art Nouveau Museum. In the evening we enjoy an entertaining and fabulous New Year Gala.
Day 3: Riga
Morning at leisure. Late afternoon offers an excursion to the Lido Recreational Centre, a large restaurant and entertainment centre located in the largest wooden log house in Europe and surrounded by a lot of winter attractions. We enjoy a traditional Latvian dinner before going back to the hotel.
Day 4: Departure from Riga
Transfer to airport. Return flight.
Package Includes:
- Direct flights from London to Riga, other airports availble upon request
- 1 piece of check-in luggage per traveler
- 3 nights’ at centrally located Hotel Radisson Blu Latvia****
- 3 x buffet breakfast
- Welcome meeting with champagne-cocktail or juice
- Personalised welcome package
- 3-hour Riga walking tour of Riga Old Town
- Fabulous New Year Gala
- Service of English-speaking local guide
- Portage at hotel
- Service and VAT
- 24-hour emergency service
- ATOL protection
- All taxes
Optional tours & meals
- Welcome dinner at hotel - £30 pp
- 3-hours visit to Riga Art Nouveaux district with a visit to Art Nouveaux museum - £26 pp
- 3-hour excursion to Lido Recreational Centre with a 3-course Latvian lunch - £48 pp
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