Discover the Best of Latvia and Lithuania: History, Castles, and Nature

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Hugo

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Hello Everybody, and Welcome to the beautiful Baltic Countries ! If your perfect combination to a trip is getting to know the culture of a country, while discovering the nature and wandering around National Parks, you are my perfect match ! So let's go ! Destination: We are going to the two remaining Baltic speaking countries in the World: Latvia and Lithuania. After touring the beautiful Riga, we will wander around Latvia, to hike in some beautiful forests and national parks, including some of the most beautiful castle heritage of Europe. We will then cross the Lithuanian border through the mystical Šiauliai Hill of Crosses, to and finish our tour in Kaunas ! We are going to walk around a lot of places, and hiking will be included for sure, even though we don't plan on running a marathon, but rather take a deep breath and enjoy life ! What's included in the price: - Accommodation (the idea is to stay in apartments all together) - Tickets for the public transport - Entrance fees to museum and park activities About me: I am a huge fan of History, always passionate about meeting people, discovering cultures and new meals, but mostly walking a lot because it also frees up your mind to any issue you might have.. And I usually take big decisions about my life in trips like this one ! Most importantly, don't hesitate to write if you have questions or doubts about the So if you are as excited as I am, we are going to have so much fun !
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Trip Itinerary
1

Riga

Day 1-3
The capital of Latvia. We will start from there on Wednesday, and after having gathered, we will start touring the city. From the famous Ratslaukums to the Dome Laukums Cathedral, we will of course pass by the parks of the city and discover all of the hidden parts of Riga through a little tour. On our way, we will also go to the Ethnographic Open Air Museum of Latvia, to discover how the Balts used to live! We will also visit the Museum of Occupation of Latvia, to learn more about how it was during the Nazi and Soviet domination of the country.
2

Sigulda

Day 3-4
After arriving in Sigulda, we will visit both castles there, the old and the new one. To reach both of them, there will be a little walk, but we have a beautiful view on all of the valley. It is the entrance of the national park of Gauja, created by the river of the same name. On our way, we will also be able to see the Gutman Cave, very famous in the region, and hike around the region.
3

Cēsis

Day 4-5
We will then go on to Cesis, a small village hidden in the national park, in order to visit the village, but also the castle there. It is a beautiful little village in the middle of nowhere, with a little lake that is absolutely to die for!
4

Ķemeri National Park

Day 5-6
We will then turn back to Riga, and Jurmala, to visit and stay at the Kemeri National Park. It is an easy hike in the middle of little lakes and forests which is absolutely stunning and will blow your mind!
5

Rundāle Palace Museum

Day 6-7
Considered by most as the Versailles of Latvia, the castle is one of the two most important baroque palaces of the region. It is also used for the accommodation of notable guests, such as the leaders of foreign nations. The palace and the surrounding gardens are now a museum.
6

Hill of Crosses

Day 7-8
Hill of Crosses is a site of pilgrimage about 12 km north of the city of Šiauliai, in northern Lithuania. The precise origin of the practice of leaving crosses on the hill is uncertain, but it is believed that the first crosses were placed on the former Jurgaičiai or Domantai hill fort after the 1831 Uprising. Over the generations, not only crosses and crucifixes, but statues of the Virgin Mary, carvings of Lithuanian patriots, and thousands of tiny effigies and rosaries have been brought here by Catholic pilgrims. The exact number of crosses is unknown
7

Kaunas

Day 8-10
We will finish our trip to Kaunas to visit the most important Port of the Baltic Countries, but also the second most important city of Lithuania. I will have to let you go because there is a basketball event that I must attend, but you are free to stay for the weekend, or even go as far as Vilnius to discover the Capital of Lithuania!
Trip Summary
Accommodation
Apartments
10 days trip
Riga, Sigulda & 5 more
Transportation
Train
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