Latvian Ethnographic Museum - Sigulda – Turaida Castle Total Duration of the Excursion: 7 Hours (Including Lunch, Coffee, WC Stops)

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Latvian Ethnographic Museum - Sigulda – Turaida Castle Total Duration of the Excursion: 7 Hours (Including Lunch, Coffee, WC Stops)

BIGI Baltic Transfers and Tours: 2018 Excursion Overview by CAR / Minibuses NOTE: During your trip, we offer you to visit the most beautiful and popular landmarks. Additionally, it is possible to book a professional guide service (please book in advance). Tours include: Transfer service with English speaking driver and parking on location. Tours exclude: Museum tickets, museum guide service, food and drinks. Driver can also advise you for the best lunch or dinner spots on the way, if necessary. 9. Latvian Ethnographic Museum - Sigulda – Turaida Castle Total duration of the excursion: 7 hours (including lunch, coffee, WC stops). Latvian Ethnographic Museum one of the oldest and largest open-air museums in Europe, established in 1924, is located on the banks of Lake Jugla, just a 30-minute drive from downtown Riga. 118 historical buildings from all four of Latvia’s provinces – Kurzeme, Vidzeme, Zemgale and Latgale, have been put on display at the museum. Sigulda and Turaida are in the heart of the Gaujas National Park. Sigulda Castle was built in 1207 as a castellum type fortress, later rebuilt into a convent type building. From 2012 it is possible to climb up the North Tower, the Main Gate Tower and enjoy the medieval aura. Building of the Turaida castle was started in 1214 according to directions given by Albert, archbishop of Riga in the place where in former times was located wooden castle of Liv leader Kaupo. Visit to Bobsleigh and Luge Sports Centre. From a height of 42m you can view the Gauja valley from the cable car that connects both banks of the river with the span of 1020 m. It provides a view of castles, the bobsleigh track and the charming scenery. .

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