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CITY BREAK RIGA 2018 3 Days /2 Nights CITY BREAK RIGA 2018 3 days /2 nights TOUR DEPARTURE TERMINATING RATE PER PERSON IN TOUR CODE: DATES: DATES: EUR CB07REN 24 June 26 June DBL 159 SGL 229 EN CB09REN 8 July 10 July DBL 159 SGL 229 EN CB11REN 22 July 24 July DBL 159 SGL 229 EN CB13V/EN 5August 7 August DBL 159 SGL 229 EN CB15V/EN 19 August 21 August DBL 159 SGL 229 EN CB17V/EN 2 September 4 September DBL 159 SGL 229 EN Advantages of the trip: Group size minimum 2 persons, maximum- 35 persons Experienced monolingual city tour guide (English) Selected centrally located hotel The package price includes all entrances and guide fees Highlights of the trip: Riga Old Town and Market Halls in Riga ITINERARY Day 1 Sunday: RIGA Arrival in Riga. Individual transfer to your hotel (not included). Check-in at the hotel. 7:00 p.m. welcome meeting at the hotel with guide. OVERNIGHT: Riga HOTEL: RADISSON BLU LATVIJA or similar Day 2 Monday: RIGA 9:00 a.m. a city tour of Riga, a combined coach and walking tour encompasses the most significant sights of Riga: driving along the central boulevards of Riga, enjoying the view of the City Canal Parks, the Bastion Hill, the Powder Tower, the Latvian National Theatre, the Fine Arts Museum, the Art Nouveau Buildings of the beginning of the 20th century, the Freedom Monument, University of Latvia, Latvian National Opera House and the Daugava River. During the walking part of the tour you will enjoy the beauty of the ancient Hanseatic City: picturesque streets of the Old Town, the Dome Cathedral, the Church of St.Peter, the old Guild Houses, the Swedish Gate, St.Jacob’s Church, St. Mary Magdalene's Church, the Parliament House, Old Riga Castle. Following the visit of the famous market halls of Riga. Afternoon optional: excursion to Jurmala. In the evening optional: dinner at Latvian restaurant “ Key to Riga” or similar. OVERNIGHT: Riga HOTEL: RADISSON BLU LATVIJA or similar Day 3 Tuesday: RIGA Breakfast. Transfer to Riga airport (not included).End of the tour. THE TOUR INCLUDES: • 2 nights at the 4 star hotel RADISSON BLU LATVIJA or similar • Buffet breakfast daily • Welcome cocktail at hotel in Riga • Transportation by air-conditioned coach or minivan as per itinerary • English speaking guide on day 2 • Entrances to: the Dome Church, St. Jacob’s Church and St. Mary Magdalene's Church in Riga, • Individual information package (city guides and program) OPTIONS : • Arrival/ departure transfer ( one way) in Riga : Car ( 1-2 person)- 40 EUR per vehicle, Minivan (3-6 person)- 60 EUR per vehicle • Additional night in Riga: Hotel RADISSON BLU LATVIJA or similar SGL 100 EUR per room per night, including breakfast , DBL 110 EUR per room per night, including breakfast • Excursion ( 4 hours) to Jurmala -40 EUR p/p • Latvian dinner at restaurant” Key to Riga” or similar in Riga – 35 EUR p/p • Half board at hotel (2 x dinners 3 course menu +tea/coffee)- 65 EUR p/p .
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